Northern Arizona University- Yuma share facilities at the Arizona Western College with an established partnership since 1988. NAU-Yuma offers transfer degree pathways. Learn more about the degrees available at NAU-Yuma. Overall NAU offers over 120 degree pathways. At Northern Arizona University Online, follow your passions and expand your career possibilities with an online degree program.
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Degree pathways between NAU-Yuma and AWC 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 NAU.
You can now check how your AWC credits can transfer by creating an account and adding your courses to Jackspath.
View your degree options at NAU Yuma: https://nau.edu/yuma/
To learn more about statewide and online program options, you can now register for a virtual information session. https://nau.edu/statewide-campuses/
Steps for a successful transfer to NAU
Meet with AWC University Partnership Manager
NAU Yuma Students, meet with AWC University Partnership Manager, Eva Aviles, to review your transfer pathway and transfer timeline and process.
Submit 2NAU application and Connect with NAU Representative
Submit your 2NAU form within your first year at AWC. Sign up for 2NAU as early as possible to ensure a smooth transfer experience and take advantage of scholarship opportunities.
Get connected with an NAU 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 NAU Admissions Application 6-9 months before you transfer.
(Electronic submission of official college transcript and high school transcript should be sent to this email address: admissions@nau.edu)
AWC Student Records: https://www.azwestern.edu/student-records
Follow up with AWC University Partnership Manager
Always follow up with AWC University Partnership Manager, Eva Aviles, if you encounter any difficulties, barriers or have any concerns during your transfer process or after you transfer to NAU Yuma.
Quick links:
- For NAU Admissions Process FAQ: https://nau.edu/virtual-nau/
- NAU Transfer Admission Application and Process: https://nau.edu/admission/transfer-student-admission/
Virtual Activities & Tours
Transfer Resources
Transfer and Online Connections: https://nau.edu/transfer-online-connections/
NAU Transfer link: https://nau.edu/admissions/transfer-student/
NAU Admitted students: https://nau.edu/transfer-online-connections/new-transfer-students/
Transfer Student Visits: https://nau.edu/admissions/events/transfer-visits/
NAU Events: https://nau.edu/experience/activities-and-events/#events
Visit NAU: https://nau.edu/admissions/plan-visit/
Tour the NAU Yuma Campus with a True-Blue Ambassador. Schedule your personalized tour at: NAU.Yuma@nau.edu
Yuma Peer Assistance Transfer Hub (YPATH) Lounge- Visit the mentor transfer lounge located in the 3C Building- 2nd Floor #2201 and learn about the Peer Mentoring Services available to AWC transfer students. Email: Yes2success@nau.edu
Join an NAU-Yuma Campus Event. Visit the AWC Events Page for NAU scheduled events. Events include Transfer Admissions Workshops, Academic Program Information Sessions, Fun Social Events, and More.
The Yuma Educational Success (YES) Program is a one-of-a-kind transfer program designed to support Yuma Union High School District graduates on a successful pathway from Arizona Western College to Northern Arizona University. If you graduated or will be graduating from a Yuma Union High School District high school in Spring 2025 and plan to transfer to NAU, you may be eligible for this program.
We offer eligible participants a $4,000 scholarship while enrolled at AWC, as well as various college resources, academic success planning, career development services, semesterly social activities, transfer support, and more!
Want to know more? Please watch this short video to hear from some of our amazing students!
Interested in applying? Follow the link below to register for one of our upcoming YES Program Info Sessions to learn more about the program and apply:
Register for our Information Session!
For more info on the YES Program, please e-mail: yes2success@nau.edu or apply now: YES Program Application
NAU Contacts
NAU Enrollment and Student Services
nau.yuma@nau.edu
(928) 523-5450
Academic Complex Building (AC) Room 124
For reference: Room 124 is on the 1st floor outside, facing the new MAC building and the 3C building.
Advising for pathway from AWC to NAU
Eva Aviles
University Partnerships Manager
Advising for AWC2NAU Yuma Students
Eva.aviles@azwestern.edu
Schedule your appointment here