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Fall 2022 (June 20 - August 28)

Admissions Application available - Apply Online

Registration Appointments assigned - May 25th 2022 Available on MyGWC portal approximately  - Priority registration information

Registration is by appointment - Check your registration status on MyGWC portal for your date and time.

Registration Begins - June 20th, 2022 for Legislated Priority Groups

Registration Begins - June 20th, 2022 for Continuing students meeting level 1 registration priority requirements

Starting August 29th- Registration for spring classes with instructor permission (Add permit) by deadline on add permit, registration in late starting classes, and drops by the published deadlines (Refer to your "Student Class Program" for withdrawal deadlines).

Note: Service hours are subject to change. Students are advised to plan ahead and review all deadlines and service options online.

On-Line Registration:
Now that you have received your assigned student ID number and student portal (MyGWC) username, make sure to check your registration date. Your student portal (MyGWC) is where you will register for classes. Your Canvas account is where you will interact with the class once the semester has begun.

In-Person Registration:
Even though we do not offer in-person registration, you may visit Admissions and Records for any questions regarding registration. The only time we offer in-person registration is when an instructor gives you an add permit and you are unable to add the class online.

Late Registration:
Has the semester begun and you want to enroll into a course?

You will be doing a late registration.

Beginning the week the class begins, instructor permission is required to add a class. To obtain instructor permission, go to the first class meeting or email the instructor if the course is an online course. If space is available, the instructor may give you an Add Permit with an Add Code. Enroll in the course via MyGWC portal following the instructions on the add permit. Add codes expire very quickly (some expire the first day) and it is important that students enroll as soon as possible after receiving their add permits.

NOTE: Add codes are not valid until the first day of class. You will receive a registration error if you try using an add permit before the class has started. Please note that faculty may utilize the waitlist to distribute Add Permits but there is no guarantee that you will be given an Add Permit if you're on the waitlist.

NOTE: Students entering classes late are responsible for making up missed work and are responsible for all fee and refund deadlines associated with each class section.

Did you view the Class Schedule to find that the CRN (class) you want is full?
You may add yourself to the waitlist (if available) on or after your registration appointment time. Add the class as you normally would and it will give you the option to waitlist for the class. Keep in mind, you may not waitlist for the waitlisted CRN and register for the open CRN of the same course. You must choose one CRN.Students are able to add themselves on a waitlist until 24 hours prior to the start of the term. Once the term starts, waitlists are turned off and students must request an add permit from the instructor in order to add a class.

Now that you are on the waitlist for the class, what happens?
You will be notified through your @student.cccd.edu email when there is an available seat. Your seat will be reserved for 24 hours. We recommend that you check your student email 2-3 times a day. Waitlist notifications are sent out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays. If you miss you waitlist window and are dropped from the waitlist you may add yourself back onto the waitlist. You will be added to the bottom of the waitlist when you re-add your name to the list.

How do I know what position I am on the waitlist?
In MyGWC, click on the Registration tab, then under the "Other Student Resources" box, click on "Detail Schedule with Waitlist Position”. In the next screen, select the Term, then click Submit.

Where can I see the number of students on the waitlist?
You can see waitlist information on the online class schedule. Courses with a waitlist will display a status similar to the following:

Did you waitlist for a course that has a Corequisite?
After you receive the waitlist email with your reserved seat, make sure you also apply the CRN of the corresponding Corequisite when adding the class.

The semester is about to begin and you still have not received the waitlist email with your reserved seat. What can you do?
If you are still on the waitlist when the semester begins, you may go to the class on the first day and petition with the instructor for an add code. You may petition for any course on its first day even if you are not on the waitlist. On the first day of class, kindly ask your instructor if there is a seat available for you.

How do I add myself to a class once I receive a waitlist notification?
Please follow this “how-to” page: HOW TO ADD A CLASS WITH AN ADD CODE [PDF]

NOTE: You must drop yourself from the waitlist prior to adding the add code.

The following rules apply for students who wish to enroll on a wait list:
A student may only enroll in one waitlist class section per course title (ex. only one section of ENGL G100 class). A student will not be permitted to enroll on a wait list if they are enrolled in another section of the same course.

A student will be permitted to enroll on a waitlist only if they meet the required prerequisite/co-requisite for the class.

The waitlist will be turned off 24 hours prior to the start of the term class start date and no new students will be permitted to register on the waitlist.

The drop for non-payment policy applies to all registration, including waitlisted classes. If you are dropped for non-payment, waitlist classes will be dropped along with enrolled classes.

