College Starts Now

What Is This?

Contact Us

Early College Programs
General line (480) 461-6200
Spanish line (480) 461-6106

Dr. Sherrie Licón

Manager, Early Outreach and Community Engagement
email: sherrie.soria@mesacc.edu

Location

1833 W. Southern Ave.
Community Outreach, Building GC-54B
Mesa AZ, 85202

Hours

Regular Business Hours:
Mon-Thu: 9 am – 6 pm
Fri: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Sun

Summer Semester:
Mon-Thu: 7 am – 6 pm
Closed Fri, Sat and Sun

COLLEGE STARTS NOW is a summer program the first two weeks of June that prepares incoming high school students to develop a college-going mindset through self-awareness, career exploration and parent engagement.

Program Dates

June 3-13, 2024

Monday - Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

What Does College Starts Now Feature?

Self Awareness

Self-Awareness - Students develop skills to improve their academic performance, set goals and choose careers.

College Exploration

College Exploration -Students explore the college campus and services while interacting with faculty and staff.

Parent Engagement

Parent Engagement - Students will engage and learn with their parent(s) at workshops and a culmination event.

Do I Qualify?

Open to 8th graders going into 9th grade, Fall 2024

How Do I Apply?

To apply to the program, you need to complete a College Starts Now (CSN) application packet. CSN presentations and distribution of application packets are available at the following Junior High Schools: Carson, Kino, Rhodes, and Taylor.

You will need to complete:

The College Starts Now online application
Personal statement (part of application above)
Online recommendation form*

*Recommendation forms must be filled by an adult who is not related to the student such as a teacher, counselor, or athletic coach.