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Steps to an Associate of Arts Degree for New GWC Students

1. File an Application to Attend GWC

Fill out and submit the Golden West College online application.

Note: Use "CJAA" as the Program Code at the top of page 9 of 9 of the application.

The application filing period for Winter Intersession & Spring 2008 opens September 24. Students are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible, since registration appointment times are issued on a first-come, earliest appointment basis. Once the Admissions office receives your application, you will be sent your Student ID Number and registration information within 48 hours.

Continuing Students.
If you are a continuing GWC student (enrolled in last primary term) you do not need to reapply (refer to Step 2 below).

New & Returning Students.
If you have attended GWC previously, but have had a break in your attendance of one semester or more, then you must reapply to GWC anytime beginning September 24.

2. Receive Registration Appointment

Winter Intersession and Spring semester:
Sep 24     Application period begins.
Nov 19     Registration begins (see Step 4).

3. Complete the Matriculation Process

The matriculation process can be completed either of two ways.

Option One: Our Counseling G103 online course (section #67105 for the first 8-week session: 1/28-3/23/08, and section 67106 for the second 8-week session: 3/31-5/25/08) will satisfy the matriculation requirements and is completed entirely online. If you select this option, you will not need to come to the Golden West College campus for any part of your matriculation process.

We strongly suggest that you complete Counseling G103 - Educational Planning (1 unit) to meet the orientation and educational plan requirement. It also applies toward the 3-unit, Area E, General Education requirement for the AA degree. This course will assist you in evaluating your transcripts, reviewing your degree requirements, and exploring higher education options beyond the AA degree.

Option Two: Should you choose not to enroll in Counseling G103 for your first semester, the second option is a step-by-step process. With this option, you will be required to visit the Golden West College campus. Choose from the following to see the steps of Option Two:

[+] New GWC Students
 

(Students who have never attended GWC before.)


[+] Returning GWC Students
  (Students who have had a break in their attendance of one semester or more.)

 

4. Register for Classes

View the list of currently offered online classes that fulfill degree requirements .

Visit the searchable schedule for all GWC courses.

Information on telephone registration procedures and fee schedule.

We advise that you pay for your classes by credit card immediately after registering. This is the best payment method to secure your classes.  If we have your email address on file and you pay your fees by telephone with a Credit Card, you will receive your program receipt by email within minutes.  To complete registration, your fee payment must be made or postmarked within 48 hours after your registration.  If your payment is not received within the 48-hour deadline, then you will be dropped from the classes you have chosen.

If your Math and English assessments are not current, you will be unable to register for Math or English courses (though you are free to register for courses in any other subject).

5. Apply for Graduation (AA Degree)

Students who have finished the requirements for an AA Degree need to file a Graduation Petition with the Graduation Clerk in the Admissions and Records Office.

For additional information and graduation filing dates, please see Graduation and Transfer requirements.

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