Any high school graduate, GED recipient or anyone over 18 regardless of prior education may enroll.

Student information forms are accepted any time. Apply online (or download forms) from our Forms page.

Many students haven't selected a major when they enter college. Phoenix College is an excellent place to explore options. Advisors, career counselors and instructors will help you set academic goals geared to your talents and interests.

Every student should meet with a program advisor before registering, and should continue to meet with an advisor each semester prior to registration. Some programs and classes require program advisor permission. Advisors are available year-round, at no cost to students.

Yes, however a special admission process is required. Contact the Admissions and Record Office for additional information. Also for some high school students dual enrollment classes are available, contact your high school counselor.

ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. A course placement assessment test is required for a student who is taking his/her first college course in English, reading or math or for any college course for which English, reading or math is a prerequisite.  English as a Second Language assessments are also available. For more information contact the Testing Center, located in the Learning Center building.

If your goal is to obtain a university degree, advisors will assist in selecting courses which will be accepted at any Arizona public university and most public or private universities in other states. Contact the Transfer Center within the Advisement Department.

Many PC students have returned to college as adults. In order to facilitate a smooth transition to school, we offer a number of resources, such as:  learning labs to assist with brush up on basics, workshops on improving academic skills, free tutoring in specific subjects, and a responsive faculty. In addition, Phoenix College offers services and assistance tailored specifically to the unique needs of returning students. Visit our Adult Re-entry Professionals for additional information.

Semesters begin in late August and mid-January. Accelerated summer sessions start in May, June, and July. Fall and spring semesters each last 16 weeks. Late start/short term classes are available every semester, check the semester schedule to see if the class you are interested in is offerred.

You can view and print your personal schedule via Online Services. Or call our Contact Center at 602-285-7777 to request a study list to be sent to your address of record.

For most classes yes, in fact we encourage registration through your student on-line account at my.maricopa.edu. See the Course Registration page for addditional options.

I ordered a transcript, but it hasn't arrived.Contact the Admissions transcript line at 602 285-7502.
For ordering methods see How to Request Transcripts.

(Trasncripts cannot be ordered via Phone call)

Through your on-line student account. For additional options see the Online Services page.

Financial assistance is offered through loans, grants and scholarships. Campus work-study employment and off-campus employment assistance are available to qualified students. See Financial Aid.

Financial aid is available throughout the year, but those who apply early have the best chance of receiving priority funding. See Financial Aid.

PC is one of the best education values in the state. For a current fees schedule see the Tuition & Fees page.

Yes. Payment plans are also available. See Tuition & Fees page.

Class offerings are available by using the class search at: my.maricopa.edu. Students are also able to search for classes within their on-line student account once signed in. Feel free to contact Phoenix College advisement, 602 285-7110 and/or academic departments for questions about specific classes and programs.

Phoenix College is going green! Class schedules are available on our home page and class search features are found both at my.maricopa.edu. and within student on line accounts.

There are many rewarding careers which only require a two-year degree or certification, which can be obtained in even less time. Occupational degrees and certificates may only be obtained through a community college like PC or a more expensive trade school. Visit the Catalog/Programs page.

PC offers over 200 programs, plus our university transfer programs - for a complete listing visit the Catalog/Programs page. These lead to an associate's degree and will take full-time students an average of two years to complete.

Not every program at PC leads to a degree. We have many certificate programs that can give you the skills you need for immediate employment in one year or less. In addition, PC offers both credit and non-credit classes and seminars for people looking to upgrade job skills. These classes can be any length: some are only a few hours; others are a lot longer. Visit the Catalog/Programs page.

Yes, you can take a class at PC just for fun or to satisfy your need to learn. This can be a regular credit class or one of our many Community Education classes.

Many of our students are working adults. Day, evening or weekend classes make it easy to fit classes around work schedules. Many degree programs can be completed by taking classes in the evening.