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Supporting Student-Veterans

The Military Order of the Purple Heart has designated the University of Arizona as a Purple Heart University in recognition of its support of military members, including veterans and their families.

The University of Arizona is ranked No. 18 overall and No. 15 among public universities in the latest edition of the Military Times for “Best for Vets: Colleges 2020” list. Military Times also named the

University of Arizona Police Department as one of the top 20 employers of veterans in its “Best for Vets: Employers” ranking.

At Arizona, student-veterans find community and support through the Veterans Education and Transitions Services (VETS) program. VETS offers a comprehensive set of services to help student-veterans transition to the university environment, find success throughout their education, and obtain meaningful employment. You can learn more about VETS by visiting vets.arizona.edu.

Statewide Locations

In addition to its main campus in Tucson and Arizona Online, the University of Arizona offers learning locations across the state. With sites in the Phoenix-Metro area, Yuma, and throughout Southern Arizona, it’s more convenient than ever to earn your bachelor’s or master’s degree from Arizona.

Whether you are considering a career in IT, health care, business, education, or another field, our statewide locations offer in-demand degrees close to home. Many of our programs are nationally recognized, including Cyber Operations, Nursing,

School Psychology, Engineering, and other programs in rapidly growing industries.

To see all of our statewide locations, visit transfer.arizona.edu.

Earn a Scholarship (Whether You Learn In Person or Online)

Ranked #7 as the Best Online Bachelor’s Program in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report), Arizona Online gives you the freedom to earn your degree on your terms.

And we now offer a new Bridge Online Tuition Award available to all community college transfer students transferring to Arizona Online. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years, with eligibility requirements including a 2.5 cumulative college GPA and completion of 36 units at the time of admission. Once enrolled, students must maintain continuous enrollment and a 2.0 GPA for automatic renewal of the Award.

Visit transfer.arizona.edu/bridge-program for details.

Funding Your Future at Arizona The University of Arizona offers competitive scholarships for transfer students like you, including one of the most generous Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships in the state. Learn more by visiting the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid.arizona.edu.

Introducing the Brand-New Student Success District

The University of Arizona has reimagined what student achievement can look like with the creation of the new Student Success District, located on the university’s main campus in Tucson, Arizona. Two libraries, a former gym, and a new student success building have combined many education-enhancing resources in the core of campus. Meet with academic advisors, get individualized career support, and enjoy a wide array of health and wellness resources within this cutting-edge facility.

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Did you know that you have your very own University of Arizona Admissions Counselor? Connect with them by visiting go.arizona.edu/findmyrecruiter.

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If you’re looking for transfer scholarship opportunities, education-enhancing experiences, and return on your tuition investment, take a good look at the University of Arizona.

Times Higher Education and the National Science Foundation rank Arizona among the nation’s top 20 public research institutions. As a result of its Research I status, Arizona connects students with unique opportunities to apply their learning outside of the classroom. You may work on a research project, participate in an internship, get involved in student government, or take advantage of many other opportunities that will help you build experience to impress future employers.

Whether you choose to learn in person or online, you’ll have access to Student Engagement and Career Development, a free resource that can help you prepare for your career.

With all of the knowledge and experience students gain here, it’s easy to see why both The Princeton Review and Forbes have named Arizona a “Best Value College.” Thanks to a unique combination of exceptional academics and diverse experiences, an Arizona education empowers you to do more, learn more, and achieve more.

As a University of Arizona graduate, you could also earn more over the course of your career. According to PayScale.com, Arizona Wildcats have the highest starting salary earning potential among alumni from Arizona’s public universities.

The University of Arizona is the first four-year public university in the state of Arizona to be federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

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Community Colleges and Universities Partner for Student Success

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f you are interested in earning a bachelor’s degree, starting at a Maricopa Community College and transferring to a four-year university provides you with an affordable option. While you can transfer anywhere, the Maricopa Community Colleges have established transfer partnerships with quality, reputable colleges and universities.

These university partnerships assist students in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing your Maricopa credits. In addition, many university partners offer Maricopa graduates dedicated advisement and financial incentives such as transfer scholarships, waived application and/ or textbook fees, and special tuition incentives for military personnel. The Maricopa Community Colleges have partnerships with the following institutions:

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Local (Arizona) Partners • Arizona Christian University • Arizona State University • A.T. Still University • Benedictine University at Mesa • Chamberlain University • DeVry University • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Franklin Pierce University • Grand Canyon University • Huntington University • Midwestern University • Northern Arizona University • Ottawa University • Park University • Prescott College • University of Advancing Technology • University of Arizona • University of Arizona Global Campus

• University of Dubuque-Tempe • University of Phoenix • Upper Iowa University-Mesa Center • Wayland Baptist University • Wilkes University-Arizona

Out-of state and/or online partners • American Public University • Antioch University Online • Colorado State University-Global Campus • Columbia College • Columbia College Chicago • Columbus College of Art and Design • Excelsior College • FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) • Loyola Marymount University • Middle Georgia State University

• New Mexico State University • Northcentral University • Paul Quinn College • Portland State University • Purdue Global • Regis University • Southern New Hampshire University • SUNY Empire State College • Texas Southern University • UAG School of Medicine • Union Institute and University • University of Maryland University College • University of New Mexico • University of Texas at El Paso • Western Governors University Explore University Transfer Options at maricopa.edu/academics/universitytransfer/partners

Prior Learning Assessment May Shorten the Road to Graduation

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ne in five Americans of working age has some college credit but no degree, according to the 2016 Stronger Nation report from Lumina Foundation, the nation’s largest private foundation focusing solely on increasing

American’s success in higher education.

