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Glendale Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Glendale Community College (GCC) keeps pace with the constant growth of the West Valley, offering increased breadth and depth of educational opportunity. Each year, more than 40,000 students enroll in dozens of courses and degree and certificate programs at one of three GCC locations, making the College's enrollment the second largest in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD). More than 319,000 students have completed associate degrees, certificate programs, industry-specific training and university transfer courses.
• Located at 59th and Olive Avenues, the GCC main campus spans 147 acres and serves as a focal point for diverse community activities. The College offers a friendly, welcoming environment for learning. A dynamic, future-oriented Facilities Master Plan guides the ongoing development of GCC main campus to accommodate the changing needs and interests of thousands more students and community members.
• Glendale Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
• Students, including teens, business employees, community residents, and retirees, are attracted by the small classes, professional instructors, ideal location, affordable tuition and flexible course offerings. GCC is hallmarked by its High Tech Complex and sophisticated technology used to enhance student learning.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• 'Twelve Angry Jurors' at Glendale Community College (The Arizona Republic)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:42:13 pm
  Play based on Henry Fonda film ''Twelve Angry Men.''
• GCC tops Scottsdale CC; earns Valley of Sun Bowl bid (Glendale Star)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:49:50 pm
  Glendale Community College Gauchos sophomore tailback Brian Conley (27) grinds out three yards during the second quarter of GCC’s 27-12 win Nov. 14 over the Scottsdale Community College Fighting Artichokes.
• SPORTS ROUNDUP (The Glendale News-Press)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:31:30 am
  WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Glendale Community College 3, Citrus College 0: The Vaqueros finished the week Friday with a 25-17, 25-16, 25-19 Western State Conference win. Glendale college (12-9, 8-3 in conference) received 10 kills from Ashleigh Diller and 24 assists from Alyssa Rosca. Ashliy Veliz added four aces and 10 digs. The Vaqueros began the week Nov. 10 with a 25-17, 25-16, 25-15 conference loss ...
• No offensive punch again for Glendale College (The Glendale News-Press)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:07:15 am
  NORTHEAST GLENDALE — It’s gotten so bad of late for the Glendale Community College men’s soccer team that it can’t put together a quality scoring opportunity.
• Speedy Vaqs still rolling (The Glendale News-Press)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:01:09 am
  GLENDALE — A fast, flat course at Legg Lake in El Monte was the backdrop for some impressive times for the Glendale Community College women’s and men’s cross-country teams on Saturday morning.

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