Records and Registration
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar is your key source for important registration dates. Failure to complete certain tasks by these deadlines can result in late fees.
The Vaquero Chat, located on the bottom right of the webpage, is another great resource for answering any question you may have.
The Academic Calendar is your key source for important registration dates. Failure to complete certain tasks by these deadlines can result in late fees.
♦Graduate of a regionally accredited high school as defined by the United States Office of Education or any appropriate state educational agency
♦Earned a high school certificate of equivalency (GED)
♦18 years of age or older and demonstrates evidence of potential success in the community college
♦Transfer student in good academic standing from another college or university
♦Students Under the Age of 18, or participating in Early College or Dual Enrollment program should follow the high school student path
Contact: admissions@centralaz.edu
To be admitted:
•Complete the New Student Admissions Application
•Complete Placement Assessment for reading, writing and math
Important: A high school diploma or GED is required to qualify for financial aid; for this reason GED classes and Testing are available
Central Arizona College provides equal opportunity in employment and educational programs and activities. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status or genetic test information.
Admission requirements are published in their entirety under Admissions in the CAC College Catalog.
♦Students under the age of 18 who are not enrolled in high school or do not have a GED must complete the Special Admit process.
Contact: cristina.delcid@centralaz.edu
•Complete First-time Student process
•Submit letter stating the reason for the special admission request
•Meet with college academic designee
•PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test-taken March 2016 or later) composite score of 720 or above
•SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test-taken March 2016 or later) composite (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math Portions combined) score of 720 or above
•ACT (American College Test) composite score of 12 or above
•A student admitted under this criterion is not guaranteed admission to a specific degree program or to all courses offered at the college
•The number of credits in which a student may enroll may be limited
Admission requirements are published in their entirety under Admissions in the CAC College Catalog.
Contact: International.admissions@centralaz.edu
International Admissions must be completed at least 6 weeks prior to expected starting semester.
International students seeking admissions based on an F-1 student visa status must provide the following documentation:
•Complete: CAC Admissions Application
•Complete: International Student Questionnaire
•Complete: English proficiency exam is required if coming from a non-English speaking country. English proficiency test results expire after two years from test date. The list below is subject to change without notice.
•Submit: All final transcripts/grades from any high school(s) and college(s) attended.
•Submit: Letter from a bank or other financial institution verifying funds for financial support.
•Document Translation into English: Contact on of the following agencies for foreign credential evaluation services:
•All Above Documents Should be Submitted To Central Arizona College at international.admissions@centralaz.edu
Questions: Contact CAC International Admissions: international.admissions@centralaz.edu
*Central Arizona College has no provision for scholarships for international students; therefore, students must be prepared to meet the necessary financial obligations for the entire time they will be in the United States. It is estimated that each student will need at least $18,000 per academic year in order to meet all expenses, exclusive of travel.
Current High School Student: Dual/Concurrent Enrollment, Early College
First-Time College Student: This is the first college or university you will attend and you are not a current high school student
Transfer Student: Transferring credits from another college to complete a degree @ CAC
Returning Student: Have taken CAC classes in the past, but not within the last year
International Student: Pursuing a CAC degree program and has an F1 visa
Visiting Student: Taking specific classes to transfer back to another college or university
Under Age 18: Not participating in Dual/concurrent enrollment or Early College programs.
Apply without GED or High School Diploma: 18 years old or older
GED/ESL: Complete a high school diploma/GED ®
Lifelong Learning: Community, Continuing, and Workforce Education
•Resident, in-state
•Non-resident (includes out-of-state, F-1 non-immigrant students and students without legal immigration status)
•Students who are U.S. citizens
•Dependent students living in Arizona for less than one year, but reside with their parents or legal guardians who have established domicile in Arizona for one year and claim the student as an exemption for state and federal tax purposes
•Financially independent students who have resided in Arizona for more than one year prior to the start of the semester in which they are enrolling and have established Arizona as their permanent domicile
•Students who have transferred to Arizona by their employer for employment purposes
•Students or spouses who are members of the armed forces of the United States, stationed in Arizona pursuant to military orders
•Students who are members of Native American tribes whose reservation lands lie in Arizona and extend into another state and who are residents of that reservation
•Students who are claimed as exemptions by parents or legal guardians for federal or state income tax purposes and the parent or guardians are residents of a state other than Arizona
•Most persons who have lived in Arizona less than one calendar year
•Students who have not established Arizona as their permanent domicile after moving to Arizona
•Winter visitors who have not established Arizona as their permanent domicile, even if here for more than one year, are still considered out-of-state
•Students who are not U.S. Citizens
Questions: Contact admissions@centralaz.edu.