Because the majority of college students balance a combination of family responsibilities, work responsibilities, and schoolwork, it is not surprising that students often take longer than originally

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expected or never complete a college degree. In other words, “life happens.”

One way colleges and universities are helping students’ accelerate their progress toward graduation is through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), which allows students to earn college credit for demonstrated mastery in settings outside the traditional classroom. Common sources of credit for prior learning include military training, professional licensure or certification, examination programs, and vocational education.

PLA can also save students money. For instance, a student who takes an Advanced Placement (AP) exam (one type of prior learning) in high school can earn credit for one or more courses, depending on his or her exam score. In the case of AP exams, for under a hundred dollars, a student can take one exam and potentially earn credit for courses that would have cost far more in tuition. Plus, when PLA helps a student graduate sooner, he or she may start a career or advance in the workplace sooner.

Students with advanced courses in high school, military experience, corporate training, or professional certification may have college credit and not realize it. If working adults have extensive work experience but no degree and are unable to advance without one, PLA can help make a college degree attainable. Students who plan to transfer from one institution to another should become familiar with both institutions’ PLA policies, because prior learning may be evaluated and applied differently.

At the Maricopa Community Colleges, a maximum of 30 credits for prior learning may be applied toward an associate’s degree. Within that maximum, up to 20 may be applied within a student’s general education requirements. Students should talk to enrollment services staff, including academic advisors, at their college to discuss the potential of Prior Learning Assessment within their degree or certificate program.

Students may also be referred, when necessary, to faculty program directors for assistance in evaluating prior learning.

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Earn Transfer Scholarships for Your Community College Achievements What is RaiseMe RaiseMe is a college discovery platform that helps you embark on your journey to a four-year college. With RaiseMe, you can discover and engage with universities that are the best fit for you, earn transfer scholarships from those favorite universities based on your experiences and academic achievements, and track your progress towards a successful transfer all while you complete your associate’s degree. Your “microscholarships” will translate into merit-based financial aid awarded to you by a four-year institution once you are accepted.

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Why join RaiseMe

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Need more reasons to get started?

Consider the following: • Looking to transfer to Arizona State University, Loyola Marymount University, or another nearby four-year college? On RaiseMe, you will find and engage with four-year institutions as soon as you enter

community college.

• You will begin earning scholarships in your first semester, as opposed to months, or even years in the future.

• You will gain visibility into how to become strongest possible applicant to transfer to a four year college • By accumulating microscholarships for your coursework and community college achievements, you can track how many credits you’ve earned within your RaiseMe Portfolio to help contribute toward associate’s degree completion.

• Your cumulative microscholarship total is the guaranteed minimum amount of financial aid that you will receive from the college you transfer to, once accepted.

How to Earn with RaiseMe

RaiseMe enables you to earn while you learn and work your way through your community college curriculum. You could earn microscholarships from four-year colleges for:

Receiving As and Bs in your courses Earn anywhere from $50 to $175 for getting an A or B in your core coursework.

Serving your community Earn up to $12 for every hour of your community service.

Working a part-time job Earn anywhere from $75 to $150 for working a part-time job outside of school.

Tips for Getting Started Get started on your transfer journey today with these five simple steps 1. Create an account by visiting raise.me/ transfer 2. Discover and follow colleges that are the best fit for you based on cost, major,

location and more.

3. Add your achievements, like getting an A or B in a course or working a part-time job, into your RaiseMe portfolio as you work toward completing your associate’s degree. For each achievement, you’ll earn a micro-scholarship from the colleges you’re following.

4. Keep track of your progress towards transfer microscholarships.

5. Apply to colleges and receive your micro-scholarship earnings when you transfer. The total amount of microscholarships that you earn from the university you apply and are accepted to represent the minimum amount of financial aid you will receive when you transfer.

Learn more and kickstart your transfer journey today by visiting raise.me/ transfer. If you have any questions, you can contact the RaiseMe team at: support@ raise.me.

What you’ll see in your RaiseMe portfolio

Enter your community college achievements and RaiseMe will track your college credits and microscholarship earnings.

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ZTransfer is a free online college planning tool that helps students know how their community college courses can transfer to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona. Below is an overview of AZTransfer. Visit www. aztransfer.com for details and to access free tools and resources to ensure a smooth transfer to ASU, NAU, or UA!

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ALL ABOUT THE AGEC

A smooth transfer from your community college to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or University of Arizona begins with the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC).

AGEC OPTIONS

There are three types of AGEC blocks designed for different types of community

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AGEC-A. AGEC-A is for liberal or fine arts majors. Examples: English, Education, Communication, Dance

AGEC-B. The AGEC-B is for business majors. Examples: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing AGEC-S. AGEC-S is for majors with more rigorous math and science requirements.

Examples: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering

AGEC BENEFITS

1. A completed AGEC transfers as a block to ASU, NAU, UA, or any Arizona public or tribal community college, without loss of credit.

2. Completing the AGEC with a 2.5 GPA or better guarantees your admission to the universities.

3. The AGEC also gives students the opportunity to explore diverse subjects and obtain a well-rounded academic experience.

BUILDING YOUR TRANSFER DEGREE

Build your transfer degree with three blocks of courses– AGEC, elective and common, and upper division university courses. Up to 64 community college credits can be transferred to the university and apply toward a bachelor’s degree.

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Enter your course numbers to learn exactly how they are accepted for credit at ASU, NAU, and UA. aztransfer.com/ courseequivalency Learn which community college courses fulfill your general education requirements and transfer as a block to the university. aztransfer.com/agec

If you’ve taken AP, IB, CLEP, or Cambridge exams, you may have already earned college credit! Find out if your exam scores qualify. aztransfer.com/examequivalency Find out how dual enrollment courses at Arizona high schools transfer to the universities. aztransfer.com/ dualenrollment

You may have already earned college credit in high school through dual enrollment and exams for credit. Make sure to factor these into your degree plan!

