Grays Harbor College is located in southwestern Washington in the city of
Aberdeen, WA. Aberdeen is a port city located twenty minutes from the beach, two hours from Seattle, and two and half hours from Portland. Aberdeen is known for its outdoor lifestyle. Outdoor activities include salmon fishing, hiking, crabbing, clamming, and much more.
Grays Harbor College has a
low faculty to student ratio and is nestled in surrounding forest atop a hill. GHC's number one priority is student success! Simply put, GHC students are not just a face in a big classroom, students are
known by name and are
supported academically and personally so they achieve their academic goals. Outside the classroom and athletic arena, there are plenty of opportunities to join student government, student clubs, the theatre troupe, or the student choir. All GHC students have access to free tickets to any production at the
Bishop Center for Performing Arts located on Campus. The productions include musicals, plays, symphonies, comedians, magicians, featured musical performers, and much more.
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE STATS: www.ghc.edu/facts-and-statistics
DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (CC refers to certificate of completion)
Associate in Arts (DTA)
Associate in Science-Transfer (tracks 1 and 2)
Associate in Business
Associate in Music
Associate in Pre-Nursing
Associate in Science
Associate in General Studies (AGS)
AAS-T
Accounting (AAS,CC)
Business Management (AAS, CC)
Criminal Justice (AAS, CC)
Human Services-Generalist (AAS, CC)
Human Services-Substance Use Disorder (AAS, CC)
Natural Resources-Forestry (AAS,CC)
Medical Assistant (AAS)
Nursing (CC)
Associate in Applied Science
Business Technology (AAS, CC)
Early Childhood Education (AAS, CC)
Hospitality & Ecotourism (AAS)
Occupational Entrepreneurship (AAS)
Associate in Technology
Automotive Technology (AT, CC)
Carpentry Technology (AT, CC)
Diesel Technology (AT, CC)
Welding Technology-Construction, Pipe, and Structural (AT, CC)
Bachelor of Applied Science
Forest Resources Management (BAS)
Organizational Management (BAS)
Teacher Education (BAS)
Additional Certificates
Advanced Diesel Technology (CC)
Commercial Transportation & Maintenance (CDL)
Early Childhood Education (CC)
Medical Records Office Assistant (CC)
Related Welding (CC)
Small Business/Entrepreneurship (CC)
As an athlete you can expect additional support and guidance at GHC:
- ADMISSIONS GUIDANCE- An entry advisor will help you through the three admissions steps of 1) application; 2) placement testing; and 3) transfer information for those transferring from another college.
- PERSONALIZED ADVISING- After admitted and placement tests results are ready, the entry advisor will help you register for your first quarter of classes at GHC. Moving forward, they will work with you to develop a quarter by quarter educational plan providing a clear picture through the completion of your degree.
- FAFSA FACILITATOR- GHC provides personalized help for students and parents in completing the financial aid process. Our FAFSA facilitator can be met in person or can assist you via the telephone (360-538-4152).
- TRIO DEPARTMENT- TRIO is a federally funded program that assists students in the education process at GHC. Many GHC athletes are in the TRIO program. To qualify for TRIO assistance, you must be a first generation college student, low-income based on federal standards, or have a documented learning disability.
- ACADEMIC SUCCESS - Grays Harbor College has some of the finest resouces available to assist our students. The Learning Center offers tutors in nearly every subject to assist students that are in need of help. The GHC athletic department ranks high in student success and completion.
- ATTENTION TO ATHLETIC PROMOTION- The Athletic Department is very dedicated to providing the best athlete experience possible. This includes, but is not limited to, the promotion of our athletes to help them continue their playing careers at the 4-yr level. GHC has one of the best websites in the NWAC. GHC is also one of very few schools in the conference to live-stream all home contests with commentary so friends, family, and 4-yr coaches can watch you play from a far.
