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{{Short description|College in Phoenix, Arizona, US}}
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'''GateWay Community College''' is a [[community college]] in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. Established in 1968, GateWay is one of ten regionally accredited colleges in the [[Maricopa community college|Maricopa County Community College District]]. The [[Maricopa Skill Center]] was rebranded as the Trade and Technical Training Division of GateWay in 2016, offering many of the same programs, just under a new division name within GateWay Community College.<ref>[http://www.maricopa.edu/gateway.php GateWay Community College – Maricopa Community Colleges<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


GateWay is the only Maricopa Community College with a [[Valley Metro Light Rail]] stop on campus, [[Washington at 38th Street (Valley Metro Rail station)|located on the south end of the campus]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/how_to_ride/attractions_and_destinations/ |title=Valley Metro Light Rail Attractions and Destinations |access-date=2010-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130091355/http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/how_to_ride/attractions_and_destinations/ |archive-date=2010-11-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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'''GateWay Community College''' is an urban campus established in 1968 located in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], near [[Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]]. GateWay is one of ten regionally accredited colleges in the [[Maricopa community college|Maricopa County Community College District]]. The [[Maricopa Skill Center]] is a division of GateWay.<ref>[http://www.maricopa.edu/gateway.php GateWay Community College - Maricopa Community Colleges<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

GateWay is the only Maricopa Community College with a [[Valley Metro Light Rail]] stop on campus, [[Washington at 38th Street (Valley Metro Rail station)|located on the south end of the campus]].<ref>[http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/how_to_ride/attractions_and_destinations/ Valley Metro Light Rail Attractions and Destinations]</ref>


[[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 [[North Central Association|NCA]] accreditation on April 1, 1997.<ref>[http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=16124 AdvancED International Registry for Accreditation]</ref>
[[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 [[North Central Association|NCA]] accreditation on April 1, 1997.<ref>[http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=16124 AdvancED International Registry for Accreditation]</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
GateWay was originally located in downtown Phoenix, named Maricopa Technical College, which became the first technical college to be established in Arizona.<ref>[http://www.maricopa.edu/archives/ Chronology of GateWay and Maricopa Community Colleges]</ref> On May 1, 1987 Maricopa Tech became GateWay Community College,<ref>[http://www.ncahlc.org/component/option,com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,184/instid,1008/lang,en/ Directory of Institutions, The Higher Learning Commission]</ref> 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 was originally located in downtown Phoenix, named Maricopa Technical College, which became the first technical college to be established in Arizona.<ref>[http://www.maricopa.edu/archives/ Chronology of GateWay and Maricopa Community Colleges]</ref> On May 1, 1987, Maricopa Tech became GateWay Community College,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ncahlc.org/component/option,com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,184/instid,1008/lang,en/ |title=Directory of Institutions, The Higher Learning Commission |access-date=2010-08-10 |archive-date=2010-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620114116/http://ncahlc.org/component/option,com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,184/instid,1008/lang,en/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> 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 [[North Central Association|NCA]] accreditation on July 30, 1971.
GateWay Community College received its [[North Central Association|NCA]] accreditation on July 30, 1971.


== Academic Programs ==
== Academics ==
GateWay Community College is known for its excellence in healthcare programs. The college offers more than 120 degree and certificate options including: Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Court Reporting, Automotive, Water Resource Technology, Apprenticeships, HVAC, and many more. A complete list of programs is available at http://www.gatewaycc.edu/programs.
GateWay Community College offers more than 160 degree and certificate options.


==Tuition and Fees==
== Athletics ==
Tuition for in-state residents was $86 per credit hour for academic year 2016-17. GateWay Community College, as part of the Maricopa Community College District, has a low tuition that makes it possible for students to complete classes at GateWay and then transfer their class credits to other four-year institutions, including Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona and more than 30 other institutions. More information is available at http://www.gatewaycc.edu/transfer.


GateWay has the following competitive sports:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_home.cfm?collegeId=1737 |title=National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |access-date=2010-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100615205501/http://njcaa.org/colleges_college_home.cfm?collegeId=1737 |archive-date=2010-06-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Athletics==

GateWay has the following competitive sports:<ref>[http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_home.cfm?collegeId=1737 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)]</ref>
* Men's Baseball
* Men's Baseball
* Men's Soccer
* Men's Soccer
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==External links==
== External links ==
*[http://www.gatewaycc.edu/ GateWay home page]
*[http://www.gatewaycc.edu/ Official website]

*[http://www.gatewaycc.edu/GeckoGazette Gecko Gazette, GateWay's online newsletter]
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[[Category:Community colleges in Arizona]]
[[Category:Community colleges in Arizona]]
[[Category:Maricopa County Community College District]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Phoenix, Arizona]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Phoenix, Arizona]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1968]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1968]]
[[Category:Two-year colleges in the United States]]


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Latest revision as of 06:50, 28 November 2023

Not to be confused with Gateway Community College in New Haven, Connecticut.
Gateway Community College
Other name
GWCC
MottoEducation that works, so you learn more, live better.
TypeCommunity College
Established1968; 56 years ago (1968)
Parent institution
Maricopa County Community College District
Academic affiliation
Higher Learning Commission
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
PresidentAmy Diaz
Students12,000
Location
Phoenix
,
Arizona
,
U.S.

33°26′57″N 111°59′43″W / 33.4492°N 111.9953°W / 33.4492; -111.9953
CampusUrban
Colors    Blue, grey, black
NicknameGeckos
Sporting affiliations
Arizona Community College Athletic Conference
National Junior College Athletic Association
Websitewww.gatewaycc.edu

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 was rebranded as the Trade and Technical Training Division of GateWay in 2016, offering many of the same programs, just under a new division name within GateWay Community College.[1]

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

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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

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GateWay Community College offers more than 160 degree and certificate options.

Athletics

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GateWay has the following competitive sports:[6]

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

References

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  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". Archived from the original on 2010-06-20. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
  6. ^ "National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)". Archived from the original on 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
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