BENEFITS OF COMPLETING ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

1. Completing your associate’s degree with a 2.0 GPA or higher will guarantee your admission to ASU, NAU, or UA. 2. You will have more credits to apply toward your bachelor’s degree.

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1. Take Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) Courses. The AGEC consists of 35-37 credit hours of courses in English, math, social and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences, and arts and humanities.

2. Choose a Major and Degree. Decide what associate’s degree you want to earn at the community college and what bachelor’s degree and major you intend to pursue at the university. Make sure to choose community college classes that align with your degree interests!

3. Explore Transfer Pathways. Many of Arizona’s community colleges have pathway programs designed to offer students a smooth transition to the university. Learn about these programs on AZTransfer.com.

4. Complete Your AGEC and Associate’s Degree. Your associate’s degree includes your 35-37 credits of AGEC courses along with approximately 30 additional credit hours of courses required for your degree.

Completing an AGEC and Associate’s degree is not required for transfer but is recommended.

college majors— AGEC A, B, and S.

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lan for a smooth transfer to Northern Arizona University. Programs are available in Flagstaff, online, and at convenient statewide locations.

Finish your degree close to home

NAU offers degree programs throughout Arizona for you to start at the community college, then transfer to NAU. You can complete your NAU degree close to home at a convenient statewide location, including on a Maricopa Community College campus..

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Choose a convenient location

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College • Business Administration • Elementary Education • Justice Studies 90/30 • Nursing CEP 90/30*

Estrella Mountain Community College • Elementary Education • Industrial Leadership 90/30 • Justice Studies 90/30 • Nursing CEP 90/30*

GateWay Community College • Nursing CEP 90/30*

Glendale Community College • Applied Human Behavior 90/30 • Communication Studies • Elementary Education • Fitness Wellness – Coming fall 2021 • Nursing CEP 90/30* Mesa Community College • Applied Human Behavior 90/30 • Dental Hygiene CEP 90/30* • Elementary Education • Elementary and Special Education • Industrial Leadership 90/30 • Nursing CEP 90/30* • Strategic Leadership 90/30

Paradise Valley Community College • Business Administration – New evening cohort** • Elementary and Special Education • Nursing CEP 90/30* Phoenix College • Dental Hygiene CEP 90/30* • Elementary Education • Nursing CEP 90/30* • Strategic Leadership 90/30

Scottsdale Community College • Biology • Hospitality Leadership 90/30

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• Hotel and Restaurant Management • Interior Design • Nursing CEP 90/30* • Strategic Leadership 90/30 South Mountain Community College • Applied Human Behavior 90/30 • Elementary Education

If you’re ready to transfer, contact your NAU Student Service Coordinator and apply now for admission to NAU. nau.edu/statewide * Students participating in dental hygiene and nursing programs through Maricopa can participate in Concurrent Enrollment Programs and graduate with their associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees at the same time. ** NAU at Paradise Valley College now offers day and evening cohorts for Business Administration.

Find your path 2NAU 1. Contact your NAU Student Service

Coordinator. nau.edu/statewide 2. Sign up to participate in 2NAU. nau.edu/2nau 3. Complete your community college coursework and apply for admission to NAU. nau.edu/admission

Join the Arizona Teachers Academy

If you are interested in becoming a teacher or earning an education degree, learn about the Teachers Academy Scholarship and program. Find eligibility criteria, application details, and more. nau.edu/teachers-academy

Save money on tuition Study at a convenient location and save money. Through NAU statewide locations, you will learn from NAU instructors who are experts in their fields and receive a highquality university degree at a lower tuition rate. Arizona residents and nonresidents pay the same statewide tuition rate.

Transfer up to 90 credits NAU offers 90/30 programs online and at statewide locations. You can transfer up to 90 credits, then complete 30 credits with NAU to finish your degree. Maximize time, money and credits!

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Academic Advising: What you can expect and what is up to you

• Clearly communicate program requirements, institutional policies and procedures.

• Maintain a broad knowledge base and continuously work to keep up-to-date.

• Listen effectively, and ask questions to

As a student, you should:

• Meet with your advisor each semester (or as often as your college recommends) to discuss

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your progress. Depending on the size of your college and how much you are able to do on your own after initial visit(s), sometimes email or phone advisement is more efficient.

• Come prepared. The first time you see an advisor, bring your placement test scores, transcripts from other institutions attended, and/or any documents you think may be helpful that are not already in your college’s computer system. If in doubt, call ahead and ask what you should bring. For subsequent advisement sessions, bring degree check sheets, transcripts, and any other materials your advisor provided at prior meetings.

• Take notes during your advisement sessions. Make sure you and your advisor are clear on any follow-up tasks you need to do.

• Use what you learn from your advisor to better help yourself. Advisors are teachers, and want to empower you to lead the way with your education. Don’t expect your advisor to always give you a list of university requirements or build your class schedule; instead, work together on completing tasks and gathering information in order to become more self-reliant as a student. This does not make the advisor’s role unnecessary. It means the advisor can assist

you with more complex enrollment or academic issues, and you won’t need to wait for them to do things you can do on your own.

• Ask questions, and clearly and honestly answer your advisor’s questions.

Understanding each other builds trust in your partnership, which will support your overall educational experience.

• Research college and program information to increase your knowledge on requirements, policies, and procedures. Being informed will help you make good decisions and know what you need help with.

• Be engaged in the conversation and accept responsibility for your actions as a student.

Your advisor wants you to succeed, but cannot make you succeed. Even if you are unsure of yourself or your goals, your advisor needs to know that you value your education and are ready to do your part.

