Continuing Education

Noncredit Programs at the Garfield Campus

Dream big. Start here. 

Welcome to the Garfield Campus, home of Glendale Community College’s Continuing Education Programs. Here, we believe that every student deserves a place to Dream Big, belong, and grow.

Why Choose Continuing Education at GCC?

Our noncredit programs consistently rank among the top 10 in California for student enrollment, proof of our deep commitment to serving our community. All our classes are FREE, flexible, and designed to help you build skills, confidence, and opportunity.

At Garfield, you’ll find:

• High School, GED, HiSET and college preparation classes

• Workforce training and skill-building classes

• English language Classes

• A supportive team ready to help you every step of the way

Pathways Across GCC

As part of the larger GCC family, we connect our students to:

• Degree and certificate Programs at the Verdugo Campus

• The Professional Development Center (PDC) in Montrose, which has trained more than 33,000 employees from 4,300+ California companies since 1985

Your journey doesn’t end at Garfield—it can launch you anywhere.

Our Mission

We are here to provide high-quality education and student services for adults and high school students. Whether you’re returning to school, preparing for college, strengthening job skills, or exploring something new, our mission is simple:

Help you Dream Big and move toward your goals with confidence.

We proudly partner with community organizations and local leaders—including through GlendaleLEARNS—to expand opportunity and lifelong learning throughout our region.

On behalf of our faculty and staff, welcome to GCC. Your dreams belong here.