GCC works with leaders, businesses and citizens to create beneficial relationships. This outreach provides diverse educational opportunities and enriches the lives of those on campus and throughout the community.
More than 460,000 students have taken classes at GCC leading to associate degrees, occupational certificates, industry-specific training and transfers to universities of their choice. Along the way, students in academic, arts and athletic programs have won awards at home and abroad.
GCC's enrollment reached an all-time high in the 2009-2010 academic year. In these difficult economic times and with the increasing gap between public and private funding, students need financial assistance more than ever.
GCC students enjoy elevated possibilities for learning in new facilities made possible by overwhelming voter support for the 2004 Bond Election. The funds for a $105 million, multi-year Capital Development program renovated and enhanced safety and technology in existing buildings and added a number of new, state-of-the-art facilities at the GCC Main and North campuses.
Established in 1965, GCC's main campus at 59th Avenue and Olive spans 147 acres with more than 200 palm trees. GCC North, opened fall 2000, expanded educational opportunities around 57th Avenue and Happy Valley Road.