The University of Arizona Global Campus and Central Arizona College Sign Partnership Giving Students Easier Access to Continued Education

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The University of Arizona Global Campus and Central Arizona College Sign Partnership Giving Students Easier Access to Continued Education

February 22, 2023

Chandler, Arizona

February 21, 2023

/PR Newswire/ —

of

University of Arizona

global campus

(UAGC) and

(CAC) today took part in a signing ceremony at CAC’s Signal Peak campus to form a partnership between the two institutions. The partnership will allow her CAC students at Allied Health and other Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to have an easier and more accessible pathway to UAGC’s undergraduate programs.

This partnership provides all CAC associate degree alumni, staff, faculty, and employee families with the opportunity to save up to ¥500 on tuition fees.

$6,450*

Each calendar year** towards a bachelor’s degree. Discounts on master’s and doctoral tuition fees are also available***.

“We are excited about this partnership

Central Arizona College

which will increase access to higher education for thousands of students in the country

phoenix

and

Tucson

region,” said the UAGC president.

Paul Pastrek

.

Central Arizona College

Our students have already proven how much we care about education. I look forward to believing in their talents and abilities to enable them to continue on their educational journey that will open even more doors for them. ”

CAC serves and educates a diverse community.

Pinal County, Arizona

, with five campuses strategically located throughout the county. The institution’s diverse university community, from Hispanic and Native American students to lifelong learning program participants, appreciates the power of innovation, continuous quality improvement, and individual contributions, making UAGC a strong partner. It’s a natural collaboration.

“This partnership with UAGC is important for many reasons, but the most important is that it gives our students access to a fully online campus.

Jacqueline Elliott

, President of Central Arizona College. “At CAC, it has always been our goal to provide our students with quality learning experiences for lifelong success. It helps.”

UAGC and CAC are collaborating on a meaningful transition pathway that facilitates completion of an associate’s degree at CAC and a seamless transition to UAGC. These transfer pathways highlight the transferability of a CAC associate’s degree to UAGC, so once students begin their program at CAC, they see a path to graduation at UAGC right from the start.

About the University of Arizona Global Campus

The University of Arizona Global Campus (“Global Campus” or “UAGC”) is an independent university operated in partnership with the University of Arizona.

Arizona

The Global Campus is designed to provide flexible opportunities for working students from diverse backgrounds who seek to acquire the knowledge and skills that will help them achieve their life and career goals. Global Campus is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and is one of the most innovative online universities in the country with approximately 25,000 students. Recognized as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service, UAGC is currently awaiting a formal decision by the Department of Education on its application to be designated as a nonprofit organization. UAGC offers over 50 degrees at associate, bachelor, master and doctoral levels. For more information, see:

uagc.edu

.

almost

Central Arizona College

For over 50 years,

Central Arizona College

He has served and educated the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five campuses strategically located throughout the county, CAC provides accessible educational, financial, cultural, and personal growth opportunities for people of all ages.

*

$6,450

Bachelor’s tuition savings based on completing 30 credits per calendar year. Savings will be pro-rated if the student has completed less than her 30 credits in her calendar year.

**Certain degree programs may not be available in all states.

***Eligible persons save on tuition and fees. Benefits vary by degree level.