Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) students were on fire at the 2026 Ignite the Future pitch competition held on April 23 at the Phoenix Forge. Xavier Hall was a finalist, winning $500, and Cheyenne Wheatley walked away with a first-place finish and a check for $10,000!

Learn more 👉
https://www.estrellamountain.edu/news/2026/emcc-students-turn-heat-ignite-future-pitch-competition

Whether this is your first semester at EMCC or your last, it's the perfect time to come Discover the Pride at our Open House on August 20!

🐾 Meet faculty and staff
🐾 Learn about support services and ways to get involved
🐾 Find your classrooms
🐾 Enjoy free food

Learn more: go.estrellamountain.edu/OpenHouse

Looking for the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon? The EMCC Men’s Golf Team invites you to the 2026 Beat The Heat Golf Fundraiser at Back Nine! For $40, you can swing a club, enjoy some dinner, trade in a drink ticket, and possibly even take home some prizes! All proceeds go towards supporting the EMCC Men's Golf Team.

Buy your ticket now: go.estrellamountain.edu/GolfFundraiser

Gain the tools and confidence to thrive as you learn how to navigate professional spaces, overcome imposter syndrome, build your network, and hear real world advice from successful first-generation graduates during a live Q&A panel.

Learn more:
https://www.estrellamountain.edu/events/breaking-barriers-first-generation-success

Two Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) students are hard at work trying to help save radiologists time as part of their undergraduate research experience (URE). Learn more:
https://www.estrellamountain.edu/news/2026/emcc-students-using-ai-save-radiologists-time

It's not you, it's us! One of our systems is getting a little touchup at the moment and things like our Student Portal, Online Admissions, and Federal Work Study tools are currently down.

If you're having technical difficulties right now with any Maricopa County Community Colleges digital tool, try again after 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 19.

Thank you for understanding!

Important Financial Aid Update for Students:

Many colleges nationwide are experiencing 2026-27 FAFSA award processing delays due to federal changes to student financial aid programs.

✔️ You do not need to wait for financial aid awards to register for classes
✔️ Check your student email and Student Center for updates

Stay informed and review the latest updates here:

www.maricopa.edu/fa-changes

We are proud to make this important endorsement!

Ready to take the next step, but need some extra help?

Stop by our Komatke Enrollment Center Monday-Thursday or join us this Saturday, July 11 for in-person enrollment & FAFSA help (learn more & RSVP for free pizza: go.estrellamountain.edu/RevUp )

You picked your classes and built your schedule-- don't lose it due to nonpayment!

Tuition for the Fall 2026 Semester is due July 27. Tuition can be paid in full or set up a payment plan by the deadline. Contact the Student Business Services for help: https://www.estrellamountain.edu/students/student-business-services