Noncredit New Student Checklist

Steps to Becoming a Student

NOTE: Classes are only open to students living in California.

For schools in your area, please visit the National Literacy Directory (NLD.org)

STEP 1: Complete Noncredit Student Application

To become a Garfield student, create an OpenCCC Account and complete the Noncredit Application. If you need assistance, join our Garfield Zoom Live Help or call us at (818) 240-1000 ext. 5678, 5086, and 5042.

Once the two part application is submitted, you will receive an email from GCC Admissions with your student ID number within 24 hours. If you have not received your ID, please contact Garfield Admissions at (818) 240-1000 ext. 5086

* Please note, you MUST HAVE an ESL placement test completed in order to register for ESL classes.

STEP 2: Sign up and complete an assessment

STEP 3: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & S.E.P.

New Student Orientation	Student Education Plan & Counseling
Sign up for a new student orientation by calling (818) 240-1000 ext. 5035 or 5099	Make an appointment with an academic counselor to complete a Student Education Plan (SEP) by calling (818) 240-1000 ext. 5035 or 5099

STEP 4: REGISTER FOR CLASSES

STEP 5: STUDENT EMAIL

Frequently Asked Questions