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ouc:editor wysiwyg="no" / script type="text/javascript" src="https://widgets.omnilert.net/8f9678fc9ebfd4446c8eb7aeb9cb87d0-10611"/scriptmenu search mygcsc start here. go anywhere. Whether you have a career in mind or you’re just starting to explore your path, Gulf Coast State College can help you get where you want to be. Start your journey at one of the best state colleges in Florida for affordability, accessibility, and ultimately student success. Apply Today Visit Campus Request Info WHERE WILL GCSC TAKE YOU? Get valuable career training in the field you’re passionate about. Learn a new skill to advance in your current job. Earn credits toward higher education at other top colleges in Florida. Whatever your goal, you can reach it at Gulf Coast State College. Earn an Associate in Science Degree Earn an Associate in Arts Degree Obtain credits for Professional Certificates Complete a Bachelor’s Degree Advance with Continuing Education Choose Your Pathways GCSC pathways: Helping you define your career path. Not sure which Gulf Coast State degree program is right for you? Explore by pathway—choose the group of fields or industries that best aligns with your interests, strengths, or goals. Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing Health Sciences Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication Public Safety Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Social, Behavioral, Education EXPLORE GCSC BY LOCATION Take courses or earn your Gulf Coast State College degree where it works best for you. As one of the most affordable state colleges in Florida and offering four locations and online options, GCSC is ready to meet you, wherever you are on your path. Explore by Location Panama City North Bay Gulf/Franklin Tyndall Air Force Base Online Panama City Located next to the water in Panama City, Florida, Gulf Coast State College is ready to provide you a first-class education with an emphasis on success. With some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, Gulf Coast offers you a variety of options focused on quality and practicality. Learn More North Bay The 120-acre North Bay Campus in Southport was established in 1990 to elevate law enforcement firearms and driver training in the region. In 1996, the high-tech Burn Building Training Simulator was added to enhance Firefighter training. In 1999, the Division of Public Safety moved from the Technology Building on the Panama City Campus to the Charles H. Abbott building at North Bay. In 2005, a proposal was made to use approximately 15 acres to relocate and expand the Bay County Emergency Operations Center. The joint-use facility was completed in 2010 with the opening of the College’s 50,000 square-foot Public Safety Building, which provides office, classroom, and training space to the Division, and is also home to the Bay County Emergency Services Department, the County 9-1-1 call/dispatch center, and the Emergency Operations Center. Learn More Gulf/Franklin Located in Port St. Joe, Florida, the Gulf/Franklin Campus offers credit, continuing education and personal enrichment programs. The satellite campus was opened in 1998 to provide a convenient, quality education to meet the area’s workforce needs. View a Gulf/Franklin Campus Map. Learn More Tyndall Air Force Base If you are an active service member, veteran, dependent, Department of Defense employee or a civilian (general public), then you can take classes at Gulf Coast State College’s Tyndall Education Center. It is conveniently located on Tyndall Air Force Base off U.S. Highway 98 . Learn More Online Courses are delivered using technology, where the student and instructor are separated by time, space, or both. Typically, online courses do not require attendance in a physical location; however, some online classes may require in-person evaluations or activities depending on the course. Online course formats include Asynchronous, Synchronous, and Combination. Learn More Why Gulf Coast State College? Summer "E" semester starts June 10 Get ready to DIVE IN and complete credits this summer! Register for our Summer "E" semester. New students can get started at gulfcoast.edu/admissions . Get Started Today! Affordable. Accessible. Attainable. At GCSC, a college education is truly within your reach. In addition to our flexible course formats, easy application process , and personalized student support , we work to keep our tuition rates among the lowest for community colleges in Florida. Discover GCSC Our Mission Enjoy a Rich, Dynamic Campus Life. Whether you’re interested in arts and culture, athletics, history, social justice, or academic competitions, you’ll find your place at GCSC. Catch a Gulf Coast NJCAA ball game. Show off your smarts in the Brain Bowl. Join a kickball or ping-pong team. These are just a few of your options—and part of what sets GCSC apart from other colleges in Florida. Campus Life Schedule a Tour GCSC is a Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus The Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus recognition signifies Gulf Coast State College’s ongoing dedication to maintain an educational community that values and supports military students and their families. What’s Happening at GCSC Upcoming Events May 23 Level Up Learning: A Gamification Workshop for Increasing Student Engagement Jun 06 Quizzify Your Lecture Videos with Panopto Jun 20 Course Refresh with TidyUP & UDOIT Jun 28 Designing Your Online Course (DYOC) Jul 11 Maximize Efficiency: Discover the Power of the Canvas Multi-Tool Jul 25 Course Mapping Workshop Jul 26 Improve Your Online Course (F2F IYOC) Aug 26 Blood Drive Aug 27 Blood Drive 19:1 Ratio of Gulf Coast State College students to Gulf Coast State College teachers Receive the personalized attention you deserve in a college setting and work with respected, dedicated faculty. Learn more about how GCSC helps you succeed. 98.6% of GCSC students recommend Gulf Coast State College degrees, pathways, and programs. Experience the reasons alumni continually recognize Gulf Coast State College: outstanding student support, affordable tuition , and career preparation. 91% of students are either hired or continuing their education within their field of study within 1 year of graduation from Gulf Coast State College. Realize your potential—in your career, education, or passion. Our pathway navigators will be your guide along the way. "GCSC has taught me to fight adversity and prove the odds wrong. Even though the time was short, I will forever be thankful for my time here. I could not have achieved the awards I have without my fantastic team and coaches. They are the baseline for the whole team’s success. We, as a team made a big name for ourselves, and I know that will continue in the following season." Izzy Denton Volleyball Player and General Studies, A.A. student Gulf Coast State College gave me the educational foundation and confidence to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. I started my education in the Florida panhandle and continued in North Dakota." Jim Lewandowski Biology A.A. graduate "Gulf Coast allowed me to create so many new opportunities. I started at Gulf Coast as a student. I now work a full-time position and go to school here. I received my A.A. and now I am working towards my bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date of summer 2024. Being a student has allowed me to have a deeper connection with the students I work with. Gulf Coast has allowed me to not only learn, but to grow. I have made many friends along with great connections." Alexzandrea "Allie" Smith, GCSC Graduation Specialist Organizational Management B.A.S. student GCSC offered relevant courses that prepared me for a university workload and the same core classes at half the price. GCSC has always been accommodating to my personal needs, which made for an easy transfer and an overall great experience!" Samantha Snow Veterinary Medicine A.A. graduate My time at GCSC was a positive experience. I am grateful for the small class sizes and the professors who mentored...