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Ceremony Details

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9 a.m., doors open at 8 a.m.

Desert Financial Arena, Arizona State University

Graduation Deadlines

Thunderbirds, if this is your final semester with us, congratulations, you’re approaching an exciting milestone! To officially receive your degree or certificate, you must apply to graduate and if you would also like to participate in the commencement ceremony, you will need to RSVP. Deadlines for both are coming up soon.

To be awarded your degree or certificate, please complete the graduation application process by March 1, 2026 and RSVP to your ceremony by April 19, 2026. Participation in the spring commencement ceremony is optional, but if you’re walking, a cap and gown are required. Please note: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be processed until the next semester.

Apply now: mesacc.edu/graduation/steps-graduation

Summer & Fall Registration

Prioroity registration for summer and fall 2026 classes will open for CURRENT MCC STUDENTS on March 2. Don't miss the chance to register early and get a seat in the classes you need.

FIND A CLASS is currently open, so take a look! Be sure to meet with your academic advisor to ensure you are on track.

Civic Action Hour

The Center for Community & Civic Engagement invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to join our upcoming Civic Action Hour (CAH), a virtual space where we explore topics that impact the civic life of our communities.

March 3 | 12 pm | Virtual

Topic: Connecting Court and Communities

A. Beck, Community Outreach Director for the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
Tiana Burdick, Jury Administrator for the Superior Court in Maricopa County

Click here to join the conversation via Zoom

Coffee & Chat

The Center for Community & Civic Engagement (CCCE) invites students to join Coffee & Chat, a welcoming space for meaningful conversation and connection with fellow MCC students. Coffee & Chat provides students with an opportunity to practice respectful dialogue, critical thinking, and civic engagement in a relaxed setting.

March 4 | 12 pm in the Coffee Shop (AS-4): Topic: Do you think the justice system is just?

Spring 2026 Dates

March 4 (SoDo) and March 11 (Red Mtn)
April 1 (SoDo) and April 15 (Red Mtn)
May 6 (SoDo)

Click here for event flyer

We Care Wednesday

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS

The next food distribution takes place on Wednesday, March 4 at the Southern & Dobson campus. Distribution runs from 10 am-12 pm in the Navajo Room.

Mesa Community College is proud to partner with United Food Bank to offer twice monthly, free food distributions for MCC students, staff and the community.

These distributions take place on the first and third Wednesday of the month throughout the academic year (with some exceptions noted on the schedule). The first Wednesday takes place at the Southern/Dobson campus in the Navajo Room, and the third Wednesday happens at Red Mountain in the circle driveway on the south side of the Desert Willow building (this is a drive through distribution with walk up service available).

Please spread the word about this useful resource! The next distribution at the Red Mountain campus takes place on March 11. *The RM distribution is happening a week early due to MCC's Spring Break.

Working Wednesday

March 4 | 10 am-12 pm in the Navajo Room

Join us this spring semester for Working Wednesday with collaboration of the Care Team on Wednesday, February 4th and March 4th 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in the Navajo Room (Southern & Dobson Campus).

This event brings together community support and career opportunities:

Food distribution for students
Employers on-site with openings in fields such as education, healthcare, business, skilled trades, and more
A chance to network, explore job opportunities, and build professional development skills

Students are encouraged to stop by, connect with employers, and learn more about career paths beyond MCC!

Join us for the We Care, We Connect Mixer! This is a great opportunity to discover campus resources, meet the staff available to support you, and connect with other students--all while enjoying some fun activities!

FIRST GEN STUDENT MIXER

Wednesday, March 4 | 11 am -1 pm | KSC North Lobby (near Student Life)

TRiO Support Services
Motivation Board
Trivia, Games, and Puzzles
Friendship Bracelets
Snacks and Drinks

Civic Engagement Seminar Series

March 10 | 12-1 pm | LB 145

What does it really mean to be a citizen? Not just someone who votes or scrolls past headlines—but someone who helps shape the world around them.

What obligations do we have to the communities we live in? How can we participate in public decisions that affect us and our neighbors?

Panelists

City of Mesa Councilmember Francisco Heredia
US District Court Judge Rayes
Arizona Republic Reporter Maritza Dominguez
Professor Brian Dille

Moderator: Arizona Republic First Amendment Reporter Taylor Seely

This opening roundtable—presented in collaboration with the Arizona Republic and Maricopa Community Colleges —explores how engaged citizenship goes beyond political debate and into the work of building stronger communities together.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from frustration to impact, this conversation is for you.

