New Student Events
Fall 2026 – New Student Orientation (NSO)
Commuter Students
Please register for for one of the following in-person orientation programs.
Campus locations are located throughout the Pinal County community college district.
| Day | Date | Time | Campus | Registration Link |
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| Tuesday | 7/21/2026 | 1PM to 5PM | San Tan Campus (San Tan Valley, AZ) | Registration stc-nso-7-21-26 |
| Thursday | 7/23/2026 | 1PM to 5PM | Superstition Mountain Campus (Apache Junction, AZ) | Registration smc-nso-7-23-26 |
| Monday | 7/27/2026 | 4PM to 8PM | Signal Peak Campus (Coolidge, AZ) | Registration spc-nso-7-27-26 |
| Wednesday | 7/29/2026 | 1PM to 5PM | Signal Peak Campus (Coolidge, AZ) | Registration spc-nso-7-29-26 |
| Monday | 8/3/2026 | 1PM to 5PM | Maricopa Campus (City of Maricopa, AZ) | Registration mar-nso-8-3-26 |
| Wednesday | 8/5/2026 | 4PM to 8PM | Maricopa Campus (City of Maricopa, AZ) | Registration mar-nso-8-5-26 |
| Monday | 8/10/2026 | 4PM to 8PM | San Tan Campus (San Tan Valley, AZ) | Registration stc-nso-8-10-26 |
| Wednesday | 8/12/2026 | 4PM to 8PM | Signal Peak Campus (Coolidge, AZ) | Registration spc-nso-8-12-26 |
| Thursday | 8/13/2026 | 4PM to 8PM | Superstition Mountain Campus (Apache Junction, AZ) | Registration smc-nso-8-13-26 |
Residence Life Students
A mandatory orientation after move-in is scheduled soon for August 15, 2026 from 4PM to 8PM in I400/401
- All students living in the residence halls for Fall 2026 will be required to attend this meeting. More information to come from Res Life staff and coaches.
- Res Life students will have an opportunity to meet key staff and faculty at the Signal Peak Campus, engage with resources, learn about important policies and requirements for living on-campus, and other important details.
- In addition, look forward to prize drawings and other engaging activities.
Virtual Students
If a virtual student lives in Pinal County or near an in-person orientation session, they can register to attend an in-person event in the list above.
If a virtual student is interested in an online webinar option, please register below:
| Day | Date | Time | Campus | Registration Link |
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| Thursday | 8/6/2026 | 6PM to 7:30PM | Virtual Webinar | Registration virtual-nso-8-6-26 |
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- If you are not able to attend a scheduled session, an online orientation module will be sent out via
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All First Year in College students are expected to attend one orientation session (In-person, Virtual, or Blackboard Module).
Fall 2026 – Welcome Festival on a Campus Near You!
August 16th – 20th
Join us for a student, family, and community Welcome Festival on a campus near you!
- Signal Peak Campus – Weekend Welcome!
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Wayne Hoffman Entertainment (Mentalist & Magician)
- Free Dinner Show, Prize Drawings, and Limited Edition CAC Stuffable Pillows (while supplies last).
- Signal Peak Campus Welcome Festival
- Monday, August 17, 2026, | 3pm-7pm | Building I400/401
- Resource & Club Fair, Free Food, CAC Swag, Prize Drawings, and Activities: Henna, Caricatures, & Airbrush T-shirts.
- San Tan Campus Welcome Festival
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 3pm-7pm | Building A100/101
- Resource & Club Fair, Free Food, CAC Swag, Prize Drawings, and Activities: Henna, Caricatures, & Airbrush T-shirts.
- Maricopa Campus Welcome Festival
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 3pm-7pm | Building A101
- Resource & Club Fair, Free Food, CAC Swag, Prize Drawings, and Activities: Henna, Caricatures, & Airbrush T-shirts.
- Superstition Mountain Campus Welcome Festival
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 3pm-7pm | Building F115
- Resource & Club Fair, Free Food, CAC Swag, Prize Drawings, and Activities: Henna, Caricatures, & Airbrush T-shirts.
All Welcome Events are open to students and community members! Learn and share information about CAC while having fun!
All are Welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!
Fall 2026 New Student Registration Days
Dates to be Determined.
Receive 1-on-1 in person Academic Advising, register for classes, learn about to pay for college, and get the tools you need for success. Choose what campus and day works for your schedule. Preferably the campus you will be attending in the fall is the one you should register for. All new students are welcome to register!
Fall 2026 New Student Orientation
Check back in Spring for information about Fall 2026 Orientation.
ALL first time in college students and those new to CAC are expected to attend an in-person New Student Orientation session at their closest campus location:
Signal Peak Campus (Coolidge, AZ)
Maricopa Campus (City of Maricopa, AZ)
San Tan Campus (San Tan Valley, AZ)
Superstition Mountain Campus (Apache Junction, AZ)
Students are encouraged to bring support people to orientation.
- “Support people” may include parents, family, partners, spouses, or close friends.
- Although children and minors could be considered support people, we do not encourage minor children to attend in-person orientation so that our new CAC students can focus on the content and information being shared.
Topics covered include:
- How is College Different from High School
- Technology Basics
- Learning Styles for Academic Success
- Student Accessibility Services
- Basic Needs Resources and our THRIVE Center
- Campus Police Department and our new Therapy Dog, Hudson!
- Student Information Privacy and FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act)
- Student Engagement and Clubs
- Learning Center and Library Resources
- Student Jobs and Career Exploration Resources
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
Virtual Orientation
For students who are unable to attend orientation in-person, Virtual Orientation video is available through your student Blackboard account
Fall 2026 College Fair
CAC College Fair
Next College Fair to be Announced Sept 2026
This event is a combination of the Skilled Trades Expo and Welding Demo Day, Career Fair, and College Fair. We offer a hands-on event where high school students can explore careers, experience live demonstrations, and connect with employers and universities.
BIG Leadership Development for New Students!
Keep checking back for upcoming events on developing your leadership skills and engaging on your campus!
All Student Activities Events
For all student events check out our Student Activities webpage!