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Home > Student Services > Welcome Center

Welcome Center

We're hiring Peer Mentors! Apply here.

 

 Spring 2025 Hours!

Starting the week of January 20th through the week of May 6th

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Join us in person at the Gilroy Campus (in the Student Center Building) or 

Meet with us virtually using this Zoom Link.

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

HOLIDAYS closed: Jan 20th, Feb 14th, Feb 17th, Mar 31st, (Spring Break Apr 7th - 13th) May 26th, June 19th, & July 4th

The Welcome Center is here to assist all students with general information about Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, and campus support programs and services. The center is staffed by knowledgeable Peer Mentors and provides access to computers, printing required documents, and mentoring new and current students at Gavilan College. The peer mentors offer one-on-one support to all prospective, current, and returning college students. This support can be answering questions or providing social and academic support to ease the transition to college. To connect with a mentor and become a part of this program, email Michele Castro here.

If you want to know more about the program, read the latest article "Peer Mentors Build Legacy of Student Support."

Peer Mentors assist with:

  • The Registration Process
  • Filling Applications and Forms such as:
    • FAFSA
    • CADAA
    • CCCApply
    • Student Forms 
  • Scheduling Appointments for Counseling
  • Setting up Gavilan Portal
  • Navigating the Gavilan Portal 
  • General Campus Resources
  • And More!
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Admissions & Records

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If you have any questions or concerns regarding our campus tours, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to assist you and provide any additional information you may need. Feel free to contact us at mcastro@gavilan.edu.

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Book a Campus Tour!


Gilroy Campus Hours:

Spring Hours January 27th - May 26th

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(*except for holidays)


Hollister Campus Hours:

Spring Hours January 27th - May 26th

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(*except for holidays)



Virtual Welcome Center Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(*except for holidays)

 

Student Services Building
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Gilroy, CA. 95020
(408) 848-4800 ext 5108

 

HOLLISTER SERVICES
Contact: Judy Rodriguez (Director)
365 4th St. 
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-3783 


CONTACT

Michele Castro

Welcome Center Coordinator, Gilroy Campus
(408) 846-4992
mcastro@gavilan.edu



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Gavilan College Gilroy
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848 - 4800

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Gavilan College Hollister
505 Fairview Road
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-3783