Frequently Asked Questions

To register at Golden West College you need to follow the steps noted according to your admission status:

• New Students
• Students with Previous Coursework
• Continuing and Returning Students
• Dual and Concurrent Enrollment

Apply for Federal Financial Aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will need to obtain a PIN number for this to be completed online - create an account (FSA ID). For additional information on Financial Aid, visit the GWC Financial Aid Office webpage. You may need to complete your file prior to an award letter being issued. This often includes verification of your (and parents if under 24) tax records, copies of W2 forms, Independent/Dependent Student Verification form, and projected Education Plan. For more information on financial aid, please contact their office directly at 714-895-8394. Scholarships are also available to continuing Golden West College students. Applications are available in January for the following academic year. Generally, students need at least 12 units earned at Golden West College and a GPA of 2.0. Visit the GWC Scholarships webpage for additional information. 

Anyone 18 years or older and who can profit from instruction qualifies for admission. If under age 18, you will qualify for admission if you have satisfied one of the following:

(A) Graduated from high school(B) Passed the California High School of Proficiency Test or equivalent(C) Completed the 10th grade and received permission from your high school (see Question 3)

In accordance with California Education Code Section 48800, 48800.5, and 76001, kindergarten through grade 12 students (K-12) may be eligible to enroll in courses at Golden West College for advanced-level study in instructional or vocational areas not available at their school. The school and the college will determine who may enroll based on their judgment of the applicant’s ability to profit from instruction. The college has the right and responsibility to restrict enrollment for reasons of health and safety, appropriateness of the course, preparedness of the student, college policy, state law and space availability. Note: In accordance with SB338, enrollment in physical education courses have been restricted or excluded. Students Who Have Completed the 10th Grade: Students enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade may enroll in courses at Golden West College if they meet the following criteria:

A. The student must be at least a minimum day student at his/her school (not applicable for summer classes).

B. The course(s) requested is an advanced academic or vocational experience and not available at the student’s regular school. (PE courses are restricted.)

C. The student meets the prerequisite for the course

D. The student has the permission of his/her parent.

E. The student has the permission of his/her high school principal or designee with a recommendation of the specific course or courses to be taken.

F. If the student is home schooled, he/she must provide verification that the home school program is recognized and approved by the county department of education.

High School students interested in attending Golden West College under the Special Part-time Program must submit a completed admissions application to the Admissions Office along with a Special Part-time Permission Form signed by both the high school principal and the parent/guardian. Golden West College Application

Upon receiving all approvals, the student will be allowed to register during the In-Person registration period provided space is available in the course. The college gives priority to regular college students. Admission of a K-12th-grade student cannot displace a college level student. For more information, visit https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/dualenrollment/.

No, SAT scores are not needed to attend a community college.

Submit an application online at www.opencccapply.org and select Golden West College as the institution. If you have attended other colleges and earned credits, you may speak with a counselor to discuss your academic/career goals and create a Student Education Plan - counselors are available by phone, Zoom and on campus. If you are New Student, please visit the New Student Registration Checklist to complete steps for math or English placement, orientation, academic planning and course registration. 

Yes. However, students who attend more than one community college simultaneously should consult with a Counselor for guidance throughout their program of study. Universities articulate General Education courses, as well as lower division major requirements on a college by college basis. Caution should be exercised so as not to duplicate coursework or miss requirements.

You may continue taking courses at the community college after completing any level of degree. Keep in mind there are transfer restrictions for those students earning more than 90 semester units combined from a two-year and a four-year college or university. See your counselor if you fall into this category. Also be aware there are limitations on the amount of financial aid a student may qualify for if they already possess a bachelors degree or higher.

College work is measured in terms of the “credit unit.” In a recitation-lecture course, a college unit is normally defined as one hour of lecture and two hours of homework per week. In the laboratory, three hours in the classroom per week with no outside work constitute one unit of credit.

The credit value assigned to a course is not determined by the number of class meetings per week, but by the number of hours of work required of the student.