If you add a class after receiving a waitlist notification be sure to pay any fees immediately to avoid being dropped for non-payment.

NOTE: You may check your waitlist position on the Student Detail Schedule and Waitlist Position link on the Student Tab in your MyGWC account.

Withdrawal Information:
When a student is no longer attending a class, it is the student's responsibility to Withdraw (Drop) from the class. This is not an automatic process. Students must drop their class within established deadlines. Deadlines for individual courses are listed on your Student Class Program/Web Schedule Bill in your MyGWC account. If you need assistance you may contact the Admissions & Records Office by emailing arinfo@gwc.cccd.edu

Each student is responsible to complete OR officially withdraw from each class in which he/she/they enrolls.

Drop Deadlines:

• For full-term classes, no transcript notation will be made for official withdrawals made during the first two weeks of the semester. For specific dates, refer to your Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill) or download the free app from the app stores and find it on your smartphone!
• Official withdrawals made after the 2nd week and before the end of the 12th week of the term (75% of the term) will be counted toward repeatability limits as well as be counted toward progress probation and disqualification. "W"s are not used in grade point average calculation.
• Withdrawals are not permissible after the 12th week for full-term courses or 75% for short-term courses. After that deadline, student must be assigned a grade (A, B, C, D, F, P or NP).
• We recommend students consult with a counselor regarding the consequences of withdrawing from courses.
• Students who are dropped by their instructors for missing the first class meeting or for excessive absences should verify the instructor drop with the Admissions & Records office in order to avoid grade penalties and to comply with critical drop dates as specified.
• Students should be aware that "W"s are used to determine academic status.

Students may withdraw/drop a class by:

Log into MyCoast Portal. Drops will be allowed via the portal in accordance with published drop deadlines. Check your Student Class Program for drop deadlines.

Steps to Drop:

1. Click on Register for Classes.
2. Select Registration Term.
3. In the Summary panel, Action Column, click on the drop down arrow next to the class to be dropped. Select the drop option and click submit (bottom right corner)
4. Verify all withdrawals by printing a "Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill)" which is located in the "Registration Tools" portlet.

NOTE: Some "holds" may prohibit you from dropping a class online.

If you are unable to drop a class online, you MUST complete a Drop form before the deadline.

To drop: CLICK HERE

If you are unable to drop the course through your MyGWC account or complete the Drop form, you must email Admissions & Records before the deadline to request to be dropped from the course. The email should be sent to arinfo@gwc.cccd.edu and must include your name, student ID number, the course and CRN number that you want to be dropped from and your permission to be dropped form the course. Requests received after the drop deadline will be denied.

Please Note: If you have Financial Aid covering your classes, please know it does not cover the COLLEGE SERVICE CHARGE, STUDENT HEALTH FEE, or STUDENT REPRESENTATION FEE. You must pay the fees, or you will be dropped.

Click "View payment plan options" and then enter your balance into the "Plan amount" box. (To find your balance click here: How to find your class schedule/web schedule bill.) Please click on this link to start: Cashnet Payment Portal

Help number for Cashnet: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM EST at 1-877-821-0625

If you are interested in signing up for the payment agreement option, please do so before 12pm on the scheduled drop for non-payment date. If you are having problems with Cashnet please call the A&R office before the drop date deadline. 

Note: No payment plan can be set-up once the semester has started.

If you are unable to pay the balance due on your account by the scheduled drop for non-payment dates, please reach out to us to review possible payment options that may be available to you to remain in your 2023 classes. You may contact Admissions & Records via chat, Enrollment Chat or you can call 714-892-7711 for more information.

Important: Students who enroll in classes after the final drop for non-payment or enroll after the term begins will not be dropped BUT will incur a financial obligation to the college AND a hold will be placed on their record if payment is not received. This hold will block future registration (adds, drops, withdrawals), grades, diplomas, or verification of enrollment until all fees are paid. Any unpaid balances could be forwarded to a Collection agency which will incur additional costs.

Remember if you have any technical issues when trying to pay online or setting up a Cashnet Payment Agreement you must call the Admissions & Records office before the 2pm drop deadline so we may help you. Failure to do so will cause you to being drop from your classes. If that happens, we cannot add you back into them, and you will have to re-register if there are seats available.

