UAGC Overview

UAGC Overview

The University of Arizona Global Campus is a fully online, separately accredited Title IV institution operating as a business unit within the University of Arizona.

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Accreditation and Recognition

WSCUC logo

UAGC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission.

Quality Matters Online Learner Support Program Certification 

UAGC is committed to providing comprehensive online learner support and continuously enhancing academic and student services. It is one of only 10 institutions nationwide to meet the stringent criteria for this certification.

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)

SARA participation affirms UAGC’s commitment to providing high-quality online education to students across state lines.

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

This recognition underscores UAGC's commitment to maintaining the highest standards in nursing education and positions UAGC as a leader in the field.

National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services

This membership underlines UAGC's commitment to delivering high-quality postsecondary education programs to the military community.

Veteran Supportive Campus

UAGC is officially recognized by the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services as a Veteran Supportive Campus, certifying its commitment to providing essential support to student veterans, faculty, and staff.

Who UAGC Serves

UAGC is dedicated to serving a diverse and inclusive community of learners, with a student body comprising more than 23,000 active individuals. 

60%

of students identify
as non-white

27%

Black or African
American

21%

Hispanic of
any race

36

the average age of a
UAGC student

61%

of UAGC students 
identify as female

38%

are first-generation
students

43%

of students
are married

79%

are employed
full time

30%

have a military
affiliation

How UAGC is Transforming

UAGC's focus on strategic goals, improved retention rates, and enhanced graduation outcomes underlines its dedication to academic success for all.

UAGC ensures a student-centered approach and fosters a culture of care.

UAGC shifted its priorities toward retention and success over recruitment with the termination of its agreement with Zovio.

UAGC has enhanced efficiency, reduced costs and improved student outcomes by managing online programs in-house.

Strategic Alignment

At the heart of the University of Arizona Strategic Plan is a commitment to drive student success in a rapidly changing world. UAGC is aligned with the University of Arizona Strategic Plan.

STRATEGIC PLAN

Wildcat Journey

Preparing students with the skills and mindsets to lead in the 4th Industrial Revolution

UAGC Alignment

Educating older adults and working adults to be successful in the world

Grand Challenges

Tackling society’s biggest challenges by enabling discoveries that will fundamentally shape the future

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Working to build a state-of-the-art online student experience

Arizona Advantage

Advancing our land-grant mission to drive social, cultural and economic impact

UAGC Alignment

Showing a commitment to equity and access by expanding higher education to a diverse range of students

Arizona Global

Setting the standard for a global university in the digital age

UAGC Alignment

Expanding our global presence through digital experience

Institutional Excellence

Living our values and innovative culture to enable a high performing institution

UAGC Alignment

Building high-performing functional support for our state-of-the-art online experience

UAGC Compliance

UAGC made changes after the acquisition and more significant changes after the termination of Zovio.

Goal

UAGC strives to be fully compliant with all laws and regulations, both federal and state. It built a sophisticated and thorough approach to compliance before terminating Zovio's OPM services and has augmented it since then.

Monitoring

UAGC carefully monitors its enrollment operations through various methods, including recording all calls with prospective students and current students. Calls for review are either randomly selected or chosen based on artificial intelligence parameters. The results of this compliance monitoring are then addressed with staff and/or incorporated into training sessions. 

Training

In addition to annual comprehensive training sessions, UAGC has adopted a strategy of delivering 10-minute training sessions every two weeks. This constant flow of information serves as a reminder to our advising staff, helping to build a culture of compliance in all of our activities.

Financial Information

UAGC made changes after acquisition and more significant changes after the termination of Zovio.

2020 Affiliation Agreement

In consideration for the rights, interests, resources, and services made available by the University of Arizona, UAGC made an initial $20 million payment to the University of Arizona.

University of Arizona acquired UAGC (audited) Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

UAGC increased University of Arizona net position by $67.9 million, including $47 million in cash.

Outlook for FY 2025

UAGC is projected to have a positive cash impact of $3.1 million in FY 2025. Centralized budgeting, monthly financial statements, and routine forecasting allow for financial transparency, fiscal responsibility, and management oversight.