With both of you giving your best effort to collaborate, you will be able to have a great college experience, feeling supported, informed, and enabled to reach your goals.

When you and your advisor work as a team, you will win, and your advisor will be right there to cheer you on for whatever comes next.

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2NAU offers an affordable and seamless path to transfer without loss of time, money, or credits.

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Your advisor should:

understand your needs.

• Provide appropriate referrals to campus resources.

• Work collaboratively with you to develop a clear and comprehensive educational plan (sometimes referred to as a program of study, semester-by-semester plan, or something similar) • Encourage and guide you in defining and developing realistic goals.

• Inform you about online resources for academic information and support services.

• Be realistically accessible to you: in-person, by telephone, e-mail, or web access, and respond to reasonable requests in a timely manner.

• Help you gain the ability to assume responsibility for your educational choices and achievements, and learn from your mistakes or setbacks.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the institution’s policies and federal and state laws.

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cademic advisement is a vital resource for students at every stage of their college education. New students rely on advisors to inform them about the enrollment process, available services, and life as a college student. Continuing students need advisors to help them stay on track to reach their goals and provide or verify program information.

Students preparing to graduate and transfer to a four-year college or university depend on advisors to explain transfer options, clarify transfer admission and degree requirements, and support them in making the transition from one institution to the next.

You should expect the best from your advisors, but it is important to keep in mind that the student-advisor relationship is a partnership. In order to build a positive student-advisor connection, consider the following responsibilities.

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Strategies for Undecided Students

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aving a clear idea of the required courses for your degree program is critical to completing college in a time-efficient manner, which most college students set out to do. In addition to consulting academic and faculty advisors, using online resources like the college catalog, degree checksheets, and transfer guides will provide the information you need to stay on track toward your educational goals.

But what if you don’t know what you want to study or which type of career to pursue? You don’t need to wait to start college until you have decided on a major. There are ways you can get off to a good start, even when you’re not quite sure where the road ahead will take you.

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Countless resources to help you explore your options are at your fingertips and right on your college campus. Each of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges offers career services to students. Some of the most helpful online resources provided by the colleges include: The Maricopa CareerLink delivers customized career planning guidance so you can set relevant academic and career goals that better allow you to plan for your future.

You will be able to assess your personal career interests, skills and values, and explore occupations and major that could be a great fit for you. Click on the icon for Maricopa CareerLink on my.maricopa.edu.

Start with general education courses

Every college degree requires at least some general courses, which would apply to multiple majors; English, math, and science, for example. If you get started on these, and do research on career options in the meantime, you’ll buy yourself more time to consider your decision on a major. Important to keep in mind, though, is that specific general education courses may also be required for the major you eventually select. For example, nursing majors are required to take specific biology courses, so if they take astronomy or geology courses for science when they are undecided on their major, they will still need to take the required biology courses later. If you’re even considering a major or two (or three), share this information with your advisor so he or she can help you enroll in courses that count for one or more of the majors you are considering and will meet general education requirements.

Start with major specific courses

You may be thinking, “Didn’t I just read the opposite?”, but a different and equally wise strategy for undecided students is to jump into what really interests you. Starting with

introductory level courses in majors you are considering may actually help you start to narrow in on your interests, and help make you comfortable in your first semester or two of college. In addition, your instructors are great sources for learning about the career options you may have if you pursue a degree in the academic disciplines they teach. Faculty can also provide a glimpse into higher courses in the major, which may help you decide if you are interested enough in the field to pursue it further.

Mix it up a bit

It can also be beneficial, particularly for full-time students, to take a combination of major-specific and general courses. Once you decide on a major, there will be often be sequenced courses that cannot be taken in the same semester. If you take most or all of your general education courses early on, you may not be able to build a full-time schedule of major-specific courses later, since you can’t take all of them at the same time. Developing a one-to-two semester educational plan with an advisor, even if you don’t know your major, is possible and can help prevent delays in completing your degree.

Take a career exploration course

If you just don’t know where to start on your quest for a major, the structure and support of a college course in career exploration or college success strategies is a great way to learn about resources available to you and receive professional guidance on using them. It also provides a set time for you to explore your interests and research careers--a task that may get set aside otherwise when you are busy with other classes. At the Maricopa Community Colleges, there are several courses you may want to consider. Check locations, dates, and times of these courses on my.maricopa.edu: • CPD102AB Career Exploration • CPD115/AAA115 Creating College Success • CPD150/AAA150 Strategies for College Success

Jump into math

The vast majority of math courses must be taken one at a time, in a prescribed sequence. Many students need to take several math courses to reach the level required for their major. Taking a free placement test at your Maricopa Community College (once you are an admitted student) will determine your starting level. Again, discuss possible majors with your advisor to find out if specific

math courses are required. If several majors are being considered, take the high road by following the highest math sequence among the majors. You may end up having taken higher math than required, but that will serve you better than falling short and having to try to pick up where you left off when you go back to meet any additional requirements.

Follow your interests & build on your strengths

A good thing about college is that there are a lot of choices. However, so many choices can be overwhelming. When choosing courses, it may not be apparent if or how the content will translate into your career. Part of the college experience is becoming a well-rounded, educated person, and what you learn may come in handy when you least expect it.

Think about what you were good at in high school or skills for which you have received recognition in the past. What are you curious about? Some of the college courses offered may be surprising; for example, you may not see how learning about banned books, rock music, or earthquakes and other natural disasters relate to your future. If you are intrigued by a course, consider taking it! It might fulfill a general education requirement (as do all three of the courses referred to above). It might help you with a current job or in your personal life. Ultimately, it may help you decide if you want to turn a strength or interest into a degree plan and career.

