Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC)

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is one of ten colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), and is the newest in the district. MCCCD is one of the largest and oldest community college districts in the United States.

Since opening in 1992, EMCC has worked to create a “sense of place” that expresses the historical and cultural values of the surrounding communities, while providing students with meaningful and engaging learning environments. Located in the fastest growing region of the county, Estrella Mountain enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is master-planned to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students.

Vision:
We provide exceptional and creative learning experiences that prepare all learners to achieve their dreams and transform their lives.

Mission:
Estrella Mountain is an innovative higher learning organization responding to the diverse needs of West Valley communities. Learners have an opportunity to successfully accomplish their educational and personal goals through the following college purposes:

• Developmental Education
• General Education
• Transfer Education
• Learner Support Services
• Workforce Development
• Community Education
• Civic Responsibility
• Global Engagement