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Be Prepared!
Before your 1st Advising Appointment:

•Apply             Apply to CAC and obtain a Student ID number
•Bring:              Unofficial HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS if graduated or attended HS in the last 3 years
•Bring:               Unofficial  COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS for unofficial review
•Bring:              Any test scores you have, such as CLEP, SAT, ACT, and others to assist in course placement & selection.
•Review:          Course Placement Option tab below.
•Review:           Areas of Interest and complete a Career Assessment if needed.
•Complete:      Placement Tools in Math and/or English & Reading
•Complete:      Possibly brush-up on Math Skills in a free CAC Math Boot Camp

Video: “How to join a TEAMS Advising Meeting“

Students using VA Education Benefits
MUST meet with an Academic Advisor for advising and course registration

Advising Information

Advising Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm

Phone: 520-494-5111
Email: advising@centralaz.edu

Types of  Advising Appointments:

♦Microsoft Teams Virtual Advising: Appointment via video conferencing platform MS TEAMS. A link to join the appointment is  in confirmation email.
♦Face to Face Advising: Appointments are held in-person with the advisor.  If this option is chosen please choose an advisor located at the campus where you wish to be seen.

 

Placement Options

Placement Options

Placement tools assist incoming CAC students in selecting appropriate level courses.  Using one or more of the options below, along with talking to your academic advisor, appropriate course placement is determined.

Multiple Measure Placement Tool

CAC uses two guided placement tools for students to determine which English/Reading and Math courses are best for them.

The English/Reading and Math placement tools use multiple measures (factors) to help with suggested course placements.  These measures typically include:

  • High School G.P.A. (if student has graduated within 3 years)
  • Self-reported standardized Test Scores listed below (In some instances, students may need to provide those results to their Academic Advisor.)
  • GED (General Education Development) certificate
  • AZ Merit score
  • Accuplacer Next Gen score
  • SAT (spring 2016 or later) score
  • ACT score
  • Advanced Placement (AP) score
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) score
  • Cambridge International Exam score
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score

Students will be able to view their suggested course placements upon completion of the Placement Tools.  Students should bring the recommendations with them when meeting with an Academic Advisor. Students may need to enroll in Foundational level courses to help gain the academic skills necessary for success at the college level.

In some instances, or if desired, students may also take a Skills Assessment in English/Reading or Math to help determine the best placement. The Skills Assessments include a number of questions designed to gauge students’ suggested exposure or experiences in English, Reading and Math skills.


Option #1: Placement Tools (Do this First)

  • English & Reading Placement Tool
  • Mathematics Placement Tool

You will receive the results when you complete the Placement Tool. Bring any placement results to your advising meeting.


Option #2: Skills Assessments

CAC Skills Assessment: A CAC Skills Assessment can assist you in determining your current English, Reading, and Math levels of skills and abilities, and will provide you with recommendations for an appropriate class to meet your needs. After using the Placement Tools above, take the Skills Assessment if you are still unsure of the correct classes to take. It will provide you with more detailed recommendations for correct placement.

•English & Reading Skills Assessment Tool

•Mathematics Skills Assessment Tool

♦ For guidance in appropriate math course placement please use the Math Placement Guide for Students and Advisors

You will receive the results when you complete the tool. Bring any assessment results to your advising meeting.


Option #3: Discussion with Academic Advisor

A student may consult with an academic advisor before registering to ensure the best course fit. A student may also self-place using these measures.  In classes such as English and Math a brief in-class assessment may be given the first day of class to confirm appropriate placement in order to best serve student educational success.

