
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is thrilled to host an Open House event that promises a day of excitement, exploration, and entertainment. Dubbed "Artie Palooza" in honor of SCC's beloved Artie the Artichoke mascot, this free outdoor festival invites students and prospective students to experience the vibrant SCC campus and discover the wide array of academic programs and student services offered.
- Wednesday, March 5
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Two Waters Circle on the SCC campus.
- Free and open to the public.



Reasons to Attend Artie Palooza!
Take Part in These Fun & Interactive Educational Demos
- Join a mock crime scene (body, blood, and vehicle)
- View marked police vehicles
- Work on cables, motherboards, and other computer equipment
- Explore Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences through Karaoke (Musical), Cactus
- Toss (Naturalist), Cornhole Toss (Kinesthetic) and Pictionary (Spatial)
- Participate in Yoga class demos
- Explore biology, physics, astronomy, engineering, robotics, and mathematics
- Make a photograph bandana
- Music game and choir performance
- Join a dance performance
- Complete a 30-second acting audition on camera
Join Your Field of Interest
SCC’s programs are broken into nine categories called Fields of Interest or FOIs. All students identify a field of interest for their studies, which opens the door to a community of events, resources, and fellow students pursuing the same degree program. You will meet the dedicated faculty and staff in these areas who help support students along their educational journey.
Meet with these Local Employers about Jobs & Internships
- Arizona State Public Health Laboratory
- Bank of America
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale
- City of Phoenix Police Dept
- City of Scottsdale IT Dept
- City of Scottsdale Water
- Department of Public Safety
- Dutch Bros
- Engineering Planning Surverying Group Inc (EPS Group Inc)
- Grand Hyatt
- Honor Health
- Mesa Police Department
- O'Neil Printing
- Prisma Graphics
- SCC Information Technology Department
- SCC Institutional Research
- Scottsdale Arts
- Scottsdale Unified School District
- Shipspry
- SRPMIC
- State Farm
- Strategic Mission Critical
- YMCA
Get Your Questions Answered & Register for Classes
- Our friendly Student Affairs representatives will be available to support you:
- Admissions
- Academic Advising
- Financial Aid
- Welcome Center
- Career Services
SCC – You Belong Here!




Campus Map
Don’t miss this amazing experience – RSVP today! All attendees will enjoy free food, live music, fun activities, and free parking while discovering the amazing learning opportunities available at SCC.
Questions about the event? Please contact Jamie Martin, Interim Dean of Instruction, at jamie.martin@scottsdalecc.edu or Jenifer Bohart, Residential Faculty, at jenifer.bohart@scottsdalecc.edu
Learn more about Scottsdale Community College
- Degree & Certificate Programs
- Getting Started as a Future Student
- Connect with an Enrollment Specialist
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- SUSD Seniors have Guaranteed Acceptance to SCC