No student will be permitted to carry more than 19 units during fall/spring semesters and 9 units during the summer session, or 10 units during the winter intersession within the Coast Community College District (GWC, CCC, OCC) without permission from the Director Admissions and Records or designee. Please complete the Student Petition for Overload to begin this process https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/enrollment/admissions/forms/index.html

Concurrently enrolled high school students are limited to 11 units for the Fall/Spring semesters, 10 units for Summer and 3 units during Intersession. Exceptions to these unit limits will be considered on a case-by-case basis or based on the Dual Enrollment program in which the student is participating.

1. Log into MyGWC
2. Click on REGISTRATION
3. Click on VIEW MY ELIGIBILITY under PRIORITY REGISTRATION
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and look under NEXT REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT for the appropriate term

Your Communication, Writing, Critical Thinking and transferable Math courses must be taken for a letter grade. It is also recommended that you take all coursework in your major for a letter grade. Pass/No Pass is an option to consider when a course is not applicable to your degree objective. If you are not sure, always consult a Counselor.

This generally means you have not satisfied the prerequisite for the course, or the class is already closed. You have the right to challenge a prerequisite. For more information concerning the challenge process, you may contact the GWC Assessment Center at 714-895-8388 or visit www.goldenwestcollege.edu/assessment/challenge-procedures/.

If the class is closed and it is prior to the start of the semester, please refer to the wait list process at https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/register/.

If the semester has started you will need to attend the first class session and ask the instructor for permission to add the course. If space is available, the instructor may provide you with an Instructor Permission Code (IPC) that will allow you to enroll in the course through your MyGWC.

This may happen if you have entered the wrong user name and password. If you are unsuccessful logging in or you have been locked-out, you must submit an electronic request to re-set your username and password. To submit this request, simply click on Technical Support at the bottom of the page where you are given the message that you cannot log in and forward your request by submitting your personal information. You will receive an email with your new username and password (please allow 24 hours for this process). FAQs and other solutions for registration and login issues may be found at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/helpdesk

There are many reasons why a hold may be placed on your record. You may owe unpaid fees, you may owe a parking ticket fee, you may have an outstanding account at the library, you may have an academic hold, or if you are a new student, you may need to complete the matriculation process before your holds are cleared. If you log in to www.MyGWC.com and check your registration status from the student tab and see that you have a hold, please call the number that is provided next to your hold so you can obtain information on how to remove it.

Get the classes you need at the times you want with Priority Registration. Follow the three easy steps:

Step 1.
Submit your My Academic Plan (MAP) online. This will get your English and Math placement done, as well as help you identify your Program of Study. For most students, this will also prompt Counseling to complete a first semester Student Educational Plan (SEP) for you. (See Step 2.)

Step 2.
Meet with a Counselor. All students who want to secure Priority Registration must have a Counselor-approved Student Education Plan SEP on file. To make an appointment, visit the Counseling Virtual Front Desk, or call (714) 895-8799.

Step 3.
Complete the Online Orientation. Once you finish MAP, you will be directed to complete the Online Orientation. Finish these steps by October 1st and you will be guaranteed Priority Registration for the Spring semester.

Counseling FAQs

To make an appointment, visit the Counseling Virtual Front Desk, or call (714) 895-8799

You only need to complete the Priority Registration process once!

1. Go to www.goldenwestcollege.edu
2. Click on the CLASS SCHEDULE link and SEARCH THE ONLINE SCHEDULE
3. Select the TERM – Colleges in the Coast District are listed (GWC, OCC, CCC)
4. Click on the SUBJECT you want to search
5. Use CRN (Course Registration Number) to register for courses at specific days/times

DegreeWorks is the new degree audit and tracking system for Coast Community Colleges. DegreeWorks provides an accessible, convenient, and organized way for students to assess their academic progress. DegreeWorks can be accessed through the MyGWC portal. After logging in, go to the Student Tab and click on Launch DegreeWorks.

1. Log into MyGWC
2. Click on LAUNCH DEGREE WORKS - This is where you can find your SEP (Student Educational Plan)
3. Look for PLANS and NOTES tabs for detailed information. Refer to your SEP when registering for classes.
   * Meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive SEP to include all courses for Certificate, AA or
   Transfer.

