1500 North Verdugo Road
Glendale, California 91208

Glendale Community College in Glendale, California, is a public college offering programs that lead to a two-year associate degree, transfer preparation to a four-year college, and certificate or associate degree career programs. GCC offers programs leading to the Associate Degree in Arts (AA Degree) as well as programs leading to the Associate Degree in Science (AS Degree).

The academic program at Glendale community college is comparable to the first two years of a baccalaureate degree at most four-year colleges and universities, including the California State University, the University of California, and several private universities. Students may choose to begin their higher education at GCC and then transfer to a four-year college or university. At GCC, students receive the benefits of smaller classes, more direct contact with faculty, entry-level classes, and more in-class assistance than many universities are able to provide.

For students seeking vocational training that does not require a four-year degree, Glendale Community College offers certificates in numerous career-related programs. These career programs are designed to prepare students to begin working in a chosen field within two years.

By attending GCC versus a larger university, students have access to a broader range of services, such as ESL classes, assistance with disabilities, and a variety of personal development courses.

The Glendale Community College is a one-campus school. The campus consists of 100 acres and 15 permanent buildings on the slopes of the San Rafael Mountains overlooking the valleys in the Glendale area.

Glendale Community College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Quick Facts:

The median age of the GCC student body is 28.

About one-third of GCC students attend classes in the evening, one-third during the day, and the remaining third attend both evening and day classes.

GCC offers federal and state financial aid programs, and more than half of the students receive a waiver of their enrollment fees.

A little more than half of GCC students reside outside of the Glendale Community College district boundaries.

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