A new online Student Center debuted February 19, 2008 to support the Maricopa Community College system. The multi-functional online Student Center provides students with new and improved self-service features and can be found by visiting http://my.maricopa.edu."
Students lives are about to become easier with the new online Student Center," said Dr. Rufus Glasper, Chancellor of the Maricopa Community Colleges. "Students will be able to perform a variety of tasks and inquiries such as apply for admission, search for and register for classes, check their grades, make payments, and request transcripts all from the online Student Center."
The District has promoted implementation of the on-line system as part of its commitment to a strong teaching and learning environment for its students. The system has been tested by students, with very positive responses. Among the student comments were, "It's easy to navigate," "Very impressive," and "This will enable each student to be informed and successful."
The excitement has been building for both students and employees, because the new system will, for the first time, link all ten of the Maricopa Community Colleges, allowing student information to travel with a student from one college to another. "We believe this is the largest system conversion project of its type ever taken on by a higher education system," said Darrel Huish, Chief Information Officer. "We anticipate a successful rollout, and we are prepared to respond quickly to any students who may need assistance during and after the conversion."
The Maricopa Community Colleges provide a variety of methods to help students transition to the new system. It will allow students unprecedented access to their own student records and information. Detailed fact sheets, flyers, wallet cards, and self-directed tutorials are available to assist students. A new 24-hour help line also will be available for students to call for immediate support.
"No more paper invoices and goodbye to waiting in lines," said Tonya Drake, District Director of Student Affairs. "Students will be able to register for classes at their favorite wireless cafe or check their grades in their pajamas in front of their personal computer at home. Registering for classes has never been easier."