Welcome to Mesa Community College
We are excited to help you start your academic journey! At Mesa Community College, we understand that starting college is a big step and our advising team is here to guide you through your initial steps.
Our new student advising services are designed to help you:
- Ensure you are on the correct academic track
- Identify your first-semester course options
- Understand available MCC resources for Registration and Financial Aid
Whether you are pursuing a degree, transferring to a university, or sharpening your skills for a career our advisors are here to ensure you have a strong start at MCC.
Let's get started on building your future! The below will guide you step-by-step through the New Student academic advising process from preparing to meet with an academic advisor to enrolling into your first semester courses!
STEP 1: Get Ready for Academic Advising
- Identify Your Program of Study
- MCC Career Exploration and Planning Tools
- Maricopa College District Program Exploration Tool
- Gain Admission to Mesa Community College
- Complete Course Placement
- Submit Unofficial Records
- High School Transcript
- ACT and/or SAT Scores
- GED Results
- Complete Initial Placement Tests
- EdReady English
- EdReady Critical Reading
- EdReady Quantitative Reasoning; or EdReady College Algebra
- Submit Unofficial Records
STEP 2: Schedule Your Advising Appointment
- Schedule a "New Student" Advising Appointment
- Scheduled up to one (1) week in advance
- New appointments open daily, every morning Monday-Friday, for the following week
- In-Person, Online Video, and Telephone Formats Available
- Scheduled up to one (1) week in advance
STEP 3: Prepare for Your Appointment
- Register For and Begin THOR New Student Orientation
- Print Your Unofficial Records
- Bring the Following (if applicable) to Your Appointment:
- High School Transcript
- SAT, ACT, and/or GED Scores
- Non-Maricopa College Transcripts
- Placement Test Scores
- Bring the Following (if applicable) to Your Appointment:
- Verify Your Academic Program (major) is Correct
- Verify Your Program: Guide to Verify Your Academic Program
- If Your Program is Not Correct ... Tell the Advisor During Your Appointment
- Review the Pathway Map for Your Academic Program
STEP 4: Attend Your Advising Appointment
Meet with an academic advisor in-person, through online video, or over the telephone. Make sure to bring the documents from 'Step 3: Prepare for Your Appointment' with you!
Please refer to the confirmation email that was sent to your @maricopa.edu email address when you scheduled your appointment for details including online video link.
STEP 5: Register for Classes and Prepare to Start
- Register for Classes
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Pay Tuition & Fees
- Finish THOR New Student Orientation
- Transfer All Non-Maricopa College Credits