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.
AWC and UA may collaborate with student data and information to ensure students receive invitations to exclusive transfer events and activities within the three-year completion deadline. Transferable AWC programs are applicable as a block with detailed course descriptions compatible with UA degree programs. This facilitates the process of selecting courses from AWC and completing the first two years of most UA undergraduate programs with specific AWC degrees.
Note: The university agreement does not exempt students from completing the required university admission application.
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
The following degree pathways between AWC and UA-Yuma have been articulated to allow students to complete their 2yr Associate's degree at AWC and meet the required coursework for the first 2yrs at UA.
DEGREE SEMESTER PLANS FOR 2022-2024 CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH UAZ ADVISORS OR PILLAR LEADS. FOR UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON 2023-2024 PLANS, PLEASE CONTACT ACADEMIC ADVISORS LISTED IN THE CONTACT TAB ABOVE OR SPECIFIED ON THE SEMESTER PLANS LINKED BELOW.
2023-2024 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 Studies to UA Human Development and Family
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 Animal Production to UA Ag Systems Management
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
AWC Engineering to UA Engineering Management
Visit University of Arizona to find more information about other degree pathways.
Transfer Resources
UA Transfer Resources
University of Arizona Transfer Events: https://slate.admissions.arizona.edu/portal/transferevents
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
UAZ Yuma
Joseyln Medina
UAZ Yuma Academic Advisor
Email: joselynm@arizona.edu
Phone: (928) 783-3804
For Appointments: https://calendly.com/joselynm-uayuma
Advising Degrees:
HDFS- Human Development and Family Studies
PFFP- Personal and Family Financial Planning
Engineering
Kenia Rodriguez
UAZ Yuma Academic Advisor
Email: Keniarodriguez1@arizona.edu
Phone: 928-246-3715
Kenia Rodriguez Appointment Calendar
Advising Degrees:
Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics
Agriculture
Leonardo Morales
Recruitment Coordinator - STEM Outreach Distance Education
Email: moralesleo16@arizona.edu
Cell: 520-621-8573
UAZ Main Campus
Jacky Cuadras
Admissions Counselor, Outreach- Main Campus
Email: jramosfontes@arizona.edu
Office: (520) 621-5101
Schedule here: https://slate.admissions.arizona.edu/portal/jramosfontes
UAZ College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)- Online
Gabriela Siqueiros
Academic Advisor- Applied Computing, Cyber, Admin of Justice, Human Services, Computer Science, Intelligence & Information Operations, Organizational Leadership & Regional Commerce
Yuma/La Paz/Imperial Valley
gsiqueiros4@arizona.edu
Schedule an appointment
Nathan R. Bacal
Academic Advisor II: Administration of Justice, Cyber Operations (for last names M-Z), Cyber Certificates (Defense/Forensics, Information Warfare, Security Computing) for last names (M-Z), Family Studies & Human Development (minor), and Government & Public Service (major & minor)
College of Applied Science & Technology
To schedule an appointment with Nathan click here – All appts will be in AZ time
Office: 520-621-8263
nathan1bacal@arizona.edu
Pamela J. Scanlon, M. Ed. Pronouns: she/her/hers
Academic Advisor II: Cyber Operations (for last names A-L) and Cyber Certificates (Defense/Forensics, Information Warfare, Security Computing) for last names (A-L)
College of Applied Science and Technology
To make an appointment, click here (appts are in AZ time)
Office: 520-621-4132
pscanlo2@arizona.edu
Christine Gronowski, M. Ed. Pronouns: she/her/hers
Academic Advising Manager: Applied Computing/Informatics and Cloud Computing Certificate
College of Applied Science and Technology
To make an appointment, click here (appts are in AZ time)
Phone: 520-621-8204
christineg@arizona.edu