Term Dates:
Fall 2024
August 26, 2024 - December 14, 2024
Winter Intersession/Spring 2025
January 31, 2025- May 31, 2025
Summer 2025
June 09, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Golden West College is accepting applications for the following semesters
Fall 2024
Winter Intersession/Spring 2025
Summer/Fall 2025
After submitting your online application, you will receive a confirmation email from CCCApply immediately. (Sent to the email address you provided on your application.) A welcome email from Golden West College will arrive approximately 1-2 business days later. The welcome email will provide your student ID number, MyGWC login information, and instructions on what your next steps are.
Please make sure that the email address you provide is correct so that you receive confirmation of your application and instructions as to what you need to do to complete the admissions process.
Please check your spam/trash folder if you don't receive an email response within 3-5 business days from the date of submission.
If it has been more then the 3 business please email arinfo@gwc.cccd.edu. Include your full name, birth date, submission date, California Community College ID number and the confirmation number with subject: Application Status Inquiry
We hope you find your experience at Golden West rewarding, accommodating and student-friendly.
Thank you for making Golden West College your college of choice for your higher education!
Attending high school or graduating this year? Is this your first time attending any college?
Have you attended another community college or university, but have never attended Golden West College?
Returning students (students who have had a break in their attendance from GWC of 1 year or more) will need to reapply for admission.
Follow the admission steps for NEW STUDENT found at Admissions - New Students.
Continuing Students (those who are registered in classes for the current semester) do NOT need to reapply for admission.
Registration appointments can be viewed online at MyGWC a few weeks before registration begins.
After logging in, follow the steps below to view your appointment:
Please note: Continuing, concurrently enrolled High School students who will be graduating from High School and wish to continue their education at Golden West College will need to reapply as a first time student. Continuing high school students will need to submit their permission forms each semester. Please go to Dual Enrollment Students for more information.
Concurrent enrollment is for students who wish to attend Golden West College while being in grades 9-12. Concurrent enrollment students must submit an approved Special Part-time High School Release Form for 9th-12th Grade Students before registering for classes.
Dual enrollment is for Huntington Beach Union High School District students. Dual enrollment students must must submit an approved Dual Enrollment Release Form for 9th-12th Grade Students before registering for classes.
You are an international student if you are from a foreign country and currently have, or will apply for, F-1 student visa status. If you plan to enroll full-time at GWC, visit the International Student Program page for application instructions.
Are you currently enrolled at another college and but need to take a class at GWC due to availability?
Follow the admission steps for NEW STUDENT found at Admissions - New Students.
Golden West College’s noncredit courses provide students with lifelong learning, college transfer, and career preparation opportunities. Noncredit programs are English Language Learning, Citizenship Preparation, Automotive Technology, GED prep, and Senior Healthcare Technician.
Please note that an additional application is required for this program. Please visit the School of Nursing website to obtain detailed information.