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. Established in 1968, GateWay is one of ten regionally accredited colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. The

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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. GateWay is the only Maricopa Community College with a

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stop on campus, located on the south end of the campus.

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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.

History

GateWay was originally located in downtown Phoenix, named Maricopa Technical College, which became the first technical college to be established in Arizona. On May 1, 1987, Maricopa Tech became GateWay Community College, 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 160 degree and certificate options.

Athletics

GateWay has the following competitive sports: * Men's Baseball * Men's Soccer * Women's Soccer * Women's Softball

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control Community colleges in Arizona Maricopa County Community College District Universities and colleges in Phoenix, Arizona Educational institutions established in 1968