Reviews of Glendale Community College (College)

ben stan

DO NOT CONSIDER THIS SCHOOL. I can't recommend this school to anyone. The staff is racist, they don't care about your education, they take forever to help you when it comes to financial aid or anything. This school claims to have 0 tolerance for sexual harassment but there are many people that go to this school who have had sexual remarks made to them. It is a very uncomfortable school to go to and I would encourage you to look for other colleges to go to. The only good thing about this college is that it is some what affordable but I'd rather pay more for a school that has teachers who aren't racist and care about my education. Good luck

Michael Kaus

Very unprofessional, even the personal answering the phones have no idea what is going on and give ridiculous excuses. Wish you could give a minus star rating!!

Tanja Watson

I **CAN NOT ** recommend this school at least Administration wise they are very arrogant and ignorant and have the slowest workers in the office I have every seen!!! At Maricopa South mountain community college it took 30Min and they took care of everything including sign up , documentation and payments. I spend the last 2 days at the Glendale CC location and they were still not capable of getting me into the class which is starting tomorrow! So if you can go to SMCC they are the greatest capable hard working office people I have met in a long time!!!

Dane R

Great people and quiet atmosphere for a community college.

ken Mc

I loved that school

James Williams

Great school! Has gotten much better now that smoking is banned--used to be a ton of smokers standing outside every door but now the air is breathable and those of us with asthma and COPD can breath.

Susan ponce

I have been attending GCC for two and a half years. I have enjoyed all my classes at GCC and I can recommend this college to anybody. I started taking ESL classes and I have progressed into the general classes. Since I began admission, I had amazing professors that have shown experience and have always been professional.

Eduardo Weatherman

They failed to send transcripts I paid to send online, did not notify me or anything.

Suzie Haughntor

Always assessible and caring

Jennifer Norby

Have always enjoyed this school! Amazing teachers and great engineering program

Fanny Paz Martinez

Really nice school and the staff was really nice

Mia Olibarria

I miss GCC! I started out here and I'm so glad I did! Classes are affordable, parking is free and it's far more personable than most universities here. I've had countless opportunities at GCC. I got to travel and compete throughout the country with the Forensics team for free, plus received scholarships. Now I'm at ASU, but I'll always have GCC near and dear to my heart.❤️

Mr.Erik Sanchez

Great staff and a wonderful learning environment. Pocket Friendly.

Carlos Ruiz

First year here and it has treated me well. Definitely get involved at this school, they have so much to offer.

Zetzy Canas

Sucks things are changing. Really you have to show that you graduated high school.Hello obviously you can't attend if you walk in high school.nursing program changing too oh jesus

E

Went here for almost four years, I absolutely loved my professors that I had the pleasure of taking classes with. They definitely took their time teaching the class, and you can tell they thoroughly enjoyed teaching the classes. If you ever get the chance to take Michelle Walters, Trisha Lavigne, or Angela Mick. Do so because they seriously teach so well and are passionate in what they teach. 99% of my professors were amazing! Disappointed I won’t be able to stay here for nursing school, hope paradise valley has just as great of professors as GCC! Although the school looks run down, and is in an okay area, it’s a great school, I have no complaints with proffesors. The only thing that you seriously need to do yourself, is you need to know EXACTLY what classes are required for your avenue of a career choice, I took a class that I didn’t even need. Nursing staff and advisor staff are all of different pages when it comes to picking out classes. One person tells you one thing, than one tells you another. It’s confusing! I was told to retake my HESI although I did pretty well on it, which costs $50 just to take, and I decided not to and was accepted at Paradise Valley. It’s like everyone is money hungry. We are college students who more than half, if our parents aren’t paying our way, are basically broke due to paying for college. Please do your research before you commit to what advisors are telling you! It’ll Save you time and money for your future!

Beree

It's okay. The only issue that I absolutley HATE is the parking space available for students! They need to do something about it.

Ryan Grivel

GCC is a diverse and including campus. There are many teachers that go above and beyond their job responsibilities. These teachers really make the campus worth attending. I highly recommend using rate my professor and ask around to find the best teachers. On the flip-side there are some teachers that I would never recommend taking. The campus itself is very clean and easy to navigate. The size is smaller than Universities leading to an ease of transition to college life. The one thing the college can improve on is the lack of a defined student culture. The focus on clubs and student driven activities seem to be lacking compared to other campuses. Overall The campus is a very good and a great College to begin your education career!

Johnny Ecko

DALEEE!

Manuel guzman

Will be going there in the fall semester which starts saturday i cant wait soooooo excited :)

Dan Burton

If you do decide to attend GCC do NOT choose a class with Mrs. Raja.

patrick dolan

Learning a lot here.

