Academic Advising is a central component of your educational and career plan.
Advisors can assist you in defining and achieving your goals.
Make an Advising Appointment ~ ~ CLICK HERE
Advising Information
Advising Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm
- •Email:advising@centralaz.edu Phone: 520-494-5410
•Quick Advising: Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 1pm~ No Appointment Needed! CLICK HERE
Prepare for your Advising Appointment:
♦Apply to CAC and obtain a Student ID number. APPLY NOW! CLICK HERE
♦Review Placement Assessment tab above. Bring a unofficial HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS if graduated in the last 3 years, all college transcripts and any other tests scores to your advising appointment.
♦Review the Areas of Interest to discuss your top-choice with your Academic Advisor.
♦Complete self-assessments BEFORE first appointment: MATH and ENGLISH/READING
Types of Advising Appointments:
♦Virtual: Scheduled meeting with advisor via video conferencing platform BlackBoard Ultra Collaborate. A link to join the appointment is provided in an email after appointment is scheduled.
♦Phone: Meet with advisor via phone. The advisor will call you at the scheduled meeting time on the phone number you provide at scheduling.
♦ Virtual Quick Advising: No appointment needed. An advisor will be available from 8:30-1:00 to assist you with quick advising questions.
Meet with CAC Advisor
Recommended: Visit with the same advisor every semester
Important: If graduated High School in the last 3 years, have a copy of your HIGH SCHOOL Transcript available during your appointment.
Important: Students using VA Education Benefits MUST meet with Christy Shepherd or Stephanie Winner for advising
Course Placement Assessments: Complete self-assessments BEFORE first appointment: MATH and ENGLISH/READING

Quick Advising
Virtual Advising Desk
M-TH 8:30 am – 1 pm
“How To” Questions
Conversations not private. Public Area
Registration Questions: CLICK HERE

Vickie Higgs
Central Arizona CollegeSignal Peak Campus
General Advising
Track/Cross Country Team
Areas of Interest:
•Social/Behavioral Science & Public Service
•Education

Mark Ebert
Central Arizona CollegeSignal Peak Campus
General Advising
Baseball Team
Areas of Interest:
•Social/Behavioral Sciences & Public Service
•Communications & English

Laura Shepherd
Central Arizona CollegeSignal Peak Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•Business & Professional Industries
•Visual, Fine & Performing Arts

Dianna Davis
Central Arizona CollegeSignal Peak Campus
STEM Advisor
Softball Team
Areas of Interest:
•Biological/Physical Sciences & Agriculture
•Computer Technology, Engineering & Math

Quick Advising
Virtual Advising Desk
M-TH 8:30 am – 1 pm
“How To” Questions
Conversations not private. Public Area
Registration Questions: CLICK HERE

Osman Varela
Central Arizona CollegeSignal Peak Campus
General Advising
Spanish Speaking
Areas of Interest:
•Industrial Technology & Skilled Trades

Elizabeth Pomeroy
Central Arizona CollegeSignal Peak Campus
General Advising
Rodeo Team
Areas of Interest:
•Nursing, Health & Emergency Services

Jeanette Verduzco
Central Arizona CollegeSignal Peak Campus
General Advising
Spanish Speaking
Basketball Teams
Areas of Interest:
•Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers

TRIO Services
Central Arizona CollegeSignal Peak Campus
TRIO Services

Quick Advising
Virtual Advising Desk
M-TH 8:30 am – 1 pm
“How To” Questions
Conversations not private. Public Area
Registration Questions: CLICK HERE

Brenin Angle
Central Arizona CollegeSuperstition Mountain Campus:
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•All

Debra Cowan
Central Arizona CollegeSuperstition Mountain Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•All

Veronica Joaquin
Central Arizona CollegeSan Tan Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•All

Christy Shepherd
Central Arizona CollegeSan Tan Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•All

Quick Advising
Virtual Advising Desk
M-TH 8:30 am – 1 pm
“How To” Questions
Conversations not private. Public Area
Registration Questions: CLICK HERE

John Orozco
Central Arizona CollegeMaricopa Campus
General Advising
Spanish Speaking
Areas of Interest:
•All

Stephanie Winner
Central Arizona CollegeMaricopa Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•All

Benny DeSantiago
Central Arizona CollegeAravaipa Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•All