Paul Spencer Peterson II

Academic Advisor Analyst: Business and CIT Programs

Adjunct Faculty - Counseling

Academic Advisement

Counseling

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP 56 (Business and CIT Advising)

480-461-7222

480-461-7000 (alt)

[email protected]

https://www.mesacc.edu/academic-advisement

Notices

Fall 2026 registration began on March 9, 2026 and ends when the fall class begins; there is no late registration for classes which have started. If needed, there are many flex-start/late-start classes offered.
The Fall 2026 FAFSA priority file complete date is July 6, 2026. The Mesa Community College school code is 001077. Please visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/financial-aid/important-dates
Success from Day One begins by enrolling in classes EARLY and attend them all every day.
There is NO late registration for ANY class. Students will not be permitted to enroll in a class once it has started. Early enrollment, good attendance and academic achievement go hand in hand.
Please add the app (MyInfo) on your "wise phone." This app is seamless and useful.
Please visit your Student Center (My.maricopa.edu) regularly.
Spring 2027 registration starts on October 5, 2026.

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM	7:30 AM - 12:00 PM	7:30 AM - 12:00 PM	7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM	12:30 PM - 6:00 PM	12:30 PM - 6:00 PM	12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

My office hours posted (above) are effective from May 18, 2026 through July 31, 2026.
To schedule an appointment with me (except during January and August), click HERE.
From August 3 - 28, 2026, Mesa Community College (MCC) enters our PEAK enrollment period. During this time, I will have very limited access to email as I assist students in person.
To accommodate the high volume of students during the PEAK enrollment period, all academic advising will be available on a DROP-IN, first-come, first-served basis only from the Enrollment Center. There are no scheduled advising appointments available from August 3 - 28. 2026.
Drop-In Advising Hours during the PEAK enrollment period (August and January is held in the Enrollment Center):
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am 5:00pm
Special Saturday Hours (Aug. 22nd only): 9:00 am 1:00 pm
I provide academic advising for the Field of Interest: Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management.

MCC Regular business hours begin Monday, August 31, 2026. See all operation hours below:

Regular Business Hours:
Mon-Thu: 8 am – 5 pm
Fri: 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Sat and Sun

Extended Business Hours
(January and August only):
Mon-Thu: 8 am – 6 pm
Fri: 8 am – 5 pm
Closed Sat and Sun

Summer Business Hours:
Mon-Thu: 7 am – 6 pm
Closed Fri, Sat and Sun

Profile

I have 30+ years of experience providing leadership in higher education. My extensive background in comprehensive strategic enrollment management with an emphasis in providing quality care and service excellence in Academic Advisement, Admissions/Records, and Financial Aid, with the end goal of degree/certificate completion while enhancing the student experience. I am also an adjunct faculty member in the Counseling depart at Mesa Community College (MCC), currently teaching the First Year Experience (FYE) classes (Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success).

In addition to my various positions with MCC (Dean Student Affairs), Associate Dean (Enrollment Services), Director (Enrollment Services), Head Coach (Cross Country/Track & Field), I have also worked at Northern Arizona University, Benedictine University (Mesa, AZ campus), and Grand Valley State University (MI).

I completed my B.A. degree in Physical/Health Education from Saginaw Valley State University (MI) and my M.A. degree from Northern Arizona University. I am currently an Academic Advisor Analyst (Business and CIT programs) with the MCC Academic Advising Team, Adjunct faculty member (Counseling), Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field coach, and an active member in my community.

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

FYE101	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success					1 Credits
Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset and financial literacy. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
17227		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026			Open 8 of 24 Seats Available
17227	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
17317		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026			Open 23 of 24 Seats Available
17317	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Fall Flex Start 2026

FYE101	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success					1 Credits
Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset and financial literacy. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16883		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026			Open 18 of 24 Seats Available
16883	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.