Keep your options open

If you want to play it safe and take courses that apply to a wide variety of majors, select courses like “Introduction to Literature” over courses like “Literature of Southern Wyoming” (not really a class, in case you were wondering…). This is also helpful to remember if you are considering transferring out of state—if you take courses offered at most colleges and universities, it is more likely that they will fit in somewhere on your

Think about what you were good at in high school or skills for which you have received recognition in the past.

degree plan and transfer to other institutions.

Get Good Grades

Don’t create a past that will come back to haunt you, when it comes to your grades.

Someday, when you apply to a competitive bachelor’s degree program or graduate school, your chances for admission can be affected by poor grades in courses you didn’t take seriously enough. If you are having trouble with a class, go to tutoring, communicate with your instructor, and be aware of course withdrawal and retake policies. Also, enroll in the number of courses you can complete successfully. A common mistake for new students is taking too many courses at once in an attempt to move through college quickly.

As you progress in school, you can take a heavier course load or speed things up by taking FALL or winter session courses when you know what is realistic for you.

Earn an associate’s degree

As an undecided student, you can still follow a degree plan at the Maricopa Community Colleges. If you plan to eventually transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree, the Associate in Arts is a flexible degree that fulfills general studies requirements for Arizona’s public universities, along with many private, out-of-state, and online institutions. When you begin to consider specific majors, consult an advisor to find out if the Associate in Arts is still the best fit for you or if another type of degree, such as an Associate in Business, Associate in Science, or Associate in Applied Science, aligns best with your major requirements and transfer goals.

Earning an associate’s degree will formally recognize and celebrate your hard work, and can increase your marketability and earning power in the workplace. If you are going to transfer to a university to earn an additional degree, you will already be a college graduate while you continue to build on your success.

Think of “for now,” not forever

If you hold out on choosing a degree path until the perfect major comes along, you may just be in school forever. While finding a rewarding career is very important, sometimes, moving forward with your education and working in a related (or even somewhat related) position for a while is the only way to know if want to stay a career for years to come.

It makes sense to need time to do research and try different things to help you make a decision, so don’t be too hard on yourself for being undecided on a major. At the same time, keep in mind that most people do not stay in the same job for their whole career. With every step you take toward a goal, you’ll gain information to help you make future decisions.

Make the Decision to Return to College

An associate’s degree is affordable ($85* per semester credit):

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You can receive college credit for experience outside the classroom or military service to save you time and money: Did you attend a trade school or receive any certifications since high school? Or did you begin your collegiate career, but then take a break? If so, you may be able to apply that college level learning to your degree as Credit for Prior Learning (also known as Prior Learning Assessment). Maricopa colleges can award up to 30 semester credits for prior learning toward an associate’s degree, including up to 20 general education credits. Consult an academic advisor to discuss your eligibility.

If you don’t know what to major in or just want to make sure you can handle a course load, Maricopa Community Colleges has talented advisors and valuable resources to get you started:

Each Maricopa college has dedicated staff to assist you throughout your entire college experience from course registration to applying for graduation. Our advisors offer support and guidance proven to create

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student success. Visit Academic Advising ( h t t p s : / / my. m a r i c o p a . e d u / s e r v i c e s / academic-advisement) or your college’s advisement/enrollment services office today.

Unsure of what you can do with your degree? Online and in-person Career Services is available to students at each college. Below are some highly recommended links to get you started.

• Maricopa CareerLink (https://maricopacsm.symplicity.com/) helps you explore potential interests, skills and values to find the best career/major fit.

• Match Careers to Degrees (https:// bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/ careers/matching-careers-to-degrees) displays job titles and describes the type of work and pay you can expect in your field.

• The Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/) provides career and salary information, as well as training and education requirements.

• Career One Stop (http://www. careeronestop.org/) offers an easy to use Occupation Finder.

Maricopa coursework prepares you to transfer to a university:

All Maricopa colleges and the district

maintain active partnerships with local, online, public, private, out-of-state and international universities to fit the needs of all continuing students. Whether you are a Nursing student, interested in Graphic Design or are still undecided, one of our partners may be the perfect option for a bachelor’s or graduate program. Some universities even allow Maricopa students to complete and transfer up to 75% of the credits required for a bachelor’s degree.

Visit the Maricopa University Partner List (https://www.maricopa.edu/ de-grees-certificates/transfer/pathwayspartners) to compare institutions and decide which one is best for you.

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Making a financial decision can be an intimidating task, however investing in education to improve your future is important.

Students are eligible for Maricopa Community College District (publicly funded) and Maricopa Foundation (privately funded) scholarships for various amounts to cover tuition and/or expenses. Please the visit Scholarship webpage (https://my.maricopa.edu/financial-aid/ scholarships) for more details on how to apply.

The Financial Aid Answer Center will also discuss all options such as grants, scholarships, work study and federal loans in-person and over the phone at 1-888-9944433. You can also visit Paying for College

(https://my.maricopa.edu/how-pay) more information. *subject to change annually

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As a Maricopa Community Colleges student, you will have access to ten colleges with various academic programs and flexible class scheduling. Regardless of the cause, here are some reasons why you should dust off that backpack. College isn’t just for those graduating high school students anymore.

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Your path to an ASU degree ASU Degree Search Unlock new solutions for seamless college journeys

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With one of the largest populations of transfer students in the country, Arizona State University is committed to the support and success of transfer students. As part of this commitment, ASU and the Maricopa Community Colleges are continually enhancing the transfer process with MAPP MyPath2ASU™.

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By signing up for MAPP MyPath2ASU™, you’ll be able to complete prescribed coursework in a timely and efficient manner.

