The University of Arizona – Yuma: Your Pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree
The University of Arizona - Yuma is a proud regional site in partnership with Arizona Western College. Through this collaboration, students who complete an associates degree at AWC can seamlessly transition to bachelor’s degree programs offered at UA Yuma or explore other University of Arizona transfer options helping you become part of the Wildcat family while staying in Yuma.
U of A Yuma offers many transfer degree pathways in varying fields, like Engineering, Nutrition, Human Development, and Agriculture, all designed to help you complete your degree locally. Learn more about scholarships, internships, career opportunities, degree programs, and campus events by visiting the University of Arizona Yuma Website. Additional resources on scholarships and transfer plans and social media updates can also be found through this LinkTree site.
Whether you’re interested in on-campus learning or completing your degree fully online, U of A Yuma provides flexible options to meet your goals.
A Streamlined Transfer Experience
Arizona Western College and the University of Arizona work collaboratively to support your transfer journey. With compatible course descriptions and approved block transfers, approved AWC associates degrees may fulfill the first two years of most U of A undergraduate programs, helping you stay on track to graduate within three years of transferring.
Students may also receive invitations to exclusive transfer events and activities, thanks to shared student data between AWC and UA for the purpose of enhancing student success.
Please note: All students must still complete the University of Arizona admissions application to officially transfer.
Steps for a successful transfer to UA
Meet with AWC Transfer Coordinator
Meet with AWC Transfer Coordinator to learn more about your degree pathway.
Connect with UA Representative
Get connected with an UA representative within your first year at Arizona Western College.
Follow Steps
Follow the 6 steps listed under "Steps for a Smooth and Successful Transfer to any Institution."
Submit Admission Application
Submit U of A admission application 6-9 months before you transfer. Refer to the UAZ Yuma Admissions Checklist to help you with your admission process.
(Electronic submission of a high school transcript should be sent to this email address: admissions@arizona.edu)
(For official electronic college transcript submission, please use this email address: REG-transcripts@email.arizona.edu)
AWC Student Records: https://www.azwestern.edu/student-records
Follow up AWC Transfer Services
Follow up with an AWC Transfer Services and Program Coordinator or an UA Enrollment Coordinator or UA representative if you encounter any difficulties, barriers or have any concerns during your transfer process or after you transfer to UA.
Quick links:
- For UA Admissions Process FAQ: https://admissions.arizona.edu/faqs/transfer
- UAZ Transfer Admission Application and Process: https://admissions.arizona.edu/how-to-apply/transfer
- UAZ Transfer Book (2021-2022)
Degree Pathways
Degree semester plans are available through UAZ advisors or pillar leads. For the most current information, please contact the academic advisors listed in the Contact tab. Visit the LinkTree for UAZ Yuma for Semester Plans: https://linktr.ee/uazyuma
YUMA DEGREE PATHWAYS
AWC Sports Management to UA Nutritional Science– Sports Nutrition Option
AWC Exercise Wellness Nutritional to UA Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics Emphasis
AWC Health, Wellness and Nutrition to UA Nutritional Science
AWC Family Sciences to UA Human Development and Family Science
AWC ABUS to UA Personal & Family Financial Planning
AWC Ag Systems Management to UA Ag Systems Management
AWC Soils to UA Yuma Sustainable Plant Systems - Fresh Produce Safety
AWC Crop Production to UA Yuma Sustainable Plant Systems - Fresh Produce Safety Option
AWC AgriCommerce to Ag Systems Management
AWC Animal Production to UA Animal Science (Science & Pre-professional emphasis)
AWC Engineering to UA Software Engineering
AWC Engineering to UA Systems Engineering
AWC Engineering to UA Industrial Engineering
AWC Engineering to UA Biosystems Engineering
Visit University of Arizona to find more information about other degree pathways.
Transfer Resources
UA Transfer Resources
Welcome Transfercats! https://fosteringsuccess.arizona.edu/welcome-transfercats
UAZ Transfer Admissions: https://www.arizona.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits
University of Arizona Campus Tours: https://www.arizona.edu/admissions/visit
AZTransfer University of Arizona
https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/TransferApp.woa/wa/UA?inst=AWC
UAZ Contacts
University of Arizona (UAZ) Contacts
📍 Yuma Campus
Joselyn Medina
Academic Advisor – UAZ Yuma
📧 joselynm@arizona.edu
📞 (928) 783-3804
📅 Schedule an Appointment
Advising Areas:
Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS)
Personal & Family Financial Planning (PFFP)
Engineering
Kenia Rodriguez
Academic Advisor – UAZ Yuma
📧 keniarodriguez1@arizona.edu
📞 (928) 246-3715
📅 Kenia's Appointment Calendar
Advising Areas:
Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics
Agriculture
Leonardo Morales
Recruitment Coordinator – STEM Outreach & Distance Education
📧 moralesleo16@arizona.edu
📱 (520) 621-8573
🏫 Main Campus – Tucson
Jacky Cuadras
Admissions Counselor, Outreach – Main Campus
📧 jramosfontes@arizona.edu
📞 (520) 621-5101
📅 Schedule with Jacky
🌐 Online – College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)
Serving: Yuma / La Paz / Imperial Valley
Gabriela Siqueiros
Academic Advisor
📧 gsiqueiros4@arizona.edu
📅 Schedule an Appointment
Advising Areas:
Applied Computing
Cyber Operations
Administration of Justice
Human Services
Computer Science
Intelligence & Information Operations
Organizational Leadership
Regional Commerce
Nathan R. Bacal
Academic Advisor II
📧 nathan1bacal@arizona.edu
📞 (520) 621-8263
📅 Schedule an Appointment
Advising Areas:
Administration of Justice
Cyber Operations (Last Names M–Z)
Cyber Certificates (M–Z): Defense/Forensics, Info Warfare, Secure Computing
Family Studies & Human Development (Minor)
Government & Public Service (Major & Minor)
Pamela J. Scanlon, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
Academic Advisor II
📧 pscanlo2@arizona.edu
📞 (520) 621-4132
📅 Schedule an Appointment
Advising Areas:
Cyber Operations (Last Names A–L)
Cyber Certificates (A–L): Defense/Forensics, Info Warfare, Secure Computing
Christine Gronowski, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
Academic Advising Manager
📧 christineg@arizona.edu
📞 (520) 621-8204
📅 Schedule an Appointment
Advising Areas:
Applied Computing/Informatics
Cloud Computing Certificate