Guilford College - Academics

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Student-Faculty Ratio		15:1
Full-Time Student Population		2,315
Part-Time Student Population		531
Full-Time Instructional Faculty		127
Part-Time Instructional Faculty		88
Total FT Faculty		127
Faculty with Terminal Degree		81%
Average Faculty Salary		$54,122
Full-Time Retention Rate		80%
Part-Time Retention Rate		60%
Graduation Rate		58%
Programs/Majors Offered		38
Average Course Load		12–16 credits (3–4 courses)
Academic/Career Counseling?		Yes
Remedial Services?		Yes
Class Sizes		Fewer than 20 Students: 61% 20 to 49 Students: 38% 50 or More Students: 1%

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Most Guilford students view their classes and professors as the highlight of the school. Although many end up dissatisfied with one particular professor, they are often pleased with the rest of their classes. The majority of professors are very approachable and caring. You’ll never have any 200-student intro classes at Guilford—and hardly any classes over 30, for that matter. Many classes are primarily discussion based. Some classes require that you participate or risk a lower grade. Everyone is on a first name basis, which, at the very least, gives the feeling and illusion of a friendly relationship with your teachers. At Guilford, there are no teaching assistants, and there is often a focus on peer group work and review. Classes are not horribly difficult to get into, and unless the class size is above normal, you might have a chance at talking to the professor and getting the class you want. Most students enjoy their classes, including their interdisciplinary/liberal arts requirements, and they find their studies sufficiently challenging. The Study Abroad program at Guilford is an exceptional extension of the traditional college academic experience. There are Guilford Study Abroad programs all over the world including semesters in England, Italy, Germany, France, Mexico, China, and Africa. Since these programs are directly connected with the school, credits are applied without transfers. There are also several programs associated with Guilford that allow for a single student to spend a semester in other areas such as Japan. Financial aid is also a factor for many who attend Guilford, and around 70 percent of the student body has help through scholarships, grants, loans, or on-campus employment.

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mcneillal

'14

Accounting

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Guilford College is giving me and others a chance to get a degree and work and be with my family

Oct 20, 2011

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yerbonnylass

'13

Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

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Intensive Writing, Challenging, Overall Good Courses

Guilford College is known as being an intensive writing school. It's proven to be a real challenge, as far as time goes, primarily because I also work full time. I've written a lot during each semester, but have also learned a lot. The Criminal Justice and other instructors I've had so far have been excellent. (There have been a couple of very knowledgeable, but "odd", professors, but I guess it's this way everywhere.) One of my favorite classes was one which was a requirement, but not even in my major, so it can be surprisingly good. So far, I've enjoyed attending Guilford College and I plan to finish my degree here.

Jun 19, 2011

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propmgrann

'12

Business Management

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Available, Helpful, and Knowlegable

I am a CCE student at Guilford (adult returning to college). The resources for adult students are outstanding. The professors have been supportive,inspiring,available,and most of all encouraging. The curriculum is challenging but its even more rewarding when you succeed. Classes are small and classroom discussion is a vital portion of the curriculum and grades achieved. I love campus and attending class.

Jun 14, 2011

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Instructional Programs		Occupational: No Academic: Yes Continuing Professional: No Recreational/Avocational: No Adult Basic Remedial: No Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities		Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes Dual Credit: Yes Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements		Possible credit/placement for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements		Possible credit/placement for scores of 4, 5, 6, or 7 on higher level tests
Degrees Awarded		Bachelor's degree Certificate
Most Popular Majors		Business Administration and Management: 6% Criminal Justice and Safety Studies: 4% English Language Studies: 3% Psychology: 5%
Special Study Options		Study abroad Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level) Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study		Bauman (if you need a computer) Dorm lounges early morning or late night Dorm porches Founders upstairs during the day Hege Library Main campus lawn Study lounges Your room
Did You Know?		There’s a lounge in the basement of the Hege Library where you can eat snacks, which are not allowed in the rest of the library. The Academic Skills Center (ASC) is located in the library on the top floor. They will edit papers for you in any stage, and they can help find tutors for any academic subject. Call (336) 316-2253 to make an appointment, or e-mail asc@guildford.edu. ASC Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments on Sunday afternoons by request. For info: www.guilford.edu/services/index.cfm?ID=70000184. Everyone at Guilford calls everyone else by their first names, including deans, staff, professors and the president. Some academic departments have lounges* for their students, but other students from other majors are often welcome. Some lounge locations include those in upstairs Bauman, Duke, and Frank Family Science Center. All registration now takes place online on Banner Web. You can also access your grades and transcript plus financial information via Banner. Although you may have to have slips signed for adding/dropping late or other special circumstances, most registration online is efficient. There is a link to Banner at the bottom of the Guilford Web site or go directly to https://banner.guilford.edu:8701. If you double major, you will have an advisor in both departments. You can choose your advisor when you declare a major. Before you declare, your advisor will be your FYE course professor.

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