You will benefit not only from building a pathway to ASU while completing courses at your Maricopa community college, but also through the use of ASU transfer tools and support services available to you.

What is MAPP MyPath2ASU™?

The MAPP MyPath2ASU™ program is not merely curated courses. We combine

technology with curriculum to enable a self-service model of almost 300 pathways within nine fields of interest. Every MCCCD student can build a path to earn their associate degree and fuel their own transfer experience towards gaining guaranteed general admission to ASU and into the major of their choice.* MAPP MyPath2ASU™ helps students save time, minimizes loss of credit, and enables successful degree completion.

Use ASU’s Degree Search to find a major that aligns with your career goals and personal interests. Find career outlook information, and compare degrees. asu.edu/degrees

What’s the biggest benefit of MAPP MyPath2ASU™?

✓ Guaranteed general admission into ASU and major of choice.* ✓ MAPP MyPath2ASU™assists in selecting classes to minimize loss of credit ✓ 24/7 direct access to transfer tools, including MyASU and Pathway Tracker, that provide personalized information about degree progress ✓ AGEC and associate degrees embedded so all credits transfer and apply to majors

✓ Recommended transfer pathways to almost 300 undergraduate majors ✓ Access to ASU’s transfer specialists and pre-enrollment services, and invitations to special ASU events

How does MAPP MyPath2ASU™ work?

Activate your account Receive all of MAPP MyPath2ASU™ information at mapp.maricopa.edu Log-in with your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID)

Create a pathway

Choose from almost 300 pathways to ASU. Creating a pathway to ASU helps you select the right classes to minimize loss of credit towards your ASU major.

Stay connected Receive direct access to self-service digital tools and receive personalized information about degree progress.

Receive invitations to special events at ASU.

*General university admission is guaranteed upon successful completion of the following conditions: 1) Completion of an associate degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution with a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (Arizona residents) or 2.50 cumulative GPA (nonresidents) or 2) completion of 24 or more transferable semester credits post-high school with a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.50 (4.00 = “A”) and verification of high school graduation or the equivalent.

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NOTE: Some ASU colleges and schools have additional or higher requirements for admission into their majors.

Students will also need to submit an Arizona State University admission application, including an application fee and other required documents, such as official college/university transcripts.

MyPath2ASU™ pathway programs include a minimum of 24 credit hours, students with fewer than 24 credit transfer credit hours will need to meet the appropriate admission requirements.

What are some majors that are new to MAPP MyPath2ASU™?

New ASU degree programs that are part of MAPP MyPath2ASU™ this year include: • Art (Painting and Drawing), BFA • Business (Statistics), BA • Digital Culture (Media Processing), BS • Nutritional Sciences, BS • Science of Healthcare Delivery, BS

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As a top university for undergraduate education, we encourage you to sign up for MAPP MyPath2ASU™ and learn more about the transfer admission process.

With more than 40,000 transfer students at ASU and a culture of transfer student success, you will be well prepared for your transition to ASU. Learn more about how and when to apply as a transfer student to ASU. Our transfer admission specialists look forward to personally connecting with you throughout the semester during their visits to community colleges and through their participation in the Maricopa community college transfer fairs.

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TRANSFER CHECKLIST

Meet Elizabeth Transferred from: Mesa Community College Major: Biological Sciences

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ransferring from a community college to a four-year college or university requires good planning. Before you transfer to a university, check into the following:

(Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior)

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) and Associate Degree: “Biosciences neurobiology was the perfect choice, as I was able to choose many courses focused on neuroscience.” When asked why she chose ASU, Elizabeth states “It is because of the many research opportunities, the big international community, the fact that there are so many opportunities within the school, and the ways ASU helps their students and the community as well”.

Elizabeth participated in the MAPP MyPath2ASU™ program.

“MAPP MyPath2ASU™ helped me stay on track with my courses, ensuring I would be able to transfer those courses so I would not waste money and time!”

What she has enjoyed most about ASU is, “That everyone is very nice! Professors and every faculty staff have been nothing but supportive, even during this pandemic time.

I have also enjoyed the many opportunities it has offered me, like student employment and research opportunities.”

Elizabeth is also involved in student organizations at ASU, including The Coalition of International Students, Women in STEM, Neurodevils, and SteamUP. “I am also working as a research aide on healthy and unhealthy habits and behaviors in the Hispanic community, as well as working as a Transfer Student Ambassador team lead”.

Her advice to new transfer students is to know the resources ASU has to offer. “ASU pretty much has everything we need, and if they don’t, they’ll do their best to help. And join clubs and organizations as a way to get involved. I found it to be extremely helpful in finding research, internship and student worker opportunities!” Elizabeth says that the best way to find these resources is by utilizing the ASU website and asking other students.

Once she completes her bachelor’s degree, Elizabeth plans to pursue her Ph.D. in neuroscience. Her professors have provided plenty of tips and advice for pursuing graduate school, which she plans to use as she pursues her graduate degree.

Elizabeth offers one last piece of advice for students, which is to utilize the ASU app.

“The app was so important for me in my first semester, that I even shared it in all of the transfer events I have been a part of. It has everything! For example, it helps you to find your classes, which at the Tempe campus, is sometimes a little scary for students that come from a community college.”

❏ Have you selected a major with an Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? If so, have you completed the requirements and requested AGEC certification on your transcripts? ❏ Have you met with an advisor to determine your eligibility to graduate at your community college? ❏ Have you submitted an application for graduation? Some colleges require separate applications for the AGEC and the associate degree.

Major and University Requirements: ❏ Does your major have a second language proficiency requirement? ❏ Have you completed all the prerequisites for your university program? ❏ Will you meet the minimum cumulative GPA for admission into the university and academic program you want?

