The mission of Gwinnett College is to provide diploma and associate degree higher education programs. These programs of high quality are designed to prepare a diverse student population to meet the needs of employees in the legal, medical, and business fields. The career-oriented degree programs contain up-to-date and integrated general education curriculum to provide for a well-rounded academic experience. GC has its goal of preparing students academically, intellectually, personally, and professionally for successful careers and advancement.
Gwinnett College was founded in July, 1976, by its past president Ruby B. Jackson, as an answer to the tremendous growth being experienced in the North Atlanta, Georgia area and by Gwinnett County in particular.
In December, 2002, Gwinnett College received approval from Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission to offer Associate Degrees. In April, 2003, Gwinnett College applied for and received Associate Degree granting authority from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. On July 1, 2003, we received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to award Associate Degrees.