Winter Intersession 2012

Choose from 96 online classes held in December and January. Now you can take a 16 week course in an intense, fast paced 4 week period of study. Winter Intersession can help you reduce your spring class load or catch up on degree requirements to accelerate your graduation. Classes fill up quickly, so register now to reserve your spot.

Winter Intersession classes begin Monday, December 17th and end Friday, January 11th.

The Advantages

• Fast Paced Four Week Session
• Work From Your Personal Computer
• Free Technical Support Services
• Reference Librarian available all open Library hours
• Ask A Librarian services available all days & times
• Reduce Spring Class Load
• Catch Up on Degree Requirements
• Accelerate to Graduation
• Take a Class for Professional Development
• Affordable - At Just $81/Credit (Maricopa County Resident)

The Benefits

• Convenient and Accessible 24/7
• Flexibility to Balance Work, Family and Other Demands
• Same Transfer Value as Traditional Classes
• Save Money - No Driving to Campus

Am I Ready?

A Successful Online Student will:

• be able to communicate effectively in writing
• be self-motivated, organized and self-disciplined
• be willing to seek help and find solutions when problems arise
• be willing to commit the same amount of time as they would in a traditional class
• think critically and make informed decisions
• have access to a reliable computer and internet connection
• be willing to check email and class site daily
• be computer literate with basic skills - attaching documents, using email, etc.

Helpful Resources

Library Hours

Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat service

The Paul E. Elsner Library will be closed December 14th-16th. During Intersession the library is available to Intersession students with proof of registration for book return, grade checking, reference and research assistance, and independent computer use during the following hours:

• Monday, December 17th - Thursday, December 20th  
  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 21st
  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 22nd - Tuesday, January 1st 
  closed
• Wednesday, January 2nd - Thursday, January 3rd
  8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, January 4th 
  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 5th - Sunday, January 6th
  closed
• Monday, January 7th - Thursday, January 10th 
  8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• Friday, January 11th
  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Note:  Student Enrollment Services also in Library:   8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. the weeks of Jan. 2nd and 7th. 

Bookstore

Online bookstore
(allow 1-2 days processing during holiday dates)

Store Hours

• December 17 – December 20
  9:00am – 5:00pm
• December 21
  9:00am – 12:00am
• December 26 – 27
  9:00am – 5:00pm  
• December 28
  9:00am – 12:00am

The Bookstore will be return to normal business hours January 2nd .

Note: The Red Mountain Bookstore will close on December 16th and will return to normal business hours on January 3rd.

Tutoring

Online tutoring is available for students through the Canvas Course menu labeled “online tutoring” the holiday hours are as follows:

Between December 22 at 6:00 PM ET and January 2 at 9:00 AM ET, pre-scheduled tutoring and asynchronous tutoring will be offered.  Offline questions, paragraphs, and essays (including assessments) will be accepted.

Technical Support

Students may call the 24/7 Maricopa Helpdesk regarding any technical issues with Canvas or My.maricopa.edu at 1-888-994-4433 or via chat https://chat.perceptis.com/c/maricopa/.

Additionally, the HelpCenter@MCC  will be open:

December 17 - December 22 (Normal Hours)

• Mon - Thur: 6:30am – 10:30pm
• Fri: 6:30am – 5:00pm
• Sat: 8:00am – 5:00pm

December 24 - December 29 (Closed)
December 31 - January 5

• Mon: Closed
• Tues: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Special Hours)
• Wed - Thur: 6:30am – 10:30pm
• Fri: 6:30am – 5:00pm
• Sat: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Enrollment and Cashier Services

Admissions & Records and Cashier Services will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm December 17th – 20th and December 21st 8:00 am - 12:00am.  Normal business hours will resume January 2nd.