❏ Have you researched university admission priority dates and deadlines? ❏ Have you submitted your application(s) for admission and all of your official transcripts (and any AP and CLEP test scores) prior to transferring? ❏ Have you checked to see if high school transcripts and test scores are required? ❏ Have you requested that your final official transcripts (from each college attended) be sent to the university after your last semester is completed?

Financial Aid/Scholarships: ❏ Have you submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority date of your transfer institution(s)? ❏ Have you investigated tuition and fees at the university? Some programs may require a professional fee in addition to tuition. ❏ Have you researched scholarship opportunities? Be wary of potential scams. Search services should be free of charge.

Living Arrangements:

❏ Have you decided whether you will live on or offcampus? On-campus housing can be limited and is usually awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Elizabeth is an ASU transfer student from Mesa Community College. She is currently a senior studying Biological Sciences (Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior) with a minor in Psychology. As an international student, Elizabeth chose to go Mesa Community College to save money, knowing that she would be able to transfer many of her credits to Arizona State University.

Elizabeth always knew that she wanted to go to college (her parents inspired her, as they both have bachelor’s degrees), but she knew she didn’t want to stop there. She plans to eventually pursue her Ph.D. to go into research and possibly to become a professor at a university. When talking about what inspired her, Elizabeth states it is her “passion for understanding and helping people with brain health issues, as these conditions are very stigmatized and at times difficult to diagnose.”

During her time at Mesa Community College, Elizabeth was involved on campus by participating in the International Students Club and International Student Come and Chat.

Here, students could come together over coffee to talk, which provided a great opportunity for students to practice their English. For Elizabeth, this was a really great opportunity to enhance her English-speaking skills.

She was also involved as a student worker on campus and had many jobs during her time at Mesa Community College. She recalls of one of her experiences, “I worked at Disability Resources Services as a student assistant helping students with disabilities succeed in their classes. One of my past students, he has autism, did so great in his courses, and it was very rewarding when his mom called to thank me for everything I helped him with and how he got so much better after my help.”

Elizabeth also worked at the Community Outreach Center. “I helped many high school students enroll at a community college to start pursuing higher education. Many of these students were underrepresented Hispanic students and as a Hispanic student myself, it was very rewarding to help them.

I also helped people getting their GED and with English classes.”

Another rewarding job Elizabeth had on campus was with the New Student Welcome Room. “Here, I had the opportunity to work even more with all different kinds of students, helping them to enroll into classes. I also did some advising for their first year and held orientations for firsttime students enrolling at MCC.” Elizabeth chose her major because she was interested in science, specifically the brain.

University Application Process & Transcripts:

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Prescott College Transfer Guide

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An Innovated Approach to Learning

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t Prescott College, your curiosity is your compass and your instructors are your guides. You’ll ask the questions you want answered and then you’ll dive into the research to answer those questions. Courses are problembased and solution-oriented; you’ll work alongside other students to solve both local and global issues and help shape a more environmentally sustainable and socially just world. Through strong community connections and project-based learning, you will become deeply engaged in direct application of your knowledge and skills.

You will work and learn alongside expert practitioners, forming mentor relationships that will build your professional networks and enrich your time at Prescott.

We Let You Build Your Own Path

We believe that you should have the opportunity to design your own path that aligns with your goals. You will work with faculty advisors to design your own independent studies, pursuing your interests, on your time, in your way.

The Application Process

Our online application is free and requires only a short autobiographical essay and official transcripts from high school and any previous colleges you have attended. Every transfer student is assigned an admissions counselor to support you through every step of the process. Every application is automatically considered for available scholarships at the time of admission.

Contact your admissions counselor with any questions regarding deadlines you should meet in order to receive our highestvalued scholarships.

Where Can You Study?

You can pursue any of our undergraduate degrees on-campus in Prescott, or you can continue your impact with mentors and professionals in your own community by completing your degree online.

What Can You Study?

Pursue undergraduate degrees in: • Adventure Education • Arts & Humanities • Arts & Letters • Cultural and Regional Studies • Education and Teacher Preparation • Environmental Studies • Interdisciplinary Studies • Psychology and Human Development

Accelerate Your Studies

Undergraduate students can begin graduate coursework during their last semester of their undergrad program to accelerate the completion of their M.A., M.S., M.Ed., and/ or Ph.D. Students are eligible for their final semester of their master’s program to be tuition-free!

What Will Transfer?

All of your Maricopa coursework that is 100-level and above in which you receive a grade of C or better will transfer in toward your Prescott College degree. We accept up to 90 semester credits.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Amy Shunk & Arlet Miranda

As transfer student Amy Shunk explored her options to finish her bachelor’s degree, one of Prescott’s master’s degrees was what first caught her attention but she was concerned about how her previous credit would transfer. “Before I came here I had two and a half years taken at other institutions. The fact that Prescott College said, ‘Yes, we can fold that in and here’s how,’ was really cool because you wouldn’t necessarily think that someone with a bunch of premed courses could slide in to Prescott College.”

Transfer student Arlet Miranda was relocating to finish her degree and spoke to the relationship she built with her admissions counselor, “We made a connection instantly. Every week, if not every day, I was emailing her with questions about every little detail I was thinking about as I was preparing to move out here.”

Both students are completing their bachelor’s degrees and are continuing their impact by pursuing their accelerated master’s degrees in Social Justice in Community Organizing, and Counseling, respectively.

