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Student Services 2020-2021 adjustment, health insurance, housing information, on and off campus employment opportunities, university transfer, changes of major, I-20 extensions, etc. The office also provides support to the World Explorer's Club, and organizes cultural activities to enhance the cross-cultural understanding among the domestic and international students for the campus. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) The Global Education Center (GEC) serves as the liaison between the ESOL/ESL students and College areas (i.e. Enrollment Services, Testing, Financial Aid, Bookstore, Library and Learning Center). The GEC provides student support to ESOL/ESL students by discussing their placement test results, helping them select their classes, showing them where to register and pay for classes, and helping them find their classrooms. The GEC provides ongoing student support, including: listening to students' individual concerns, providing advisement, and connecting students to the available resources (such as tutoring, counseling or conversation classes). Study Abroad The Global Education Center shares information on a variety of study abroad programs in different worldwide countries. These exciting programs are developed and led by our faculty and provide a great opportunity to learn and travel at the same time. The GEC assists in the applications process, scholarship and financial aid. All programs require applications and have eligibility requirements. HONORS PROGRAM LOCATION: Washington Campus // AF Building, Rooms AF106 and AF109 TELEPHONE: Washington Campus // (602) 286-8722 WEBSITE: WWW.GATEWAYCC.EDU/HONORS-PROGRAM EMAIL: honors@gatewaycc.edu The Honors program is designed to enhance students' college experience and readiness by offering challenging opportunities to increase their academic, personal and professional potential (or growth). The program offers: • Collaboration with faculty mentors • Financial stipends and scholarships • Engaging cultural and social activities • Special recognition on transcripts and diplomas • Individualized instruction through special projects At GateWay we offer flexibility in the selection of Honors credits as long as they meet a minimum of 3 credits (or more), the selected course is 100 level (or higher), and students obtain instructor permission. Our Honors program also offers two scholarship options: • Presidents' Honors Scholarship is for students who graduated from a Maricopa high school within the last 12 months and successfully achieved an unweighted GPA of 3.25 (or higher). Students earn a tuition waiver for up to 15 credits per semester for a total of four semesters. • Honors Achievement Award is for students enrolled in college credit courses who have a GPA of 3.25 (or higher) and have successfully earned 12 credits at any Maricopa college. LEARNING CENTER LOCATION: Washington Campus // Integrated Education Building, Room IE2108 TELEPHONE: Washington Campus // (602) 286-8800 WEBSITE: WWW.GATEWAYCC.EDU/LEARNING-CENTER EMAIL: lcstaff@gatewaycc.edu The Learning Center provides free academic support services for GateWay Community College students and faculty. 37