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Follow these steps to enroll in the Operating Room Nurse program at GateWay Community College.
Step 1: Complete Your College Admissions Application
If you’re new to GateWay or the Maricopa Community Colleges, or if you need to reapply, click the button below and follow the instructions to complete your admissions application:
- New Students: Click "Join Now" to create an account.
- Returning Students: Click "Log In" and enter your MEID and password. If you do not
remember your MEID or password, select “Forgot your Username?” and/or “Forgot your
Password?” for assistance.
What to Enter on Your Application:
| Primary College of Interest: | GateWay Community College |
| Primary Reason for Attending: | Get a Certificate |
| Select a Plan: | Operating Room Nursing (CER) |
| Select Expected Start: | Select Academic Year |
| Identity Verification: | Submit your ID (Submission Guide) |
Duo Two-Factor Authentication
After completing your admission application, you will need to set up Duo two-factor authentication. Click on the link to set up your Duo two-factor authentication account.
For further assistance, contact Enrollment Services at (602) 238-4350 or visit the Enrollment Services department at our Washington Campus campus in person at 108 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Step 2: Complete the Enrollment Form
If you have any questions, please contact: Brandy Thompson, R.N., BSN, M.Ed., CNOR, CST, Director Operating Room Nursing Program [email protected]
Step 3: Background Check
After you submit the Enrollment Form and it is processed by the Program Director, the Health and Safety Administrator will contact you at your Maricopa student email with instructions.
Details about the background check process are available on the Health and Safety Requirements page.
Please note:
- The background check must be completed before you can be officially enrolled in the program.
- Other Health and Safety requirements may be completed after you begin the program.
Step 4: Enrollment
The Program Director will notify you once you are cleared to enroll in classes.
Enrollment clearance requires both your Enrollment Form and background check to be completed.
Step 5: Payment Options / Funding
You must have Financial Aid or a payment plan set up before your program start date.
Students who do not arrange payment in advance may be dropped from their classes for non-payment.
Important Reminders:
★ Regularly check your Maricopa student email and Student Center for updates on payment balances and deadlines.
★ If you’ve applied for financial aid, check for any pending "To Do List" items that may delay your award.
★ Your seat in the program is not secured until your funding is confirmed. Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in being dropped from the program.
Additional Information
Health and Safety Requirements
Maricopa Community Colleges requires all Operating Room Nursing students to meet the Health and Safety standards set by our most stringent clinical partner.
This ensures that students are eligible for immediate and flexible placement at any assigned clinical site.
Program Course Sequence
Program Costs
Program Tuition & Fees *
The estimated cost for the program is outlined in the chart below. The student is responsible for providing transportation, housing, and uniforms.
| Operating Room Nursing Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (44.5– 57 credit hrs @ $97 a credit hr) | $1,552 |
| Registration Fees ($15 per semester– 2 semesters) | $30 |
| Course Fees | $1,700 |
| Books (program core classes only- not including pre reqs or general courses) | $99 – $145 |
| Other Costs (License/Certification, Pre-Clinical Health & Safety Requirements, etc.) | $444 – $1,874 |
| TOTAL Estimated Costs | $3,825 – $5,301 |
* https://www.maricopa.edu/students/tuition-payment-information/tuition-fees