New Student Advising

1. Identify Your Program of Study
   • Review MCC Programs and Degrees
   • Maricopa College District Program Exploration Tool
2. Gain Admission to Mesa Community College
   • Complete the Admissions Application
   • Submit Identify Authentication
   • Setup Two-Factor Authentication
3. 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
4. Transfer All Non-Maricopa College Credits
   • Submit Official College Transcripts

1. Register for THOR New Student Orientation
   • We Recommend Attending an In-Person Orientation
   • Online Orientation Program is Also Available
2. 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
3. Verify Your Academic Program (major) is Correct
   • Verify Your Program:
     1. Log Into Your Maricopa Student Center
     2. Click on the “My Academic Plan” Tile
     3. Verify your Academic Plan (major) is correct
   • If Your Program is Not Correct ... Tell the Advisor During Your Appointment

• Check to see if you already have an assigned advisor in your Student Center. Watch this video demonstration of how to find your advisor. 
• If you don't have an assigned advisor yet, come during walk-in hours or schedule an appointment with an available advisor who advises to your major. 
  • Choose the Field of Interest for your Academic Program (Major)
  • Not sure what Field of Interest your Academic Program is in?
    • Find your Academic Program & click the link
    • The Field of Interest will be in the "Information Box" near the top-right of the page
    • Choose a "New Student" appointment once prompted.

If you are a Nursing Student you would attend a Nursing Information Session instead of a New Student Advising Session. No Registration is required. To find times/dates available visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/nursing/advising-information

Information for ALL New Student Academic Advisement Appointments:

• Locations will vary in different buildings across campus based on which advisor you are scheduled with. You will receive a confirmation in your Student email with the location details. 
  • Campus Map
• Make sure to bring the documents from 'Step 2: Prepare for Your Advising Appointment' with you!

Lost Your Appointment Information or Need to Reschedule?

• Access Your Appointment in ConexEd

1. Register for Classes
   • Registration Guides and Videos
   • Pre-Requisite Override Requests
2. Apply for Financial Aid
3. Pay Tuition & Fees
   • Tuition Deadlines & Payment Plan Options
   • Make a Payment
4. Register and Attend New Student Orientation