Welcome to SCC!
Whether you are a recent high school graduate, taking college courses for the first time, or transferring to SCC from another Maricopa Community College, college, or university to earn a degree, we want to orient you to how things work at SCC and the many resources we have to support your success.
Orientation at SCC is a process, not a one-time event, and there are three components: completing SCC’s Online Orientation, attending Artie's Welcome, and taking a First Year Experience Course.
Online Orientation
SCC’s Online Orientation is designed to give you an overview of many of the services and resources available, along with specific information showing you how to search for and register for classes, understand your online Student Center, and more. You can complete the Online Orientation before you register for classes (or after if you have already registered before seeing this!). Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.
Artie’s Welcome (Fall and Spring semesters)
In addition to knowing the classes you need to get your degree, it is important to get to know the professors in your major and learn more about your Field of Interest. During Artie’s Welcome, you will have the opportunity to connect with the campus, visit with representatives from a variety of departments, and meet the many individuals who will teach and support you through graduation
First Year Experience (FYE) Courses
First Year Experience (FYE) Courses
Effective as of the 2022–2023 catalog year, all new students are required to take a First Year Experience (FYE) course. These courses are a degree requirement for Maricopa Community Colleges students who are beginning any degree or transfer program.
The FYE courses are designed to
- orient you to SCC resources and services
- help you chose your Field of Interest (FOI) and future career
- guide you in developing your goals and graduation plan
- teach you how to be successful in college
Discover which FYE course is right for you!