Registration for summer II and fall 2020 classes is underway at Galveston College. Summer II classes start on July 13. Fall 2020 classes begin Aug. 31.

New and prospective students should complete the admissions application at applytexas.org.

In order to plan coursework for the summer and fall, current and new students should contact the Counseling and Advising Center at [email protected] or their designated program advisers by email.

The online registration system is open. To register, complete the following steps:

  • Log in to the Whitecaps portal by entering a Galveston College user ID and password. (Students who do not know their Galveston College ID should contact the Information Technology Service Desk at [email protected].)
  • View Degree Audit.
  • Select Register for Classes.

Registration is not complete until payment arrangements are made.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students should contact the Financial Aid office at [email protected] to ensure their financial aid awards are in place. Students who have not completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should do so here.

Tuition and Fees Payments
Students owing a balance can make full payments online with a credit card via their student portal or by sending a check or money order by mail to the Galveston College Business Office, 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, TX 77550. (Please include a name and student ID number.) Those who have payment questions can email [email protected] or leave a message at (409) 944-1362. (Please provide name, student ID number and contact information.)

Students who would like to set up a payment plan must sign up via their student portal using the FACTS payment plan system. For more information on payment plans, please visit the FACTS payment system information page here.

Payment questions may be directed to the Business Office at [email protected].

Need Help?
Students who have trouble with their Whitecaps portal should contact:

Information Technology Service Desk
[email protected]

For information regarding admissions, please contact:

Admissions and Registrar
[email protected]

For information and assistance with registering for classes, please contact:

Counseling and Advising Center
[email protected]

For assistance with holds on accounts, please contact:

Business Office
[email protected]

Financial Aid
[email protected]

Please contact the Counseling and Advising Center at [email protected] with any questions concerning registration.

Galveston College is here to help. Please do not hesitate to reach out.