Arizona State University wants to be a part of AWC students' academic success. Students can start planning the path to ASU on day one of your college journey with the MyPath2ASU™ transfer experience. Choose from more than 400 course-by-course major maps that lead to on-campus or online ASU bachelor’s degrees. ASU@Yuma offers 3 transfer degree pathways and reduced tuition rates. Complete your ASU degree at ASU Local without leaving Yuma.
This hybrid college experience invites you to attend Arizona State University on Arizona Western College’s Yuma campus. ASU Local is a flexible college program designed for your academic, personal, and professional goals in your hometown. ASU brings its top-ranked yet affordable undergraduate degree programs to students in Yuma, Arizona.
Join ASU Local. Arizona State University is accepting applications for the ASU Local cohorts for fall 2025 and beyond. Apply now!
By picking a major and identifying a transfer institution, MyPath2ASU™ helps to identify what courses to take at Arizona Western College for an ASU baccalaureate degree. Save time, money, and minimize loss of credit during the transfer journey. Students receive a set of customized tools to ensure a simple, seamless transition into one of the nation’s top 10 universities for undergraduate education.
These instructional videos help students search for majors and sign up for MyPath2ASU™.
Tips for Transfer Success to ASU
Select a Major and Degree
- Choose the major and degree you plan to pursue at AWC along with your intended university program.
- Seek guidance that aligns your choice with your interests and career goals through AWC Career Services.
- Explore ASU’s Me3 career game to discover career fields and majors that fit your interests.
- Review AWC Degrees and Certificates.
- Use Arizona Western College Major Guides from AZTransfer.com to explore transfer pathways.
Meet with AWC Advisors and Transfer Personnel
- Review your AWC academic plan and transfer timeline with Academic Advisors and Transfer Personnel.
- Meet with an AWC Academic Advisor to review your degree requirements.
- Schedule an appointment with the Transfer Services Coordinator for transfer planning and support.
Explore Transfer Pathways
- Review ASU degree programs.
- Create your profile on MyPath2ASU to explore how your AWC credits transfer.
- Explore degree programs available at ASU Local Yuma for online academic programs with hybrid support.
- Use the AWC/ASU Transfer Guide from AZTransfer.com as a resource for transfer equivalencies.
Connect with University Representatives and Admissions Personnel
- Meet with a university major representative to learn more about your program and transfer pathway.
- Connect with admissions personnel for deadlines, application requirements, and next steps. (see the Contact tab for details).
- Check the AWC Event Calendar or Transfer Center for upcoming transfer events and application workshops.
General Transfer Resources: https://www.azwestern.edu/student-support/transfer-services/resources
Complete the AGEC and Your Degree
- The Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) transfers as a block to ASU and provides a strong foundation for your major.
- Completing your AWC degree aligned with your intended program ensures a seamless transfer.
- Reminder: Submit your AWC graduation application by the posted deadline.
Apply for University Admission
- Submit your ASU admissions application six to nine months before your intended transfer date or as soon as applications open for your transfer term.
- Work with ASU representatives during this process for support.
- Send official college and high school transcripts electronically to transcripts@asu.edu
- Request your AWC official transcript from Student Records.
Circle Back with AWC and University Personnel
- Confirm with your AWC Academic Advisor that all program requirements are complete.
- Visit the AWC Transfer Center for support and resources.
- Check in with ASU representatives as an admitted student to review your application status and next steps.
Quick links:
- For ASU Admissions Process FAQ: https://admission.asu.edu/contact/faqs#accordion-section-t1
- ASU Transfer Admission Application and Process: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/apply
Resources
Transfer Support Links
General Transfer Resources: https://www.azwestern.edu/student-support/transfer-services/resources
ASU Transfer Student Admission: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/transfer/admission
Admissions Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: https://admission.asu.edu/contact/faqs#transfer
Connect with ASU Transfer Student Ambassadors: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/ambassadors
ASU for You: Resources for anyone, at any age : https://asuforyou.asu.edu/
Academic Alliances: https://provost.asu.edu/academic-alliances/partnership-resources
ASU Tuition and Aid
Cost of attendance: https://tuition.asu.edu/cost
ASU Transfer Scholarships
https://scholarships.asu.edu/transfers
Scholarship opportunities for ASU students are awarded based on merit, need, or a combination of both. You can also apply for institutional and private donor funds. Many of the scholarships are renewable.
Ken Hollin Scholarship ASU Transfer Scholarship for AWC Students
https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship-search
The Ken Hollin Scholarship helps students transfer from Arizona Western College to ASU with ease. For 41 years, Ken served underrepresented students at ASU through administration of Early Outreach and FOCUS programs. The programs saw 3,500 annual visitors from elementary and high schools with high minority, low-income populations and first-generation college bound students. As the former student body president of Arizona Western College, Ken will continue to serve Yuma and ASU communities by establishing the Ken Hollin Scholarship.
ASU Transfer Tools/Guides
ASU Equivalency Search
Search by an ASU course to determine if a transfer institution offers an equivalent course.
https://transferguide.apps.asu.edu/app/reverselookup
ASU Course Equivalency Search
Search for an equivalent course at ASU.
https://transferguide.apps.asu.edu/app/searchcourses
AZTransfer Arizona State University
https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/TransferApp.woa/wa/ASU?inst=AWC
ASU Activities and Events
ASU Transfer Day: https://visit.asu.edu/transferday
ASU Events: https://asuevents.asu.edu/
ASU Tours: https://visit.asu.edu/schedule
Events Calendar: https://asuevents.asu.edu/
Academic Calendar: https://registrar.asu.edu/academic-calendar
ASU Contacts
ASU Local Yuma
Location:Arizona Western College, Student Center, Room SC117
2020 S Ave 8 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
📞 480-335-3367
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
🌐 ASU Local Contact
🌐 ASU Local Yuma
Julie Koepp
ASU Local Yuma Site Manager
📧 Julie.koepp@asu.edu
📞 602-496-0055
📅 Schedule an appointment
Recruitment & Admissions Contacts
Gerald West
BA Organizational Leadership Yuma
Assistant Director - Recruitment, Outreach, & Engagement
📧 Gerald.L.West@asu.edu
📞 (480) 727-1526
Dominique Dozier
Admissions Coordinator | Undergraduate Programs
W. P. Carey School of Business
📧 Dominique.Dozier@asu.edu
📞 (602) 543-5108
📅 Schedule an appointment
Suzie Kwan
ASU Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment
📧 asusuziekwan@asu.edu
📞 602-496-1174
📅 Schedule an appointment or ASU Transfer Admission Appointment
📧 General Transfer Support: transfer@asu.edu
Mary Lou Fulton College (MLFC)
General Contact
📧 ASUeducation@asu.edu
📞 480-965-9995
Prospective Students (Not yet applied or admitted)
📞 Recruitment: 480-965-9555
📧 ASUEducation@asu.edu
Admitted Students
📞 Undergraduate Student Services: 480-965-5555
📧 educationadvising@asu.edu
ASU Online Contact
Courtney Coudret
Educational Outreach Manager
📧 courtney.coudret@asu.edu
ASU Online