• Spring 2025 registration began on October 7, 2024 and ends when the spring class begins; there is no late registration for classes which have started.  If needed, there are many flex-start/late-start classes offered.
• The Spring 2025  FAFSA priority file complete date is November 1, 2024.  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 smart phone.  This app is seamless, friendly, and useful!
• Please visit your Student Center (My.maricopa.edu) regularly.
• Summer and Fall 2025 registration starts on March 10, 2025.

• My office hours posted (above) are effective from February 1, 2025 through May 16, 2025.
• All Academic Adviosrs who work from the Southern and Dobson campus, will be housed and available in the Enrollment Center (Bldg. 39) from January 2 - 31, 2025 on a drop-in basis.  NO appointments during this time.
• To schedule an appointment with me (except during January and August), click HERE.  
• I provide academic advising for the Field of Interest:  Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management.

MCC Regular business hours  begin Monday, February 3, 2025.  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

Paul Spencer Peterson has over 30 years of experience providing leadership in higher education.  He has an extensive background in comprehensive strategic enrollment management with an emphasis in providing quality care and service excellence in Academic Advisement with the goal of enhancing the student experience.  In addition to his positions with MCC, Spencer has also worked at Northern Arizona University and Benedictine University (Mesa, AZ campus).

Spencer completed his B.A. degree in Physical/Health Education from Saginaw Valley State University (MI) and his M.A. degree from Northern Arizona University.  He is an active member of his community and is an Academic Success Analyst (Business Advisor) with the MCC Academic Advising Team and Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field coach.

Bachelor of Arts, Saginaw Valley State University (Michigan)

Master of Arts, Northern Arizona University

Apply for Financial Aid:  https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

MyPath2ASU:  https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/maricopa

MCC Sports:  www.mesatbirdsports.com

Cost of Attendance:  collegecost.ed.gov/net-price

MCC Honors:  https://www.mesacc.edu/honors

Scholarship Information:  www.mesacc.edu/students/scholarships

Selecting a Major: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/find-your-fit/choosing-right-major-for-you

MyMaricopa Portal:  https://portal.maricopa.edu/

Transfer Pathways:  https://www.maricopa.edu/academics/university-transfer/pathways

Transfer Information and Resources:  www.aztransfer.com

Curriculum and Articulation:  https://curriculum.maricopa.edu/

MCC Statistics:  www.mesacc.edu/about/orp/statistics

Maricopa Colleges:  www.maricopa.edu