Academic advising is more than selecting courses for an upcoming semester or making a plan to graduate. Students should initiate and maintain contact with advisors to discuss situations and issues affecting academic performance, including:
- Enrolling in Gecko Gear Up
- Determining class selection
- Prior Learning Assessment Evaluation
- Academic, professional and technical programs
- Exploration of educational and life goals
- Information on campus resources and services
- Selection and sequencing of courses
- University transfer options
- Work and family commitments
Advisors will listen and respond to personal interests and concerns, suggest useful college resources, share college and departmental policies and procedures, make appropriate referrals for student support services and provide guidance and assistance with academic, career, and life goals.
In order to see an advisor, you must have completed the Admissions Process.
Academic Advisors
Applied Technology
[email protected]
Schedule Appt.
F-1 International Students
ADEQ Water Testing
Air Conditioning / HVAC
Automotive / ASE
Environmental Science Technology
Industrial Design Technology
Water and Wastewater Technology
Behavioral Science & STEM
Culture, Society & Performing Arts
[email protected]
Schedule Appt.
Behavioral Science
Culture and Society
Associate in Arts (AA)
Business & IT
[email protected]
Schedule Appt.
Accounting
Business
Organizational Management
Information Technology
Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate in Business (ABus)
Nursing Advisors
All students interested in Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Advanced Placement Registered Nursing, Concurrent Enrollment Nursing (CEP) and Veterans/LPN Bridge will be required to attend a Nursing Information/Advising Session before meeting with an advisor. After attending an information session, students who complete the attendance form will be emailed a link for all nursing advisors that allows them to schedule future appointments.
Vicki Merritt
Registered Nursing (RN)
Concurrent Enrollment Nursing (CEP)
RN2BSN
P.K. Felix
LPN2RN (Advanced Placement)
Patricia Klein
RN2BSN
LPN2RN (Advanced Placement)
Nicholas DeMott
Nurse Assisting (NA)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Advanced Placement Nurse Assisting (APNA)
Healthcare Advisors
If you are currently not enrolled in one of GateWay Community College's Healthcare Programs, you are required to attend one of the Healthcare Programs Information Sessions before meeting with an advisor. For more information on our healthcare programs please email [email protected].
Shelby Hanks
BAS in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography
Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Health Services Management
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Hospital Central Service
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Operating Room Nursing
Physical Therapist Assisting
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology
Michael Garcia
BAS in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography
Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Health Services Management
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Hospital Central Service
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Operating Room Nursing
Physical Therapist Assisting
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology
Lucy Granillo
BAS in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography
Clinical Neurodiagnostic Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Health Services Management
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Hospital Central Service
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Operating Room Nursing
Physical Therapist Assisting
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology
Trade and Technical Training
Dari Hollins
[email protected]
Schedule Appt.
Aesthetician & Instructor
Auto Body
Cosmetologist & Instructor
HVAC
HVAC-Clock
Massage Therapy
Nail Technician & Instructor
Precision Machining
Welding
Debra Phillips
[email protected]
Schedule Appt.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician
Emergency Medical Technology
Medical Assistant
Medical Billing and Coding
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Drop-In Advising at GateWay
Drop-in advising is a great time to ask a quick question, confirm the next steps, and/or double-check your understanding of your program plan. Find your advising team below to see the hours in which someone is available.
Please note: Healthcare and Nursing students are required to attend an information session before receiving a link for virtual drop-in advising. Find a virtual information session here.
Drop-In Advising Schedule
Advising for Business, Computer Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management.
Drop-In Hours
Days & Times:
Mondays | In-Person | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tuesdays | In-Person | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
In-Person Location: Washington Campus – 108 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Contact: Azania Thompson
Advising for Automotive, Commercial HVAC, Environmental Science Technology, Industrial Design Technology, and Water and Wastewater Technology
Drop-In Hours
Days & Times:
Mondays | Virtual & In Person | 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays | Virtual & In Person | 9 to 11 a.m.
Location: Washington Campus – 108 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Contact: Raymond Rocha
Advising for STEM
Drop-In Hours
Days & Times:
Tuesdays | In-Person | 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesdays | In-Person | 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Washington Campus – 108 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Contact: Gayle Thomson
Advising for Cultural & Society, Fine Arts, Behavioral Science
Virtual Drop-Ins Only
Days & Times:
Mondays | Virtual | 9 to 11 a.m.
Tuesdays | Virtual | 1 to 3 p.m.
Contact: Carolyn Delgado
career services
For more information on transferring to a university and connecting with a university transfer advisor, please click here
Transfer Equivalency
When meeting with an advisor, you will review your existing credits from other institutions. To help guide you through transfer equivalencies, please visit the Maricopa Community College Transfer Equivalency System. Note that the equivalencies shown in the system are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Although new equivalencies are added each day, it is not possible to include all equivalencies. Speak with your advisor about previous coursework and the applicability of your credits.
Advising Tools in Your Student Center
It is now easier than ever to keep track of your education plan and check the progress of your degree online in your Student Center at maricopa.edu. All of these tools can be found by clicking the “Other Academic” drop-down list in your Student Center.