New Student Orientation

THOR: Thunderbird Orientation and Registration

Orientation & Advising Options

MCC's Thunderbird Orientation & Registration is required of all new-to-college students (including former Dual Enrollment students) and is a fun way to learn about campus resources, student life, and more!

Attending this interactive session will help you build a solid foundation of student success and acclimate you to the campus community.

Students who attend must have already completed the application and placement processes before registering for orientation.

THOR (New Student Orientation)

Welcome, Future Thunderbirds to T.H.O.R. (Thunderbird Orientation and Registration).

The goal of T.H.O.R. is to prepare you to start your educational journey on the right foot.

To accomplish this you will need to make sure a few things are done to ensure you are truly prepared.

  • You must have completed the application process and submitted a valid ID.
  • You must have a form of placement on file (GPA. ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER, or EdReady). This will ensure you can schedule classes. Once this is on file a Preadvisement schedule will be sent to your school email outlining your first semester courses within your program map.
  • You must complete the T.H.O.R. orientation in its entirety to receive a certification of completion.

By ensuring these requirements are completed you are preparing to start your journey successfully. If you encounter any challenges or have questions regarding this process. Please contact the New Student Welcome Room Team.

How to Register for the Virtual New Student Orientation is listed below

Orientation & Registration

Orientation is only offered to students virtually.

Online Orientation (on your own time)

To attend the New Student Orientation (Virtually), please click the button below. Upon registration completion, you will receive an email with the link to access the virtual orientation along with your next steps .

You will need to log in using your Maricopa Student Email & Password.

Students who attend online orientation will be able to request a THOR Resource Folder by visiting the New Student Welcome room at Southern & Dobson.

Virtual THOR Registration

Questions?

For questions about New Student Enrollment Steps or Orientation, you can chat with us during our Fall Office hours (Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am - 4:30pm).

New Student Welcome Room

Chat with our Virtual New Student Welcome Team

Outside of business hours please email newstudents@mesacc.edu.