About
Located just minutes from the ocean in Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a standout community college celebrated for its high transfer rates to four-year universities and strong career technical education. The institution is particularly renowned for its top-tier nursing program, digital arts curriculum, and specialized Criminal Justice Regional Training Center, which trains law enforcement personnel across Southern California. Students experience a relaxed, coastal campus culture set on 122 park-like acres featuring state-of-the-art learning facilities, including a modern STEM Center. Its unique blend of a beach-town environment, highly respected public safety and healthcare pathways, and affordable UC/CSU preparation sets it apart within the state system.
Wikipedia:Golden West College (GWC) is a public community college in Huntington Beach, California.
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- BaseballMen's
- Beach VolleyballWomen's
- Cross CountryMen's · Women's
- FootballMen's
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- SoftballWomen's
- SwimmingMen's · Women's
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- VolleyballMen's · Women's
- Water PoloMen's · Women's
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