Academic Advising

Academic advising is more than selecting courses for an upcoming semester or making a plan to graduate. Students should initiate and maintain contact with advisors to discuss situations and issues affecting academic performance, including:

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Academic and professional & technical programs
Exploration of educational and life goals
Information on campus resources and services
Selection and sequencing of courses
University transfer options
Work and family commitments

Advisors will listen and respond to personal interests and concerns, suggest useful college resources, know college and departmental policies and procedures, make appropriate referrals for student support services and provide guidance and assistance with academic, career and life goals.

In order to see an advisor you must have completed the Student Information Form.

Areas of Advisement at Washington Campus

GateWay offers academic advisement in the following program areas:

Advisors provide assistance in helping students choose an academic pathway that's the right fit for their schedules and career goals.

Regular Advising Schedule at Washington Campus for fall and spring (except August and January — walk-ins only):

Monday - Appointments, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Walk-ins, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday - Walk-ins, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday - Appointments, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday - Appointments, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Fridays during summer)

Summer advising hours (May 13 - Aug. 1)

Monday - Appointments, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Walk-ins, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday - Walk-ins, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday - Appointments, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please arrive two hours before closing on walk-in days to ensure an appointment. Please note that Advising services will not be available on Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13, 2020. The college will be closed for Spring Break.

Schedule an Appointment

Washington Campus

Call: (602) 286-8200
Email: advisor@gatewaycc.edu

Trade and Technical Training/Clock Hour Programs

Central City Campus

Call: (602) 238-4350

Deer Valley Campus

Call: (602) 392-5000

SouthWest Skill Center

Call: (602) 392-5401

Checksheets

Checksheets are tools used between students and advisors in order to outline courses needed for a particular program of study and help promote success. View the list of Advisement Check Sheets offered by the Maricopa Community Colleges for more details.

Transfer Equivalency

When meeting with an advisor, you will review your existing credits from other institutions. To help guide you through transfer equivalencies, please visit the Maricopa Community College Transfer Equivalency System. Note that the equivalencies shown in the system are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Although new equivalencies are added each day, it is not possible to include all equivalencies. Speak with your advisor about previous coursework and applicability of your credits.

Advising Tools in Your Student Center

It is now easier than ever to keep track of your education plan and check the progress of your degree online in your Student Center at my.maricopa.edu. All of these tools can be found by clicking the “Other Academic” drop-down list in your Student Center.