Phoenix College

Fall Semester – 2009 NOTE: Subject to the 2008-2009 Catalog
Mon, March 30	Fall Registration begins
Sat, August 15 and 22	Special Saturday registration (8am - 1pm)
Sat, August 22	New Student Orientation
Sat, August 22	Classes Begin
Mon–Fri, August 24–28	Schedule Adjustment
Mon, September 7	Observance of Labor Day (College closed)
Fri, October 2	Application deadline for December 2009 graduation*
Fri, October 2	Last day for withdrawal WITHOUT an instructor's signature (for Full Semester Classes — at Admissions & Records)
Wed, November 11	Observance of Veterans' Day (College closed)
Thu-Sun, November 26–29	Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed)
Mon, November 30	Last day student initiated withdrawal accepted – at Admissions & Records. Must have Instructor's Signature
Sun, December 13	Last Day of Regular Classes
Mon–Thu, December 14–17	Final Exams** Download Final Exam Schedule
Fri, December 18	Fall Semester Ends
December 25–January 1	Winter Break (College Closed)

Alumni Account

To obtain a user account to gain access to the Computer Commons resources an Alumni must complete the following EACH SEMESTER. A semester is considered Spring, Fall and Summer.

1. Pay the $10 Computer Commons Technology fee at the cashier’s office.

2. Bring a current semester schedule to the Computer Commons’ Help desk that reflects a paid Computer Commons Technology fee.

By clicking agree on an on-line registration for a computing or communications user account denotes that you understand these policies and accept the stated terms of use.

Work in Computer Commons

Fillout the application, via online or paper application. Once, your application is complete, return it to our help desk.

Print out an Application (Word Doc)
Apply Online

Computer Use Policies in Computer Commons
Follow these simple rules to ensure access to the computers.

MCCD - Information Technology

The Maricopa County Community College District provides its students and employees wide access to information and technologies for educational purposes. As a result, users are required to observe Constitutional and other legal mandates aimed at safeguarding equipment, networks, data and software that are acquired and maintained with public funds.

Student Gmail Acoount, part of Google Apps@Maricopa

Official student communication will be sent to student gmail accounts. Sign in to your student email and Google Apps account now!

About Google Apps@Maricopa

Google Apps@Maricopa is a set of communication tools that includes email, a personal website, chat and allows the ability to create and share documents, spreadsheets, presentations and calendars in a collaborative fashion. This powerful suite of applications is completely hosted by Google in an ad-free environment for students. Login to Gmail and Google Apps @Maricopa here!

Ask a Librarian
24/7 virtual reference service. Synchronously chat with a librarian and co-browse web resources.

Giving a Great Presentation! (PDF)
Basic information on how to make a quality presentation.

Smarthinking - FREE Online Tutoring
Students may set up an account to receive free online tutoring.

Word and Excel Mini-sessions in the Computer Commons
Learn the basics of MS Word and Excel.

Self help material available (PDF) format:

MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail, Google Apps., and Blackboard

Software Available (PDF)
Software available in the Computer Commons.

Writing Center
Resume writing help ONLY is available this semester. There are currently no other writing tutors available. For resume writing help please contact the Career Center or the Counseling Department. Career Center hours: Mon - Thurs from 7AM - 7PM, and Friday from 8AM - 4PM. Counseling Department hours: Mon - Thurs from 7:30AM - 7PM, and Friday from 8AM - 4PM.

To help you plan more effectively, find out when the lab is busiest by clicking the month listed below. The lab headcount is calculated by counting every student in the lab every hour.

August

September

October

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