Join Mesa Reads Together, a "book club" where we all read the same book at the same time! November 1 - December 15, we'll be reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. During this time, libraries throughout Mesa will have programs to complement the themes of the book.
Everyone is welcome to join - students, college employees, community members. Books will be available on a first come, first serve basis at the first meeting at both Red Mountain and Southern & Dobson; the book is also available online.
For more information, contact Alexia.King@mesacc.edu or click this link.
11/26 |11-11:30 am: Pick up a free copy of the book (supplies limited)
12/8 | 11 am-12 pm: Book dissuasion
Locations: SD-LB 144 and RDM: DW 226
Join Us for a One-Stop Enrollment Experience
Mesa Community College is excited to host Rock Enrollment Day on Tuesday, December 2nd, designed to help new and continuing students get fully prepared for the Spring 2026 semester.
Whether students are just getting started or putting the finishing touches on their schedule, our team will be ready to support them every step of the way.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Enrollment Center (Southern & Dobson Campus)
Hands-on help with admissions and enrollment
Academic advising
Financial aid assistance
Registration for Classes
Event highlights:
Free Food & Treats
Alumni Zone & Memory Wall
Interactive Art
Car Show at the Red Mountain Campus
Join us as we celebrate our 60th Finale
Reflect - Celebrate - Ignite the Future
Mesa Community College's 60th anniversary Finale
A high-energy, multi-activity celebration!
Red Mountain Campus
Saguaro Mall
Southern & Dobson Campus
Lawn between the MCC Theatre & Art Gallery
Let's close out MCC's 60th on a high note with celebration, creativity, and connection. See you there!
Each year, Phi Theta Kappa undertakes an Honors in Action (HIA) project, using research to make a meaningful impact on our community. This year, the theme is the 'Power of Stories,' and our focus is on preserving the stories of MCC's students, staff, and faculty.
In celebration of MCC's 60th Anniversary, the PTK Omicron Beta Chapter invites you to contribute to the MCC Time Capsule, a special collection of memories and stories that will be sealed by Dr. Daniel at the finale celebration on December 3, 2025, and opened a decade later on MCC's 70th Anniversary in 2035. This is your chance to leave a lasting mark on MCC's history!
Here's how to participate:
Group photo of your department (.png or .jpeg) with names listed in order matching the photo.
A short story (200 words or less) about your club or department - who you are, what you stand for, and what makes your group unique. Share your mission, key achievements, memorable moments, or the impact your department has had on campus and beyond.
Please email your group photo, story, or both to puvana.ganesan@mesacc.edu by Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The Phi Theta Kappa team will compile all submissions for inclusion in the time capsule. This is an exciting opportunity to preserve your department's legacy and give future MCC students a window into the creativity, passion, and collaboration that define our campus today.
The next distribution takes place on Wednesday, Dec 3 at the Southern & Dobson campus. Distribution runs from 10 am-12 pm, while supplies last. This is the last We Care Wednesday of the Fall semester.
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 first Spring semester distributions are Feb 4 at Southern & Dobson and on February 18 at Red Mountain distribution.
Tuesday, December 2 | 1:30-2:30 pm in SC 27
For our last meeting of the semester, we will cover the issue of whether it is better to possess innate or acquired skill. We will define and give examples of each type of skill, then discuss what "better" might mean. Lastly, we'll cover which set of skills would be better to possess. Let's discuss it, and we hope to see you there!
The final Pre-Med Club meeting of the semester is happening on December 5 from 12:30-2 pm in LS 101. They'll have pizza and study tips for your finals!
Join us for the High-Fidelity Behavioral Health Simulation Lab Open House
and explore how the Applied Behavioral Health Program is
preparing students for a meaningful career in mental health services.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
2:00 - 2:30 PM Grand Opening
2:30 - 4:00 PM Open House
Mesa Community College Red Mountain Campus: Acacia Village, RDM V107
2305 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215
Hands-On Activities
Refreshments
Real-World Insights, A future with impact.
Boost recovery and mobility with free sessions led by MCC Exercise Science students. Choose your preferred recovery methods and customize your experience.
Clinic Dates and Times
Tuesday, November 25 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, December 16 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Final check-in is 30 minutes before the clinic ends.
Location
Mesa Community College, Southern and Dobson Campus
Health and Wellness Building 8 (HW-8) check in at Room HW828
Address: 1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 85202
What to Expect
Participants can choose from multiple recovery options, including:
Active Stretching
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
Compression Therapy (legs, hips, or arms)
Myofascial Release (Theragun or The Stick)
Foam Rolling
Trigger Point Release
Sessions are tailored to your preferences and may include multiple recovery methods in a single visit. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Grip socks are required for stretch-based sessions; loaner pairs are available.