Also, if you do have any issues, you can pay in full with our Bursars dept by the 2pm  drop date deadline. You can reach them at 714-895-8112 or gwcbursarsoffice@gwc.cccd.edu

Spring 2023 Non-Payment Schedule

November 17, 2022 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm: For Registration between October 24 and November 6

December 1, 2022 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm: For Registration between November 7 and November 20

December 8, 2022 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm: For Registration between November 21 and November 27

December 15, 2022 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm: For Registration between November 28 and December 4

January 12, 2023 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm: For Registration between December 5 and January 1

January 19, 2023 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm: For Registration between January 2 and January 15

January 26, 2023 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm: For Registration between January 16 and January 22

January 27, 2023 (Friday) at 3:00 pm: For Registration between January 23 and January 26

August 27th is the final drop for non-payment for Spring 2023 registration. Any registration that has occurred through January 26th and not been paid will be dropped for non-payment.

Any registration that occurs on or after January 27th will not be dropped for non-payment. Students that enroll are responsible for paying their fees or withdrawing from classes prior to the refund deadline to cancel fees.

Once the Term has Started:

Students who register for classes after the session begins WILL NOT be dropped for non-payment. Students will incur a financial obligation to the college AND a hold will be placed on their record if payment is not received. This hold will block future registration (adds, drops), obtaining transcripts, grades, diplomas, or verification of enrollment until all fees are paid.

IMPORTANT: Students are responsible for any fees incurred and grades received. It is the student's responsibility to drop classes by the State mandated refund deadline to avoid fee obligations. Students are strongly encouraged to print a student class program (available via MyGWC) to verify the drop. (The class will no longer appear on the student class program.) Not showing up to class for the first class meeting does not equate to withdrawing from a class. If you do not attend a class in which you are enrolled you must drop yourself from the class by the refund deadline. Drops are completed online via MyGWC.

Did you receive a corequiste error or a prerequisite error?
A prerequisite is a class that must be taken before a student can enroll into another class. (Ex. complete ENGL G100 before being able to enroll into ENGL G101)

A co-requisite is a class that must be taken at the same time as another class. (Ex. BIOL G225 and BIOL G225 lab must be taken as the same time).

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites are enforced at the time of registration
Students will not be able to enroll into a course that has a prerequisite or co-requisite until the prerequisite or co-requisite requirement has been cleared.

How do you check if the course has a corequisite or prerequisite?
Click on the CRN of the class from the Class Schedule to see I your chosen course has a prerequisite.

Did you complete the prerequisite at another institution with a C or better?
Visit our online request to submit a prerequisite clearance request (please see below). You will have the opportunity to upload your unofficial transcript for us to review.

If you received a Prerequisite and Test Score Error during registration, please check the prerequisites by clicking on the CRN of your chosen course from the Class Schedule.

MAP (My Academic Plan) will help you in the process of completing Self-Placement for MATH, ENGLISH, and ESL which might help clear some Prerequisite and Test Scores. You will need to login with your MyGWC Portal username - this can be found in your GWC Admissions email.

START MAP (MY ACADEMIC PLAN)

If you believe you have met the prerequisites for the course with a course completed at another regionally accredited college, you may submit a prerequisite clearance request. Please see below.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite Clearance Request must be submitted at least 10 days prior to your registration appointment. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for processing. Please upload any necessary unofficial documents (transcripts, AP scores, etc.) with this request.

If your official transcripts are already on file with the Admissions and Records Office you will not need to upload additional unofficial documents.

In order to clear a prerequisite you will need to submit a Clearance Request Form and attach the proper documentation that demonstrates you have completed one of the following:

College Transcript (Official/Unofficial):
Students who have successfully completed a prerequisite course with a C or better from an accredited college or university that is considered an equivalent course at GWC.

1. A "C-" grade is not a passing grade at GWC and will not be accepted.
2. Attempting a prerequisite class and withdrawing from the class with a "W" does not meet the criteria for clearing a prerequisite (A "W" is a notation not a grade). Students may submit unofficial transcripts for prerequisite and co-requisite clearance ONLY. Students MUST submit official transcripts if they wish to receive course credit/units towards Degrees, Certificates or General Education Certification (CSU GE Breadth or IGETC).

AP Scores:
Students who have taken AP tests in English, Psychology and/or Math with a score of 3 or higher.(AP Calculus AB. AP Calculus BC. AP English Literature and Composition. AP English Language and Composition exam. AP Psychology).

To access your AP results please go to www.collegeboard.org. Sign in with your account information or create a new account. Click on the "AP" tab at the top of the page.

NOTE: This prerequisites clearance only clears the prerequisites at GWC. OCC and CCC's prerequisites must be cleared with them.

