Dual Enrollment

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Getting an early start on your college education can definitely pay off later on, and we’re here to help you get that early start. In fact, studies show that students experience greater academic success in college when they complete dual enrollment courses in high school.

When you take dual enrollment classes, you’ll be earning high school and college credits at the same time. Plus, you’ll gain the experience of being a college student. GWCC partners with Valley high schools to offer dual enrollment credit for academic and occupational classes. The courses are taught on high school campuses by college-approved high school teachers and can be counted toward high school graduation requirements.

Need assistance? We are here to help.

Phone: (602) 286–8195

Email: dual@gatewaycc.edu

First Time Dual Enrollment Students

As a first-time Dual Enrollment student, the process will include applying for admission to a Maricopa Community College, setting up Duo two-factor authentication, determining placement or college readiness, completing the Next Steps Form, and paying tuition and fees.

Before you begin, make sure you gather the following documents:

Acceptable forms of identification (example: AZ driver's license or state identification or high school ID with birth certificate)
Review the school class list and class prerequisites and take note of the following:
- Term, Course, Class #, Class Hour, Instructor, Credits (example: Fall 2022, ENG 101, 12345, 1st hour, Jones, 3)
- Documentation or assessment may be required for college course placement (example: High school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, EdReady placement test).

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Get Admitted (Admission Guide - PDF)

Create student account or verify current information
Select GateWay Community College
When you finish your application, you will receive:
1. MEID and password (example: ABC1234567)
2. Student ID number (example: 33333333)
3. Maricopa email (example: ABC1234567@maricopa.edu)

Set up Duo Two-Factor Authentication

Duo is Maricopa Community Colleges’ two-factor authentication service, providing an extra layer of security to protect against hackers, cyber threats, and any unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Download the Duo Mobile app from Apple or Google Play store.
- Go to the Duo website to learn more options if not using a smartphone.
Follow the Duo Mobile set-up instructions. Your student email account (MEID@maricopa.edu) is required.
Add your phone number.
Choose your device:
- iPhone or Android Smartphone (more secure and recommended option)
- iPad or Tablet (next best option)
- Traditional cell phone
- Landline
Log in to a Maricopa Community Colleges system.
Start using Duo two-factor authentication when prompted through your device choice.

According to Arizona State Law (ARS §§15-1805.01), students under the age of 18 must provide proof of college readiness to take a college level course. Depending upon the student’s grade level, the documentation provided for college readiness may also be used for placement into the desired course(s).

Juniors and Seniors
- Unofficial high school transcript—the unweighted GPA must be a 2.6 or higher
- Other placement assessments may be needed for courses with prerequisites.
Sophomores and Freshmen
- For courses with no prerequisites, the Edready Reading placement assessment test may be required to prove college readiness.
- For courses with prerequisites, refer to the course list offerings for the appropriate placement assessment tests required.

Dual Enrollment Application and Maricopa Grant

Enrollment Deadline: September 8, 2023

After completing the Dual Application, you will then have the opportunity to apply for the Maricopa Grant for those who qualify.

Select GateWay Community College as your primary college
Submit your Photo ID
Submit College Readiness or Course Placement documentation

Please allow 7-10 business days (Monday-Friday) for your Dual Enrollment Next Steps Form to be processed. Updates will NOT be sent to your personal email address. Please sign in to your Maricopa Student Email for updates.

Payment Deadline: September 20, 2023.

Payment is made through GateWay Community Colleges: You must wait UNTIL your class appears on your Student Center page at maricopa.edu/students to make payment.

The following options are available to help you find the method of payment that works best for you:

Online
- Go to your Student Center at My.maricopa.edu, under Finances click on “my payment options/manage my payment plan” to make your payment in full using a debit/credit card or e-check or to set up a payment plan.
By Phone
- Call (602) 286-8277 to make your payment in full using a debit/credit card.
In Person
- Visit Gateway Community College - Washington Campus at 108 N 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona 85034 Enrollment Service front counter in the IE building to make your payment in full, using cash, credit or check. A picture ID may be required for payment transactions.
Tuition assistance is available from the Maricopa Tuition Assistance Grant for those who qualify. You can apply for the Maricopa Grant (English | Spanish) to help with tuition costs.

Returning Students

If you have taken Dual Enrollment classes before, you are already in the system with and have an established MEID. If you attended another Maricopa Community College, log in to the Admissions application to add GateWay Community College to your existing student account.