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Student Portal
All of the information and resources Guidance College’s students need

Important contacts

Sycamore Questions: Contact Sr. Safa at onlineschool@guidancecollege.org (for registered students only)

Financial Questions: Contact Sr. Fatima at  finance@guidancecollege.org

Grade and Course Questions: Contact Your Professor(s)

Other Questions: Contact Dr. Jordan at admissions@guidancecollege.org

Please Note: Email is the official mode of communication. Faculty members and administrators will not respond to text messages.

Quick Info

Registration

Enrollment is now open! You can learn more about which courses are being offered and also apply here.

 

College Catalog

The Guidance College Catalog

is the official publication of record regarding courses offered and degree and certificate program outlines and requirements.
Academic Advising
The success of Guidance College students is the number one priority. Assistance with writing a paper, engaging in research, or answering a homework question should always be directed to your professor first. Be sure to note your professor’s office hours, phone number, and email.

However, if you feel that you need more assistance, Academic Advising is here to help you.  Please contact academicadvisor@guidancecollege.org or call 832-517-2988.

 

Transcript Request
You may obtain an official copy of your academic transcript with the college by submitting the online form below.

Get started here by ordering your official transcript online.

Library
Take a look in our e-library for resources that can be used for research for any degree program. Go through the library here.
Journal
The Journal was conceived with the idea of creating a leading, open source, academic, American Islamic periodical that will focus on Islamic concepts such as Law, Fiqh, Finance, Social change, History, Civilization, Doctrine, and humanitarian research. Go through the journals here.
Become a Student Liaison
If you are a motivated student who is interested in representing the interests and concerns of currently enrolled students, apply today. Please click the link below and fill out this the form.
Student Liaison Form
Faculty
The Guidance College faculty is an esteemed group of scholars and practitioners. See the full list of faculty members here.

North American Conference on Islamic Finance (NACIF) – An initiative of Guidance College

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Lake Forest College 03.31.26

Student Orientation 2026

Jan. 10, 2026 @ 6 PM CST

E-Library

Get online research, Citation, and access to peer review journals

New Writing Rubric

Dr. Wilson explains the new rubric to help you write high-scoring assignments

Important information

Guidance College has a new writing rubric! This rubric for grading writing assignments is a teaching tool for faculty and a student’s guide for improving research paper writing skills. Dr. Wilson, the head of Guidance College’s Department of Institutional Effectiveness, gives an explanation of the rubric.

Click here to view the rubric and read Dr. Wilson’s explanation

Guidance College’s degree plans make it easy to check your progress in reaching your academic goals, no matter what they might be. Download the degree plan that corresponds with the program you are enrolled in and fill it in as you continue your studies with Guidance College.

Click here to get your degree plan

Click here to view the Academic Calendar for Guidance College.

Are you new to Sycamore and are having difficulty navigating the interface? Here are some quick step-by-step instructions to guide you through Sycamore.

Click here to get the instructions

Guidance College’s Mission

The mission of Guidance College is to educate a diverse student population in Islamic knowledge, to prepare graduates to think critically and ethically so that their contributions to society are maximized. Click here to read more about Guidance College. 

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Writing Lab Hours

Writing Lab Staff
Lab Appointment Meeting Times
Spring Semester
Wednesday/Thursday 2-4 pm
Sunday 2-4 pm

Please schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your preferred time slot.

Now Available

MAEF Newsletter 2026

Read a message from Dr. Khalid Hussain, learn why the MAEF program stands apart, and get a preview of the upcoming NACIF 2026 conference. Our latest newsletter is packed with updates for current students and alumni.

Read the Newsletter →

Inside this issue

  • ▶  Message from Dr. Khalid Hussain
  • ▶  Why study MAEF?
  • ▶  NACIF 2026 announcement
  • ▶  Food for thought & Quranic reflections
  • ▶  Meet the MAEF professors

Calendar

April 12, 2026

Oral Exam Week Begins

April 19, 2026

Course Evaluations Deadline

April 19, 2026

Final Exam Week

April 27, 2026

Final Grade Posted

Student facebook group

Join Guidance College’s student Facebook group and interact with other students!

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Accepting Applications for Student Liaison

Please contact Admissions for more information or to apply.

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