Welcome to Phoenix College's My College Orientation!

Welcome to Phoenix College, New Bears!

We're excited you've chosen PC. Whether this is your first college experience, you're transferring, or returning to school after a long break, joining orientation is the efficient way to start your first semester here.

We'll familiarize you with campus, share resources for success, and introduce you to teams who'll help you accomplish your goals. You'll also learn about:

  • Managing expenses and financial aid
  • Using CANVAS—the College's online learning portal
  • Participating in student life, and taking advantage of leadership opportunities

 

SPRING 2024

Join Us at Bulpitt Auditorium...

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11    |    5 pm - 8 pm
Check-In begins at 4 pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13    |   9 am - 12 pm
Check-In begins at 8 am

 

Registration Coming Soon

Registering takes seconds, and allows us to keep you up-to-date with announcements related to the session you select.

Agenda

Consider arriving early to attend the Student Resource Fair, offered by Student Life & Leadership at the Student Union (SU) Building, a short walk from Bulpitt Auditorium. 

Each Orientation session will last approximately three hours, and is divided into several segments.  Details follow.

PRE-ORIENTATION

Phoenix College is located at 1202 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013.
The nearest cross streets are 11th Ave. and 15th Ave.

Parking is free, and abundant, in the West and North Lots.
Orientation takes place in Bulpitt Auditorium (Building AU)

Orientation at Phoenix College

 

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
RESOURCE FAIR

Student Union (SU)
Thu, Aug. 17:   4 - 4:45 pm  
Sat, Aug. 19:    8 - 8:45 am 

Make the most of your PC experience through the community and support network that set us apart.

The New Student Orientation Resource Fair is a great way to:

  • Connect with classmates from student clubs and organizations who share your interests
  • Meet reps from college departments, and community resources, who are focused on your success

ORIENTATION CHECK-IN

Bulpitt Auditorium (AU)
Thu, Aug. 17:   4:45 pm  
Sat, Aug. 19:    8:45 am 

Check in at Bulpitt Auditorium (AU Building), beginning 15 minutes prior to the start of Orientation.
 

ORIENTATION AT-A-GLANCE

Please be seated inside Bulpitt Auditorium, by the following times:
      Thu, Jan. 11:  5 pm
      Sat, Jan. 13:   9 am

 

INTRODUCTION
TO PHOENIX COLLEGE 

Meet the college president, and hear from teams who are focused on your success:

  • Welcome, with Dr. Kimberly Britt
  • Counseling
  • Academic Expectations
  • Disability Resources & Services
  • Safety & Civility

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
FIELDS OF INTEREST (FOIs)

Get acquainted with staff affiliated with academic areas that interest you:

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
  • Computer and Information Technology
  • Culture & Society
  • Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Services
  • STEM
  • Visual & Performing Arts

GET INVOLVED &
MANAGE COSTS
 

Learn about ways to get involved on campus, and resources for student expenses:

  • Student Life & Leadership
  • Paying for College

Explore the FOIs

Phoenix College, and all MCCCD schools, group academic concentrations into FOIs, or Fields of Interest.  It's a convenient way for students to evaluate potential career paths, and courses they'll need along the way.  You'll learn about FOIs during your Orientation session, and throughout your time at PC, but why wait?  Take a moment now to explore the possibilities!