Current High School Students may be placed into courses based upon a recommendation from a high school guidance counselor or other qualified high school representative

Advising Locations

Advising Locations


Signal Peak Campus Location Image

 Advising Signal Peak Campus (SPC) ~ 8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge, AZ 85128: Office M113:  (520)494-5111
SPC
is located on the Signal Peak Mountain between the cities of Casa Grande and Coolidge. It features on-campus housing and all of CAC’s championship caliber athletic programs.
Make an Advising Appointment


San Tan Campus Location Image

Advising San Tan Campus (STC) ~ 3736 E. Bella Vista Rd., San Tan Valley, AZ 85143: Office B100: (520)494-5111
STC
is located in  San Tan Valley and also serves the Queen Creek and Florence areas.
Make an Advising Appointment


Superstition Mountain Campus Location Image

Advising Superstition Mountain Campus (SMC) ~ 805 S. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ 85119 : Office F102: (520)494-5111
SMC is located in Apache Junction and also serves the East Valley area.
Make an Advising Appointment


Maricopa Campus Location Image

Advising Maricopa Campus (MAR) ~ 17945 N. Regent Dr., Maricopa, AZ 85138: Office A BLDG: (520)494-5111
MAR
is located in the City of Maricopa and also serves surrounding areas of western Pinal County.
Make an Advising Appointment


Aravaipa Campus Location Image

Advising Aravaipa Campus (AVC) ~ 80440 E. Aravaipa Rd., Winkelman, AZ 85192: Office B BLDG: (520)494-5111
AVC is located in Aravaipa and also serves the communities of Hayden, Kearny, Mammoth, San Manuel, Winkelman, Saddlebrooke and Oracle.
Make an Advising Appointment
•Please make a phone or virtual appointment with an advisor from another campus
•If you schedule an In-Person Appointment (i.e. in the office with the advisor) it will be at the location where you have chosen to make the appointment
Signal Peak Campus
Superstition Mountain Campus
San Tan Campus
Maricopa Campus

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

  1. When should I see an academic advisor?
    After you have received your CAC Student ID# (880….)
  2. Who should I make my advising appointment with?   
    You choose your advisor by Area of Interest or Campus.  MS TEAMS Web-conferencing appointments are easily available if your advisor is located at a campus far from you.
  3. How to make or cancel an advising appointment?
    Make an appointment by scrolling to the bottom of this page and click the “Make Appointment” button under the advisor’s name that you choose.
    Cancel an appointment by clicking on “cancel appointment” at the bottom of your confirmation email or email advising@centralaz.edu.
  4. What should I bring to my advising appointment?
    Bring Results from Placement Tools and Skills Assessment;
    Bring an unofficial high school transcript if graduated within 3 years;
    All college transcripts;
    Any test scores that you might have such as the ACT, SAT, GED, CLEP, AP, IB, or others;
    Your ideas of which Area of Interest you would like to pursue;
    CAC ID number;
    Picture ID;
    Your questions
  5. Why should I see an academic advisor?
    An advisor can guide you in planning your educational and career path by giving you helpful information as you make decisions.

MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

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Other Resources


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♦Career Selection and Job Search Tools
www.centralaz.edu/career
www.centralaz.edu/transfer


2021-2022 AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum) [PDF]

2022-2023 AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum) [PDF]

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Learning Center offers free tutoring, academic and proctored testing, workshops, study areas and more.

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John Orozco

John Orozco

Academic Advisor at MAR
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with John Orozco

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Maricopa Campus
General Advising
Spanish Speaking
Areas of Interest:
•Computer Technology, Engineering, & Math (MAR)
•Biological/Physical Sciences (MAR)
•Communication & English (MAR)
•Education (MAR)
•Social/Behavioral Sciences & Public Service (MAR)
•Visual, Fine & Performing Arts (MAR)

Cassie Holcombe

Cassie Holcombe

Academic Advisor at MAR
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Cassie Holcombe

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Maricopa Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•Business & Professional Industries (MAR)
•Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers (MAR)
•Industrial Technology & Skilled Trades (MAR)
•Agriculture (MAR)
•Associate of General Studies (MAR)

Lucrece Garrett

Lucrece Garrett

Academic Advisor at SMC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Lucrece Garrett