Orange Coast College: CLICK HERE

Coastline College: CLICK HERE

Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form:
Students, who submit a Clearance Request Form and are denied, can challenge a prerequisite based on previous experience or knowledge. A prerequisite/corequisite challenge requires written documentation, explanation of alternative course work, background or abilities which adequately prepare the student for the course.

Reasons for seeking a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form may include one or more of the following:

1. A prerequisite/corequisite is not reasonably available;
2. The student believes the prerequisite/corequisite was established in violation of regulation or in violation of the District-approved processes;
3. The student believes the prerequisite/corequisite is discriminatory or being applied in a discriminatory manner; or
4. The student has the documented knowledge or ability to succeed in the course without meeting the prerequisite/corequisite.
5. Then take the form to the respective division office in accordance with the Matriculation guidelines established by the State.

Any questions on Prerequisite Clearance Request, please contact Jorge Quiroz Moreno jquiroz1@gwc.cccd.edu

PREREQUISITE CLEARANCE REQUEST

Online payments are made through your MyGWC account. If paying by cash or check please visit the Bursar's Office at the Student Services Building.

NOTE: It his highly recommended that students use Google Chrome as their browser when making payments on the student portal. Safari is not recommended.

Please Note: If you have Financial Aid covering your classes, please know it does not cover the COLLEGE SERVICE CHARGE, STUDENT HEALTH FEE, or STUDENT REPRESENTATION FEE. You must pay the fees, or you will be dropped for non-payment.

Remember if you have any technical issues when trying to pay online or setting up a Cashnet Payment Agreement you must call the Admissions & Records office before the 2pm drop deadline so we may help you. Failure to do so will cause you to being drop from your classes. If that happens, we cannot add you back into them, and you will have to re-register if there are seats available.

Also, if you do have any issues, you can pay in full with our Bursars dept by the 2pm deadline. You can reach them at 714-895-8112 or gwcbursarsoffice@gwc.cccd.edu

ENROLLMENT FEES
Fees are $46 per unit for California Residents.

*Enrollment Fee is subject to change by the State Legislature.

COLLEGE SERVICE CHARGE
$20 for each Fall and Spring semester and $12 for the Summer semester.

This charge underwrites many student services and campus programs. The College Administration and Student Council encourage students to support the campus community by paying this non-mandatory fee. $1.00 of each $17 funds student scholarships and the library textbook program. Information about specific programs funded by this charge and requests for a waiver of the College Services Charge are available during posted business hours in the Campus Life Office. The request to waive the College Services Charge must be secured in advance prior to the student’s payment of registration fees. The period to obtain this waiver is between the date class schedules are available online through the last day to enroll in the regular school semester. This fee is subject to change. For further information call (714) 895-7711

STUDENT HEALTH FEE
$23 per semester for Fall and Spring; $18 for summer session.

This is a mandated fee unless the student presents a waiver. Those eligible for a waiver are:

1. Students who depend solely on prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization. 
2. Students enrolled only in courses of less than two weeks duration.

Contact the Student Health Center at Phone: 714-895-8379 or Email: healthcenter@gwc.cccd.edu for more infomation on the waiver.

STUDENT REPRESENTATION FEE
$2 per semester.

One dollar ($1.00) will go to the campus and one dollar ($1.00) will go to support the operations of a statewide community college student organization for the purposes of providing student government representatives the means to state their positions and viewpoints before city, county, district, state, and federal government as well as other public agencies on behalf of the student body.

For information on waiving this fee, contact the Campus Life Office at (714) 895-8261

NON-RESIDENT
Students who are not California residents as defined by the Education Code are required to pay the non-resident tuition fee in addition to the fees described above. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to prove that he/she is a California resident. Documentation must be submitted by the end of the third week of the semester the student is applying for California residency. Please Note: Effective Summer 2021, non-resident tuition will be $377 per unit total. 

THIRD PARTY PAYMENT PLAN WITH CASHNET
Have you registered for courses, owe over $150, and need a payment plan for your current registration term? Please visit the Cashnet Payment Portal for set-up! 

Cashnet is a company that will break your balance down into three payments, the first being the day you sign-up. The other two payments are spread throughout the semester. When you sign up for the Payment Plan you must enter your total amount due for the registration term or your plan will not be valid, and all courses including waitlisted courses will be dropped. Balances due from prior terms cannot be added to a current Payment Plan.

