New Students
New Students should complete online New Student Orientation (THOR) prior to signing up for advising. After attending, students are welcome to connect with advising through appointments, chat, or walk in advising (available in January & August). See below for options.
Sign up for New Student Orientation
Connect with an Advisor
Prior to connecting with an advisor at the services below, please ensure you have followed all the enrollment steps and are admitted to MCC.
Nursing, Music, Veterans, Student-Athletes, and International Students
Please see Specialized Advising.
Schedule an Appointment
Click the button above to Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in your Field of Interest.
For assistance in making an appointment please view our How to Guide
If No Appointments Are Available for Your FOI
- Click the "Next Week" button to view additional appointment options
- Appointments are released daily to be scheduled up to 1-week in advance. Check early in the morning for available appointments the next week
- Email advising@mesacc.edu for assistance
Nursing Students
- Must meet specifically with a NURSING ADVISOR.
- Visit NURSING ADVISING for more information.
Chat With an Advisor
Click the above button to live chat with an academic advisor for quick questions.
Monday - Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 4:30pm
Nursing advisement is not available through chat.
Visit NURSING ADVISING or email nursing.advising@mesacc.edu.
Email the Advising Team
Click the button above to connect with an advisor after hours.
Nursing advisement is not available through this email.
Visit NURSING ADVISING or email nursing.advising@mesacc.edu.
Additional Resources
Registration Guides
Click on the button above for videos and guides on registration assistance including how to add a class, how to find classes for your major and how to change your major.
Transfer Course Credits
Click on the button to see a Step by Step guide of how to transfer your credits from another institution to MCC.
Pre-/Co-Requisite Overrides
Need an override because the system won't allow self-enrollment and you have met the pre-requisites? Click on the blue button and attach unofficial transcripts to get enrolled.
Apply for Graduation
Graduating this semester? Make sure to apply for Graduation by the deadline: November 1st (Fall); June 1st (Summer); March 1st (Spring).
See the Steps to Graduation for a Step by Step guide.
Specialized Advising
Please note that there is special advising available for certain student populations and programs. Explore the lists below to see if any of them are a match for you.
Specialized Programs
- Nursing
Nursing students must attend a Nursing information Session.
Contact the Nursing Department directly at nursing.advising@mesacc.edu for questions. - Music
Music majors contact Craig.Peterson@mesacc.edu for advising.
Specialized Populations
What Can an Advisor Help Me With?
Advisors are available to help with a variety of areas to help you be successful as a Mesa Community College student.
Our expert academic advisors can assist you with:
- Degree Progress Check - Review what requirements need to be met in order to graduate
- Create/Update Education Plan - Assistance with course selection
- Academic Advising Support - Create a success plan to improve your GPA, set goals, and learn about different campus support services
- Explore and Select Major/Career Path - Help with picking a program or Field of Interest
- University Transfer Options - Explore transfer options include MAPPS at ASU, TAPs at NAU, and the U of A Bridge program