1. Log into MyGWC
2. Click on REGISTRATION
3. Click on QUICK ADD or DROP CLASSES – Under REGISTRATION TOOLS
4. Select REGISTER FOR CLASSES and review ACTION ITEM PROCESSING
5. SELECT A TERM OPEN FOR REGISTRATION (Ex: Spring 2022) ENTER CRNs for the courses you wish to ADD or DROP
6. ☑ CONDITIONAL ADD and DROP and click SUBMIT

1. Log into MyGWC enrollment 
2. Click on REGISTRATION
3. Click on PAY MY FEES under REGISTRATION TOOLS
4. Select appropriate Term
5. Select PAY NOW in upper right corner
6. Select MAKE PAYMENT under BALANCE
7. Select appropriate term under PAY BY TERM and click CONTINUE
8. SELECT METHOD and click CONTINUE
9. Enter CARD NUMBER and click CONTINUE
10. Enter ACCOUNT INFORMATION and CARDHOLDER BILLING INFORMATION and click CONTINUE
11. Review summary and click SUBMIT PAYMENT

1. Log into MyGWC
2. Click on My SITES - Select GWC
3. Click on REGISTRATION
4. Click STUDENT CLASS PROGRAM (Web Schedule Bill) under REGISTRATION TOOLS and SELECT A TERM (Ex: GWC Fall 2022)

1. Add yourself to the Waitlist using the same instructions for ADDING a class.
2. If a seat opens up in the class, you will be notified via your GWC Student Email located inside MyGWC.
3. You will have 24 hours to add the course from the time of notification.

1. Find another class that fulfills the same requirement.
2. Email the instructor or attend the first class meeting to petition and ask if the instructor will be adding students.
3. Get an ADD CODE from the instructor and add the class online using the CRN and the ADD CODE.

Please visit the nursing website regularly for updates at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/nursing.

We accept applications for the Basic Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) Program from students who have completed the prerequisite coursework and meet eligibility requirements for the program. For details on eligibility and selection requirements, you may view the Getting Started information at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/nursing/interested.

You will need to complete the following prerequisite courses or the equivalent prior to submitting an application to the RN program: Biology G220 Human Anatomy, Biology G225 Human Physiology, Biology G210 Microbiology, English C1000 Academic Reading and Writing, Psychology G118 – Life Span Developmental Psychology and Communication C1000 – Introduction to Public Speaking. In order to submit an application to the Nursing Program, you must have proof of high school graduation or equivalent, you must take the TEAS V exam, you must complete the Online Nursing Orientation, you must have a minimum “C” grade in all prerequisite coursework and an overall GPA of 2.0 or better. More information on TEAS exam is available online at www.atitesting.com. *There is a five-year recently on the three prerequisite biology courses. All other general education coursework for the degree does not have an expiration date. More information on the application process can be found at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/nursing/.

Additional General Education coursework required for the Associate Degree in Nursing that does not need to be completed prior to application:

Statistics C1000 – Statistics
Biology G200 – Pharmacology – Med & Drugs
Psychology G118 – Life Span Developmental Psychology
Sociology G100- Introduction to Sociology
English G110 – Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing through Literature

Please note that there are many more applicants than spaces available each application cycle. GWC accepts applications one time per academic year, and once admitted, the nursing program is two years in length. Please visit the website regularly for updated information on application deadlines. Based on the program’s impacted status, it is not possible determine an exact timeframe from start to end of program, as that depends on your ability to enroll in prerequisites and how long it takes to actually gain acceptance to the program. Successful completion of the nursing program awards the Associate Degree in Nursing, as well as eligibility for the NCLEX to obtain your license.

Due to the high number of inquiries about our nursing program, evaluation of equivalent coursework from other colleges is not conducted until a student applies to the Nursing Program. Online evaluations are not available. Please visit the catalog and website for further details about course content and requirements.

The nursing application and selection process is a complicated one. You are required to complete the Nursing Orientation online before making an appointment with a nursing counselor shown at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/nursing/orientation.

Full General Education Certification will be granted if all CSU or IGETC general education coursework was completed prior to transfer. Students may also apply for Partial CSU General Education Certification or IGETC After Transfer. The notation of certification is listed on official transcripts, and is included on the official transcript request form. You can request an official set of transcripts to be sent to your university with the certification notation by completing the Transcript Request Form at: https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/records/.

Please be sure to select the box on the right requesting certification for either the CSU (formerly AA Option II) or IGETC (formerly AA Option III) based on the plan you completed. Submit the form to the Admissions and Records office for processing.

