Welcome, Future Thunderbirds!
Our new student orientation is your first step to success at Mesa Community College. You will meet fellow students, connect with faculty, explore campus resources, and hear from college leaders.
During orientation, you will learn more about:
- The wide range of student resources at MCC
- Succeeding in a college classroom
- Managing your time and stress
- Campus safety, your rights, and your responsibilities
Before You Register
We need to ensure a few tasks are completed before you sign up for orientation.
- You must have completed the admission application to MCC and completed ID Authentication.
- You must have a form of course placement on file (GPA, ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER ,EdReady, or CELSA). This will ensure you can meet with an academic advisor and enroll into classes.
If you have not completed admissions, ID authentication, or course placement, please contact us at [email protected] before registering for orientation.
How to Register
In-person Orientation
In-person New Student Orientation includes workshops, a faculty/student panel, and a resource fair, along with presentations from various campus leaders. Please use the online RSVP form to register for an in-person session. We can't wait to see you there!
Online Orientation
You may also attend the New Student Orientation virtually, on your own time. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to access the virtual orientation along with your next steps. Please click on the Virtual Registration button below to start the process.
Questions?
For questions about New Student Enrollment Steps or Orientation, you can chat with us during our Spring office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or email us at [email protected].