Aziza Nazari

I like this collage is the best

Cori H

I don't start class until tomorrow so this review is solely based off my experience as a veteran with the veteran center staff. I am blown away with how quick they got me certified for my first enrollment with GCC. I just went in last week to turn in my dd214 and request cert and I already have my book stipend pending in my account. I transferred in from a school in Texas where I would wait 30 days AFTER requesting certification before they even submitted it to the VA and then waiting forever for the VA to process so I was expecting to wait a month. They also took the time to help me get the necessary documents to get resident tuition rates so I wouldn't have to come out of pocket being new to AZ. Highly impressed with their efficiency and how knowledgeable they were definitely took a weight off my shoulders

Indira Salas

Great school!

Rafaela Tapia Rafaela Tapia

(Translated by Google) A place to walk and for your pets (Original) Un lugar para caminar y para tus mascotas

Stephanie V.

I love this school, I've had some of the most amazing teachers here at GCC. The only thing that I don't like about this school is the admission and records staff and the advisors, most of them are rude and I feel like they don't really care. But overall great school!!

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I love this College.

Ron Wi

Been going here for 2 years so far. Nice staff afforable and people help out a lot

Ryan Haley

Veterans Center Review Hard to get ahold of and even harder to work with. Seems that staff changes over too often, seems like they hire people off the bus stop and this leads to long waits and headaches trying to get anything done. I’ve worked with 5 colleges throughout Maricopa County and because of the Veterans Center, GCC is certainly the one that I regret using the most. Although you can enroll online, be ready to drive in that day to sign a form or they will drop you without notice. The procedure is not only inconvenient but very uptight when they know payment is GI Bill backed. Do yourself a favor and chose a better learning environment elsewhere.

Mr. Roboto

School does not care about the student, only cares about the money. Don’t waste your time here especially if you’re a Veterans child. They are rude and don’t care about your individual needs.

Justin Hill

School dean and security is a joke. Teaching staff was good

Ebony Skeptic

1.The Administration is horrible in person and worse on the phone. 2.Try to get a good score on the Accuplacer test because those remedial teachers are heartless. 3. While the school is affordable I find it ridiculous that most of the books are ONLY GCC books and you can't buy em else where. 4. I don't waste my time trying to get financial aid there because its a hassle. 5. Do not get "One Main" Loans the APR is far too high. GCC North Campus is more professional & courteous than the main Campus.

J Jack Sabbath

Haven't even attended yet, but the financial aid department is already ridiculous. No problems from any other university or campus when it comes to aid, but they're fighting me and putting me off for weeks and weeks, never updating any of the notes on my account and, unfortunately, this is the only campus that offers most of the classes for my major, which makes everything super inconvenient instead of the opposite, as it should be w/ a college system.

Ryan B

This is a great community college!

Brieanna Brown

Wonderful school. I have been going here for 2 years now studying for my degree in Nutrition. This school has very helpful teachers and staff, lots of opportunities to learn, and great one on one tutoring.

Henry Dean

Took a look at the campus, the north campus is much more appeasing!

Joshua Olsen

Went to sign up for cad program and i was directed to the computer and got no help. I have a learning disability and asked for help and was told " figure it out or leave" so i left.

Nazita Naseh

I give 5 stars becuase of the twachers other then that cashier is not good and nursing advisor can make mistake. CNA is ver hard process all process must done with advisor. What I meant by that myclinicalexchange has to be done by college not by student. All amount has to pay in once not many things and little by little. Student can pay all things in front and advisor can work on each students paperwork. Why they are advisor?

Alex Swanson

The only problem ive had is at the beginning of every semester the parking is horrible takes 45 mins to find a spot

Nolove Halby

Absolutely a wonderful first two year years. I stayed to complete pre reqs for grad school including organic chemistry and extra physics before transferring. I will miss the professors most of all. Biology, Chemistry, English, Honors dept, all were genuinely caring about students learning. Professors are available for one on one questions. Remarkable access to tutors in all departments each day for free. Always a lot going on to raise awareness of certain important issues and also better the student experience.

Rob Shannon

Lots to choose from. Caring professors.

Lashod McIntosh

Don't go its and exploiting school. These people still have me on the phone waiting for library debt that was just added on recently. I've paid all of my debt in the Navy off. and 8 years later after they have sent transcripts they because of some library book. The teacher where also retarded because I took my writing papers to another school and received better grades for WR 121. Since we want to be petty. I had belief the teacher was a racist.

