Smart Start Days
Interested in Smart Start Days? Register to Attend Event!
Space is limited at Smart Start Days. To confirm your attendance at Smart Start Days, please complete the following online:
Sign-Up HERE to Attend a Smart Start Day
What are Smart Start Days?
Smart Start Days are designed to assist you with enrollment steps for Fall 2021 semester at Gavilan College! College staff, peer mentors and counselors will be available on-site to walk you through:
- Applying for Admission: Get assistance with CCC Apply and complete self-guided placement. You'll report your high school GPA, highest level of Math and English courses you've completed and grades earned in those courses.
- Opening Your MyGav Account: Assistance with creating a password for your student account. If you did not include a Social Security Number on your application, Admissions and Records staff will assist you with logging in for the first time.
- Applying for Financial Aid: Knowledgeable staff will be available to walk you through the online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or CADAA (California Dream Act Application). Bring income taxes from 2019, along with any W-2 Forms.
- Obtaining Placement Results: We will show you how to obtain your Math and English placement results on the student portal.
- Registration for Fall 2021 classes
Smart Start Flyer - English Smart Start Flyer - Spanish
When are Smart Start Days?
- NEW: Thursday, Aug. 19, 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.
- Thursday, Aug. 5, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
- Friday, Aug. 6, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
- Saturday, Aug. 7, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Where will Smart Start Days be held?
Gilroy Campus: 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Gilroy, CA 95020
Building: Business (BU)
Nearest Parking: Parking Lot A
Campus Map:
http://www.gavilan.edu/about/maps/main_map.php
We will have a daily raffle opportunity for new laptop or $100 gift card!
Interested in Smart Start Days? Register to Attend Event!
Space is limited at Smart Start Days. To confirm your attendance at Smart Start Days, please complete the following online:
Sign-Up HERE to Attend a Smart Start Day
Preparing for Smart Start Days:
- Register online at: Sign-Up HERE to Attend a Smart Start Day
- Bring your picture ID
- If applying for financial aid, please bring 2019 income tax returns or W-2 forms for yourself and parent.
- If you are interested in meeting with a counselor, bring your unofficial high school transcript.
- If you have an SSN (Social Security Number) or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), please bring it with you.
Questions about Smart Start Days?
Please contact Stacey Porteur at sporteur@gavilan.edu
Ryan Shook at rshook@gavilan.edu