Academic Counseling

Our academic counselors are ready to assist you in your pursuit of higher education. We can organize your student educational plans, discuss career and transfer options, confirm completion of associate or certificate programs, suggest coursework for a specific semester, review assessment test results, clear prerequisites, interpret transcript evaluation results, and explore other personal concerns that may interfere with your success.

The GCC Career Center mission is to provide encouragement and guidance to students at various stages of the career development process, to inspire them to realize their full potential, and to prepare them for the dynamics of the modern work environment.

Location: SV 3^rd Floor

The CSD provides a comprehensive spectrum of services and accommodations, including the following:

academic and personal counseling, disability assessment, adapted computer, technology and instruction, academic support and instruction, alternate media, adapted physical education, interpreter and note taking services, information and assistance to faculty collaboration with Department of Rehabilitation mobility assistance.

Eligibility Requirements: Verification of disability.

Location:San Fernando (SF) Complex

EOPS program serves students who have been affected by economic, language, social and educational barriers. The mission of the program is to facilitate the successful and timely completion of student goals and objectives through specialized services:

Counseling, priority registration, development of short and long-term student educational plan (SEP), College Orientation course (ST.DV. 100), Improving College Performance course (ST.DV. 141), financial support (book voucher and grant), university application fee waivers, special workshops, group counseling, and follow-up.

See Program Information for eligibility criteria.

Location:SV 3^rd Floor

Guardian Scholars is a supportive network that is committed to empower current and former Foster Youths achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. We encourage student growth and development through meaningful interactions during individual, group, and in class sessions. As a community, we help students obtain success throughout their collegiate journey.

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High School Seniors who will be graduating in Spring can apply to the program between April and May of each year. The minimum eligibility requirements are: 3.25 unweighted GPA; successful completion of college preparatory coursework. All applicants must take the Glendale College Assessment Exams in Math and English, and place in English 101.

Current Glendale College Students who have at least 3 semesters remaining before transfer, have maintained a 3.0 GPA; have placed into English 101.

Glendale College’s student equity plan focuses on increasing access, course completion, ESL and basic skills completion, degrees, certificates and transfer for all students as measured by success indicators linked to the CCC Student Success Scorecard, and other measures developed in consultation with local colleges. “Success indicators” are used to identify and measure areas for which disadvantaged populations may be impacted by issues of equal opportunity. Title 5 regulations specify that colleges must review and address the following populations when looking at disproportionate impact: American Indians or Alaskan natives, Asians or Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, Whites, men, women, and persons with disabilities (§54220(d)). The State Budget trailer bill, SB 860 (2014) added requirements to address foster youth, veterans and low income students.

La Comunidad & Black Scholars

Location: SR 2^nd floor 

Transfer counselors will help make the transfer process as simple as possible and make sure you are aware of all your college options. They will provide you with the best strategies to get you admitted into the college of your choice through counseling, workshops, advising sessions with university representatives, campus tours, and transfer fairs.

Location: SV 3^rd floor

Veteran services are provided through the Office of Admissions and Records and Veteran Resource Center. Here, the veterans' staff provides assistance to veterans and eligible dependents in qualifying for educational benefits and in planning educational programs

Location: AA-1/AA-2