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Glendale Community College Community Colleges 113 California Community Colleges 2.6 million students Glendale Community College provides General education/lower division courses Courses that are designed to train students
113 California Community Colleges 2.6 million students Glendale Community College
provides
General education/lower division
courses
Courses that are designed to train
students for business and technical careers
Opportunity for Life Long Learning
Glendale Community College offers:
Transfer Credit to four-year universities
(Articulated agreements with most universities)
Associate in Arts & Science degrees
Certificate of Completion in a vocational programs
Opportunities in Life Long Learning
The average class size
35 students
Student centered Students actively
participate in class discussions
Professors KNOW their
students
Faculty are accessible,
dedicated and able to provide students with personalized attention
Comparison based on a 12-unit load per term, during the nine month academic year. Fees and books not included. Source: GCC Transfer Center
$1,200 $5,472 $13,200 $35,048 $50,498 $51,422 $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 California Community College California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Woodbury University Occidental College University of Southern California (USC)
The Financial Aid Program offers eligible students the
grants, federal grants, and loans
The GCC Scholarship
Program awards more than 500 scholarships and grants totaling nearly $300,000 annually
Close to home Easier transition for those not ready for transfer Better preparation for 4-year University More options in transfer
Offices that Help Students
La COMUNIDAD - Latino and Latina college students receive assistance with their efforts to earn a
certificate, graduate with an Associate’s degree, or transfer to a four-year institution. The program helps students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the college environment and ensure their success in higher education.
BLACK SCHOLARS - The mission of Black Scholars is to help African American college students achieve their
academic and career goals by increasing their retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
GUARDIAN SCHOLARS - Guardian Scholars is a supportive network committed to empowering current and
former foster youth to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. The program encourages student growth and development through meaningful interactions during individual, group, and in-class sessions. As a community, it is designed to help students attain success throughout their collegiate journey.
Students Providing Assistance Resources and Knowledge (SPARK) - The primary
in their academic, emotional, and social adjustments to college. To become a mentor, contact the Center for Student Involvement.
LATINO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - The mission of the Latino Leadership Academy is to inspire, engage,
and empower Latina/Latino students to become agents of change and advocates for all students at GCC.
Associated Students
Community College (ASGCC)
Over 60 student
clubs &
El Vaquero Athletics Speech & Debate
The Scholars Program is designed to challenge academically advanced students with rigorous courses Benefits of this program include:
Guaranteed priority consideration for
admission to top four-year universities
Special academic counseling Priority registration Research opportunities Research publishing
Allows high school students to receive college credit while still in high school
The benefits of this program include:
Free Parking (with valid CA Drivers License) Free Tuition for CA Residents
Students only pay for college fees and textbooks
1.
Apply
2.
Assessments
3.
Counseling & Advising (SEP)
4.
Register (with priority)
If you have any questions please contact Glendale Community College SOS office at (818) 240-1000 ext. 4SOS (4767) Tzoler Oukayan
(818) 240-1000 ext. 5457
TOukayan@glendale.edu