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)
Mesa 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
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
Katie Morton
480.517.8536
katie.morton@riosalado.edu
Spring 2026 Dual Enrollment Dates to Remember
Dual Enrollment is not available to high school graduates and students with a GED.
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC):
- Priority Maricopa Grant Deadline:
- Final Maricopa Grant Deadline:
- Registration Deadline:
- Payment Deadline:
Glendale Community College (GCC):
- Priority Maricopa Grant Deadline:
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- Registration Deadline:
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Mesa Community College (MCC):
- Priority Maricopa Grant Deadline:
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Rio Salado College (RSC):
- Priority Maricopa Grant Deadline:
- Will open early April for Fall 2026 with a June deadline: TBA - Final Maricopa Grant Deadline:
- Registration Deadline:
- Payment Deadline:
Maricopa Grant Guidelines (English)
Maricopa Grant Guidelines (Spanish)