Admissions Eligibility

Golden West College welcomes individuals who can benefit from our instruction. Eligibility is determined by the following criteria:

• General Admission: Applicants 18 years of age or older are eligible for admission.
• Admission for Under 18 Applicants: Applicants under 18 may be eligible if they have:
  • Graduated from high school.
  • Obtained a California Certificate of Proficiency or GED.
  • Are currently enrolled in grades 9-12 and recommended for advanced academic or vocational college-level study (see "Dual Enrollment for High School Students" below).

Please visit the GWC website for more information.

Dual Enrollment for High School Students (Grades 9-12)

In accordance with California Education Code Sections 76001 and 76001.5, high school students in grades 9-12 may enroll in Golden West College courses for advanced academic or vocational study not offered at their high school. Enrollment is a collaborative decision between the high school and the college, based on the student's potential to succeed.

To enroll as a dual enrollment student, you must:

• Be actively enrolled in grades 9-12.
• Seek enrollment in a course that provides an advanced academic or vocational experience not available at your high school.
• Meet all prerequisite and co-requisite requirements for the desired course(s).
• Submit a completed "Dual Enrollment Form," signed by your parent/guardian and high school principal (or designee), recommending specific course(s) to the Admissions and Records Office or see details on our website: Dual & Concurrent Enrollment | Golden West College.

Adult Education Program Students

Students enrolled in an Adult Education Program (administered by a school district) or a noncredit program (administered by a Community College district) who are pursuing a high school diploma or equivalency certificate may be eligible for special part-time enrollment at Golden West College with the recommendation of their program administrator (as per SB-554).

Important Considerations:

Golden West College reserves the right to restrict enrollment based on factors such as health and safety, course appropriateness, student preparedness, college policy, state law, and space availability. Please note that enrollment in physical education courses may be restricted or excluded in accordance with SB338.

Special part-time students (9th-12th grade) may enroll in a maximum of 11.5 units per term (9 units max in summer term).

International students who are, or intend to be, under F-1 visa status should visit the website for entrance requirements at International Student Program Admissions. Students with B1 or B2 visa status are not eligible to enroll in a course of study, but may enroll into non-credit courses.

Application

New and returning students who have been absent for two or more primary semesters must submit a new application. Students may submit an application online at: goldenwestcollege.edu. Check the college website for application filing periods. Students are strongly encouraged to apply early in the application filing period in order to have time to complete all the requirements to be eligible for priority registration. Refer to the college website for more information regarding priority registration.

International students should contact the International Student Program regarding their admission to the College at (714) 432-5940, or by email at ISP@gwc.cccd.edu, or at Future International Students | Golden West College.

Adult Education Noncredit students can apply to the college through the Noncredit Application. 

Admissions Status

New/Returning students will receive information via email on how to log in to their MyCoastPortal, the college’s student/faculty web portal, once Admissions & Records processes the application. The email will also include the student ID number as well as any steps the student will need to take in order to secure the best possible registration appointment.

Noncredit Program Admission

The College's goal is to make registering for the Adult Education and Noncredit courses as convenient as possible. Registration for classes is conducted online via the web by logging into the student portal account. The Noncredit Application for admission is available online at goldenwestcollege.edu.

Questions regarding admission procedures can be addressed during regular business hours by calling (714) 684-1809. Students may also visit the Adult Education and Noncredit Office to speak to bilingual staff (Spanish, Vietnamese) at the Business Building, Room 109.