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H.S.E. TESTING immigration advising, a new student orientation day each
The High School Equivalent tests (HSE) can give you the semester, and special student programming activities
opportunity to earn a high school equivalency certifi cate throughout the year. The offi ce also provides information
and may reduce considerably the number of elective courses on off -campus housing and “homestay” host family place-
required for a high school diploma. The HSE tests fi ve ments, and helps to administer a mandatory group health
areas: Writing Skills, Social Studies, Science, Literature and insurance plan for all students.
Mathematics. The HSE Test is given at the Garfi eld Campus, MYGCC.GLENDALE.EDU
1122 E. Garfield Avenue, Glendale. For test dates and
registration information, please call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5055. MyGCC is a private website available to GCC students
For information regarding free optional preparation courses after they have applied for admission and have received a
off ered at the Garfi eld Campus call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5686. student ID number. Log on to MyGCC from home, or from
any computer with an Internet connection. Go to MyGCC.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS glendale.edu 24/7. Enter your Student ID and Password, and
Glendale Community College welcomes students from access a wide range of information, most of it personalized.
all nationalities who desire to study in the United States. Students are responsible for activating their college issued
During any given semester, there are approximately 550 email address and monitoring their MyGCC student portal.
to 600 International visa students (F-1 category) enrolled All offi cial correspondence from the college will be sent to
full-time at the College representing over 60 countries. your college issued email address.
International students who seek admission to GCC may MyGCC provides students with their current and previous
receive application materials from the International Student class schedules, registration information, student e-mail,
Offi ce, located on the third fl oor of the Sierra Vista Building. fi nancial aid information, and course history, including
Prospective International applicants are encouraged to grades. Students can also change their mailing address
contact the offi ce at the following: Phone: (818) 240-1000, through MyGCC. Through links, students can also connect
ext. 5439 or 6645, E-mail: gcciso@glendale.edu. The GCC to many GCC resources such as registration, class schedules,
Website www.glendale.edu/international provides a menu library workshops, scholarships, and more.
option for “International Students” from the home page. Click the links to plan your schedule, enroll in classes, make
Here, students can print out the International Application a payment, and see appointment details.
Forms & “Checklist” of instructions. There is also an 1. Log in - Online
“online” application link available. International Student 2. Plan - Search for classes, validate prerequisites, organize
Offi ce hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to schedule prior to registration.
5:30 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3. Enroll - Click the Enroll button to confi rm classes in
In order to be admitted to GCC, International students must your shopping cart. Click Finish Enrolling, review your
submit the following forms and credentials: “International new class schedule.
Student Application Form” and required processing fee 4. Pay-Click on make a payment to view outstanding charges.
of $60.00; offi cial transcripts and diploma of High School SCHOLARS PROGRAM
record, or any college/university work completed, along www.glendale.edu/scholars
with English translations; offi cial TOEFL score min. 45 iBT The Glendale Community College Scholars Program is
exam or IELTS “band” score of 4.5 to 5 min.; Affi davit of the College’s honors program. The Scholars Program has
Support Form and offi cial bank statement certifi cation, along been created to serve the needs of academically promising
with one-page personal essay. Please Note: International students, off ering them opportunities for more intensive
students under 18 years of age must show High School or study, plus service and collegial friendships. The Scholars
Secondary School “equivalency” of completion (as defi ned Program is based on a 5-course core curriculum that par-
by country system) by the time they register for classes. ticipants plan individually with the Scholars Counselor.
Also Note: New students can be processed for “Credit The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and in-depth
ESL/language” studies without the TOEFL or IELTS exam. analysis of issues.
Please contact the International Student Offi ce for details Students who successfully complete the Scholars Program
or use the GCC Website links provided. benefi t from enhanced admissions consideration through
Final Note: It is strongly recommended that new stu- the UCLA College of Letters and Science, through the UCLA
dent applicants overseas complete the above admission Transfer Alliance Program (TAP); the Scholars Program
requirements in a timely manner—to ensure proper class Director and Scholars Counselor certify qualifi ed Scholars
registration and given U.S. Embassy/Consulate delays for their TAP applications to UCLA. Good standing for TAP
and general visa processing issues. certifi cation and Scholars Program completion indicate a
The college off ers admission to International students for the strong academic and Scholars service record. GCC is also
Fall and Spring semesters, along with limited class schedul- a member of the Honors Transfer Council of California,
ing during the short-term Winter & Summer sessions. The which has a growing number of college and university
International Student Offi ce provides full support services transfer partners. In general, campuses nationwide rec-
for International students including academic counseling,

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