Dual Enrollment | Rio Salado
Dual Enrollment Important Dates
Apply Here: https://www.maricopa.edu/2026-2027-dual-grant
Eligibility & Application Requirements:
To be considered, students must be fully admitted to Rio Salado College and submit:
- Proof of Financial Need: 2025 federal tax form (1040) showing qualifying income or an award letter (dated within the last 12 months) for Free/Reduced Lunch, SNAP, WIC, or AHCCCS
- Identification: Color copy of a high school ID and birth certificate, or a valid AZ State ID/Driver’s License
- Academic Standing: Transcript showing a GPA of 2.00 or higher (Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors)
- Freshman Requirement: Completion of the EdReady College Reading Placement Assessment
Rio Visit Dates
Mountain Pointe High School
- Saturday, Aug. 1 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Admissions & Registration Workshop (All TUHSD)
Marcos de Niza High School
- Wednesday, Aug. 5 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Site Visit (School Day)
Tempe High School
- Thursday, Aug. 6 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Friday, Aug. 14 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Friday, Aug. 28 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Thursday, Sept. 3 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Friday, Sept. 11 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day)
Corona del Sol High School
- Thursday, Aug. 13 | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Saturday, Aug. 15 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Admissions & Registration Workshop (All TUHSD) - Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
After School Registration Event - Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Thursday, Sept. 17 | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Site Visit (School Day)
Desert Vista High School
- Thursday, Aug. 20 | 8:35 AM – 3:35 PM
Site Visit (School Day) - Friday, Aug. 21 | 8:35 AM – 3:35 PM
Site Visit (School Day)
McClintock High School
No events scheduled during this timeframe.
Dual Enrollment Program
Dual enrollment students must be currently enrolled at one of the high schools in the Tempe Union High School District AND also enroll with Rio Salado College to earn college credits. Being enrolled in a high school course offered for dual enrollment does NOT automatically register a student to earn college credit through Rio Salado.
To earn college credits through Dual Enrollment:
- Students must enroll and be admitted to Rio Salado College by visiting: https://www.riosalado.edu/start-rio/early-college/dual-enrollment
- Students must submit a current school photo ID AND one of the following:
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- a copy of their birth certificate
- a copy of their passport
- a copy of their Arizona driver's licence or Arizona state issued ID
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- Freshmen and Sophomores must complete placement testing. Juniors and Seniors must upload their high school transcript showing a 2.6 or higher GPA
*Students can access their transcript with their GPA in StudentVue under Documents - Students must register for their courses either online through the Maricopa student page, in person with a Rio Salado representative, or over the phone by calling (480) 517-8080
*The login information for this application is the student's full MEID@maricopa.edu and the password they created for their student account. - Payment must either be paid in full or students can set up a monthly payment plan. Students can also apply for Tuition Assistance based on specific criteria on a first come, first served basis.
*Students must be enrolled with Rio Salado College before they can apply for Tuition Assistance.
To learn more about Tuition Assistance, please visit: https://www.riosalado.edu/start-rio/early-college/dual-enrollment/tuition-payments
If you have any questions, please contact your school's Rio Salado Liaison or contact Rio Salado directly at (480) 517-8080.
Dual Enrollment courses allow high school students the ability to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously.
- Easy transfer to many universities
- Save money
- Finish college faster
- Eliminate duplication of coursework during the early years of college
- Teachers are dual enrollment certified
Additional Dual Enrollment Resources AZTransfer: www.aztransfer.com AZTransfer is a statewide collaboration that helps students navigate their higher education options within Arizona.
In-state universities course Transfer
How do courses transfer to in-state universities? These can change so please double check this website AZ Transfer.
Dual Enrollment School Site Links & Contacts:

Corona del Sol:
Leah Fleming
Dual Enrollment Counselor
Dawn Schmidt
Dual Enrollment Counselor
480-752-8776
Dual Enrollment Counselor
McClintock High:
Dual Enrollment | Rio Salado Contact Information
Rio Salado Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Rio Salado Dual Enrollment Information Phone Number
480-517-8080
To set up a plan to obtain your AA degree, contact the Success Coach at Rio.
Kevin Castillo
kevin.castillo@riosalado.
