GWC International Student Program

NEW FALL 2024 STUDENTS! Apply to our GWC Stephanie Dumont Memorial International Student Scholarship! Eligible new students are encouraged to apply and submit applications by Monday, September 2 by 11:59 PM.

The selected recipient will be awarded $400!
For full details, click here:
https://crm.cccd.edu/register/gwc_ispscholarship #/modern/22FO002lpz0w230096awmsexgg

Join our Fall 2024 ISP DISCORD Community!

⭐Join our community on Discord and get to know other international students on campus joining us this Fall 2024! This is the place to
⭐Build community with your fellow international students
⭐Introduce and get to know everyone!
⭐Learn about upcoming events and important reminders / deadlines
⭐Support each other with tips, study groups, adjusting to life, & more!

[[An invitation link has been sent to your email.]]

Contact the ISP Office:
• Phone: 714-895-8146
• Email: [email protected]
• Office: Student Services Center (SSC) First Floor

‼️ New Incoming Fall 2024 Students! Don't forget to ACTIVATE your CANVAS Account!

To help your transition into the start of Fall 2024 at Golden West College be as smooth as possible, we have created a Pre-Orientation Canvas Course with everything you need to know including:
• How to Enroll for your classes
• Immigration
• Academics
• Campus Life
• Life in the USA
• Health and Wellness
• And more

👀 Check your email for your CANVAS Invitation link.

Contact the ISP Office for any questions, comments, concerns:
• Phone: 714-895-8146
• Email: [email protected]
• Office: Student Services Center (SSC) First Floor

📣REMINDER: Purchase Your Student Health Insurance!

Compass Student Health Insurance is our Fall 2024 Health Insurance Company provider! All International Students are required to buy health insurance. You will need to purchase health insurance before being able to register for Fall 2024 courses.

How to Purchase:
1. Go to: http://www.studenthealthusa.com/gwc.html
2. Enter in your Student ID Number
3. Select "Medical Plan-FALL"
4. Ensure your Contact Information is Correct
5. Pay Insurance

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the ISP Office!
⁃ Phone: +1-714-895-8146
⁃ Email: [email protected]
⁃ Office: 1st Floor of Student Services Center

SAVE THE DATE! - Orientation Day for NEW Incoming Fall 2024 International Students is happening on Wednesday, August 21 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Please prepare for a day filled with informative presentations, fun activities, and more!

⭐Orientation Date: Wednesday, August 21
⭐Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
⭐Check in opens at 8:30 AM. Please arrive by 9:00 AM.
⭐Location: Meet at Golden West College STEM Center located inside the Math & Science Building.
⭐Attire: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
⭐Lunch will be provided.

We can't wait to meet you in-person!

Contact the ISP Office:
• Phone: 714-895-8146
• Email: [email protected]
• Office: Student Services Center (SSC) First Floor

Have you met your ISP Academic Counselor yet to prepare for Fall 2024 semester yet? Contact the ISP Office to schedule your appointment!

Got questions about your academic program?
Want to figure out your educational plan?
Get prerequisite clearance for Math and English?

August appointments are available on August 15, 19, 20, and 21.

Contact the ISP Office for more information & to schedule an appointment:
• Phone: 714-895-8146
• Email: [email protected]
• Office: Student Services Center (SSC) First Floor

Join our online PRE-ARRIVAL Webinar! Here's everything you need to know to prepare for your arrival to the United States and to Golden West College!

This will be a great opportunity to:
✅ Learn what you need to prepare for arrival such as travel documents, passports, visa, I-20, & more
✅ How to navigate your MyGWC Account
✅ What you need to know for class registration
✅ Steps for success for your first semester!
✅ Ask any questions directly to our ISP Team

SIGN-UP TO WATCH!
An email with more info + registration link has been sent to all new incoming Fall 2024 students.

WHEN TO WATCH:
Date: Wed, July 17
Time: 20:00 - 21:00
*Pacific Standard Time

If you did not receive an email, please contact ISP Office!
Phone: +1-714-895-8146
Email: [email protected]

Super excited to welcome you all! 😊

REMINDER: Purchase Your Student Health Insurance!

Compass Student Health Insurance is our Fall 2024 Health Insurance Company provider! All International Students are required to buy health insurance, and the deadline is July 15, 2024. Failure to enroll in the insurance by the deadline will result in a hold on your MyGWC account and you will be dropped from your classes.

How to Purchase:
1. Go to: http://www.studenthealthusa.com/gwc.html
2. Enter in your Student ID Number
3. Select "Medical Plan-FALL"
4. Ensure your Contact Information is Correct
5. Pay Insurance

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the ISP Office!
⁃ Phone: +1-714-895-8146
⁃ Email: [email protected]
⁃ Office: SSC 1st Floor

Join the ISP Team! We are looking for a student assistant to join our ISP Team!

If you are looking for an on-campus job, enthusiastic about global cultures and looking for a chance to learn and develop new skills, apply to be a student assistant with our International Student Programs office!

Application Deadline: Friday, July 19
Application Link: http://www.bit.ly/ispf24saa

WATCH LIVE: ✨This or That! - College vs. University edition!✨ Ever wondered what's the big difference? Interested in studying in the U.S.A. but not sure how international student programs differ?

Tune into our 🎥 LIVE Session this Tuesday, June 4 at 1:00 pm PST and have all your questions answered! With over decades of international education experience combined, our hosts are excited to reveal valuable insight, tips, & more!

Featuring:
• Kaori Nakama, Director of Golden West College's Center for Global and Cultural Programs
• Shane Liliedahl, Director of Orange Coast College's International Education Center

| International Student Programs in the U.S.A., Study in the USA, Education USA, Study Tips for International Students, College vs University International Student Programs

🏖️ You're invited to our Beach Bonfire with GWC & OCC! 😎 Come meet international students from Golden West College and Orange Coast College! We'll have a fun night on the beach with a bonfire, food, & s'mores!

