New students will first need to create an Open CCC Account before submitting the application to become a Golden West College student. Students who have previously submitted a GWC application will need to log in to their existing Open CCC Account.

Only students who have taken a GWC class in the fall or spring semester within the last 12 months do not need to re-apply (summer students do not need to re-apply for the fall). All other students need to submit a new application to GWC for the semester they want to register in.

Note: It takes 1-2 days to receive the GWC welcome email with the student's GWC ID number and MyGWC username and password after submitting the application. If you do not receive this email, you can contact us at dualenrollment@gwc.cccd.edu for assistance.

Golden West College cannot grant any high school student permission to enroll without getting the signed permission from their parent/legal guardian (if the student is under the age of 18) and their high school principal. There are 2 different forms, depending on the type of course a high school student wants to take at GWC. The release form checklist will direct students to the correct form they need to submit.

If you have any questions, please email us at dualenrollment@gwc.cccd.edu for assistance.

Note: It can take up to 5 business days for the GWC Admissions and Records Office to process completed release forms, depending on the volume of forms that have been received. High school students are not able to register in a college class without a valid release form on file.

It is the responsibility of students to register themselves in college classes using the Registration portal in MyGWC. Completing a release form does not mean a student is registered, and it does not guarantee students a spot in the class. College classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For dual enrollment classes held on a high school campus, students will need to enter the dual enrollment course CRN(s) to register. Dual enrollment classes are not visible in the online schedule.

More information on college courses offered each semester can be found here: www.goldenwestcollege.edu/dualenrollment/offerings

If you have any questions, please email us at dualenrollment@gwc.cccd.edu for assistance.

• Verify your registration status and see important course details on your Student Class Program in MyGWC. Here is where students can locate it: goldenwestcollege.edu/enrollment/admissions/web-schedule-bill
• Access the GWC Canvas portal here: https://canvas.cccd.edu/
• Check out the GWC Student Success Guide for resources and tips to be successful in your college classes.
• Check to see if your class requires a textbook here: https://bit.ly/gwc-textbooks

Note: Students enrolled in the HBUHSD district will have textbook costs covered by the school district if they order them from the GWC Bookstore and the course is approved for dual credit. HBUHSD students need to select the Financial Aid or FSA option and enter their GWC ID number when checking out to charge the school district. Students taking a GWC class at their high school through dual enrollment do not need to order a textbook. They will be provided.

If you have any questions, please email us at dualenrollment@gwc.cccd.edu for assistance.