Click "View payment plan options" and then enter your balance into the "Plan amount" box. (To find your balance click here: How to find your class schedule/web schedule bill.) Please click on this link to start: Cashnet Payment Portal

If you are interested in signing up for the payment agreement option, please do so before 12pm on the scheduled drop for non-payment date. 

If you are having problems with Cashnet please call the A&R office before the drop for non-payment deadline. 

Note: No payment plan can be set-up once the semester has started. 

REFUND POLICY
In Accordance with California State Regulations and Coast District Policy, registration fees will be refunded according to the following:

Enrollment fees, Non-Resident Fees, Material Fees:
100% refund of fees paid at registration for each class dropped by the refund deadline. No refund will be made after the refund deadline. There are no exceptions. Health Fee, College Service Charge: 100% of the fees paid at registration will be refunded if the student totally withdraws from all classes by the refund deadline for each class. No refund will be made after the refund deadline. There are no exceptions.

To Be Eligible for a Refund:
Students must officially withdraw from classes by the refund deadline (Refer to the Student Class Program/Web Schedule Bill on the Student tab of the MyGWC portal page. It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from classes and to verify all withdrawals.

An instructor may drop students for non-attendance. Instructors are not responsible for making sure drops are made by the refund deadline. If the student has not been dropped from the class by the instructor, the student is responsible for withdrawing from the class by the refund deadline. Students who are officially enrolled in a class after the refund deadline will not be eligible for a refund. There are no exceptions.

Refund Processing:
Refunds will be automatically processed every week beginning the first week of registration of the semester in which the fees were paid and each week thereafter until the end of the term. Official withdrawals made in accordance with the refund policy and by the withdrawal deadline will generate a credit balance on the student account.

Online Credit Card Payment Refunds:
Registration fee payments made by credit card through MyGWC will be refunded to the same credit card used for payment. Allow 6-10 business days for the refund to post. On Campus Payment Refunds: Fee payments posted on campus, by cash, check, money order or credit card, will be refunded through Bank Mobile. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain correct and up-to-date address information. Addresses can be updated on MyGWC, under the Student Tab, and then click on Banner Self Service.

Important: Payments made using multiple payment methods (online credit card payments and cash, check or money order) during the current registration period will be refunded to the credit card used for online payments.

PARKING PERMITS

**We will not be enforcing the parking permit this fall 2022**

$35 per semester and $20 for the summer session. A current Golden West College Parking Permit is required to park a vehicle in campus parking lots. Permits may be purchased on-line through the college’s website. The permit must be displayed in clear view on the left rear bumper (drivers’ side) or hung from the inside rear-view mirror so as to be clearly visible. Mechanical permit dispenser machines are available in each parking lot for parking by the day. Failure to properly display a valid parking permit may result in the issuance of a citation. A student whose permit is lost or stolen must purchase a new permit.

TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks, manuals, and other supplies are the responsibility of the student. Required items are available at the campus Bookstore. Check with the Bookstore for refund, exchange and buyback policies.

GWC also offers several zero cost textbook courses each semester. Please see the symbol Zero Cost textbook courses for courses with this option.

The GWC Photo ID card is required for most services on campus and can be used in subsequent semesters. New students should have their photos taken for a Golden West College Student Identification Card as soon as they register and have paid all of their fees. The cost for ID cards is included in your college fees.

During this time there are two options for getting a Student Photo ID.

IN PERSON:

Photos are taken in the Photo ID area of Admission and Records found in the Student Services building during normal business hours. Students must bring a copy of their current Student Class Program and another form of photo identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.).

ON-LINE:

Students can submit a Request for Photo ID on-line. At time of the submission students will need to upload their current Student Class Program, another form of photo identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.) and a current headshot for the Student Photo ID. Students will have the option to have it mailed to them or a schduled pick-up. Please allow four weeks for this request to be processed.  

NOTE: Having trouble finding the current Student Class Program? We have a step-by-step link to help locate it.

Students may change the grade option for a course from Standard Letter grade to a Pass/No Pass grade if the course allows. This may be done prior to the course beginning on the ADD/DROP page on MyGWC under grade option. Generally, it is recommended that students select a letter grade in courses satisfying requirements for majors, general education, or for a high school course deficiency.

Submission Deadlines:
16-Week Courses the Saturday of the 3rd week of the semester.

Other Length Courses Prior to completion of 20% of the course (same date as the last date to drop without a W.) Please refer to your Student Class Program/Web Schedule Bill for specific course deadlines. Once the grade option deadline has passed, the grading option cannot be reversed. There are no exceptions to the deadline dates. 

