AWC students

AWC, local university branches experience enrollment growth

September 25, 2023

Transfer and dual enrollment rates increase over five year period

Yuma, AZ (September 25, 2023) – During a time when community college enrollment is trending downward nationwide, Arizona Western College is defying the odds with a four percent increase in full-time student enrollment and an overall seven percent increase in students this fall.

Students can enroll during drive-through event

Students can enroll during drive-through event

March 11, 2021

Yuma, AZ (March 11, 2021) – Arizona Western College is hosting a Cruising 2 College Drive-through Enrollment Day on Wednesday, March 17. Prospective students will have the opportunity to get started with the first steps of enrollment – all from the convenience of their own vehicle.

Start Up Saturday to help future students reach academic goals

Start Up Saturday to help future students reach academic goals

October 31, 2019

Parker, AZ (October 31, 2019) – Don't have time during the week to inquire about AWC? Come by on Saturday, Nov. 16, to check off your pre-enrollment to-do list just in time for Spring 2020 registration.

Prospective or incoming students are invited to drop in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Start Up Saturday at the AWC Parker Learning Center, 1109 Geronimo Ave.

AWC Parker Learning Center to host Start Up Saturday for future students

AWC Parker Learning Center to host Start Up Saturday for future students

March 11, 2019

Parker, AZ (March 11, 2019) – Prospective or incoming students are invited to drop in and complete their pre-enrollment to-do list during a Start Up Saturday event on March 16.

AWC La Paz to host Start Up Saturday for future students

October 4, 2018

Parker, AZ (October 4, 2018) – Let Arizona Western College help you explore, discover, and achieve your academic goals.

AWC La Paz campuses are gearing up for a one-day event that will assist future students through the enrollment process. AWC staff will be available to guide attendees each step of the way – through admissions, Accuplacer placement testing, registration, financial aid and advising.

Start Up Saturday will be held Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AWC Parker Learning Center, 1109 Geronimo Ave.

AWC to offer extended hours starting Aug. 1

July 25, 2018

Staff to be available for students 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Yuma, AZ (July 25, 2018) – Arizona Western College will be extending their daily hours of operation by two hours beginning Wednesday, August 1.

 After being open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for decades, student-facing services at the AWC Yuma Campus will now be open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Jumpstart Saturday Begins January 21

January 19, 2017

Convenient Time for Prospective Students to Complete Pre-Enrollment Tasks

Jumpstart Saturday is a new program at Arizona Western College that allows prospective students the opportunity to complete their pre-enrollment tasks during a time that is convenient. Not everyone can get out to the campus during the work week, and students often want parents to accompany them. Therefore, AWC will offer one Saturday per month from January to April, with limited services available to prepare students for the next registration cycle.

Registration festival Apr 30

Registration festival Apr 30

March 21, 2016

Experience AWC is an exciting and informative program for students taking their first step into college. It is designed for all new students to provide them with the necessary information, resources and help in getting started with their new experience at Arizona Western College. The event takes place on Saturday, April 30 at 8:30 am in the AS Building.

The half-day program will provide: