Maricopa Colleges' Enrollment Steps

Use the Enrollment Steps Guide to keep track of your progress.

Step 1: Get Admitted

Apply for Admission

1.   Select a Field of Interest (For information about Fields of Interest, click this link to watch a video.)

2.   Create your MEID (student ID number).

3.   Complete the online admissions application.

4.   Submit your photo identification (state-issued ID or screenshot of Student Vue).

Step 2: Determine Placement

Use Maricopa’s course placement and assessment page to determine if testing is required. 

For more information about placement, Contact Advisor or View Detailed Placement Information

Step 3: Seek Advisement and Register for Classes

Contact Advisor

Advisors will help you identify courses and create an educational plan to meet your academic goals.

New Student Orientation

Click on your college to access contact information and learn about New Student Orientation.

• Chandler-Gilbert
• Estrella Mountain
• GateWay
• Glendale
• Mesa
• Paradise Valley
• Phoenix
• Rio Salado
• Scottsdale
• South Mountain

Step 4: Pay tuition and fees

Learn more about tuition and fees here. 

Several Options for Paying Tuition and Fees

• Complete the FAFSA 
• Apply for Scholarships
• See All Payment Plan Options