Additional sessions take place on March 10 at Phoenix College, and April 21 at Estrella Mountain Community College. Click here for more informaiton on this series.

Rock Enrollment Day

March 11 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm | Enrollment Services

We’re excited to share that Rock Enrollment Day is happening on Wednesday, March 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at both the Southern & Dobson and Red Mountain campuses.

This event will be promoted to continuing students as a walk-in, one-stop support day where they can get help with:

Academic advising
Class registration
FAFSA & financial aid questions
Scholarships
Payments and other enrollment needs!

Red Mountain Madness

Wednesday, March 11 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | Saguaro Mall (RDM)

Kick off your Spring Break with us at Red Mountain Madness! We'll have our own Soda Bar with delicious drinks which you can enjoy while you paint a canvas with some MCC themed art or a design of your own. We'll also have some MCC merch on our prize wheel, cornhole, music and more! See you at Red!

MCC Festival of the Arts

Thursday, March 12 | 10 am-3 pm

The MCC Art Department is gearing up for our 12th annual Festival of the Arts on Thursday, March 12th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM! We are still seeking Performers, Volunteers, and Table Vendors from all across campus. This is an inclusive event; everyone is welcome to participate.

Please check out our flyer Sign up deadline: Friday February 27th, 2026, or until spots are full.

Scan the QR code on our flyer or visit linktr.ee/MCCFOA to sign up

John Ohl Memorial Scholarship

Win a $1,000 Memorial Scholarship!

Hey MCC Students! Could you use an extra $1,000 for tuition, books, or housing?

Don’t miss this scholarship opportunity—apply today and lighten your financial load!

Applicant requirements are:

Students current enrollment is at least six (6) credit hours

Students GPA is 3.0 or above

Student has completed, or is in the process of completing, at least one History class at MCC

Student has completed at least 12 credit hours at MCC

Applicant is pursuing an MCC degree

The Politics and Policies of President Trump

Monday, March 9th | 12:00pm - 1:15pm | SC 11E

This presentation examines how Donald Trump’s presidency influences U.S. policy, with a focus on immigration, foreign relations, education, taxation, and SNAP. This is an approved Honor's co-curricular event.

Math Club Pi Day Fundraiser

Celebrate 3.14 the right way… with PIE! In honor of Pi Day (March 14), the MCC Math Club is hosting our annual fundraiser, and you have the chance to help choose which instructor or tutor gets a pie to the face!

Here’s How It Works:

$1 per ticket
Vote for your favorite participating instructor or tutor
Buy as many tickets as you’d like to increase their chances of “winning”
The instructor/tutor with the most tickets gets pied!
One ticket will be randomly drawn, and that person will be invited to pie that instructor/tutor 🥧
The actual pie in the face part will occur after spring break. There will be an announcement of the date and time for anyone who would like to attend!

Tickets are available now through March 13 at 4:00 PM. Stop by the Math Department (MC Building) to purchase.

Funds raised help support Math Club with things like student registration for future SunMarc Math Conferences, etc.

Join us for our next Math Club meeting to learn more about π :

Tuesday, March 9 | 3:00–4:00 PM | MS101

Thank you in advance for helping us make Pi Day memorable — and messy!

EARTH WEEK CLOTHING SWAP AT RED MOUNTAIN

Looking to refresh your wardrobe or clean out your closet? Spend some time during Spring Break to clean out your closet and donate your gently used Men's and Women's clothing, shoes and accessories to be included in the Red Mountain Clothing Swap, happening during Earth Week 2026.

Donations will be accepted in Student Life at Red Mountain (M210) from March 23-April 15. All donated clothing will be available for FREE in the Saguaro Lobby from April 20-23.

ASMCC Elections Update

It's that time of year! ASMCC Student Government Elections for the 2026-27 academic year are happening soon. For all the information you need to know, please visit the ASMCC elections page.

Timeline

Applications due: Friday, March 13 by 10:00 pm
Information session for candidates: February 12, 2:30 pm
Campaigning begins: Monday, March 23-April 15
Candidates Forum: Tuesday, April 8, 2:30 pm in the Student Lounge
Elections: Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15 in the Student Life offices or online
Candidates informed of results: Friday, April 17 by 5:00 pm.
Elections results announced publicly: Monday, April 20
Swearing in of candidates: Thunderbird Leadership Awards (SD, April 30)

For more information or questions, contact Beth Ann Wright (bethann.wright@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7277)

New Media Lab Experience

Open labs for student projects

The New Media Lab is a student-centered media production space dedicated to helping students create industry-quality content. The Lab supports the development of podcasts, short-form video presentations, research documentaries, and a wide range of other digital media projects.