Residency regulations are published in their entirety under Official Residency Guideline in the CAC College Catalog.
♦Complete domicile affidavit and file with the Records and Registration Office at admissions@centralaz.edu
♦Submit evidence of one of the following:
•Arizona Driver’s License
•Arizona Income Tax Return
•Arizona Voter Registration
The following items may be submitted as supporting information to the evidence listed above, but will not be accepted as primary evidence:
•Source of Financial Support
•High School/College Transcript
•Bank Accounts
•Honorably discharged from the armed forces and demonstrates evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona
Questions: Contact admissions@centralaz.edu.
Residency regulations are published in their entirety under Official Residency Guideline in the CAC College Catalog.
Students from 15 Western states are eligible to participate in the Western Undergraduate Education Program (W.U.E.). The program allows full-time students who are seeking degrees or certificates to pay 150 percent resident tuition, rather than out-of-state tuition. Central Arizona College participates in the program along with other colleges and universities in Arizona, Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and US Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States.
Central Arizona College and Western New Mexico University in Silver City have established a tuition waiver agreement, which is subject to renewal. A New Mexico resident who attends CAC may qualify to be assessed in-state tuition. There is a limited number of waivers available. Contact the Admissions Office for an application form or additional information.
An Arizona resident attending classes in Pinal County from Apache, Gila, Greenlee or Santa Cruz counties must submit a completed Out-of-County Residence Affidavit every semester.
Questions: Contact admissions@centralaz.edu.
Residency regulations are published in their entirety under Official Residency Guideline in the CAC College Catalog.
In November 2022, Arizona voters cast their ballots in support of Proposition 308, allowing qualifying non-citizen Arizona high school graduates to receive in-state tuition at Arizona’s community colleges. This was signed into law in December 2022.
To be eligible, students must have done both of the following:
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Proposition 308?
Proposition 308 or SCR (Senate Concurrent Resolution) 1044 was on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 Arizona State General Election. The measure allows all students who spent at least two years attending an Arizona high school and graduated from an Arizona high school, eligibility for in-state tuition rates and state-funded aid, regardless of immigration status.
Will students with visas be eligible for in-state tution?
Nonimmigrant visa holders described under 8 U.S. C. § 1101(a)(15) are not eligible for in-state tuition under Prop. 308. This includes, but is not limited to, students who hold F1, F2, J1, H4 or H1 visas. For a complete list, please look at 8 U.S. C. § 1101(a)(15).
Do the two years of physical presence in the state need to be consecutive?
No. Students do not need to have two years of consecutive presence. However, to be eligible, they still must provide documentation that they both:
What if I attended/graduated high school 10 years ago?
Proposition 308 does not include a timeline for when a student would have needed to have attended and graduated from an Arizona high school. No matter when you graduated and went to school, if you meet the requirements then you are eligible for in-state tuition.
For additional information and/or assistance, please contact admissions at (520) 494-5111 or email admissions@centralaz.edu.
Contact admissions@centralaz.edu
*Phone registrations are not permitted
REGISTER ONLINE through CAC STUDENT PORTAL
IN-PERSON
♦ You may visit a campus location near you for in-person registration. Please note that the quickest way to register is online via your student portal.
COMPLETE Registration Transaction Request
Use your student portal for instant registration. The Registration Transaction Request requires 3-5 college business days for processing.
Are you unsure of what courses you need to complete your degree or certificate?
♦MEET with an Academic Advisor to discuss course requirements: MAKE ADVISING APPOINTMENT
♦New students should refer to the Academic Calendar to find the last date to register before classes begin.
