Located in the Southern Californian coastal community of Huntington Beach, Golden West College (GWC) is part of the California Community College system and was founded in 1965. On 120 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, GWC serves 13,000 students and is a two-year college. GWC provides an Associate degree in most subjects, a strong university transfer program, and over 60 major areas in addition to a wide variety of short-term vocational options. It provides a safe and secure location, a multicultural environment, an active student body and a newly developed honors program. The college is highly regarded for academic quality and innovation. In its earliest years, the college was recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its student body. Golden West College continues in that tradition to this day.