Getting Started 

The 25-credit Certificate of Completion in Game Technology will help prepare you for entry-level career opportunities with studios, corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and advertising and entertainment industries that require visual and interactive content to support, enhance, entertain and/or market their product or service. Entry-level positions include animator, graphic/production artist, modeler, game designer or developer, or multimedia designer/developer.

Apply for Admission 

All NEW students to GateWay Community College must start by registering. The most convenient way to register is our Online Student Center called my.maricopa.edu.  If you'd rather register by phone, mail, fax, or walk-in, then please see our other registration options.

Get Started Now with Online Registration

Please Note: If you have never obtained a Maricopa Enterprise ID for online registration then you must start by getting an MEID. 

Once you have an MEID, you can login and register at my.maricopa.edu.  Help with registration is available through support pages, phone (1-888-994-4433) , and live chat.

Take Placement Test 

The test is a collection of three placement exams designed to identify skill levels in English, reading, and mathematics. Scores are used to decide which courses to take. Students placed in the proper level courses have a much better chance of success. Testing is free and provided by the Student Assessment Center.

Apply for Financial Aid 

Apply for financial aid, using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). At GateWay, only one initial application for grants, work study, and student loans is required.  It's that easy and you may apply for financial aid at any time!

Consult an Advisor 

Advisors at GateWay are available by appointment, or on a walk-in basis. It is best to come in well before you plan to enroll. Many classes and programs fill up long before the semester begins and, often, there are additional steps that need to be completed after the first meeting with an advisor. The following are several steps a student can do in order to get the most from a meeting with an advisor:

• Have official transcript(s) sent to GateWay from all colleges and schools previously attended. Some programs also require high school/GED transcripts for admission.
• Obtain a copy of the current college catalog and read it through. The catalog gives the official information about all of the academic programs, registration policies, and procedures.
• Read the current class schedule. It has all of the important dates, class times, phone numbers, and office hours.
• Think of questions to ask before your visit.

NOTE:  70% of students start as "undecided." Your Advisor can help you choose courses that will apply to most degrees and give you an introduction into your areas of interest.

Register for Class 

GateWay’s convenient, easy-to-use Web Schedule will help you sort through and select the classes, days, times, and credits that work for you.  You may also search the class listings at my.maricopa.edu for all Maricopa Community Colleges.

Once you have finalized your class schedule, register for class using one of six different registration options GateWay offers to meet your needs.

Monitor Your Progress 

Take the classes necessary to obtain a Certificate.  A check sheet is available from Advisement to help you monitor your progress.

Graduate 

Help GateWay maintain a high standard of educational excellence and service by completing the program completion exit interview and celebrate your achievements by participating in commencement activities at GateWay!

Start your Career 

The Career Planning Center offers career counseling, help with resume writing, and interviewing and career search strategies, and on-campus recruiting, as well as career and job fairs throughout the year. You are also free to use the Center’s computers, printers, and fax machines.