♦ Waitlisted classes: Students may place themselves on the waitlist for a full class. If space becomes available, the student will receive notification through online services. The student will have 24 hours to register for the class. If the registration is not completed in the allotted time period, the seat is forfeited and the next waitlisted student is notified.
♦Tuition and Fees are due upon registration. Financial Aid or payment information is available through your Student Portal.
♦Registration is regarded as a commitment by the student to comply with all regulations of the college.
Registration requirements are published in their entirety under I have my schedule, now what should I do? in the CAC College Catalog
Refer to the academic calendar for semester add/drop dates. Academic Calendar
Contact: admissions@centralaz.edu
Students may add classes via their Student Portal or by completing a Drop/Add Form and emailing the form from their CAC Student Email Account to admissions@centralaz.edu.
♦During the official Drop/Add Period, ONLY currently enrolled students may add classes. Academic Calendar
Students may request to drop classes via their Student Portal or by completing a Drop/Add Form and emailing the form from their CAC Student Email Account to admissions@centralaz.edu.
Drop Course Timeline:
5-week course: Withdrawal by Thursday of 3rd week
8-week course: Withdrawal by Thursday of 5th week
10-week course: Withdrawal by Thursday of 6th week
16-week course: Withdrawal by Thursday of 10th week
Non-Standard Length Course: Prior to the first day of class
♦Dropping and Adding courses can affect financial aid status. Please check with financial aid or your academic advisor on your particular situation.
♦To register for classes that start after the admission start date contact admissions@centralaz.edu .
♦Some student holds may prevent registration, visit your Student Portal for more information.
♦When the transaction is processed during the add/drop week there will be no record of the class on the college transcript. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course if they no longer want to attend or the student will be responsible for tuition and fees.
Students may repeat courses to improve grades or update knowledge of course material. A course may be counted once for graduation; unless otherwise stated in the College Catalog.
When a course is repeated or is taken beyond the number of allowable repeats, credits for those courses will not be applied toward degree/certificate requirements and may not be funded through financial aid. All grades earned will be posted to students’ transcripts, however, only the highest grade will be calculated in the GPA.
Students may audit a class by indicating so on the Registration Form. Auditing a course requires that a student register and pay tuition/fees just as a student registering for course credit. No changes in status from credit to audit or vice versa is permitted after initial course registration.
WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE:
5-week course: Withdrawal by Thursday of 3rd week
8-week course: Withdrawal by Thursday of 5th week
10-week course: Withdrawal by Thursday of 6th week
16-week course: Withdrawal by Thursday of 10th week
Non-Standard Length Course: Prior to the first day of class
Regular/Short Term Courses: Students can request an official withdrawal during the first two-thirds of the class based on the beginning and end date as listed in the schedule of classes. During this period a student may withdraw regardless of the reason and must initiate and complete the withdrawal request through the registration office. Instructor permission is not needed. During the final one-third of the course, if there are extenuating circumstances, a student can request an official withdrawal. The approval of both the instructor and division chair or program director will be required.
Open Entry/Open Exit Courses: Students can request an official withdrawal based two-thirds of the days between the date of the registration and the last day of the semester. During this period a student may withdraw regardless of the reason and must initiate and complete the withdrawal request through the registration office. Instructor permission is not needed. During the final one-third of the course, if there are extenuating circumstances, a student can request an official withdrawal. The approval of both the instructor and division chair or program director will be required.
Administrative Withdrawal: The college reserves the right to withdraw students from classes at any time during the semester.
Through STUDENT PORTAL
Grade Change/Appeal regulations are published in their entirety under Grade Change/Appeal in the CAC College Catalog.
♦The grade appeals procedure and form link.
♦Time limits for grad change begin before the end of the 10th week of the semester following the semester in which the grade was assigned.
♦The Academic Dean will determine if a case is exceptional and warrants a review. In no case shall the appeal process extend beyond the end of the first semester following the awarding of the grade without the consent of all parties involved. In no case shall the appeal process extend beyond the end of the first semester following the awarding of the grade without consent of all parties involved.
8470 N. Overfield Road
Coolidge, AZ 85128
Phone: 520-494-5111