1. How do I enroll and register for classes?
2. How much are the registration fees?
3. How do I drop a class?
4. How do I keep track of different deadlines?
5. What do I do when the class I want to take is closed?
6. How do I find out about the Attendance and Drop Policy of my classes?
7. What is the maximum number of units I can take?
8. How many units must I take to be considered a full-time student?
9. How do I calculate my Grade Point Average?
10. What are Credit/No Credit Courses?
11. What does it mean to be a student "in good standing"?
12. Do I have to repeat a class in which I received a D or F grade?
13. How may I contribute to the College and be part of student activities?
14. How can I get more points in order to improve the date and time when I have been assigned to register by telephone?
15. How do I get a transcript & what makes it official?
16. I don't know what I want to major in. Who can help me?
1. How do I enroll and register for classes?
As a new student, you should register at the time and date given to you on your registration appointment card when you were admitted. Prior to registration, complete the following steps:
Step 1: Submit Application for Admission (available at the Admissions and Records Office, first floor, Administration Building.
Step 2: Complete Assessment and Orientation
Step 3: Meet with a Counselor to develop a Student Education Plan.
Step 4: Register for classes-Use STARS (Student Telephone Assisted Registration system).As a continuing student, you are eligible for STARS telephone registration on the date and time indicated on your registration appointment card, or at any time thereafter while registration is open. Complete the following steps:
Step 1: See a Counselor to develop or update your Student Education Plan.
Step 2: Choose your classes from those listed in the Class Schedule.
Step 3: Register for classes-Use the STARS telephone system.2. How much are the registration fees?
California residents: The State-mandated enrollment fee is $20 per unit. The Non-Resident Tuition is $ 150 per unit. Out-of-State and international students must pay this fee in addition to the basic enrollment fee. Details and a list of other fees are included in the class schedule.
As a student, you are responsible (not the instructor) for withdrawing from class(es) in which you are officially enrolled. The student should drop the class using STARS. If you fail to attend a class in which you are officially enrolled and do not drop the class, you may receive a failing grade. If withdrawal from a full-term course occurs within the first two weeks of the semester, no grade will be recorded on your permanent academic record. If you withdraw from a full-term course between the third week of instruction through the end of the tenth week of instruction, you will receive a grade of "W" on your permanent record. You may not drop or withdraw from classes after the end of the tenth week of instruction. Be sure to check the "Important Dates" in the class schedule. Deadlines vary for dropping summer classes and eight and nine week classes.
4. How do I keep track of the different deadlines?
Refer to the "important Dates" page of the curent schedule of classes
5. What do I do when the class I want to take is closed?
Option #1 At the time of STARS telephone registration, if the class is closed and if there is space on the waiting list, the STARS automated voice will ask if you would like to be on the waiting list. You can choose to be on the waiting list. During the registration period, if other students drop, students on the waiting list will be automatically moved to fully-enrolled status. Be sure to attend the first class meeting to find out if you have been officially added or will be added to the class.
Option #2 During the STARS telephone registration, if the class is closed and the waiting list is also closed, you may attend the class on the first day. If the instructor drops some students as "No-Shows", seats will become available and it is possible that the instructor will give you permission and a special four-digit authorization code to add the class. You can call STARS telephone registration to add the class with the four-digit authorization code.
6. How do I find out about the Attendance and Drop Policy of my classes?
You are expected to attend all class meetings. It is your responsibility to know the attendance and absence policy of each class in which you are enrolled. It is the responsibility of each instructor to inform his or her class of the attendance and absence policies at the beginning of each semester. You may be dropped from a class for failure to attend all class meetings in the first week of instruction if you have not made prior arrangements with your instructor.
7. What is the maximum number of units I can take?
The college policy for the maximum number of units per semester is 19. The maximum number of units per summer session is 7. Students wishing to take more than 19 units during a semester or more than 7 units during a summer session must obtain approval from the Dean of Admissions and Records or the Dean of Student Services.
8. How many units must I take to be considered a full-time student?
If you enrolled in 12 or more units you are considered a full-time student. (During the summer and winter sessions, if you are enrolled in 4 or more units, you are considered a full-time student).
9. How do I calculate my Grade Point Average?
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total grade points attempted.
Grade Points per Semester Unit Superior
Better Than Average
Average
Passing, Less than Satisfactory
Failing
Credit
No credit
Incomplete
Withdrawal
Calculating Your GPA
Sample
English 101 Math 141 History 110 Total Units Attempted
Divide the total grade points earned by the total number of units attempted.
34 divided by 10= 3.40 GPA
10. What are Credit/No Credit Courses?
There are two kinds of CR/NC courses. The first category consists of classes that are only offered on a CR/NC basis. These courses are listed in the college catalog and noted in the class schedule.
The second category consists of courses which you may choose to take on a CR/NC basis. To do so, you must use the Petition for CR/NC and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records by the fourth week of instruction for a semester-length class. If you elect to take classes on a CR/NC basis, you must participate in the class as a regular student. If the grade awarded by the instructor is a C or higher, the grade is recorded as a CR. If the instructor assigns a grade of D or F, the grade is recorded as NC.
11. What does it mean to be a student "in good standing"?
A student whose records shows a minimum 2.0 GPA and is making satisfactory progress is considered to be "in good standing".
12. Do I have to repeat a class in which I received a D or F grade?
It is to the student's benefit to repeat a class in which he/she received a grade of D or F in order to raise the GPA. In order to satisfy major requirements, and General Education Requirements for CSU Breadth and IGETC, the student must have a minimum of "C" grade in all courses.
If you received a grade of D or F in a course, you may enroll in the course again. After you successfully complete the course, you should fill out the "Request to Count the Higher Grade" and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records so the original grade of D or F will not be calculated in your grade-point average.
13. How may I contribute to the College and be part of student activities?
By getting involved in student government and activities, you can contribute your suggestions, efforts and energy to support current programs and improvements for the betterment of students and the College. Student activities can enrich your college experience. The Associated Students of Glendale Community College (ASGCC) is the official student government organization. You are encouraged to obtain information about campus activities and student leadership programs in the Office of Student Affairs located in the Campus Center.
14. How can I get more points in order to improve the date and time when I have been assigned to register by telephone?
- See your counselor and complete a Student Educational Plan (S.E.P.). Having an S.E.P. on file gives you additional points.
- Complete all the units in which you are enrolled. Do not drop units. The more units you have completed and you have in progress, the higher your priority.
- Complete the matriculation process by taking both the math and English assessment (placement tests) and by attending an orientation workshop.
- Enroll and complete a college orientation class, such as Student Development 100, 103,104,120 or 145. These courses are taught to help you succeed at Glendale Community College.
- Do not get on probation. Points will be deducted if you are on academic probation or on progress probation. If you are on probation, be sure to enroll in one of the special classes for students on probation (S.D. 141 or 144). By taking this class, you will negate the points taken away for being on probation.
- Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or above. Additional points are given to students with grade-point average between 3.0 and 4.0. Students even receive points for having grade point average of 2.0 to 2.9 but fewer than students with a 3.0 or higher.
15. How do I get a transcript & what makes it official?
- Visit the the GCC Transcript Information Page
16. I don't know what I want to major in. Who can help me?
The Career Center located on the second floor of the San Rafael building can help you determine a major or course of study. Students are facilitated in the career exploration process through surveys, computerized systems and career tests. The staff provides individualized career counseling, as well as mini-workshops and classroom interaction. Call the Career Center at extension 5407 for day and evening hours
