The Greater Greensboro Consortium (GGC) is a program designed to expand the course options available to degree-seeking students who are currently enrolled in one of the eight participating institutions.
Its primary purpose is to assist a student in registering for a course(s) elsewhere that is unavailable in a given semester on the student’s HOME campus. The consortium program is available during the fall and spring semesters only.
PARTCIPATING INSTITUTIONS: Bennett College, Elon University, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Guilford Technical Community College, High Point University, North Carolina A&T State University, and University of North Carolina – Greensboro.
HOME CAMPUS: The participating institution at which a student is enrolled in a degree program
HOST CAMPUS: A participating institution (other than the student’s home campus) at which a student takes one or more courses for credit.
CONSORTIUM ELIGIBILITY
Enrollment in coursework through the Greater Greensboro Consortium is restricted to full-time, degree-seeking students with a minimum 2.00 GPA at their HOME institution.
Consortium students may not cross-register for courses inappropriate to their degree or class standing. For example, a sophomore may not enroll in a senior level course, and an undergraduate may not register for a graduate level course.
LIMITS
There is no limit to the number of credits students may complete through the Consortium in a given semester, but they must be enrolled in at least six semester hours at their home institution. In addition, they must complete at least one-half of their coursework at the HOME institution.
TUITION
Consortium courses are considered part of the student’s course load at the home institution, and tuition and fees are paid to the HOME campus. Any High Point University student whose total enrollment for the semester, including Consortium coursework, is greater than 18 hours will be charged an additional $1,024 per hour for each credit beyond the 18th hour.
Charges are not assessed by the HOST campus unless there are special fees (lab fees, insurance, course materials, etc.) associated with enrollment. In such cases, consortium students pay these charges to the HOST campus. Contact the GGC liaison on the HOST campus for more information regarding special course fees.
GRADES
High Point University students enrolled in coursework through the GGC will receive credit hours and letter grades for courses completed at the HOST institution, and these grades will be calculated into the students’ grade point average at HPU.
It is the responsibility of the HOST institution to send official transcripts for consortium students to their HOME institution at the conclusion of the semester. The grade received at the HOST institution is then recorded on the student’s transcript at the HOME institution.
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT
Students registered for coursework through the Greater Greensboro Consortium are bound by the academic deadlines at the HOST campus. High Point University students who are registered for coursework through the GGC and who later decide to withdraw from that course must drop the course on the HOST campus and through the HPU Registrar’s Office as well.
CROSS-REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Complete the Greater Greensboro Consortium Cross-Registration form, including host institution courses and HPU equivalents. Obtain the signature of your academic advisor or Success Coach. Students whose total enrollment for the semester, including Consortium coursework, is greater than 18 hours must also obtain the signature of their dean.
Return the completed form to Ann Miller, Roberts Hall 101-C, or [email protected]. Ms. Miller can also provide you with information regarding course schedules at participating institutions.
Your completed Greater Greensboro Consortium Cross-Registration form will be sent to the HOST campus once their registration window opens.
You will receive an email from the HOST institution once you have been registered for the course.
Keep in mind that enrollment in Consortium coursework is on a space-available basis and there is no guarantee that space will be available in your desired course(s). Therefore, it is important that you have some alternate course selections available in case your first choices are closed.
Download Greater Greensboro Cross Registration (PDF)
Download Spring 2026 Greater Greensboro Master Calendar (PDF)