Welcome to Golden West College! We are so excited to have you join our campus community.
Here are important steps for a successful start at GWC. Please read each steps carefully and complete all of the steps.
Questions? Contact the ISP Office: isp@gwc.cccd.edu | 714-895-8146
Not yet admitted to GWC? Visit the Future Student page to get started on your application.
Check your admission email for your MyGWC Username and instructions for temporary password.
MyGWC temporary password is the capital letter of your first name, lowercase letter of your last name, date-of-birth in MMDDYY format, and CCCD at the end.
Example: John Smith was born on February 1, 2007 would be entered as Js020107CCCD.
You must purchase GWC’s approved International Student Insurance.
Purchasing this insurance is mandatory. No other insurance plans are accepted. You will not be able to register for Fall semester classes until you purchase the health insurance!
Steps to Purchase the health insurance:
After you arrive in the U.S., you must complete this form to satisfy the F-1 immigration reporting requirements.
Don't complete this form if you haven't arrived in the U.S. yet!
The academic counselor will help you make an educational plan and register for courses. Contact the ISP office to schedule an appointment: isp@gwc.cccd.edu or call 714-895-8146. Appointments are available on Zoom and in-person. You do not need to be in the U.S. to meet with the counselor.
You must purchase the health insurance before seeing the academic counselor.
In-person attendance at the orientation is mandatory.
Failure to attend will result in a hold on your MyGWC account and may impact your priority registration eligibility for future semesters.
Invitation and detailed information will be emailed to you closer to the date.
