Arizona Western College
{{Short description|Community college in Yuma, Arizona, U.S.}}
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| type = Public community college
| established = {{start date and age|1963}}
| city = Yuma
| state = Arizona
| country = United States
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| campus = Suburban
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| athletics_nickname = Matadors
| sporting_affiliations = National Junior College Athletic Association, Arizona Community College Athletic Conference
| website = [https://www.azwestern.edu www.azwestern.edu]
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Arizona Western College (AWC) is a public community college in Yuma, Arizona. It offers associate degrees, occupational certificates, and transfer degrees. AWC also offers classes in Dateland, Parker, San Luis, Somerton, and Wellton.
Academics
Arizona Western College offers over 100 degrees and certificates in person and online. Its associate degrees include: Arts (AA), Science (AS), Business (ABus) and Applied Science (AAS).{{Cite web |title=Degrees and Certificates {{!}} Arizona Western College |url=https://www.azwestern.edu/degrees-and-certificates |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.azwestern.edu}}
On-campus housing
Arizona Western College is one of the few community colleges in the United States to offer on-campus housing."[http://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/arizona/colleges-with-dorms/ Directory of Arizona On Campus Housing Colleges]" College Simply. Retrieved March 28, 2016 The main campus has three residence halls that house up to 348 residents.{{Cite web |title=AWC eyes new dorms – but not right away |url=https://www.pressreader.com/usa/yuma-sun/20170417/281505046090894 |access-date=2021-03-17 |via=PressReader}}
Student life
AWC has more than 50 clubs and organizations for those interested in math, music, athletics, cooking and chess.[https://www.azwestern.edu/student_services/campus_life/student_activities/clubs_and_organizations/club_list.html "Arizona Western College's Clubs and Organizations"] Arizona Western College. Retrieved March 28, 2016
Athletics
AWC's athletic teams compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) and are collectively known as the Matadors. They competed in the Western States Football League (WSFL) until 2018, when changes in football programs in nearby colleges prohibited them from participating in this League.
The Arizona Western College Matadors field eight intercollegiate teams, four for men and four for women. Men's sports at Arizona Western include baseball, basketball, football, and soccer. The Matador women compete in basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The basketball, baseball, and football teams have produced numerous professional athletes like Leonard Thompson, Crawford Ker, Rafael Araujo, Bengie Molina, Sergio Romo, Randy Gregory, and Nate Archibald. In 2014, the Matadors football team won the El Toro Bowl to finish the season with an 11 - 1 record.[http://www.awcmatadors.com/football/football-schedules?field_school_year_value=2014-15 "Football Schedule/Results"] AWCMatadors. Retrieved March 28, 2016
Notable alumni
- Rafael Araujo, professional basketball player
- Nate Archibald, professional basketball player
- Randy Gregory, professional American football player
- Crawford Ker, professional American football player
- Bengie Molina, professional baseball player
- Sergio Romo, professional baseball player
- Leonard Thompson, professional American football player
- Jesse Williams, professional American football player
- Cameron Young, professional basketball player
- Damien Williams, professional American football player
References
External links
- [http://www.azwestern.edu Official website]
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Category:Community colleges in Arizona
Category:Education in Yuma County, Arizona
Category:Universities and colleges established in 1963