Dened Vega

(Translated by Google) Excellent school, I loved my experience in this place, the divine and helpful teachers. The quality of the classes is super good and the student environment with very good vibes. I recommend it 100%, especially to Spanish-speaking people who wish to learn English. (Original) Excelente colegio, me encantó mi experiencia en este lugar, los profesores divinos y serviciales. La calidad de las clases es super buena y el ambiente estudiantil con muy buena vibra. Lo recomiendo 100%, sobre todo a personas hispano-hablantes que deseen aprender el Ingles.

Tyler McKee

The High Tech 2 building has classrooms, professor's offices, and a small computer lab in which tutoring sessions are held.

Lily Rodriguez

This is my second semester at GCC and I love it! I've had such great Professors, they truly care for you, inform you, and help you . If you need to take Math, I recommend Mrs. Madrid, she is so patient and clear. She has a great way of teaching. I've had a couple unpleasant incidents, at the enrollment center, I feel like the advisors could do a little better and the financial aid messed up a couple times on my aid but they got it fixed. Overall a great school with great hours of operation.

Debbie Debbie

Great school... Great teachers... Good students... I

hannah sexton

I love this school! Some of the best teachers and the most helpful Dean I have met work there. Financial Aid has the most RUDE and unhelpful people I have ever met.

Lillian Toledo

I personally like GCC. The only issues i have had are with the biology department but nothing too serious. Also, it's close to home so that's a plus.

Daniel Fieldstone

If you are needing to get education for a lot cheaper you should really consider looking into going to a community college. At Glendale Community College you can find a great career path that will not cost an arm and a leg to pay for. I will say that this college does seem to be a little bit on the larger side.

Jada G

If you can, go elsewhere. I applied to this school and had all my necessary documents and payments turned in. I was charged out of state tuition ( even though I’m a resident ) and I’m supposed to be exempt from the charge anyhow for other reasons. I provided paperwork to the school to prove the charge was incorrect and nothing was done for weeks. I got threatened about being dropped from my class if I didn’t pay the charge that wasn’t even supposed to be there. I made multiple calls and went to the school and no one was of any help. The school finally got it together the day before my class started but now they don’t even have the books necessary for the class at the bookstore yet which were paid for in advance! ( the class has already started) I’m also having issues with logging into Microsoft 365 and called the help desk FOUR times with no help other than rest your password; which doesn’t work and I’ve explained that to them each time. This is the worst school I’ve ever attended and currently looking on how I can file a complaint. LOOK ELSEWHERE SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!

Stephanie N

Awesome

James Holmes

Authentic

Ryan Clark

Being a newly military veteran as of March 2017 after 10 years of service. I figured out what i wanted to do as a career. I picked Glendale Community College to help get me there. The new veteran center is nice and helpful. Staff are mostly operated by currently enrolled veteran students and retired military so it is easier to communicate in a way they understand you. Things happen with the VA that are out of the school's control sometimes. But the staff and school work with you to make sure there is minimal interruption and/or fixing classes so that you can continue progress until the VA fixes there end. I am pursing a career in the Fire Department, and I can tell you that their EMT, HAZMAT, Fire 1 & 2, are all amazing courses that are good as a result of top notch faculty with tons of experience and competitive for a community college. Great staff, great people and great programs

Bashar Naimi

My favorite school so far.

Alx x

I dreaded going to Glendale Community College (GCC). I attended 1 full year in 2016 and did not get the grades I had strived for. In 2018 I started attending Phoenix College (PC), my one year at (PC) is almost up. I have taken 5 courses and have gotten all A's! Phoenix Community College is way better than (GCC) in every aspect! At Phoenix College, you're engaged, professors go in depth with their teaching, college life is amazing there, and the majority of the Students seem happy and social! At (GCC), a lot of professors and instructors teach like they're stuck in a dead end job from my personal experience and many of the students are very antisocial.

Nekole Youkhana

I can wait to see you go there I like it so far is amazing college is my first day the 29th

Rj Yee

Calling the school at least 10 times just wanna get help with cashiers and each time get hang up. Do they really want to help the students to success?

Krista Jordan

The phones were/are busy during the "peak" right now but the staff was timely and prompt in getting back with me. Registration answered my questions and Jay Covey (with whom I spoke on the phone) was also able to speak with me and answered my questions

48 laws

Save your money by your own books do your own research the majority of the education system in this country is a bunch of filler..

Emmanuel Kabombo

Ok

Mary Justice

This is a wonderful and diverse school. There are lots of teachers who care and free tutoring to boot. If your willing to put in the time and effort you'll do great. Also, pack a lunch because most of the food items in the cafeteria are more expensive than a hospital with almost 10% tax

Yasir Alsaidi

Parking is the only issue so far.