Important Notes:

A maximum of 15 units of "P (Pass)" option coursework earned at an accredited college or university is counted toward the degree requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree. Grades of "NP (No Pass)" are considered unsatisfactory and are counted towards progress probation and/or dismissal.

Some institutions will not accept a Pass (P) grade for courses required in a major or toward general education requirements. Students are strongly advised to consult with a counselor before signing and submitting the request for P/NP grading. If you do a section change, you must submit a new P/NP form, as this P/NP request does not transfer to the new section.

How To Change Your Grading Option on MyCoast

Any hold that prevents registration which is placed on a student account within the Coast Community College District (Coastline College, Golden West College or Orange Coast College) will prevent a student from the following:

• Adding classes
• Dropping classes on MyGWC portal
• Receiving their diploma and/or certificate

It is the student's responsibility to clear holds in a timely manner. Holds for parking tickets, library fines/materials, equipment, returned checks etc. must be resolved with the department that placed the hold.

NOTE: The hold release process runs nightly, and you will be able to add or drop classes after 5 am the next day.

Holds Due to Enrollment Fees
Students who would like to pay an outstanding balance due to enrollment fees can do so via one of the two following methods:

NOTE: It his highly recommended that students use Google Chrome as their browser when making payments on the student portal. Safari is not recommended.

1. Log-in to your MyGWC portal.
2. Click on Registration on the left navigation bar.
3. Click on Pay My Fees under Registration Tools.
4. Click on Make Payment and follow the prompts.

First, verify your Social Security Number through your MyGWC portal.

1. Log-in to your MyGWC portal.
2. Click on Registration on the left navigation bar.
3. Click on Social Security Number Verification under Other Student Resources.
4. Click either correct or incorrect

If it is incorrect you will need to submit a Student Update Form.

Students requesting a correction of their Social Security Number (SS#) must present their original Social Security card and a photo ID. This is done by setting up a Zoom meeting with our Admissions & Records contact or by coming in person to Admission & Records in the Student Service Center.

For questions on all other holds please email arinfo@gwc.cccd.edu or call (714) 892-7711.

Re-taking a course in which the student received an UNSATISFACTORY grade:

Students are allowed to repeat a course in which they had an unsuccessful attempt up to a maximum of two times (three attempts in total) within the CCCD District (OCC, CCC, GWC). An unsuccessful attempt is defined as having completed a course with “F,” “D,” “NP,” or withdrawing a course and receiving a “W.”

Consistent with Title 5, section 55042 (b), students are blocked from enrolling in a class in which they have previously enrolled three times and have received substandard grades. Any additional repetition after the third attempt requires special permission. Please contact the Counseling Office for additional information and to obtain the Petition for Course Repetition.

• Re-taking a course in which, the student received a SATISFACTORY grade:
• Students who wish to repeat a non-repeatable course in which they received a satisfactory grade must also file a petition
• There has been a significant lapse of time and has a recency requirement
• There has been a significant change in industry or licensure standards
• The course is required to maintain a professional license, or it is legally mandated
• Student with disabilities repeating a special course

IMPORTANT: VA students will not be permitted to be certified for a course they successfully passed in Spring 2020 and are repeating due to COVID.

Students are responsible for adhering to state-mandated deadlines for adding, dropping, and/or requesting a pass/no pass grade option.

While some important deadlines are posted on the Dates to Remember page, students should always verify all transactions (adds, drops, payments) and view refund and withdrawal deadline dates by printing a Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill) via the MyGWC portal:

1. Log-in to your MyGWC portal
2. Click on the Registration tab
3. Under "Other Student Resources" click on "Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill)". Save a copy of this for your records.

Student E-mail Accounts and Communications
The student (@student.cccd.edu) email account is the college's official means of communication with students. Students should check their student e-mail accounts often for important updates and information. To access the student e-mail and read targeted announcements, log-in to your MyGWC portal. On the landing page, click on "Access your Student Email".

Text Notifications
The college may also send out text notifications to alert students about emergencies and/or remind students of the following as a courtesy:

• Upcoming Drop for Non-Payment Deadlines
• When Registration Appointments are assigned for the upcoming semester
• Waitlist notifications
• Financial Aid notifications
• Counseling Appointment notifications

Be sure your phone number is up to date by logging into MyGWC and clicking on "Update your preferred name, email, phone number and mailing address" from the main landing page. This is also where students can go if they wish to opt-out of receiving text communications. Just uncheck the box next to your phone number.