Dual Enrollment

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Getting an early start on your college education can definitely pay off later on, and we’re here to help you get that early start. In fact, studies show that students experience greater academic success in college when they complete dual enrollment courses in high school.

When you take dual enrollment classes, you’ll be earning high school and college credits at the same time. Plus, you’ll gain the experience of being a college student. GWCC partners with Valley high schools to offer dual enrollment credit for academic and occupational classes. The courses are taught on high school campuses by college-approved high school teachers and can be counted toward high school graduation requirements.

Need assistance? We are here to help.

Phone: (602) 286–8195

Email: dual@gatewaycc.edu

Steps to Enroll

As a first-time student, the process will include applying for admission to a Maricopa Community College, setting up Duo two-factor authentication, determining placement or college readiness, completing the Next Steps Form, and paying tuition and fees.

If you have taken a college class before, you are already in the system. You also have an established MEID and can skip to Step 3. If you attended another Maricopa Community College, log in to the Admissions application to add GateWay Community College to your existing student account.

Before you begin, make sure you gather the following documents:

Acceptable forms of identification (example: AZ driver's license or state identification or high school ID with birth certificate)
Review the school class list and class prerequisites and take note of the following:
- Term, Course, Class #, Class Hour, Instructor, Credits (example: Fall 2022, ENG 101, 12345, 1st hour, Jones, 3)
- Documentation or assessment may be required for college course placement (example: High school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, EdReady placement test).
Parent or legal guardian contact information and consent to enroll.

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Apply Now (Admission Guide - PDF)

Create student account or verify current information
Select GateWay Community College as the Primary College of Interest
When you finish your application, you will receive:
1. MEID and password (example: ABC1234567)
2. Student ID number (example: 33333333)
3. Maricopa email (example: ABC1234567@maricopa.edu)

Set up Duo Two-Factor Authentication

Duo is Maricopa Community Colleges’ two-factor authentication service, providing an extra layer of security to protect against hackers, cyber threats, and any unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Download the Duo Mobile app from Apple or Google Play store.
- Go to the Duo website to learn more options if not using a smartphone.
Follow the Duo Mobile set-up instructions. Your student email account (MEID@maricopa.edu) is required.
Add your phone number.
Choose your device:
- iPhone or Android Smartphone (more secure and recommended option)
- iPad or Tablet (next best option)
- Traditional cell phone
- Landline
Log in to a Maricopa Community Colleges system.
Start using Duo two-factor authentication when prompted through your device choice.

College Readiness and Admission

Admission is determined in accordance with state law (ARS §§15-1805.01 and 15-1821) and regulations of the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board. All students under the age of 18 (AR.2.2.2) will be required to demonstrate college readiness for the purpose of admissions. This can be accomplished by self-reporting an unweighted, high school GPA of 2.0 or greater. Students unable to self-report a high school GPA of 2.0 will take the EdReady College Reading assessment with a recommended score of 75 or higher.

Course Placement

Documentation or assessment may be required for college course placement. Review the Dual Enrollment Course Placement Chart to view the college class prerequisite, if any. It is encouraged that placement testing be completed within 48 hours of submitting the Next Steps form. Failure to submit placement and prerequisite documentation may prevent enrollment.

New Students Begin Here

Returning Students Begin Here

Enrollment Deadline: January 29, 2025

To get started, click on the High School Dual Enroll Forms tile.

If you have never taken a college course, click on the First-time Next Steps
If you have previously taken a college course through Dual Enrollment, ACE, Hoop of Learning, or concurrent enrollment, click on Returning Student Next Steps

After completing the Dual Next Steps, you will then have the opportunity to apply for tuition assistance.

Step 1: Submit Your Photo ID

Select GateWay Community College as your primary college
Select Spring 2025 for the enrollment term
Upload acceptable forms of identification
- Click here to see a complete list of acceptable IDs for identification authentication, as well as lawful presence and testing.

Step 2: College Readiness and Admissions

Select current high school grade level
Enter high school graduation date
- Senior: 05/24/2025
- Junior: 05/23/2026
- Sophomore: 05/22/2027
- Freshman: 05/21/2028
Upload college readiness or placement documentation

Step 3: Student Consent Form

FERPA Consent - release of information
Registration Consent - consent to the parent/guardian to be named to initiate enrollment actions on your behalf.
Create a PIN - Share this PIN with your parent/guardian to allow release of information from your educational records

Step 4: Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form

Permission from parent/legal guardian for their student to enroll in course(s), enter Parent/Legal Guardian Information

Step 5: Course Pre-Approval Form

Include all course(s) in which you intend to register

Course Placement

Select current high school grade level
Upload college readiness or placement documentation
I need to request courses at a second Maricopa College?
- If you intend to take a dual course at another Maricopa College, please select "Yes".
- If you are ONLY taking courses at GateWay, please select "No"

Please allow 7-10 business days (Monday-Friday) for your Dual Enrollment Next Steps Form to be processed. Updates will NOT be sent to your personal email address. Please sign in to your Maricopa Student Email for updates.

Payment Deadline: February 12, 2025.

Payment is made through GateWay Community Colleges: You must wait UNTIL your class appears on your Student Center page at maricopa.edu/students to make payment.

The following options are available to help you find the method of payment that works best for you:

Online
- Go to your Student Center at My.maricopa.edu, under Finances click on “my payment options/manage my payment plan” to make your payment in full using a debit/credit card or e-check or to set up a payment plan.
By Phone
- Call (602) 286-8277 to make your payment in full using a debit/credit card.
In Person
- Visit GateWay Community College - Washington Campus at 108 N 40th St. Phoenix, Arizona 85034 Enrollment Service front counter in the IE building to make your payment in full, using cash, credit or check. A picture ID may be required for payment transactions.
Tuition assistance is available from the Maricopa Tuition Assistance Grant for those who qualify.
- Apply for the Maricopa Grant