How to Register
Register in advance to guarantee your time and preferred modalities. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/MCCRelax
For questions or additional information, contact Michelle Jung (Michelle.Jung@mesacc.edu)
Feel free to share this opportunity to friends outside of MCC!
December 8-11 and 15th | 12-1 pm in the RDM Library
They say it's possible to destress by petting puppies, but have you ever heard of de-stressing with reptiles? Well, this is your chance to see if it works!
Stop by the Red Mountain Library to interact with some of the lizards that live on our campus.
December 8-11 | Student Life Patio (SoDo) / Saguaro Lobby (RDM)
Join us for some Fuel for Finals with Student Life during your last week of classes. There will be activities each day, as well as a delicious breakfast with College Administration.
Breakfast with Administration
Wednesday, Dec 10 from 9:30-11 am at Red Mountain
Thursday, Dec 11 from 8:30-10 am at Southern/Dobson
Additional details to be announced soon!
Donation Information: If you wish to donate to the MCC Dance Company Awards account, please go to the Development website. In the designation field, please enter fund number of 4528, indicate "Dance Company Awards" or just "Dance." Suggested Donation $10.
Mesa Community College Music and Dance Presents:
STUDIO WORKS: An Informal Evening of Dance Class Presentations Benefitting the MCC Dance Scholarship Fund
Please join us in celebrating the end of the semester with the MCC Dance Program! This informal, fun-filled evening will feature student dancers from a wide variety of MCC dance classes performing their final pieces of the semester at the PAC
MCC celebrates 60 years with a group exhibition of artwork featuring former students, faculty, and staff who remain current in the visual arts community. For more information, click this link.
The Fall Dance Concert will be entitled "Flight: A Mariposa Story." Flight is a cohesive evening-length work with live music, spoken poetry, and, of course, dance! Through dance, Flight will tell the story of the migration of the monarch butterflies that return to Arizona each year. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Mesa Community College, and our Southern and Dobson campus is home to a number of monarch waystations. These beautiful sites support the butterflies in their journey, and they are the reason that our campus is alight with orange and black wings each fall. Flight is divided into two acts with three scenes per act and is a collaborative effort among five choreographers, several musicians, and a team of designers who are bringing this concept to life. For more information, click this link.
Students and Faculty will be performing some favorites from the Jazz-Rock Fusion world. Come on down, bring a non-perishable food item and enjoy the music.
MCC Students will be helping collect for United Way Food Bank before the Thanksgiving Holiday.
For more information, click this link.
Enjoy a night of Jazz Music! For more information, click this link.
For more specific show times and other information, click this link.
For more information, click this link.
Enjoy a night of Jazz Music! For more information, click this link.
For more information, click this link.
Free lobby concert. For more information, click this link.
For more information, click this link.
For more information, click this link.
Support the MCC Thunderbird Athletes at one of their upcoming HOME games
CONGRATULATIONS to our Thunderbird Athletes on all their accomplishments!
Women's Cross Country went back to back and won the NJCAA D2 national Championships again this year! In addition, head coach Daniel Pescador has been selected as the 2025 Women's Cross Country National Coach of the Year!
Women's Volleyball secured the 9th seed in the NJCAA D2 National Championships. Let's go, Thunderbirds!
Jordan Abalos Herrington, head coach for MCC Women's Volleyball, was named NJCAA D2 West District Coach of the Year for the second year in a row! Congrats Coach!
Stay tuned for the Spring sports schedules.
We are pleased to announce that monthly FAFSA Workshops will be held this Fall semester to assist students with their financial aid applications.
Important Reminder:
The 2026-27 FAFSA becomes available on October 1, 2025. Early completion can help students maximize their aid opportunities.
RSVP for the workshop of your choice at this link.
November 4
December 9
Workshops take place from 2:00-4:30 pm in BA 6W
Phi Theta Kappa-Omicron Beta Chapter meetings take place on the following dates during the fall semester in AC 1W from 3:30-4:30 pm:
Sept 16
Oct 7
Nov 4
Dec 9
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.
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.
The Mesa Market at Southern/Dobson campus is located in KSC 35S, and can be reached at 480-461-7948
The Mesa Market at Red Mountain is located in Palo Verde 111, and can be reached at 480-654-7775.
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.
Reserve a room today at SD or RM! Book up to 3 weeks ahead for a max of 16 hours a week.
Schedule a research consultation, chat 24/7 with a librarian, email us, or stop by the library for in person help.
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!
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.
MCC Astronomy Nights are held on the first Friday of the month during February, March, April, & May and September, October, November, & December. Cost is $6 per person, with some free family shows found 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.
Shows begin again in September!
Follow the Student Life Instagram for your chance to win Thorsday prizes! @mccthunderbirds
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 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.