Open Labs are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30 am-4:00 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:55 am-1:25 pm and 2:55 pm-4:00 pm

Upcoming Theatre and Performing Arts Events

MCC Bands with McClintock High

Feb 26 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center

Click here for tickets or more information.

MPJE and MCC Jazz Band Concert

Mar 3 | 3 and 7 pm | Performing Arts Center

Click this link for more info.

Jazz Combo Lobby Concert

Mar 5 |12 pm | Performing Arts Center

Click here for tickets or for more information.

Choir and Vocal Jazz Concert

Mar 5 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts Center

Click this link for the schedule.

Desert Echoes Flute Project

Mar 6 | 7 :30 pm | Performing Arts Center

Click here for tickets or for more information.

Vocal Recital

Mar 7 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center

Click here for more information.

Artist Talk with Sinnagwin

Tuesday, March 10 | 2:00-3:00 pm | MCC Art Gallery

The Art Gallery will host guest speaker Sinnagwin (Roger McKinney), a professional artist, minister and member of the Kickapoo Nation of Kansas. Sinnagwin’s work reflects his perspective as an Anishinaabe artist and explores the spirit and cultural heartbeat of “Turtle Island” through Indigenous storytelling. He earned his MFA degree from the American University in 1986 and a BA degree from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa in 1982. Sinnagwin retired in 2022 as an art professor at Scottsdale Community College after 26 years.

This artist talk accompanies the Rooted in Relations - Authenticity and the Power of Indigenous Sovereignty on display through April 2. This group exhibition of artwork celebrates the interconnection, strength, and sovereignty that flow from Indigenous relationships—with land, language, culture, and community

WITCH

Mar 13, Mar 14, Mar 26, Mar 27 at 7:30 pm
Mar 14, Mar 28 at 2 pm

MCC Theater

MCC Theater & Film Arts Presents: Jen Silverman's Witch is a sharp, subversive, and wickedly funny play that turns a Jacovean classic on its head.

Click here for more information or to buy tickets

Thunderbird Athletics

Support the MCC Thunderbird Athletes at one of their upcoming HOME games

Feb 28 at 12 pm: Baseball vs. Gateway Community College
Feb 28 at 12/2 pm: Softball vs. Paradise Valley Community College
Feb 28 at 2 pm: Women's Basketball vs. South Mountain Community College
Feb 28 at 4 pm: Men's Basketball vs. South Mountain Community College
Mar 4 at 3 pm: Baseball vs. South Mountain Community College
Mar 6 at 3 pm: Baseball vs. Chandler Gilbert Community College
Mar 7 at 12/2 pm: Softball vs. Pima Community College
Mar 10 at 12/2 pm: Softball vs. South Mountain Community College
Mar 10 at 12 pm/2:30 pm: Baseball vs. Pima Community College
Mar 11 at 3 pm: Baseball vs. Western Nebraska Community College
Mar 12 at 12/2 pm: Softball vs. Lake Region State College (ND)
Mar 13 at 3 pm: Baseball vs. Phoenix College

Click here for MCC Athletics

Thunderbirds in Action

Leadership Development Initiative

Student Life & Leadership is excited to launch Thunderbirds In Action, a new, semester-long leadership development initiative designed to support students at every stage of their leadership journey. We invite faculty and staff to help spread the word and encourage students to participate.

Thunderbirds In Action offers engaging, hands-on workshops focused on self-awareness, relationship-building, community engagement, and leadership in action. Students may attend individual workshops based on their interests or complete the full 16-hour leadership series to earn a certificate and service hours.

Ready to get started?

Take part in one workshop or join the full series to complete you leadership certificate. Click HERE to sign up for upcoming workshops. For more information, contact Erick Tanchez in Student Life and Leadership.

Leadership Series Schedule

Fri, Feb 27, 11 am-2 pm in LB 300: Building Relationships
Fri, Mar 28, 10 am-3 pm in LB 300: Knowing my Community
Fri, Apr 17, 11 am-2 pm in LB 300: How Will You Create Your Impact?"

Astronomy Nights at MCC

MCC Astronomy Nights are held on the first Friday of the month during February, March, April, & May. Cost is $6 per person, and tickets can be purchased at this link.

