Early College Pathways
West-MEC offers a faster way forward through various early college pathways, including Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, Articulated Credit, and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.
POST SECONDARY PATHWAYS
Maricopa Community College Resources and Links:
Maricopa Colleges Fields of Interest (FOI) video
Maricopa Colleges Dual Enrollment video
Maricopa Colleges Online Admissions Guide
Maricopa Colleges Parents of High School Students
Maricopa College Dual Enrollment Flyer (English)
Maricopa College Dual Enrollment Flyer (Spanish)
Maricopa College Official Transcript Request
Mesa Community College Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Flyer
Rio Salado Community College Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Flyer
We are here to assist you and your students, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Contact Information
West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center)
Early College Pathways
Amy Braden
623.772.1876
amy.braden@west-mec.edu
Estrella Mountain Community College
EMCC Dual Enrollment
Austin Shepard
623.935.8443
austin.shepard@estrellamountain.edu
Felipa Castillo
623.935.8830
felipa.ortiz@estrellamountain.edu
Glendale Community College
GCC Dual Enrollment
623.845.4821
dualenrollment@gccaz.ed
Mesa Community College
MCC Dual Enrollment
480.461.7901
Rio Salado Community College
Dual Enrollment Office
480.517.8080
dual.enrollment@riosalado.edu
Yavapai Contact Information
Yavapai Community College
Meghan Paquette,
Meghan.paquette@yc.edu
928.776.2029
Tanner Campbell
tanner.campbell@yc.edu
928.717.7221
Duo App is Required of Dual Enrollment Students and Instructors
Please see information from Maricopa Community Colleges about the Duo App Setup Instructions for all Maricopa students and faculty to comply with recent two-factor authentication method changes.
Premise
To strengthen security, Maricopa is requiring only the Duo Mobile App to be used for two-factor authentication.
What does this mean for you?
If you are not using the Duo Mobile App to complete your two-factor authentication for Maricopa login, you must follow the steps in the attached Duo App Setup Instructions document before the May 18, 2026, deadline. This is for both students and instructors.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please visit: https://www.maricopa.
Fall 2026 Dual Enrollment Dates
Dual Enrollment is not available to high school graduates and students with a GED.
Students must clear all college debt before enrolling in Dual Enrollment
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC):
- Priority Maricopa Grant Deadline:
- Final Maricopa Grant Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026
- Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026
- Payment Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 (5 PM)
Glendale Community College (GCC):
- Priority Maricopa Grant Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Final Maricopa Grant Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Payment Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (5 PM)
Mesa Community College (MCC):
- Final Maricopa Grant Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026
- Payment Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 (5 PM)
- Refund Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026
Rio Salado College (RSC):
- Priority Maricopa Grant Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Final Maricopa Grant Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Registration Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Payment Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026 (5 PM)
Yavapai Community College:
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Payment Deadline: If making a payment in full, it is due on the day of registration. Payment plans are also an option for setup at the time of registration. Please note: After Monday, August 23rd, 2026, tuition is charged if a student is registered and cannot be reversed if a student withdraws.
Maricopa Grant Guidelines (English)
Maricopa Grant Guidelines (Spanish)