Galveston College
Community College in Galveston, Texas

“A beacon of light guiding lifelong learning.”

Community College in Texas Galveston College opened its doors in September 1967 as a comprehensive community college located on Galveston Island, just 50 miles south of Houston, Texas. The College serves an ethnically diverse population of approximately 2,200 students each semester. With a full-time staff and faculty of over 150 employees and nearly 90 reserve faculty members, Galveston College has proven to be a progressive, dynamic institution of higher education known for its partnerships with businesses and organizations and its commitment to provide a quality learning environment that is student-focused. Its programs have consistently gained local, state, and national acclaim in areas that include health occupations programs, workforce development initiatives, NJCAA athletics, innovative fundraising, culinary arts, and special student services. The College began its 40th years fiscally sound and strongly supported by local citizens who have come to recognize Galveston College as an integral part of the growth and prosperity for the community.

ACADEMICS:

Associate of Arts
Associate of Applied Science

Accounting
Biotechnology
Computer Science Technology

Microcomputer Applications and Networking

Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management
Emergency Medical Services
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
Nursing

Associate Degree Nursing
EMT-P to ADN Transitional
LVN to ADN Transitional

Office Administration

Office Administration
Medical Office Administration

Radiologic Health Sciences

Nuclear Medicine Technology
Radiation Therapy Technology
Radiography

Certificate Programs

Para-Professional Accounting
Administrative Professional
Breast Imaging/Mammography
Computerized Tomography Technology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
EMT Basic
EMT Intermediate
EMT Paramedic
General Management
Hospitality Management
Law Enforcement Academy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Coding
Medical Office Assistant
Microcomputer Applications
Microcomputer Networking
Office Support
Office Assistant
Office Professional
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technology
Radiation Therapy Technology
Surgical Technology
Vocational Nursing

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS:

African American Club
Exposures Unlimited
Hispanic Student Organization
Island Potters Guild
Nuclear Medicine Club
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Student Government Association
Student Nurses Association

GALVESTON COLLEGE ATHLETICS:

Galveston College Whitecaps are a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Presently, the Whitecaps compete at the Division I level in Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Softball, and Men’s Baseball.

As a Division I institution, we are allowed to offer fully-funded scholarships to students. Academically, our institution offers university-parallel curriculum that is designed for transferring our students to the university level. Our student/athlete transfer rate to universities or 4-year colleges is 100% for those individuals completing two years of eligibility and graduating from Galveston College.