GateWay Community College

GateWay Community College is a community college in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1968, GateWay is one of ten regionally accredited colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. The Maricopa Skill Center is a division of GateWay.[1]

Gateway Community College
Other name
GWCC
MottoEducation that works, so you learn more, live better.
TypeCommunity College
Established1968 (1968)
AffiliationMaricopa County Community College District
Higher Learning Commission
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
PresidentDr. Steven Gonzales
Students16,000
Location
Phoenix
,
Arizona
,
United States

33°26′57″N 111°59′43″W
CampusUrban
ColorsBlue, Grey and Black
              
NicknameGeckos
Sporting affiliations
Arizona Community College Athletic Conference
National Junior College Athletic Association
SportsBaseball
Softball
Soccer
Websitewww.gatewaycc.edu
Not to be confused with Gateway Community College (New Haven, Connecticut).

GateWay is the only Maricopa Community College with a Valley Metro Light Rail stop on campus, located on the south end of the campus.[2]

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.[3]

History

GateWay was originally located in downtown Phoenix, named Maricopa Technical College, which became the first technical college to be established in Arizona.[4] On May 1, 1987 Maricopa Tech became GateWay Community College,[5] 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 120 degree and certificate options.

Athletics

GateWay has the following competitive sports:[6]

  • Men's Baseball
  • Men's Soccer
  • Men's Basketball
  • Women's Soccer
  • Women's Softball

References
  1. GateWay Community College – Maricopa Community Colleges
  2. "Valley Metro Light Rail Attractions and Destinations". Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
  3. AdvancED International Registry for Accreditation
  4. Chronology of GateWay and Maricopa Community Colleges
  5. Directory of Institutions, The Higher Learning Commission
  6. "National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)". Archived from the original on 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
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