Southern/Dobson: February 10-11 from 10 am-1:30 pm in the Bloodmobile by the Clocktower. Click here to schedule your appointment.
Help patients in February and receive a $15 gift card as a thank you from Vitalant. *Must use GIVELOVE-2026-V when scheduling appointment to receive gift cards in the online store.
Spend Valentine's Day with your Pals at MCC! Join us for some fun to make some friendship bracelets and keychains.
The first distribution of the spring semester takes place on Wednesday, February 18 at the Red Mountain campus. Distribution runs from 10 am-12 pm in the circle drive outside of Desert Willow, while supplies last.
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 Southern & Dobson campus takes place on March 4. *Please note, there is a date change for the March date at Red Mountain due to Spring Break. The March Red Mountain distribution will happen on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, March 11.
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
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.
ASMCC Student Government at Southern/Dobson will be hanging out hoping to meet you and answer your questions. Stop by the Clocktower to meet your Student Governement and have some free popcorn.
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 available online: Monday, February 9
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)
Get to know our College Police by joining us for Coffee with a Cop. Meet MCC's officers, Officer Luna and Officer Gates, and grab a coffee courtesy of ASMCC.
Students, staff and the community are invited to join us at the Red Mountain campus for a Health & Wellness Fair. Participate in activities and screenings to earn more chances to win great prizes!
FREE SCREENINGS & INFO INCLUDING:
STI Testing
Oral Health Screening
Vital Sign Checks
Fitness Challenges
Trail Walk
Wellness Vendors
Healthy Snacks
And MORE!
Students who participate have chances to win some great prizes including a massage gun, bluetooth headphones, bluetooth speaker, portable charger, shaker bottle, merch from the MCC bookstore and more! The more activities you do, the better chance you have to win!
Feb 21 | 11 am-6 pm | Performing Arts Center
Join us for the inaugural year of the MCC Community Band Festival. You can enjoy food from local food trucks and hear a variety of community bands from all around the valley. Click this link for the schedule. Event is free!
Feb 24 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center
Join us for this special concert as we celebrate these amazing students and begin our new season. Click here for tickets or for more information.
Feb 26 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center
MCC presents Music in Mesa with the MCC Concert Band, Community Band, and special guest McClintock High School. Click here for tickets or more information.
Support the MCC Thunderbird Athletes at one of their upcoming HOME games
Feb 10 at 12 pm and 2 pm: Softball vs. Scottsdale Community College
Feb 11 at 3 pm: Baseball vs. Phoenix College
Feb 13 at 10 am/12 pm: Softball vs. College of Southern Nevada
Feb 14 at 12 pm: Baseball vs. Glendale Community College
Feb 14 at 2 pm: Women's Basketball vs. Scottsdale Community College
Feb 14 at 4 pm: Men's Basketball vs. Scottsdale Community College
Feb 17 at 12 pm/2 pm: Softball vs. Phoenix College
Feb 17 at 3 pm: Baseball vs. Scottsdale Community College
Feb 20 at 3 pm: Baseball vs. Paradise Valley Community College
Feb 21 at 2 pm: Women's Basketball vs. Phoenix College
Feb 21 at 4 pm: Men's Basketball vs. Phoenix College
Feb 22 at 12 pm: Baseball vs. Thompson Rivers University
Feb 24 at 3 pm: Baseball vs. Arizona Christian University
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:
Feb 6: The Dark Side of Light
Mar 6: Destination Mars
Apr 3: Messengers of Time and Space
May 8 and 22: Tour the Universe with Pink Floyd
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?"
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.