About Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College (AWC) is a community college located in Yuma, Arizona. The college was founded in 1963 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Location: Yuma, ArizonaCampus Size: 640 acres
Student Body: Approximately 12,000 students
Mascot: Matador
Colors: Red and Black
Academics
Programs: AWC offers a variety of programs, including transfer programs, vocational programs, and adult education courses.Partnerships: The college has partnerships with nearby universities to offer students the opportunity to obtain bachelor's and master's degrees.
Faculty: AWC has a highly qualified faculty, with over 80% having advanced degrees in their field.
Grading and GPA System
Grading Scale:- A: 90-100
- B: 80-89
- C: 70-79
- D: 60-69
- F: Below 60
GPA System: AWC uses a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) system. Letter grades are assigned a numerical value, and the GPA is calculated by dividing the total grade points by the total credit hours attempted.