Frequently Asked Questions | Glendale Community College

REGISTRATION

How to enroll and register for classes?

As a new student, you may register at the time and date assigned to you in your online student portal - MyGCC. Complete the following steps prior to registration:

Step 1: Submit Application for Admission online through CCC Apply
Step 2: Complete Assessment and Orientation
Step 3: Meet with a Counselor to develop a Student Education Plan.
Step 4: Register for classes through MyGCC

As a continuing student, you are assigned a registration appointment in your online student portal - MyGCC. Complete the following steps prior to registration:

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 using MyGCC

How do I drop a class?

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 MyGCC. 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 or in your student portal - MyGCC.

Deadlines vary for short term classes.

How to Videos: How to Drop a Class

Add/Drop/Withdraw Deadlines

How much are the registration fees?

What do I do when the class I want to take is closed?

If the class is closed and if there is space on the waiting list, ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAIT LIST. During the registration period, IF other students drop, students on the waiting list will be automatically moved into the class in the order they were placed on the wait list. If you have elected to be placed on a wait list, it is your responsibility to monitor your enrollment into the class. If you get enrolled in the class, you will be charged the fee for this class. The college strictly adheres to all deadlines and dates.

What is the maximum number of units I can take?

The college policy for the maximum number of units per Fall and Spring semester is 19. The maximum number of units per winter session is 8. The maximum number of units per summer session is 10. Students wishing to take more than 19 units during a semester or more than 8 units during a winter or more than 10 units during a summer session must obtain approval from the Director of Admissions & Records by submitting a Unit Overload form.

How do I find out about the Attendance and Drop Policy of my class?

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.

How do I keep track of the different deadlines?

How do I get a GCC Student Photo ID?

The photo ID card is used at the library, the bookstore, offices in Student Services and instructional labs at the college.

The Photo ID center is located on the 3rd Floor of the Sierra Vista Building - Admissions and Records Office.

Please be prepared to show the following items:

Any form of photo identification

Please call the Admissions and Records Office for photo ID hours. (818) 240-1000 ext. 5910

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES ACADEMIC PLANNING

How many units must I take to be considered full time?

I don't know what I want to major in. Who can help me?

Who is STAFF in the class schedule?

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.

ACADEMIC PROBATION REPEATING CLASSES

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.

What is Academic Renewal?

If you do not need to repeat a course because the class(es) are not needed for your current goal, this is a good option for you. Read more about our academic renewal policy and see if you qualify to petition.

Your original F/D grade will still be visible on your GCC transcript, but it won't be calculated into your GPA. Glendale Community College does not guarantee that institutions outside the district will honor academic renewal. The receiving institution/agency will make that determination.

What is Academic Probation?

A students is placed on academic probation once his total G.P.A drops below a 2.0 in all units attempted. Once you are on academic probation, you will continue to be on probation until you raise your cumulative grade point average to a 2.0 or better. To avoid Academic Probation, avoid getting D's and F's in your classes. If you must drop a class, drop them early to avoid receiving an F in the class. If you are already on Academic Probation, the quickest way to return to good standing is to repeat those courses in which you received D's or F's.

What does it mean to be a student in good standing?

GRADES TRANSCRIPTS

How do I get a transcript & what makes it official?

Transcript Fees and Processing Times

GE Certification

General Education Certification Information

Students are responsible for requesting the CSU/IGETC Certification to be included with their transcripts. This service is only available when certification and a transcript are being sent to a participating institution.

Glendale Community College requires official transcripts from all other colleges and universities that you have attended. All official transcripts must be submitted to GCC’s Admissions and Records Office prior to requesting a transfer certification. If you are requesting an IGETC and wish to use high school coursework to fulfill your language other than English requirement (LOTE) you may submit either official or unofficial transcripts. If you are planning to use transcripts from out of state or private colleges and/or universities you may be required to submit additional information in addition to your official transcripts. (This includes but is not limited to: course description, course outline, and class syllabus.) Using out of state transcripts to fulfill your undergraduate coursework requirements may impact the processing time of your certification request. If you have any questions regarding certification please meet with an Academic Counselor prior to submitting your request for certification.

Important information to know before requesting your official transcript

Transcript will NOT be processed unless all outstanding obligations to Glendale Community College are cleared.
Transcript will NOT be processed without the student's signature.
Work-in-Progress will automatically be included for currently enrolled courses.
Only Glendale Community College grades are issued. Grades from other schools MUST be ordered from the original school.
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, student written authorization is REQUIRED to release student records. This includes the parents of a minor student.
You are responsible for providing accurate mailing addresses. Replacement transcript requests resulting from inaccurate mailing addresses are subject to the normal transcript fee. We are not responsible for mishandling by the U.S. Post Office or the receiving school or agency.

What are Pass/No Pass Courses?

There are two kinds of P/NP courses. The first category consists of classes that are only offered on a P/NP 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 P/NP basis. To do so, you must use the "Petition to Take a Class for Pass/No Pass" and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records by the Friday of the third week of instruction for a semester-length class or the Tuesday of the second week of instruction for all other classes. If you elect to take classes on a P/NP 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 P. If the instructor assigns a grade of D or F, the grade is recorded as NP.

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 or Symbol	Meaning	Grade Points per Semester Unit
A	Superior	4
B	Better Than Average	3
C	Average	2
D	Passing, Less than Satisfactory	1
F	Failing	0
CR or Pass	Credit	0
NC or No Pass	No credit	0
I	Incomplete	0
W	Withdrawal	0

Calculating Your GPA Sample

Course	Units	Grade	Grade Points
English 101	3	B	9
Math 141	4	A	16
History 110	3	B	9

Total Units Attempted	10	Total Grade Points	34

Divide the total grade points earned by the total number of units attempted.

34 divided by 10= 3.40 GPA