Preparing for your journey after graduation
Preparing for your journey after graduation
Senior year is an exciting time. Life is full of possibilities, and you’re thinking about what’s next in your education. We’d love to see you start college at Estrella Mountain. If you’re interested in attending EMCC, we can help you get started.
Ways to Prepare During Your Senior Year
In the months leading to your graduation, there is a lot you can do to explore and prepare for your transition into college. Browse this monthly timeline for your senior year to start planning for what’s next.
August - December
You have questions. We’ve got answers. We can help you explore opportunities and learn about the enrollment process. We also visit many local high schools throughout the academic year.
If you attend high schools within the Tolleson, Agua Fria, Buckeye, Dysart, Saddle Mountain, or Tolleson districts, we have EMCC Embedded Advisors at your high schools! Find out who your contact is!
Participate in any college fairs and workshops hosted by your school or district. It’s a great way to learn about colleges and where you might find your best fit. Make sure you stop by the EMCC table if we’re there. We’d love to say hello! We also host a variety of events for high school seniors and others thinking about college, including Admissions Application Workshops that walk you through the steps of enrollment, Financial Aid workshops that show you different ways you can pay for college, and Senior College Days, where you can visit EMCC and register for classes.
Explore our degree and certificate programs, browse class schedules, take note of our registration dates, tuition payment options, financial aid opportunities, and more!
Every college campus has its own unique personality. Come find out if EMCC is the right school for you and ask our current students why they chose EMCC! Email us at emccoutreach@estrellamountain.edu to schedule your tour today!
January - March
Brand new to the Maricopa County College District? Apply online at https://admissions.maricopa.edu/ or visit our campus and we can walk you through it.
If you participated in Dual Enrollment, ACE, Hoop of Learning or another Early College program through any of the Maricopa Community Colleges (including EMCC), you may not need to apply again. Contact the Outreach department at 623-935-8900 or emccoutreach@estrellamountain.edu for assistance.
Our college uses a variety of processes to determine college course placement for students, including High School Transcripts, Placement Tests, and ACT, SAT, or GED Scores. For more information check our placement options.
Explore payment options including scholarships, grants, loans, payment plans or other forms of Financial Aid on our Paying for College page.
- Note any specific deadlines and apply early!
- Apply for the Maricopa Foundation Scholarship.
- Plan to apply for any scholarships before you graduate from high school because you may need to ask a teacher or counselor for a letter of recommendation.
- Unweighted GPA over 3.25? Apply for the President’s Honors Scholarship!
- EMCC also offers a monthly payment plan, textbook rentals, and free parking!
March - August
Connect with your assigned EMCC high school embedded advisor to learn more about Senior College Days!
The Required Orientation, Advisement, and Registration (ROAR) session will help you understand and navigate the college experience!
Meet with an advisor to determine your first-semester schedule and browse our class schedule for course offerings.
- Book information is listed in your online class schedule.
- Visit the Bookstore to order books, rent textbooks, and get discounts and devices.
- See if the EMCC library has your textbook available.
- Get student discounted software.
- Apply for our computer loaning program from the school if you need a laptop.
- Get connected with our Disability Resource team if you need to utilize our campus resources.