Pima First Year Experience

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “MyAccountManager,” and explains how to use the tool to manage account balances and set up payment plans.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Library,” and explains what resources are available through the Library.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Honors,” and explains how to get involved in the Honors program.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Holds,” and explains what a hold on a student’s account means.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “FYE,” and explains the program and its initiatives.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Full Time Student,” and explains that if a student takes 12+ credits per semester they are a Full Time Student.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “FERPA,” and explains that FERPA protects students privacy.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Faculty Resource Center,” and explains what resources are available in the Faculty Resource Centers.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “CRN,” and explains that Course Registration Numbers (CRNs) can help you identify specific classes and get registered.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Credit Hour,” and explains that credit hours are the amount of time spent in class.

ALT A motivational quote by Albert Scweitzer appears over a scenic mountainous background. A person sits peacefully at the edge of a cliff, gazing over misty mountains. The quote reads: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”

ALT A promotional graphic for Connect U Orientation at Pima Community College, featuring a cheerful cartoon duck with an umbrella, the Connect U logo, a QR code, and a group photo of smiling mentors and students at a past orientation event. The text invites students to learn about Pima’s tech, resources, and campuses.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Counseling,” and explains what counselors can assist students with.

ALT A pastel image of hot air balloons floating over rocky terrain at sunrise with a translucent overlay containing the quote: “Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.” — Ken Poirot. The background has soft purple and pink hues, creating a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Co-requisite,” and explains that some courses need to be taken simultaneously with other courses.

ALT A stylized image promoting Connect U Orientation at Pima Community College. On the left are four video call frames with smiling mentors, each making hand heart gestures. On the right is a blue arrow with a graduation cap icon labeled “Connect U Orientation.” THe message encourages students to complete orientation to lift registration holds with a link to pima.edu/ConnectU. SOcial media icons are shown at the bottom.

ALT A green textured background with graduation-themed icons and confetti. At the top is the Pima Community College logo. A large graduation cap hovers above the text: “Happy Graduation Class of 2025.” Below it reads: “Wednesday | May 21 | At 7pm.” At the bottom are five illustrated graduates in caps and gowns cheering and throwing hats. A QR code appears in the lower left corner. Text at the bottom says: “Tucson Convention Center Arena.”

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “Computer Commons,” and explains what the computer commons can do for students.

ALT A white classroom with red chairs and empty desks. Centered text in bold black letters reads: “CLASSES END MAY 19TH.” The Pima Community College logo is at the bottom.

ALT A yellow and teal background overlaid with dots that grow smaller as they go further away from the teal circle. A black silhouette of a cat on top of a stack of books appears on the bottom right, and another stack of books is in the lower left corner. Large orange text reads “Word of the Week.” The word is “ARC Resource Center & Food Pantry,” and explains what ARC does to serve students.