MCC Astronomy Nights include planetarium shows and telescope viewing. Planetarium shows occur rain or shine, but telescope viewing of the night sky is only offered when the sky is clear. Planetarium shows run from 5:00-10:00 PM, with shows starting every hour.

Spring 2026 Schedule:

Mar 6: Destination Mars
Apr 3: Messengers of Time and Space
May 8 and 22: Tour the Universe with Pink Floyd

VITA Tax Preparation

Mesa Community College is a location for Mesa United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offering free tax-preparation services to low- and moderate-income households with an income of $69,000 or less.

Walk-in services are offered January 27-April 14, 2026 at MCC’s Southern and Dobson Campus and January 31-April 14, 2026 at the Red Mountain Campus.

MCC Southern and Dobson Campus hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. EF Building, Room 1E

MCC Red Mountain Campus hours are Tuesdays 2-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Acacia Village

Please arrive at least one hour prior to closing. NOTE: Services are not available March 16-22 as college will be closed for Spring Break.

Visit prepareandempower.org and select Tax Services to learn how to prepare for your visit and confirm dates and times of availability prior to your visit.

ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVENTS

We are always grateful for donations to the Mesa Market! Feel free to drop off your donations to the Mesa Market at either campus.

We Care Wednesday is a fresh food distribution that takes place on the first and third Wednesday of each month at Southern and Dobson and Red Mountain respectively. Click here for the dates and time of each distribution.

MESA MARKET

FOOD & HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR STUDENTS

The Mesa Market is a food and hygiene pantry for MCC students. Any student is eligible to visit the Mesa Market for food and hygiene products for free. Hours may vary throughout the semester. Please call for specifics.

Southern and Dobson Campus

The Mesa Market at Southern/Dobson campus is located in KSC 35S, and can be reached at 480-461-7948

Red Mountain Campus

The Mesa Market at Red Mountain is located in Palo Verde 111, and can be reached at 480-654-7775.

MCC Libraries

We are here to support you as a student at MCC whether you’re taking one course or a full load of courses. Here are some of the services we provide.

Study Rooms

Reserve a room today at SD or RM! Book up to 3 weeks ahead for a max of 16 hours a week.

Get Research Help

Schedule a research consultation, chat 24/7 with a librarian, email us, or stop by the library for in person help.

Library App

Stay connected to the MCC Libraries—anytime, anywhere. With the new MCC Library Mobile App (powered by Ex Libris Library Mobile), you can search the catalog, access databases, manage your checkouts, place holds, and get expert research help in just a few taps. Available now on the App Store and Google Play!

View the library hours and locations

Click here to visit the Fitness Center website

MCC Fitness Center Memberships

Did you know you can sign up for a membership to the MCC Fitness Centers? They provide membership access to students, employees, and the community, and a membership gives you access to both the Southern and Dobson and the Red Mountain campus fitness centers. Membership includes cardio and strength training equipment, fitness tools/accessories, access to drop in group fitness classes, free personal training, knowledgeable staff, day use lockers, clean facilities, and no crowds!

Students = $50 per semester or $25 for half semester
Employees = $30 per semester or $15 for half semester

Also available: Community Ed memberships, PED 101/PED 115 classes for credit and a variety of fitness classes. Visit the Fitness Center website for a schedule and more information.

For a FREE ONE DAY guest pass to the MCC Fitness Center, click this link.

Follow the Student Life Instagram for your chance to win Thorsday prizes! @mccthunderbirds

What is THORSDAY?

Thor the Thunderbird is the MCC mascot.
The Thunderbird is a legendary creature in certain North American indigenous peoples' history and culture.
Thursday, "Thor's day" is named after the hammer-wielding Norse god of thunder, strength, & protection...THOR.
Therefore, Thursdays at MCC are now know as THORSDAY!

Wear your favorite Thunderbird gear every Thorsday, greet your friends with "Happy Thorsday," and find your own ways to celebrate your Thunderbird pride. Do you have your Thorsday shirt? Stop by Student Life!

For more information on Student Life, visit our website.

STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP

Student Life is here to help you GET ENGAGED and GET CONNECTED at MCC.

Clubs & ASMCC Student Government
Campus Events
MCC Spirt (Thorsday!)
Leadership training
Multicultural Event Programming
Services such as free scantrons and discounted bus passes

Getting involved makes a HUGE difference in your MCC experience. Check out Student Life for more information on these opportunities. Visit us in KSC 35S at the SoDo campus or in Mesquite 210 at Red Mountain, or check out our Virtual Student Life Center for more information.

Click here to return to the MCC Student Life Center

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, http://www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.

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