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Superstition Mountain Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•Computer Technology, Engineering, & Math (SMC)
•Biological/Physical Sciences (SMC)
•Communication & English (SMC)
•Education (SMC)
•Social/Behavioral Sciences & Public Service (SMC)
•Visual, Fine & Performing Arts (SMC)

Mary Rhinehart

Mary Rhinehart

Academic Advisor at SMC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Mary Rhinehart

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Superstition Mountain Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•Business & Professional Industries (SMC)
•Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers (SMC)
•Industrial Technology & Skilled Trades (SMC)
•Agriculture (SMC)
•Associate of General Studies (SMC)

Veronica Joaquin

Veronica Joaquin

Academic Advisor at STC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Veronica Joaquin

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

San Tan Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•Computer Technology, Engineering, & Math (STC)
•Biological/Physical Sciences (STC)
•Communication & English (STC)
•Education (STC)
•Social/Behavioral Sciences & Public Service (STC)
•Visual, Fine & Performing Arts (STC)

Laura Shepherd

Laura Shepherd

Academic Advisor at STC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Laura Shepherd

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

San Tan Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•Business & Professional Industries (STC)
•Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers (STC)
•Industrial Technology & Skilled Trades (STC)
•Agriculture (STC)
•Associate of General Studies (STC)

Mark Ebert

Mark Ebert

Academic Advisor at SPC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Mark Ebert

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Signal Peak Campus
General Advising
Baseball Team
Areas of Interest:

•Social/Behavioral Sciences & Public Service (SPC)
•Communications & English (SPC)

Vickie Higgs

Vickie Higgs

Academic Advisor at SPC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Vickie Higgs

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Signal Peak Campus
General Advising
Track/Cross Country Team
Areas of Interest:

•Social/Behavioral Science & Public Service (SPC)
•Education (SPC)

Osman Varela

Osman Varela

Academic Advisor at SPC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Osman Varela

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Signal Peak Campus
General Advising
Spanish Speaking
Rodeo Teams
Areas of Interest:
•Industrial Technology & Skilled Trades (SPC)
•Agriculture (SPC)

Ellie Juarez

Ellie Juarez

Academic Advisor at SPC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Ellie Juarez

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Signal Peak Campus
General Advising
Areas of Interest:
•Business & Professional Industries (SPC)
•Visual, Fine & Performing Arts (SPC)

Dianna Davis

Dianna Davis

STEM Academic Advisor at SPC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Dianna Davis

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Signal Peak Campus
STEM Advisor
Softball Team
Areas of Interest:

•Biological/Physical Sciences (SPC)
•Computer Technology, Engineering & Math (SPC)

Jeanette Verduzco

Jeanette Verduzco

Academic Advisor at SPC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Jeanette Verduzco

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Signal Peak Campus
General Advising
Spanish Speaking
Basketball Teams
Areas of Interest:
•Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers (SPC)

Ricardo "Ricky" Torres

Ricardo "Ricky" Torres

Academic Advisor at SPC
Central Arizona College
Schedule Appointment with Ricardo Torres

English/Reading Placement Tool

Math Placement Tool

Signal Peak Campus
General Advising
Spanish Speaking
Areas of Interest:
•Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers (SPC)

Darien Wilson

Darien Wilson

TRiO Advisor at SPC
Central Arizona College
Central Arizona College
More Information about TRiO

Signal Peak Campus
TRIO Services

TRiO Advisor
Darien Wilson
520-494-5054
T204A

Aravaipa

Aravaipa

Central Arizona College

Aravaipa Campus
General Advising

English/Reading Placement Tool
Math Placement Tool

•Please make a MS Teams Virtual Advising appointment with an advisor from another campus
•If you schedule an In-Person Appointment (i.e. in the office with the advisor) it will be at the location where you have chosen to make the appointment
Signal Peak Campus
Superstition Mountain Campus
San Tan Campus
Maricopa Campus

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