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Kick-Start Your Education in Arizona

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AT A GLANCE
  • UMGC reps are available in Arizona!
  • Certain Discounts and Waivers
    may be Available for Eligible Students
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Get the statewide support you need and earn an affordable degree from a leader in online education.

At University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), we’re firm believers in meeting you wherever you are. When we say that we’re a global campus, we mean it.

That’s why UMGC is proud to offer student support services at certain locations here in Arizona! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff members can help you find the right academic program to meet your career goals, estimate your transfer credits and time to graduation, find ways to finance your education that fit your budget, and help you apply for admission and register for courses.

If you're a Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce employee, or the spouse or legal dependent of an employee, you might be able to take advantage of several education benefits thanks to an alliance with UMGC, a leader in online education for working adults. You could potentially save up to 25 percent on out-of-state tuition for most UMGC programs and get your $50 application fee waived when you apply as a new student.

Additionally, if you’re a student or employee at Arizona Western College, Maricopa County Community College District, or Pima Community College, or a spouse or dependent of one, you may be able to qualify for a waiver of the UMGC application fee and a discount of up to 25 percent on out of state tuition for non-specialty programs.

UMGC representatives make routine visits to a few of these community college locations, so be on the lookout! In addition, we also have representatives who visit Luke Air Force Base, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Fort Huachuca.

Jump-Start Your Education in Arizona

Be ready to take the next step in your career with a degree or certificate from University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

We offer

  • The reputation of a Maryland accredited state university that has provided students with a high-quality and affordable education for more than 75 years
  • Degrees and certificates you can earn entirely online
  • Classes that start year-round and no college entrance exams required, so you can begin your degree or certificate whenever you're ready
  • Credit for qualifying and eligible students who have previous college, work, and military experience, saving you time and money

Earn a Degree in the Industry You Want from One of the Top Online Colleges

For more than 75 years, University of Maryland Global Campus has been a leader in distance learning. We were founded to bring a respected education from a Maryland state accredited university to working adults and servicemembers like you. You’re why we’re here—and why we’ve grown to become the largest public university in the country. As a working adult, you've already proven successes in your personal and professional life. At UMGC, we’ll help you succeed again. UMGC offers open enrollment and programs in a wide range of high-demand fields, including

  • Business & Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Education & Teaching
  • Healthcare & Science
  • IT & Computer Science
  • Liberal Arts & Communications
  • Public Safety

Explore Ways to Make Your Degree Affordable

We are committed to helping you find ways to meet, manage, and lower your education costs. UMGC awarded over $19 million in scholarship funds  to our students in the last aid year. But, that's not all. We also offer:

  • No-cost digital resources in place of textbooks for most courses
  • Credit for what you know. At UMGC, we value your experience, so you can earn up to 90 credits toward a bachelor’s for prior learning, work and life experience. Or, you can transfer up to 12 credits toward a master’s
  • Our interest-free monthly payment plan

Plus we can help you explore more ways to make your education affordable:

  • Federal financial aid, loans, grants, and scholarships
  • Tuition assistance and/or veterans education benefits for those who qualify
  • Employer discounts for eligible employees and their spouses and dependents through alliances with public and private sector organizations

Gain Access to Lifetime Career Services

We’re committed to helping you find the job you want in the field you love. When we say that we offer lifetime career services, we mean it! For over a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no additional cost. We're proud to give our students and alumni access to the following resources:

  • Virtual recruitment fairs multiple times a year
  • 24/7 access to CareerQuest and InternPLUS, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
  • Career planning guidance and support
  • Mentoring and network programs
  • Career Connection, a blog for UMGC students and alumni to get expert advice from specialists in UMGC’s department of Career Services

Share in Our Rich Military Heritage

We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 56,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members. UMGC has been ranked a top university for veterans for the past nine years, and we boast the following accolades:

  • UMGC was named the No. 1 “Best For Vets” Primarily Online University by Military Times in 2024.
  • UMGC was ranked the No. 1 “Best For Vets” in Maryland by Military Times in 2024.
  • UMGC was ranked the No. 1 “Best For Vets” Mid-Atlantic by Military Times in 2024.

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Our helpful admissions advisors can help you choose an academic program to fit your career goals, estimate your transfer credits, and develop a plan for your education costs that fits your budget. If you’re a current UMGC student, please visit the Help Center.

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