Student Success Center

Contact: 602-286-8195 | ace@gatewaycc.edu

Achieving a College Education (ACE) is a nationally recognized program that targets high school students who traditionally would not consider going to college. ACE students are enrolled in concurrent college courses as high school juniors and seniors. They attend college classes during the summer and on Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters. Students can earn up to 24 college credits by the time they graduate from high school.

Contact: 602-286-8195 | dual@gatewaycc.edu

Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for high school students to get an early start on college. Dual Enrollment courses allow students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously during regular school hours at their high school. Dual Enrollment courses are high school courses taught at a college level for Maricopa Community College credit. The credit earned may be transferred to a community college or university upon high school graduation.

Contact: 602-286-8195 | hoop@gatewaycc.edu

The Maricopa Hoop of Learning (HOL) Program is an early high school-to-college bridge program that is designed to increase high school retention, graduation rates and enrollment into Maricopa Community Colleges for American Indian students. In addition, the program fosters educational resilience and career development. It’s also designed to develop strong positive cultural identities and personal integrity and offers a culturally relevant curriculum for urban American Indian students.

Contact: 602-286-8201 | upwardbound@gatewaycc.edu

This program serves 67 eligible HS students preparing them for higher education helping them advance into and succeed at the college level. We provide academic advising, assessment, summer school programs, college/university campus visits, testing preparation, career workshops, tutoring/mentoring, cultural enrichments, and more. The goal is to increase college enrollment for first-generation and low-income students this program is also funded by the US Department of Education.

Contact: 602-286-8199 | triosss@gatewaycc.edu

TRIO SSS assists students with basic college requirements, motivates them toward the successful completion of their post-secondary education, and aids students in all aspects of the transfer process to a four-year institution. The program provides assistance with navigating the online student center, developing an Individual Education Plan, tutoring & mentoring, visiting college campuses, attending cultural events and community service, and applying for scholarships. The program is funded by the US Department of Education.

Contact: 602-286-8178 | geckogearup@gatewaycc.edu

Gecko Gear Up is the next required step to becoming an official GateWay Gecko and completing the enrollment process. During a Gecko Gear Up session, students will learn about tools designed to help discover their academic and/or career path, practice navigating the Student Center, receive initial academic advising, and begin enrolling in classes. Students will also learn about future financial aid workshops, payment plan options, and other success tips. 

Contact: honors@gatewaycc.edu

Participating in the Honors Experience gives students the following benefits:

• Honors designation (Honors) on your academic transcript next to all applicable courses.
• Opportunities to qualify for Honors only scholarships.
• Achievement Awards (based on successful completion of honors obligations and total credits enrolled for the semester)

Contact: 602-286-8178 | gwccampustours@gatewaycc.edu

Campus tours introduce students to all the resources we have to succeed. In addition, to showing the various buildings and support offices around campus, we provide basic enrollment process information and advice on any next steps the students may need to take. We also have a virtual tour option as well.