Desert Southwest Transfer Conference

Transfer conference presented in collaboration with university partners

February 9, 2024

Week-long event slated to be held at AWC Yuma Campus for students, alumni

Yuma, AZ (February 12, 2024) – Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Desert Southwest Transfer Conference, which will be held March 4-7 in collaboration with Arizona Western College’s university partners.

Healthcare Job Fair

Healthcare Job Fair to be held Nov. 15

November 9, 2023

Event is open to students, alumni, and general public

Yuma, AZ (November 9, 2023) – Those aspiring to pursue a healthcare career will have an upcoming opportunity to explore what opportunities are available.

Yuma Transfer and Career Expo

Yuma Transfer and Career Expo to be held Oct. 18

September 27, 2023

Yuma, AZ (September 27, 2023) – Arizona Western College students and alumni are invited to explore future possibilities and discover what higher education options and job opportunities are available during the Yuma Transfer and Career Expo.

National Transfer Student Week

Join AWC for National Transfer Student Week

September 26, 2023

Yuma, AZ (September 26, 2023) – Arizona Western College is hosting several events and activities as part of National Transfer Student Week from Oct. 16-20.

In support of the college’s efforts to double the rate of earned baccalaureate degrees in the district by 2035, AWC Transfer Services will provide virtual and in-person opportunities to assist students on their path to a university. Events are available for transfer students at AWC or current students considering earning a bachelor’s degree.

Transfer and Career Expo

Explore future possibilities at Yuma Transfer and Career Expo

February 14, 2023

Yuma, AZ (February 14, 2023) – Arizona Western College students and alumni are invited to discover what higher education options and job opportunities are available during the Yuma Transfer and Career Expo.

Transfer Services introduces new RaiseMe micro-scholarship program

Transfer Services introduces new RaiseMe micro-scholarship program

August 1, 2019

Yuma, AZ (August 1, 2019) – Students at Arizona Western College hoping to attain a four-year degree can now prepare for a successful path to transfer as soon as they begin community college with the help of a new joint student success initiative in partnership with the college preparedness platform RaiseMe.

Five-year report shows increase in AWC’s transfer rate

Five-year report shows increase in AWC’s transfer rate

July 23, 2019

Yuma, AZ (July 23, 2019) – A report provided by the Arizona State System for Information on Student Transfer (ASSIST) earlier this month reflected a 33.5% transfer rate increase over the last five years at Arizona Western College, compared to a -1.4% transfer rate statewide.

AWC to Celebrate Students at University Transfer Signing Day

November 15, 2017

Yuma, AZ (November 15, 2017) – Arizona Western College Transfer Services, in collaboration with the AWC Foundation, AWC Alumni Association and the KEYS program, will be celebrating students at University Transfer Signing Day on Thursday, November 30. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the 3C Breezeway on the Yuma Campus.

AWC students who will be transferring to Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University in the spring will be recognized by institution representatives, who will also be available to respond to student inquiries.