Academic Advising

Our priority is to protect the health and well-being of our students, staff, and community. As a precautionary measure against COVID-19, we are transitioning Academic Advising to virtual services until further notice.

We are available to serve you via phone, video conference or email on Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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, professional and 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, share 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.

Learn how to self enroll: Click on the video below for details.

Advisor Appointments

For student inquiries or appointments, please email your specific question/need and your Student ID number to the following, and the appropriate advisor will contact you within 24 hours.

General Inquiries | (602) 286–8600 | advisor@gatewaycc.edu

Healthcare and Nursing

All students interested in Nursing programs will be required to attend an Information/Advising session, which will provide in-depth information and enrollment guidance.

Only students who attend a session may schedule a Phone Appointment to speak with a Nursing Advisor.

Vicki Merritt | Victoria.Merritt@gatewaycc.edu

• Registered Nursing (RN)
• Advanced Placement Registered Nursing (RN)
• Practical Nursing (LPN)
• Nurse Assisting (CNA/LNA)
• Advanced Placement Nurse Assisting (CNA/LNA)
• Veterans / LPN Bridge
• Concurrent Enrollment Nursing (CEP)
• Certified Medication Assistant

P.K. Felix | felix@gatewaycc.edu

Stevie Jones | stevie.jones@gatewaycc.edu | Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Allied Health/MICaPS

• Computed Tomography (CT)*
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
• Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (EEG/END)
• Health Services Management (HSM)
• Healthcare Regulatory Compliance (HRC)
• Health Unit Coordinating / Patient Care Associate (HUC/PCA)
• Hospital Central Service (HCS)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)*
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (NUC)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Operating Room Nursing (PON)*
• Physical Therapist Assisting (PTA)
• Polysomnographic Technology (PSG)
• Radiologic Technology (RAD)
• Respiratory Care (RES)
• Surgical Technology (SGT)

Lucy Granillo | luciella.granillo@gatewaycc.edu | Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Allied Health/MICaPS

Carolyn Delgado | delgado@gatewaycc.edu | Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Allied Health/MICaPS

* Denotes a continuing education program that requires current healthcare credentials.

University Transfer

Azania Thompson

Associate Degrees for Transfer

• Associate in Arts (AA)
• Associate in Science (AS)

Universities

• Arizona State University
• University of Arizona
• Grand Canyon University
• Northern Arizona University

Jessica Hoffert | jessica.hoffert@gatewaycc.edu | Schedule a Virtual Appointment

F-1 International Students

Associate Degrees for Transfer

• Associate in Arts (AA)
• Associate in Science (AS)

Universities

• Arizona State University
• University of Arizona
• Grand Canyon University
• Northern Arizona University

Clock Hour Advisor

Cynthia Bass | cynthia.bass@gatewaycc.edu | Schedule a Virtual Appointment

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician
• Emergency Medical Technology
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Medical Interpreter - Spanish
• Nurse Assisting
• Ophthalmic Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy

Clock Hour Advisor

Dari Hollins | dariyea.hollins@gatewaycc.edu | Schedule a Virtual Appointment

• Auto Body
• Aesthetician
• Apartment Maintenance Technician
• Cosmetologist
• Computer Support Specialist
• Construction - Electrical and HVAC
• Massage Therapy
• Meat Cutting
• Precision Machining
• Security Specialist
• Welding

Career Services – Credit Hour Programs

Liz Corrigan | elizabeth.corrigan@gatewaycc.edu | Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Career Services – Clock Hour Programs

Katy Mendoza | katy.mendoza@gatewaycc.edu | Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Schedule an Appointment

Washington Campus & 18th Street
(602) 286–8200

Trade and Technical Training Programs

Central City Campus & 18th Street
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.