You can view the requirements to receive an Associate degree at: www.goldenwestcollege.edu/graduation/. A list of GWC majors and their respective course requirements may be found at: https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/. It is advised that you meet with a counselor to discuss your academic goals and complete a Student Education Plan (SEP) to help you facilitate this process. Please call the Counseling Center at 714-895-8119 to schedule a one-hour appointment.

If you would like know what courses you have left in order to complete your academic goal, please make an appointment to see one of our academic counselors. We cannot discuss student information without proof of identification due to confidentiality restrictions set forth in federal law under the Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA). Please call the Counseling Center at 714-895-8119 to make an appointment and make sure on the day of your appointment that you bring your student ID as well as all of your transcripts from all colleges you have attended if we do not have them on file.

All courses numbered 100 or higher transfer to the CSU system and some also transfer to the UC. You can verify this information by looking at our class schedule and/or college catalog, checking the ASSIST website at www.assist.org, or by asking one of our academic counselors. You can access the class schedule and catalog by going to visiting, https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/schedule/ and https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/. You can also see our counselors in the Counseling Center by making an appointment or during our walk-in hours.

If you are planning to transfer, then you should be focusing on coursework leading to transfer to the university that you want to attend. If you are interested in attending the CSU campus, then you should follow the coursework in General Education – CSU Transfer.You can find this online at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/graduation/. This will meet general education coursework at the lower-division level for any of the CSU Campuses.

Additionally, you will need to complete your entry / lower-division major coursework to prepare for study at the junior and senior level at the university.

If you are planning to transfer to a UC campus, or undecided about which campus to transfer to, then you should be following coursework listed in IGETC UC-CSU General Education for Transfer.

See www.goldewww.goldenwestcollege.edu/graduation/. for a full list of IGETC requirements. This works for nearly all majors at the UC. Again, you will need to complete lower-division major requirements at the community college prior to transfer.

All the major specific transfer requirements can be found on the ASSIST website at www.assist.org. You can use ASSIST to explore majors and other requirements at various UC and CSU campuses. Please check ASSIST for the most up to date general education and major requirements lists. For major requirements, select “Explore Transfer Information” and from the drop-down menu, select Golden West College, then the campus you wish to attend and your major. A listing of requirements for that campus will be displayed.

Requirements for teaching vary greatly depending on what level you want to teach and where you plan to transfer. It is important to make an appointment to see a counselor to complete an education plan early in your education. Teaching Info [PDF]

Please refer to the following policies regarding probation and disqualification. Also, please be sure your contact information (including mail and phone number) are current with the Admissions and Records office. Student notifications of probation and/or disqualification are mailed about four weeks after the end of each regular term. A student shall be placed on probation whenever he or she meets one or both of the two conditions listed below:

Academic Probation Has attempted at least 12 semester units at Golden West College and has a grade point average of less than 2.0 in the most recent semester completed, or has a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in all units attempted.

Progress Probation Has attempted at least 12 semester units at Golden West College and the percentage of units per semester or overall in which entries of “W”, “I” and “NP” are recorded reaches or exceeds 50 percent.

All probationary students shall be notified of their status and counseling services will be made available.

ACADEMIC DISQUALIFICATION POLICY A student at Golden West College who is on academic and/or progress probation shall be disqualified whenever he or she meets one or both of the two conditions listed below:

Academic Disqualification: Any student on academic probation for two consecutive semesters shall be academically disqualified.

Progress Disqualification: Any student who is on progress probation for two consecutive semesters shall be disqualified for lack of satisfactory progress.

Students on Academic and/or Progress Disqualification for the first time are required to complete the Online Disqualification Workshop and will be restricted to 7 units. You are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss strategies for improving student success. Students on Academic and/or Progress Disqualification a second time are required to sit out the subsequent semester, but can return following their sit out. Upon return students are required to complete the Online Disqualification Workshop and will be restricted to 7 units. You can access the tutorial online at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/counseling/.

A student on probation or disqualification at Golden West College, Orange Coast College or Coastline College shall be on probation at any District college.

Please contact the Counseling Center at (714) 895-8119 if you on are a registration hold due to Academic Disqualification.

