Welcome to Glendale Community College's Orientation Program
If you wish to find out more about Glendale Community College
check out the
Campus Tour
&
Please be sure to take the short quiz at the end of the program
to receive points for Priority Registration.
GETTING STARTED –
YOUR 1ST SEMESTER
1. Turn in application
All students must file an application for admissions to Glendale Community College. You will be asked to give us information about yourself so that we can help you with kinds of services needed to help you complete your goals and objectives. Some of this information is required by federal or state law, or college policies.
2. Get tested
Placement testing will help you determine your skill levels in many academic areas, including written English expression, reading and Mathematics. The college gives tests in English, English as a Second language (ESL), Math and Chemistry. Your test scores will help you and your counselor choose the correct courses for you to take in your first semester.
EXCEPTIONS
Students who have completed Math or English courses with a "C" grade or better at another community college or university.
If you have a verified learning or physical disability, you may make an appointment for testing with special accommodations by contacting the Disabled Student Center in San Rafael Building.
3. See a Counselor
A counselor will help you make a list of possible courses to take your first semester using a study list. What you take depends on your goal. If you haven’t decided on a major or career then:
1. Make up a list of possible courses by doing the following:
a. Look through the college catalog or class schedule to find:
b. General Education Requirements - certain basic courses are required for an Associate Degree or to prepare for transfer, no matter what major you may later choose.
c. Student Development courses - **This gives you priority registration next semester** - Enroll in one of the following: Orientation (ST DV 100), Study Skills (ST DV 142), Career Planning (ST DV 125), or Academic Success (ST DV 145).
2. Decide how many units you want to take during the semester.
| IF YOU WORK: | TAKE NO MORE THAN: |
| 40 hours per week | 6 units |
| 30 hours per week | 9 units |
| 20 hours per week | 12 units |
| 5 to 15 hours per week | 14-16 units |
3. From your list of classes figure out how many classes you will need to take to make up the number of units you want to take.
4. Use your Study List at registration.
5. Make an appointment with a counselor to develop some long-range plans.
4. Get registered
After you have taken you placement tests, completed an orientation and have seen a counselor you are ready to register. Admissions and Records gives out STARS (telephone registration) registration appointment times to new and returning students. Students may not register before their scheduled date and time, however, they may register late during normal telephone registration hours.