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1. Review of assessment—Students may challenge a placement 2. University Transfer Counseling—The goal of many students at
decision on the grounds that the placement does not refl ect the college is to transfer to a four-year college or university.
their ability in the area assessed. To challenge a placement All counselors at the college prepare to assist students in
decision, a student must complete the GCC prerequisite preparing to transfer. It is important for students to see a
challenge petition and submit the document to the division counselor on a regular basis to review the requirements for
chair responsible for the course or their designee (see page transfer to the institution of their choice. In addition, the
33 for retesting policies). college’s Transfer Center can assist students in meeting with
2. Waiver of prerequisites—Students may challenge a course representatives of many local four-year institutions and can
prerequisite, corequisite or limitation on enrollment on provide them with other important transfer information.
the grounds that the student has the knowledge or skills 3. Disabled Student Programs and Services—Specialized support
to successfully complete the course, that the prerequisite services and counseling are available through the Center for
course has not been made reasonably available and will cause Students with Disabilities. The Disabled Student Services
undue delay in completion of the student’s education goal program off ers individual counseling services to students
as detailed in the student educational plan; that the course with disabilities. These services are provided to help with
has not been established in accordance with the district’s educational planning and to identify specifi c support services
process for establishing prerequisites and corequisites; or required to assist the student with a disability.
that the prerequisite is unlawfully discriminatory or is 4. Extended Opportunity Program and Services—The Extended
being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner. To Opportunity Program and Services offi ce also provides
request a prerequisite waiver, the student must complete specialized counseling services related to enrollment
the Glendale College Prerequisite Challenge Petition, and procedures, fi nancial aid, tutorial services and university
submit the document to the division chair responsible for transition. The EOPS staff is prepared to serve students
the course. If the petition for a waiver is based upon the whose primary language is not English.
student’s contention that he/she has the necessary skills to 5. Financial Aid—The Financial Aid offi ce provides the student
succeed in the class, the student may be asked to submit with advising regarding his or her fi nancial circumstances,
evidence of this profi ciency. The student will be notifi ed, and will assist the student in obtaining fi nancial support
within fi fteen (15) working days, of the receipt of the petition. needed to attend the college. Financial aid is available in a
The student may appeal the decision of a division chair to number of forms, including grants, loans and work-study
the vice president of instruction. programs.
3. Complaint of unlawful discrimination—If a student feels that 6. Adult Re-entry Services—Services for adult students who
assessment, orientation, counseling, (or any other student are returning to formal education after a lapse of time are
success and support program procedure or service) is being off ered through the Career Center. Services include career
applied in a discriminatory manner, a petition may be and academic counseling and workshops designed to meet
fi led with the dean of student services. The student will be the interests and needs of the adult student.
notifi ed, within fi ve (5) working days of the receipt of the Course Selection and Enrollment
petition, regarding the college’s proposed response to the At the time of registration students will be asked to select
complaint and any additional steps which will be taken. classes for enrollment. However, prior to enrollment, it will be
4. Waiver of Student Success and Support Program services—If a necessary for them to see a counselor and complete a student
student wants to waive a mandated Student Success and education plan; a list of courses they are eligible to take which
Support Program service, such as assessment, orientation, will lead toward the completion of their educational objective.
counseling for completion of a student educational plan, and It is to their advantage to see a counselor as soon as possible
student follow-up services, they must complete and submit prior to the next semester, to work out their class schedule for
a student success and support program waiver petition and the next semester.
return it to Admissions and Records. The process of enrolling in classes is explained in the orienta-
Other Counseling Services tion session. Students access MyGCC Student Center online
In addition to educational planning services, the college coun- regarding their date and time for registration, as well as the
seling staff provides a variety of other counseling services to other requirements for completing this process.
assist students. Instruction and Progress Toward Goals
1. Career Counseling—The Career Center assists students in Students’ active and diligent participation in their classes is
determining their academic majors, vocational or career the single-most important factor leading to their eventual
goals. Most students require specifi c information about academic success. Students are expected to attend all classes
certifi cate, vocational and/or college preparation and career and to complete all course assignments in a timely fashion. To
or job requirements. Often students need specialized coun- assist students in making progress toward their goal the college
seling in seeing how their interests, skills, personal styles will provide them with a variety of support services, such as
and values relate to an academic course of study. Career tutoring, other learning assistance activities, fi nancial support
counseling helps students integrate their aspirations with (where applicable) and other forms of assistance to increase
the work world.

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