If you received a substandard grade (i.e., a “D”, “F”, “NP” or “NC”), we recommend repeating the course. The original grade remains on your transcript (you will see an “E” next to the original grade for “excluded”), but your GPA can really improve! However, there are things to know about this process:

1. If you earn a C or better, you cannot retake a class. If you earn a D, F, NP, NC, or W, you can re-take the class.
2. Second attempt: The second time you take a class (after receiving a substandard grade or W), there are no restrictions. Just register as you normally would.
3. Third attempt: To take the class a third time, you must obtain an add-authorization code from the instructor (usually on the first day of class) and submit it to Admissions and Records to register.
4. Fourth attempt with exceptional circumstances: If you experience some verified exceptional circumstance during the third attempt at a class, you may petition for a fourth attempt with Admissions and Records.
5. Fourth attempt without exceptional circumstances: In these instances, you will be required to take the EXACT same course at another college outside of our district. Please discuss this with your counselor before enrolling. When you finish the course, complete the Repeated Course Grade Petition, which is on the Admissions and Records forms page.

There is also a process for eliminating up to two semesters of coursework from your GPA without repeating a course. Academic Renewal disregards past, substandard, academic performance when such work is not reflective of your current demonstrated ability. Academic renewal may facilitate graduation or enable you to meet transfer requirements. Your counselor can let you know more.

As always, check out the catalog for the most current and comprehensive information on these topics.

Regardless of what post-secondary courses you completed out-of-country, it is generally advisable to have your records evaluated. In order to determine if you can use courses from another country to satisfy US requirements your academic records must be officially translated into English if they were not originally issued in English and you should submit your translated records, along with other necessary documentation, to an independent credentials evaluations service. There are several credential evaluation services to choose from, however, we recommend International Education Research Foundation (IERF, www.ierf.org). Before submitting your academic records for evaluation you should make an appointment to see one of our academic counselors to discuss whether or not it is advisable to request a credential evaluation. To make an appointment to discuss out-of-country academic records contact the Counseling Center at 714-895-8119.

Students may drop a class up to the final drop date online at www.MyGWC.com or in person with the Admissions and Records office.

1. Log into MyGWC
2. Click on REGISTRATION
3. Click on QUICK ADD or DROP CLASSES – Under REGISTRATION TOOLS
4. Select REGISTER FOR CLASSES and review ACTION ITEM PROCESSING
5. SELECT A TERM OPEN FOR REGISTRATION (Ex: Spring 2022) ENTER CRNs for the courses you wish to ADD or DROP
6. ☑ CONDITIONAL ADD and DROP and click SUBMIT

IMPORTANT NOTE: For classes with co-requisites, you must add BOTH CRNs simultaneously. The system will not allow you to add one without the other.

Please view detailed withdrawal information at the GWC Registration Information Page.

To be considered a full-time student, you must enroll in at least 12 units per semester. A unit is the amount of credit you earn for a class. This varies from course to course. College work is measured in terms of the “credit unit”. In a lecture course, a college unit is normally defined as one hour of lecture and two hours of homework per week. In a laboratory course, three hours in the classroom per week with no outside work equals one unit of work.Within the district, you may only enroll in a maximum of 19 units during the fall and spring semesters and a maximum of 10 units during summer.

For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours of outside homework time.

• 3-unit class = 3 hours of classroom time + 6 hours of homework time = 9 hours total time per week.
• Full-time load is 12 units = approximately 12 hours of classroom time + 24 hours of homework time = 36 hours of total time per week.

Guidelines for how many units to take:

• If you WORK 40 hours per week, TAKE NO MORE THAN 6 units
• If you WORK 30 hours per week, TAKE NO MORE THAN 9 units
• If you WORK 20 hours per week, TAKE NO MORE THAN 12 units
• For VETERAN’S benefits: Please check with the Veterans Services for requirements at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/veterans
• For ATHLETIC eligibility: Take at least 12 units during season of sport
• To be FULL-TIME student: Take at least 12 units

International students: Take at least 12 units

You have 48-hours after you register to pay your fees. You can pay for them using your credit card at www.MyGWC.com. You may also pay your fees in-person in Admissions and Records (by cash, credit or debit, or by check). Students with a BOG Fee Waiver must still pay the required health fee, College Service Charge and materials fees or you will be dropped from your classes if you register prior to the start of the semester.

