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Services, Resources and Programs New Student Orientation (NSO) | 623.935.8824 New Student Orientation is designed to provide students with the resources needed to maximize their potential and successfully manage their college experience. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, interact with faculty and take a campus tour. New Student Orientation is a required enrollment step for new students. Career & Transfer Center | 623.935.8740 estrellamountain.edu/students/career-services The Career & Transfer Center offers services and assistance to both current and prospective students who are interested in career development, exploration, internships, and university transfer. Available assistance includes: • Career assessments to explore careers related to interests, skills, and values • Resumes, cover letters, and interviewing • Job searching and internship opportunities • University transfer information Multiple workshops and events are offered throughout the semester. Attendance is free and encouraged. Students can visit the Career & Transfer Center online at estrellamountain. edu/students/career-services to access information related to career development and to view the centers upcoming events and workshops. Listings of both part-time and fulltime jobs can be accessed online at the Career & Transfer Center through the Maricopa Career Network, an online job seach engine for MCCCD students, at maricopa.jobing.com. Cashiers | 623.935.8888 estrellamountain.edu/students/student-payment Payment Plan Option: www.my.maricopa.edu EMCC's Cashiers manage student needs through student accounts, tuition and fee payments and assistance with payment plan information. Cashiers strives to provide students and employees with accessible and responsive financial and cashiering services. • Process tuition and fee payments • Process refunds (when appropriate) • Distribute payroll checks • Provide check cashing serivces • Provide information on student tuition payment plans Counseling | 623.935.8909 Disability Resources and Services (DRS) | 623.935.8863 or 623.208.4035 VP estrellamountain.edu/students/disability-resources Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the DRS office at the beginning of the admissions process to discuss accommodation needs and to request for an alternative format of printed materials. Some accommodations may require 3-4 weeks notification (i.e., sign language interpreters). For concerns or grievances regarding ADA or Section 504, please contact the Vice President of Student Affairs at 623.935.8812 or 623.208.4035 VP. Internship Search | 623.935.8220 estrellamountain.edu/students/internships Internships are a great way to gain professional skills and selfconfidence, test out a career field, build your resume, gather insight into a particular industry or organizational culture and establish connections and build a network of contacts. Internships offered by Estrella can be both credit and noncredit and are offered in many different areas of interest. EMCC provides both paid and unpaid internship opportunities. For a list of open internships, please visit jobs.estrellamountain.edu. Financial Aid Services | 623.935.8888 estrellamountain.edu/students/financial-aid • Assist students with obtaining funding for their education including grants, loans, federal work-study and scholarships • Assistance with completion of financial aid forms For more information on Financial Aid benefits please see A.R. 2.2.11 Student Financial Assistance in the MCCCD Policies and Procedures. Multicultural Affairs | 623.935.8806 estrellamountain.edu/students/multicultural The Estrella Mountain Community College Multicultural Affairs Office connects under-represented students to academic support services, leadership opportunities, and career/transfer resources in efforts to cultivate student success. We place a solid network of people and services at the fingertips of our students to ensure they feel a sense of belonging and complete their respective programs at EMCC. We work to ensure that EMCC programs are inclusive and global in perspective. estrellamountain.edu/students/counseling Counseling services are provided to promote student development by helping students to define and achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. At Estrella Mountain, the counselors can help students be successful through counseling services and instruction. The counseling staff encourages students to visit and share how students and counselors can work together to support students aspirations both in and out of college. [6] [Estrella Mountain Community College | 2013-2014 Catalog]