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• Transfer Credit Guarantee Generous transfer policy - up to 90 credits • Seamless Transfer Experience Work one-on-one with your Admissions Counselor • Changemaker Scholarship Receive up to $10,000 in tuition credit annually

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EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

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Embry-Riddle students Max Kauker and Alex Moreno discuss how to turn a Christmas tree into a rocket with “Rocket Around the Xmas Tree” host Nick Uhas. (Photo courtesy Discovery)

Embry-Riddle Students Have a Blast Firing Rockets on National TV Show

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mbry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Campus Engineering students Max Kauker and Alex Moreno recently appeared in front of a national audience on Discovery’s “Rocket Around the Xmas Tree” television show to test their skills in a fun, holiday-themed rocket competition. The program was hosted by YouTube star and science aficionado Nick Uhas.

Kauker and Moreno teamed up as The Odd Rocketeers. They competed against two other teams in a variety of challenges including: launching faux Christmas trees in an attempt

to deliver letters to Santa Claus, blasting toy soldiers toward Santa’s pile of presents, firing candy canes at warp speed and impressive distances, and attempting to safely transport and land 50 delicate ornaments without breaking them using standard model rocket kits.

Kauker, a Mechanical Engineering major with a concentration in propulsion from Santa Cruz, Calif., and Moreno, an Aerospace Engineering/Astronautical major from Phoenix, Arizona, met through Embry-Riddle’s rocketry club on the Prescott Campus.

“I have really enjoyed being part of Embry-

Riddle’s Rocket Development Lab,” said Moreno. “It’s a great place to meet great people and learn a lot about solid motors, liquid rocket engines, rocket structures, and high altitude rockets.”

“My favorite aspect of Embry-Riddle has always been the free thinking of the professors and the autonomy among the students to try new things,” said Kauker, who graduated this past fall and has a job lined up at Parallel Flight Technologies in California, developing heavylift, hybrid power, multirotor aircraft for use in firefighting.

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ive seniors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus are part of the first group of Embry-Riddle students chosen to commission as space operations officers in the U.S. Space Force.

The cadets are among only 250 competitively chosen nationwide in 2020 to serve in the USSF, all were part of U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program and all but one majored in Aerospace Engineering with a concentration in Astronautics.

One cadet from EmbryRiddle’s Daytona Beach Campus was also selected for a Space Force commission.

“Serving in the USSF gives me the opportunity to shape the future of the American presence in space,” said cadet Garrett Foster.

“As modern technology

continues to develop, protecting our space assets is becoming more and more important. It’s not every day that a new military service gets stood up.”

Cadet Joselyn Rabbitt believes that commissioning into the USSF provides her the best chance to fulfill her

dream of becoming an astronaut. After her freshman year, she interned at NASA and was able to sit in on satellite operations.

“That was the moment I knew space operations was the job for me,” Rabbitt said.

For cadet Thorin Compy, the opportunity to be a part of the USSF straight out of college, and help influence how the organization operates, still surprises him.

“I would have never thought I’d be doing anything this cool,” Compy said.

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Financial Aid Basics For Students at the Maricopa Community Colleges

STEPS to Financial Aid

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Get your PIN – Personal Identification Number (pin.ed.gov).

File your FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (fafsa.ed.gov).

Apply to college (my.maricopa.edu), take placement tests, and enroll in classes.

Apply for scholarships – multiple websites; start with your college’s financial aid website.

Submit all documents requested to financial aid office – check “to do” list and message center (my.maricopa.edu).

6. Read your award letter (my.maricopa.edu) by logging into your student center and clicking on “view financial aid” under the “finances” tab.

7. Accept or decline your award.

8. Complete Loan Entrance Counseling – only if receiving loans (dl.ed.gov).

9. Complete a Master Promissory Note (dl.ed.gov).

10. Receive funds – refer to your college’s financial aid website and the Maricopa Student Refund Program (MSRP) program information (my.maricopa.edu/refund/).

11. Abide by satisfactory academic progress policies to maintain your financial aid eligibility.

Financial Aid TIPS for Students Getting Ready to Transfer • • •

Indicate your transfer school’s financial aid code on your FAFSA. This can be found on your community college’s financial aid website or the FAFSA website.

Notify your lender that you will be transferring to a different institution.

Complete a loan deferment form unless you plan to start paying back loans right away.

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Visit the Online Transfer Center at asa. maricopa.edu/departments/center-forcurriculum-transfer-articulation/transferpartners to learn more about dozens of college and university transfer options including local, out-of-state, public, private, online and onsite degree programs.

• Compare universities by location, size, tuition, and more.

• Explore degree programs and transfer pathways.

• Find helpful transfer guides for your major.

• Access university sites designed for MCCCD graduates.

• Connect with academic advisors.

On my.maricopa.edu, you’ll find everything you need to get started and stay on track at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Log in to: • Apply for admissions.

• Search for classes (“Find a Class” feature, including in-person, online, hybrid, and honors options).

• Read course descriptions.

• Drop and add courses.

• Check your progress toward a degree.

• Access your grades, placement test scores, schedule, financial aid status, charges and payments, contact information, transcripts, and more.

AZTransfer helps students make every credit count.

Visit AZTransfer.com for everything you need to plan a smooth and seamless transfer to ASU, NAU, or UA without losing your hard-earned credits.

• Enter course numbers in the Course Equivalency Guide to learn exactly how they are accepted for credit at ASU, NAU, and UA. • Learn which courses offered at your community college fulfill general education requirements and transfer as a block to the university.

• Find courses in the Shared Unique

Number (SUN) System, a special bank of courses that have direct equivalency among Arizona’s public community colleges and three state universities.

• Access step-by-step guides to help you move to the university with ease.

Your community college website will provide even more information on transfer advisement and other student services at your campus. For community college websites, start at maricopa.edu and click on “Our Colleges.”

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40+ Transfer Partners | 10 Colleges | Affordable Tuition The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District.

The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit http://www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.

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