CRUISE First-Year Experience

New Students - CRUISE into Mesa! Attend CRUISE and become confident and prepared for your first semester at Mesa College!

Start college on the right foot with CRUISE, an onboarding program that helps new students transition to Mesa during their first semester. The program will guide you to on-campus resources and introduce you to the many opportunities, programs, and people available to help you excel in all areas of your academic and personal growth. You belong at Mesa and we look forward to helping you set sail on a thrilling course of study.

Connect with a Peer Navigator who will serve as your mentor
Receive support for CRUISE and the spring semester
Build community and meet other incoming students
Learn about campus resources and student life
Participate in workshops aimed at your transition to Mesa College

Click Here to Register for Winter CRUISE!

Who Can Participate in CRUISE?

CRUISE sessions are open to all new, incoming students who recently graduated high school or have not attended college in the last three years. Whether you are transitioning from Continuing Education, are a current or past member of the Armed Forces, or are an adult learner who has yet to attend college, we encourage all new students to participate in CRUISE and the opportunity to connect with fellow incoming Mesa students.

Get Support From a Peer Navigator

As a CRUISE participant, you will have access to a Peer Navigator, a student like yourself who has received specialized training to support you during your academic year at Mesa. Providing assistance through mentoring, monthly contacts, workshops, and events, the Peer Navigators are here to support your success and help you find your community on Mesa's campus.

Learn more about Mesa's Peer Navigators

Registration Details

Winter CRUISE: It's fun! It's free! And it's open to all new college students! Become confident and prepared for your first semester at Mesa College by attending our two-day Winter CRUISE program designed for all new, incoming students, including: Recent High School Graduates (within the last three years), Adult Learners, Veterans, Students Transitioning from Continuing Education, and Early High School Graduates.

Tuesday, January 14 to Wednesday, January 15

8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

Lunch provided!

Deadline to register for Winter CRUISE is Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Click Here to Register for Winter CRUISE!