Welcome
to the MCC community
At MCC, we’re proud that community is our middle name. We strive to provide a wide range of services, resources, and events for our students, alumni and community to enjoy. Whether it is offering quality education or engaging entertainment, we take pride in welcoming current, future, and past students, and community members to our beautiful campus. We know you’ll love MCC as much as we do.
Resources
that empower individuals and communities to succeed
MCC offers many services and resources designed to provide the tools you need to succeed. Our Outreach Center can connect you with college planning tools and workshops. Continuing Education offers non-credit, low-cost, and free courses in support of life-long learning. Wondering what is going on around campus? The calendar displays our scheduled events throughout the year. Check out books, use a computer, or find a quiet environment to study in the Library. Interested in hosting an event at MCC? Click on the link for Reserve Facilities.
Visit
MCC to learn something new or just for fun
Take a walk around the Southern and Dobson campus to view different pieces of art displayed in the Art Walk, the largest rose garden in the southwest, or take a trip to the Red Mountain campus to view the desert landscape and wildlife of the Cienega. Cheer on one of our 16 athletic teams at a game, give a standing ovation at a performance in our new Performing Arts Center, or learn about the stars on one of our monthly Astronomy Nights. Click one of the tabs below to find out more.
The Arts at MCC
Our Dance, Music, and Theatre program performances that are held regularly captivate audiences and give performers the experience of a lifetime. Our Arts exhibitions also give visitors insight into the creative works of our students and faculty.
Immerse yourself at the Arts at MCC
Artwork placed around MCC
MCC has more than 30 pieces of art on display around the Southern and Dobson campus. The beautiful, intriguing pieces are arranged to provide a pleasurable viewing experience of each of the unique artworks. Take a stroll across the campus and discover the delights of pieces created by students, faculty, and celebrated artists.
Explore the Art Walk
Learn about the stars
With 9 different shows specifically created for our spherical screen, MCC’s Planetarium offers a spectrum of entertainment. Come to our next Astronomy night, hosted every first Friday of the month, to learn more about the stars!
Explore the Planetarium
Thunderbird Athletes
MCC has more than 16 teams that compete nationally – winning games, awards, and titles. We even have our own Hall of Fame. Cheer on our talented Thunderbirds at our next game!
Explore MCC Athletics
Take time to smell the roses
The Rose Garden at the Southern and Dobson campus was finished in 1997 as part of a collaboration between the Mesa-East Valley Rose Society and MCC. It is the largest rose garden in the southwest with over 9,000 bushes and 40 beds. Listed in AZ Central’s “Ultimate Arizona Bucket List of 25 Things To Do in Mesa”, MCC’s Rose Garden provides a beautiful, fragrant setting for students and the public to enjoy. Take some time to smell the roses by visiting the Rose Garden.
Explore the Rose GardenAlumni
opportunities to reconnect with the college
As a member of our esteemed alumni family, your support in reaching out to prospective and currents students, our community, and other alumni is critical to the continued success of the college. You are an invaluable partner in promoting MCC.
- Invitations to special events and ceremonies
- Exclusive updates about the college
- Free admission to all MCC athletic events
- Discounted tickets to the MCC Theatre
- A 10% discount at the campus bookstore on all MCC-branded merchandise
Alumni Association
Giving
back can make all the difference
Mesa Community College is dedicated to giving students the best education and opportunities. One of the ways we help is through scholarships. By supporting MCC with a donation of your time or money not only do you support student success, but you also impact the community. Giving takes a few minutes, but the influence your gift has on MCC, students, and the community remains.
"I had never received a scholarship before and to know that someone had set this opportunity for me was amazing."
Howard Thurston, Business Major
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"I want my parents to be proud to know that their daughter wants to get a degree and do something better with her life."
Monique Celestine, Education Major
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"It is a blessing to complete my Service-Learning hours and not have to worry about the money I wouldn't make."
Pamela Gangler, Social Science Major
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"I think scholarships are really important. They really do help the students a lot."
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