Visiting Central Arizona College

Start your path

Taking specific classes to transfer back to another college or university, or interested in taking one or two college classes for fun or exploration, without the intent of completing a degree at CAC.

Follow the steps below and get on your path!

Apply for Admission:

Applying as a Visiting Student is free and doesn’t commit you to earning a degree at CAC. This process allows you to enroll in the classes you need while making sure you understand important policies, deadlines, and student resources.

  • •First Step: Complete the CAC Onboarding Modules
    • Before completing the CAC Admissions Application, all visiting students must first complete a short online onboarding experience.
    • The onboarding modules are designed to:
      • Explain registration, payment, and key academic policies
      • Help ensure your credits trnasfer smoothly
      • Pfovide information that students commonly need
  • Before you apply, have the following ready:
    • •A valid email address & phone number that you check frequently. Your Admissions Letter and Next Steps will be sent to this email.  Do not use a school or work email address.
    • •Your social security number, if you have one.
    • •Review the Campus Locations. Even if you plan to take your classes online, choose the campus closest to you so we can reach out and provide appropriate assistance.
    • •When you apply, under Area of Interest, choose ‘Other Programs’. under Program of Study, choose ‘Non Degree Seeking’
    • •Your high school graduation date and it is important to provide an accurate year and month.
  • •Complete your CAC Onboarding Process

Submit Arizona Residency Documents:

Arizona public colleges have additional requirements based on Arizona Revised Statue 15-1802. It is important to submit residency documents via your portal to ensure we bill you at the in-state tuition rate. Even though you may have done this at another institution we’re also required to collect this information.

  • •Please allow 2-3 business days for processing your admissions application
  • •Check your email for your admissions letter (It might be in your SPAM folder)
  • •Log into your student portal by using your CAC e-mail and password found in your admissions letter.
  • •Go to My Documents, choose all programs and submit residency documents.
  • •Residency Information: Additional information on residency requirements can be found here: Residency Requirements. In general, you need to prove you’ve been in Arizona for a year and your legal presence. An AZ Driver’s License will a Real ID check can do both of these if it is over a year old. If you recently received a driver’s license an unofficial transcript from an Arizona high school and show proof of being in the state for a year, along with a driver’s license or U.S. birth certificate.