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Arizona Western College Transforming lives through education and partnerships to create thriving communities.

Arizona Western College offers educational, career, and lifelong learning opportunities through innovative partnerships which enhance the lives of people in Yuma and La Paz counties.

Spring 2027 registration opens Monday, Oct. 19! đź“šClasses start Jan. 11. Register early to get the classes and schedule t...
10/15/2026

Spring 2027 registration opens Monday, Oct. 19! đź“š

Classes start Jan. 11. Register early to get the classes and schedule that work best for you.

âś… Check in with your advisor
âś… Clear your balance (unpaid balances block registration)
âś… Register starting Oct. 19

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Today, Arizona Western College officially launched the expansion of its Prison Education Program (PEP) at the Arizona St...
10/14/2026

Today, Arizona Western College officially launched the expansion of its Prison Education Program (PEP) at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Yuma, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The expansion creates a pathway for incarcerated individuals to earn an AWC Associate of Arts degree through rigorous online coursework designed by AWC faculty, with direct transfer equivalencies across all three Arizona state universities.

On-site, our Prison Education Program Manager is guiding students step by step through admissions, financial aid, and academic planning toward accredited credentials and workforce-ready skills.

The program is anchored in four pillars: Access, Transformation, Redemption, and Reintegration, removing barriers to education and equipping graduates to build viable, living-wage futures after release.

Thank you to today’s event speakers for their partnership and leadership in making this possible:
Dr. Reetika Dhawan, President, AWC
Bryan Doak, Executive Vice President for Learning & Student Services, AWC
Elaine Groggett, Executive Director of Centralized Scheduling, Assessment, Curriculum, and Special Projects, AWC
Dr. Ryan Thornell, Director, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
Ruben Rosas-Parra, Warden, Arizona State Prison Complex – Yuma

We’re proud to champion work that strengthens individuals, families, and our entire community.

🚨 NEW DATES! Personal Defense 1 is now running Oct 21 – Dec 16! 🥊Build confidence and learn to protect yourself in 8 wee...
10/07/2026

🚨 NEW DATES! Personal Defense 1 is now running Oct 21 – Dec 16! 🥊

Build confidence and learn to protect yourself in 8 weekly classes (16 total hours) covering awareness, avoidance, and hands-on defense techniques, including partner drills and physical contact scenarios. đź’Ş

Open to the community, ages 18+. No experience needed! Just come ready to train with others and move through basic drills.

📅 Wednesdays, Oct 21 – Dec 16 (no class Nov 25)
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
đź“Ť Yuma Campus, LETA Building
đź’˛ $155

Register by phone, email, or online:
đź“ž (928) 317-7674
📧 [email protected]
đź”— https://shorturl.at/Dtp8D
🕗 Registration Hours: Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM, Fri 8 AM–4 PM

Pay by cash, check, money order, or card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover). Space is limited, so grab your spot early! 🙌

🌏 AWC is going global! 🇹🇼Arizona Western College has signed three new partnership agreements with universities in Taiwan...
10/07/2026

🌏 AWC is going global! 🇹🇼

Arizona Western College has signed three new partnership agreements with universities in Taiwan: Asia University, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, and National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology.

These partnerships will open new workforce pathways for students in Yuma and La Paz counties, including:
🛫 Student and faculty exchanges
đź“š Curriculum collaboration
🔬 Applied learning

AWC is also working with Taiwan's Ministry of Education on potential scholarships and paid internships in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

The agreements were signed last month at the Taiwan-U.S. Semiconductor Workforce Summit, where AWC President Dr. Reetika Dhawan, Executive Vice President of the Entrepreneurial College Dr. Shadi Kilani, and Interim Director of Manufacturing Miguel Rios represented the college.

09/24/2026

Meet Mabel Coronel, AWC alum, now a child and young adult therapist helping families through some of their hardest moments.

If a rewarding career sounds like you, here is where to start. All with 8-week classes beginning as soon as October 12:

• Behavioral Health Technician
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Family Sciences

09/21/2026

Step right up! 📣 We’ve got a deal you can’t drive past: an AAS in Marketing, fast-tracked with 8-week online core classes.

No gimmicks, no fine print, just real skills for a real career. Learn branding, strategy, and the stuff that actually gets you hired.

Act fast, enrollment’s open now! 8-week classes start October 12. Pull up to the link in comments.

Arizona Western College is preparing to launch a new chapter of its educational mission, this time inside ASPC-Yuma.In p...
09/18/2026

Arizona Western College is preparing to launch a new chapter of its educational mission, this time inside ASPC-Yuma.

In partnership with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR), AWC is already laying the groundwork to enroll its newest students in a program built around one goal: creating a real pathway from education to degree to reentry to workforce.

National research consistently shows that people who participate in correctional education programs are significantly less likely to return to prison and more likely to find stable employment after release, outcomes that benefit not just individuals, but families, employers, and entire communities. We're proud to champion this work in our community.

We'll share more at an upcoming press conference on October 14. Follow along for details.

We’re proud to congratulate Jay Chandra, an Arizona Western College concurrent enrollment student, on being named to the...
09/17/2026

We’re proud to congratulate Jay Chandra, an Arizona Western College concurrent enrollment student, on being named to the Top 300 in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge! 🎉

Jay was selected from nearly 2,000 students nationwide for his research using an AI model he built himself to predict heart efficiency from ECG data, exploring a potentially lower-cost alternative to echocardiograms.

A former student at Gowan Science Academy in Yuma, Jay has been taking college courses at AWC for the past two years while completing middle school.
Way to go, Jay! đź‘Ź

09/15/2026

Steady hands? Big potential. đź’‰

Our Phlebotomy program gets you job ready in 8 week classes. Hands-on training, real career outcomes, and a skill the healthcare world needs.

Get started now! 8-week classes start October 12.

Big milestone for the Health Careers Center! Exterior signage just went up, and the future home of hands-on healthcare e...
09/15/2026

Big milestone for the Health Careers Center! Exterior signage just went up, and the future home of hands-on healthcare education in Yuma County is taking shape.

Built in partnership with Onvida Health, the center will include simulation labs and hospital-style training spaces. Programs will span certified medical assistant, phlebotomy certification, healthcare administration, informatics, and more, from dual credit through bachelor's degrees.

Construction is on track to finish in early 2027, with students expected to begin using the facility that spring.

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2020 S Avenue 8 E
Yuma, AZ
85365

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm

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+19283176000

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