Apply for Federal Financial Aid as early as possible beginning in January of each year by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will need to obtain a PIN number for this to be completed online at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch. For additional information on Financial Aid, visitwww.goldenwestcollege.edu/gwcfao. You will likely need to complete your file prior to an award letter being issued. This often includes verification of your (and parents if under 24) tax records, copies of W2 forms, Independent/Dependent Student Verification form, and projected Education Plan.

GWC Scholarship Applications are available from November-January on the Financial Aid website at www.goldenwestcollege.edu/scholarships. Numerous scholarships are available to students attending Golden West College. Listed below are the minimum qualifications needed to apply for Golden West College Scholarships.

• You must have completed at least 12 units at Golden West College prior to the first day of the Spring semester.
• You must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (gpa) of 2.00 (subject to change).
• You must be enrolled in and complete at least 6.0 units during the Spring semester.
• You must plan to enroll in a minimum of 6.0 units at a college or university in the Fall semester. Some awards may not be transferable.
• You must complete a golden West College Scholarship Application and submit it to the Financial Aid Office. Be sure to indicate any unique financial need you might have that makes you deserving of scholarship assistance.

*Scholarship funding is limited and meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that you will receive a scholarship. By meeting the minimum criteria listed above, you will be considered for awards that mandate “GWC General Criteria” for initial eligibility.

**Some awards are awarded by various departments on campus (Arts & Letters, Nursing, Technology, Science, etc.). Based upon your major area, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate department for review if you qualify. Individual departments have their own criteria and committees that evaluate each applicant.

Scholarships are also available to continuing Golden West College students. Applications are available in January for the following academic year. Generally, students need at least 12 units earned at Golden West College and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Other scholarship websites include https://www.fastweb.com/, https://www.collegenet.com/, and https://finaid.org/. Another helpful website for students looking for ways to pay for school is https://icanaffordcollege.com/.

1. Log in to your MyGWC account
2. Click on FINANCIAL AID. The Financial Aid tab will only appear if a Financial Aid application is on file
3. Select VIEW MY FINANCIAL AID STATUS
4. Select the correct award year from the drop-down menu
5. After selecting the correct award year, the 'Home' tab will appear with completed or incomplete items on your financial aid file
6. ALL requirements must be completed, so a Financial Aid Specialist may review your file
7. After you complete all the requirements, please check your student email regularly for correspondence from Financial Aid.

You may be eligible to participate in the following programs. Please contact each office to obtain eligibility information.

Re-Entry/CalWORKs Center 714-895-8111 www.goldenwestcollege.edu/calworks

The Re-Entry/CalWORKs Programs offer specialized support services to parents receiving CalWORKs/TANF/GAIN benefits for themselves to ensure a smooth transition into the college environment. Support services consist of individualized counseling, career assessment, transportation assistance, book bag and school supplies, free student success workshops, job development assistance, resume preparation and job interviewing skills, and may also include child care assistance and work-study opportunities, if funding is available.

EOPS & C.A.R.E.714-895-8768 www.goldenwestcollege.edu/eops

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (C.A.R.E.) are designed to assist students from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Service includes counseling and guidance, program advisement, tutoring, grants, and transfer assistance.

You should make an appointment with the Chair or Dean of the department to determine an approved course substitution. You will need to complete a Petition for Course Substitution with the Department Chair or Dean before you enroll in the alternate course.

Associate in Arts Degrees and Certificates are not automatically awarded when the student completes the requirements. The student must file a petition in person in the Admissions and Records Office according to the following schedule:

Graduation Filing Period

Spring: February 1 – April 1

Summer: July 1 – August 1

Fall: September 1 – November 1

Associate degrees are awarded only after spring graduation, but the graduation date is posted on the student’s transcript after the graduation period in which the Associate degree is earned.

Certificate of Achievement application may be made during the semester of completion. Filing deadlines are the same as for graduation.

Official Transcripts
You can request official transcripts online through Parchment. For step-by-step instructions, visit the Admissions & Records Transcripts page.

Unofficial Transcripts
To access your unofficial transcript:

1. Log in to your MyGWC portal.
2. Scroll down and find the Discover More icon on your dashboard.
3. Locate the Transcript card.
4. Under View Unofficial Transcripts, click All Colleges.