New Student Orientation
What to expect at New Student Orientation
Due to COVID-19 orientation will only be in an online format.
Registration for Summer and Fall of 2021 begins March 15th.
Once you view the videos and complete the questionnaire, our department will follow up with you at your preferred method to discuss your status.
New students for the Summer 2021 semester will need to complete orientation by May 11th, 2021. For Fall 2021 the deadline is August 24th, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Placement testing is necessary for advisors to place you in the appropriate class based on your skill level.
- Submit ACT/SAT scores (if taken in the last 5 years) by sending a PDF to admissions@glenoaks.edu. Make sure that your name is visible on the document (not handwritten). Once received, we can let you know if you have received qualifying scores, if not see options below. You may also check the Course Placement Evaluation page to see what qualifying scores are.
- Submit your official high school transcript. If you do not have an official transcript at the time you speak with an advisor for scheduling, an unofficial transcript may be used, if the transcript is no more than five years old. Any students with transcripts over five years old must complete a self-assessment for English placement and the ALEKS placement tests for Math. Official transcripts can be sent to us via Parchment, emailed directly to us from your high school or via USPS mail. We will determine if you have met the GPA requirements for high school english that allow you to take many of our courses, if not, see option below. We will not use your transcript for placement in a math class, see option below.
- Take the online self-assessments if you do not meet or have the above options. There is an assessment for English and one for math, called ALEKS. Please contact Admissions to set up your placement testing. This can be done from home (we advise not attempting these on a smartphone) or on campus. Students will need to be able to access their myGOCC and student email logins. Information was included with the acceptance packet.
Students that have completed a Homeschool curriculum or a GED will only have the option to complete this step.
Contact your high school and request for them to submit one. If you do not have an official transcript at the time you speak with an advisor for scheduling, an unofficial transcript may be used, if the transcript is no more than five years old. Any students with transcripts over five years old must complete a self-assessment for English placement and the ALEKS placement tests for Math. Official transcripts can be sent to us via Parchment, emailed directly to us from your high school or via USPS mail.
Per college policy, students that have graduated less than 10 years ago need to submit official high school transcripts.
Students completing online orientation will be connected with an advisor AFTER they complete the questionnaire and speak to an Admissions staff person.
College Guests do not need to go through New Student Orientation. Please contact Adrienne Skinner for further instruction if you are a College Guest.