GateWay Community College
GateWay is the only Maricopa Community College with a Valley Metro Light Rail stop on campus, located on the south end of the campus.
GateWay Early College High School is located on the GWCC campus. Students can be enrolled in college classes and earn credits to eventually earn an associate degree. The first GWECHS class graduated in May, 2008. The GWECHS received its NCA accreditation on April 1, 1997.
History
GateWay was originally located in downtown Phoenix, named Maricopa Technical College, which became the first technical college to be established in Arizona. On May 1, 1987, Maricopa Tech became GateWay Community College, adopting the name commonly used to describe the surrounding area. The Automotive Center was added to the campus in 1989, followed by the Children's Learning Center and Central Plant in 1998, and Center for Health Careers Education in 1999.
GateWay Community College received its NCA accreditation on July 30, 1971.
Academics
GateWay Community College offers more than 160 degree and certificate options.
Athletics
GateWay has the following competitive sports:
- Men's Baseball
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Soccer
- Women's Softball
References
- ^ GateWay Community College – Maricopa Community Colleges
- ^ "Valley Metro Light Rail Attractions and Destinations". Archived from the original on November 30, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- ^ AdvancED International Registry for Accreditation
- ^ Chronology of GateWay and Maricopa Community Colleges
- ^ "Directory of Institutions, The Higher Learning Commission". Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- ^ "National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)". Archived from the original on June 15, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2010.