Abdul Wahid

Best people and best place for learning standard education :)

Manuel Amiotte

An amazing Community College, with great people and awesome staff members. Went here for a couple years, before transferring to Grand Canyon University for my Masters and Doctorates in Music Education.

Crystal Wake

Denied me financial aid and spent months trying to put it back only to be told 10 times that they lost your paper work.Then had to pay out of pocket to still have a hold on my account and to be told that I owe then $80 cash by the Register. Also, my math teacher was gone for most of the semester and had substitutes who called us dumb for not knowing equations we never learned yet we still had to pay for the class.I not only contacted representatives to help me but also went up to directors and emailed heads to ask for a change. They never responded back to me but will send an automated message saying they will "fix" the problems. Literally no one has any idea of how to help in the student center if anything I didn't work there and I was the one helping and teaching the employees! Worst College Ever! I very much suggest their North Campus or Phoenix College cause they will actually help you even if you're going to another campus. Great Counselors but awful directors and teachers. Never going here again!

Joshua Dowty

great

David Mosley

I'm not going here but it's like a struggle to contact someone. They kept me on hold for like a half an hour!!!!!!

matthew johnson

Do you have a GED program?

Sam g

It's a good school

Casie Miller

Some of the best teachers and such a helpful and welcoming staff.

Adwar S89

Try to get a hold of some personnel.

Satar Nemati

Great college.

Robert Bridges

Was disappointing and i don't think any schools here in az is a healthy environment for african americans (hebrews). This state and school system supports miseducation and dances around the real issues. Only references european values and colonialism as if nothing existed before 10, 000 years ago. African American (hebrew) people should stay away from az as a source for furthering your education. Africans (different type of hebrew), Arabs, Mexican Americans, Eastern block Europeans and Native Americans even take part in this lesser perception of African Americans. People in this state have no problem showing their distaste for people of color. Serious lack of empathy in the social climate in az. Being surrounded by people that hate you or don't see you as an equal was a horrible experience. Do your homework before moving to this state and choosing to attend any of there schools. AZ isn't a safe place for people that are considered black and should be ready for the unfair treatment of the people that resided there. Even violence from the real ignorant people that are transplants or locals that share that same perception. The people here are dangerous, Just my experience along with my opinion.

Darren James

Just had a quick question. Is the track open to the public because I want to go for walks/runs?

Karina Barraza

Love this campus and the professors are great

Selena R

It is a great school with great teachers. Campus is friendly, you'll love it here.

John La Grange

Native American Heritage Month at Glendale Community College. Frybread and native crafts. Other events planned throughout the month. Speaker and performances planned. Community is welcome.

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Make sure you get the professors that are graduated within that field that you are studying. They are an expertise in the area versus someone that is graduated outside the field and knows nothing. It is our education, money, and the future.

Jay Jones

Great school, teachers are kind and understanding they actually help you pass! ❤❤❤ Campus is clean and beautiful lots of grass. Parking is not difficult walk to classrooms. Only problems i had was finical aid messing up money my first semester but that was fixed and no problems since..

Wade Anthony Cadman

Lost many a V cards there. Always worth it for the filthy minds like mine. Jk. Never mix Business with Pleasure. Unless youre like me and pleasure is your business <3 =^-^= Somethings going on there... Photos from Wed, March 13th 2019

CJ Harrison

Standard community college.

Fernando Ramirez

Nice

Danielle Logan

I have been having the worst time with the financial aid process.I submitted all my paperwork a month ago and everything updated except for the document I competed at the school with one of the employees. I called the help desk a number of times and was being told as long as you did it everything will be fine until last week when I spoke with someone else and she said that they will not move forward until they have that. I went back up to the school and spoke with the same guy who had me do the paper again and told me it would be updated by the end of that day , welp it was not and here I am 5 business days later and still nothing. Mind you after they finally get it I will still have to wait 14 business days for the aid to be processed. Classes started 2 weeks ago. This is really disappointing.

CCC

Best of all the MCC schools.

Natek

Glendale Community College is a great and affordable college for those pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. I just started my second semester with a 4.0 GPA. Many people will whine and complain either about financial aid or their inability to do well in classes. The vast majority of the time, they're to blame as all of the resources are there for you but ultimately it's up to you to utilize them.

James hall

The financial aid center has dropped the ball on me 3 times now. This place is a joke. Definitely going to a different college next semester. Don't waste your time going to this circus.

Farnando Tso

Loved it!

Vanex Villas

Public safety is incompetent actually makes me worried about leaving my stuff in my car.