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New Student Orientation


We want to congratulate you on pursuing your academic goals with Chandler-Gilbert Community College! Attending New Student Orientation is your first vital step toward Starting Smart and becoming a successful college student. Attending an orientation session prior to the start of classes is mandatory for all students new to CGCC.
At New Student Orientation you will:
  • Meet current students, administrators, faculty, and staff
  • Learn about important support resources and departments on campus
  • Gain knowledge and skills that will contribute to your success as a student
  • Take a campus tour and locate classes

You have several New Student Orientation sessions to choose from. Please read below:

Pecos Campus Students

Add one of the following NSO sessions to your Summer or Fall 2012 schedule by loggin-on to your Student Center at my.maricopa.edu
   
Date Time  Location  Class/Section# 
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 (Summer 2012) 10:00am-12:30pm  SC140s  
 19110
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
(Fall 2012)
10:00am-12:30pm  SC140s  
 41266
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
 Ffall 2012)
10:00am-12:30pm  SC140s
 41267
Thursday, July 26, 2012
(Fall 2012)
10:00am-12:30pm  SC140s
 41268
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
(Fall 2012)
10:00am-12:30pm  SC140s  
 41269
Thursday, August 2, 2012 (Fall 2012) 10:00am-12:30pm  SC140s  
 41270
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 (Fall 2012) 10:00am-12:30pm  SC140s  
 41271
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
(Fall 2012)
10:00am-12:30pm  SC140s  
 41273
Saturday, August 18, 2012
(Fall 2012)
10:00am-12:30pm SC140s  
 41276
  
Williams Campus Students

If you are enrolled for 6 or more credits and your Spring 2012 classes are located at CGCC Williams Campus, add one of the following NSO sessions to your Spring 2012 schedule.
  
Date  Time  Location  Class/Section# 
Thursday, August 9, 2012 (Fall 2012) 10:00am-12:30pm
Williams
 
41272
Thursday, August 16, 2012
(Fall 2012)
10:00am-12:30pm
Williams
 
41274

Re-Entry (25yrs and older) and Veteran Students

Although you can choose any orientation session to attend, sessions were specifically designed and designated for the Re-Entry and Veteran Student population. You will have the opportunity to meet other new CGCC students returning to school after a break and attend workshops designed especially for you.

To register to attend one of the Re-Entry/Veteran Student sessions below, please call Jesus Chaidez at 480.732-7277 or email jesus.chaidez@cgcmail.maricopa.edu

Date  Time  Location  Class/Section# 
Friday, August 17, 2012
(Fall 2012)
10:00am-12:30pm
SC140s
 
41275

Veteran Students: If you have futher questions regarding your veteran benefits, please contact the CGCC Veterans Service Office at: 480.726.4094 or by email veteransservices@cgcmail.maricopa.edu

How to sign-up for an NSO session in my.maricopa.edu

To attend a New Student Orientation you must add a session to your Summer I 2012 and/or Fall 2012 class schedule:

1.  Log-in to your Student Center at my.maricopa.edu
2.  Under Academics click Add a Class
3.  Click Search
4.  Course Subject: NSO Course Nbr: Leave Blank
5.  Choose an NSO section and add it to your Summer I 2012 and/or Fall 2012 Class Schedule

Class selection and registration does not occur at New Student Orientation.

Meeting with an academic advisor is mandatory for all new-to-college students and class registration must be completed prior to attending a New Student Orientation session. For more information about advisement please visit: Academic Advisement Department


Check-in
Check-in for each New Student Orientation session will begin 20 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled time. CGCC Pecos Campus: PAC
CGCC Williams Campus: Bridget Hall 
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Online Classes Information

Are you considering Online Classes?

Questions:

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Recruitment & Orientation at (480) 732-7385 or e-mail 
recruitment@cgcmail.maricopa.edu
Parents:

Parents of incoming freshmen are allowed to accompany their student to New Student Orientation (NSO).









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