🎉 SIGN-UP HERE:
https://www.bit.ly/ispbonfiresp24

✨Event Details ✨
• Date: Thursday, May 9
• Time: 5pm - 8pm
• Location: Near Huntington Beach Pier (Exact location will be announced on the day of event)
• Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided. We encourage you to carpool, share Uber/Lyft, or take the bus.

Meet with your counselor!
Zainab Umarji is available for drop-ins and appointments for April and May. If you haven’t met with your counselor to create your Fall 2024 Education Plan, or have questions about your courses, program, major, we encourage you to meet with Zainab before Spring semester ends!

Drop-Ins are great for quick questions:
• Drop-in Dates: 5/7, 5/8, 5/21, 5/22, 5/23

Schedule an Appointment for developing your Education Plan, Career Exploration, or questions about your program/major!
• Appt Available Dates: 4/30, 5/1, 5/14, 5/16

Contact the ISP Office for more information & to schedule an appointment:
• Phone: 714-895-8146
• Email: [email protected]
• Office: Student Services Center (SSC) First Floor

SAVE THE DATE! Our Beach Bonfire is happening Thursday, May 9th! Located near the Huntington Beach Pier, come join international students from GWC & OCC!

Stay tuned for a sign-up link and more details to come!

Interested in Nursing? This Information Session is for all the Future Nurses! Check out the Golden West College School of Nursing for more information about this amazing program.

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 4:30PM
Location: Golden West College, Forum 1

RSVP Link here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VfVX7nAdi0qO2sD0BxpEWPKUy3L4JaVLmsAAVsB5ya5URFQwWjJHUTlQQ0U4STM4WEU1RjdaRjYwVy4u

Check out the Grad Fair 2024!

Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: GWC Bookstore

Event Highlights:
• Visit the GWC Bookstore to get discounts on Caps & Gowns and receive a 10% discount!
• Take a picture in a cap and gown at the Selfie Station!
• Decorate your GRAD CAP with supplies at the decorating station!
• Thank-You Cards!

For details on commencement, click here:
https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/commencement/index.html

🥳 Everyone is welcome! Join us at our 🏠 OPEN HOUSE at the International Student Programs center!

✔️ Learn about our programs & services
✔️ Get support with registration
✔️ Ask your immigration questions
✔️ International Club & Cultural Exchange
✔️ ISP Counselor available for questions

❗ Event Details ❗
🎉 Date: Tues, April 9
⏰ Time: 1pm - 3pm
📍 Location: Student Services Center (1st Floor)
🍽️ Light refreshments will be provided.

See you there!

🙌 Come out to the ⚾ ball game with us! Watch the Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins at the Angels Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, April 27. Free Rally Monkey giveaway and Fireworks Show after the game! Just $5 per student and transportation is provided!

Interested?
✏️ Sign-up for our interest form here for more info:
Link: http://www.tinyurl.com/k8tkauz7

🥳 You’re invited to take a tour and 🗺️ explore the International Student Programs Office. Join us at our 🏠 OPEN HOUSE event to meet the staff and learn more about our programs and services. We're so excited to meet you!

❗ Event Details ❗
🎉 Date: Tues, April 9
⏰ Time: 1pm - 3pm
📍 Location: Student Services Center (1st Floor)
🍽️ Light refreshments will be provided.

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Contact Us:
Phone: 714-895-8146
Email: [email protected]

We are so excited to meet you tomorrow at the International Student Orientation! Don’t forget to arrive on time!

Check-in at Learning Resource Center first floor.

Attendance is REQUIRED for the whole duration of the orientation. If you are late or leave early, you will be required to complete another orientation.

Failure to complete orientation will result in a hold on your MyGWC account.

FREE breakfast provided!

See you there 😊

GWC Student Health Center presents FALL 2022 QPR SU***DE PREVENTION TRAINING for STUDENTS. It is online and free! Su***de is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal friends and family. Please choose one of the dates: Oct. 10 from 10a to 12p OR Nov. 9 from 1:30p to 3:30p OR Dec. 6 from 12p to 2p. RSVP to [email protected]. See flyer attached.

HAPPY GRADUATION WEEK!!
The fun begins on Thursday at 11:00am at the Grad Day BBQ!!
💛See you at the Student Union!💛
💚All GWC Students are Welcome!💚

Join us March 16th-17th in the GWC Bookstore for Grad Fair 2022!! 🎓Hours are from 9:00AM to 12:00PM and 4:00PM to 6:00PM each day.
Buy your cap and gown. Take pictures in front of our photo backdrop, order graduation announcements and class rings, receive discounts and diploma frames, and so much more! We will have a station for you to work on decorating or getting ideas for mortar board designs.

Stop by Admission and Records to ask any questions about your Graduation Application. The deadline to submit your online Graduation Appliation is April 15th. Commencement will be held in person on Thursday, May 26th in the Central Quad.

Graduation Starts Today!
www.goldenwestcollege.edu/graduation

Check out the greatest show on earth - the Spring Club Expo Carnival 🎡

Get involved at GWC by joining one of our amazing Student clubs Organizations. Each of our clubs will be on display recruiting new and returning students. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and friends!!

Also come and join the International Club!!!🗺

Are you ready for Spring semester?

Be sure you’re in compliance with the student vaccine mandate. The deadline is Monday, January 24th.

➡️ Check your student email for a message from Cleared4.

➡️ Follow the instructions & submit your vaccine record or file for an exemption before the deadline.

Need some help? Call the GWC vaccine mandate hotline: 714-895-8160

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