CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE
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entral Arizona College (CAC) has served Pinal County for 50 years by providing high-quality, affordable education. From its beginning at the base of Signal Peak Mountain, the college has expanded its locations to serve and educate the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five full-service campuses and three regional centers located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides all Pinal County residents and others with access to high-quality, innovative postsecondary opportunities, lifelong learning, and cultural enrichment options. CAC offers a TRUE learning community by empowering students to succeed. The College values the diverse and varied experiences of its students. CAC staff and faculty are committed to helping students achieve their educational and career goals. The college works collaboratively with business and industry to ensure 2021-2022
students acquire the skills necessary for job placement and employer needs are met. A full array of academic degrees and certificates, career training, personal enrichment classes, and university transfer programs are available. Also, woven into the fabric of the institution are workforce development, continuing education classes and weekend college opportunities. Living on campus is an important element to a student’s college experience, providing a connection with academic and student life programs. Residence Life provides one of the many learning opportunities available for students at CAC. All students may choose the type of community they would like to live in from the various options located at the Signal Peak Campus.
to encourage students from Pinal County to stay in high school, graduate with a 2.75 grade point average, perform community service each year and pursue a college education. Students, along with their parents, sign a pledge during their eighth grade year to meet those goals. Students graduating from a Pinal County high school who have fulfilled the requirements of the Promise for the Future pledge will be eligible for up to four consecutive semesters of tuition-free education at CAC. For additional information about Promise for the Future visit www.centralaz.edu/ promise.
The college offers a variety of community events throughout the year at the Don P. Pence Center for the Performing and Visual Arts at the Signal Peak Campus. For a listing of all CAC community events, please visit www. EventsAtCAC.com. At this portal, you will be able to purchase event tickets or RSVP to free events. For more information call 520-494-5111 or visit www. centralaz.edu.
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Central Arizona College boasts one of the most innovative commitments to higher education in the nation, with its Promise for the Future educational initiative. The program is designed COOLIDGE CH A MBER DIR ECTORY
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