Glendale Community College
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All GCC communication will come through your student email. Log into your MyGCC Student Portal to activate student email.
EMAIL GUIDE
LOG-IN TO CANVAS
Access your CANVAS account before the start of classes. Online and remote courses will use CANVAS for class meetings. Check you student email for a message from the instructor.
CANVAS Live Help is available online!
YOUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM!
New to CANVAS? Check out: Passport to Canvas Tutorials
TEXTBOOKS!
A list of your textbooks is available in your MyGCC Student Portal. You can also look up your books on the GCC Bookstore website.
*We recommend ordering your books online and picking up in person.
WAIT LIST COURSES
If you are on the wait list for fall classes, you DO NOT have access to the course in CANVAS. You will need to get this information from the instructor. If your instructor has not emailed you already, please connect with them directly.
GCC DIRECTORY
NEED A LAPTOP OR WiFi?
The GCC Library provides students with laptops, internet hotspots, iPads, Chromebooks, webcams, piano keyboards, and various calculators for FREE!
If you are in need of any of these devices, make an appointment online:
REQUEST A DEVICE HERE!
STUDENT PARKING INFORMATION
Parking information was sent to all registered students. Please check you student email.
FREE Student Parking is available on-campus. Parking Lots 30-34 require a permit which is accessible on our website: Student Parking Map | Parking Permit (pdf)
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
Be sure to track of important dates and deadlines for the semester!
The date to drop a course without a "W" are in the link below. Drop a course before the deadline to avoid any further fees. Feel free to reach out to Admissions & Records if you have any other questions.
REMOTE - ONLINE - HYBRID
What is the difference?!
Be sure to understand the difference between these courses. All Online & Hybrid courses REQUIRE a check-in assignment. If you do not complete these, you may get dropped from the course. Contact your instructor for more information.
Students can pay for their tuition and fees in MyGCC. The Tuition Office offers payment plans for those that need assistance.
If you are waiting for your financial aid to process, we are almost there! Disbursements for financial aid begin August 23 and will continue throughout the fall semester as applications are completed.
**If you have paid your fees but qualify for financial aid, a refund may be issued based on eligibility**
Please be sure to check your MyGCC To-Do List for any missing or pending documents.
FREE TUTORING
The Learning Center offers many academic support services including workshops, supplemental instruction support, and FREE Tutoring.
GCC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
APPLY NOW!
FINANCIAL AID
All new students have an opportunity to qualify for one of our many financial support programs, including the GCC Promise!
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMSONLINE COUNSELING
If you need assistance with prerequisite clearance or help finding classes, meet with one of our counselors online!
ONLINE COUNSELINGVIRTUAL WELCOME CENTER & LIVE CHAT
If you have questions or need additional support during your first week, including assistance with MyGCC access, email activation, adding classes, etc., the GCC Welcome Center is available online!
STUDENT SERVICES LIVE HELP!
Many of our student services offer live support.