The semester, explained for Arizona Western College
Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
11
Local details
14
Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Life in Yuma for Arizona Western College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Yuma.
Timezone
Mountain Time (no DST)
Median Rent
$1,114
Cost of Living Index
93
Student Population
15,000
City Transportation
Walkability
39
Bikeability
45
Public Transit
Yuma County Area Transit
Nearest Airports
Yuma International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Hot desert
Avg Annual Temp
75°F
Avg Snowfall
0 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
Parking Lots P1–P17
surface_lot
Numbered lots distributed across the Yuma Campus.
Parking Structure
garage
Multi-level parking facility located on the Yuma campus.
Campus News
Latest updates from Arizona Western College
Susanna Zambrano lands spot in HACU Leadership Academy
Susanna Zambrano, AWC Dean of Regional Centers and Adult Education, has been accepted as a fellow in the 2026-2027 Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leadership Academy.
Arizona Western College is one of 21 institutions nationwide to earn the 2026 Seal of Excelencia, recognizing its commitment to intentionally serving Latino students.
Dr. Hikmet Budak selected as keynote speaker for international biotech conference
AWC Director of Agriculture Dr. Hikmet Budak has been invited to speak at an international biotechnology conference in Austria, focusing on genomics and food security.
AWC Establishes Global Partnerships To Expand Semiconductor Training
Arizona Western College signed MOUs with three universities in Taiwan to strengthen workforce pathways in semiconductor manufacturing and AI for students in Yuma and La Paz counties.
The AWC Alert (Regroup) system is the primary mass notification system for emergency communication at Arizona Western College. No active critical emergency alerts were reported as of November 4, 2026.
The AWC Alert (Regroup) system is the primary mass notification system for emergency communication at Arizona Western College. No active critical emergency alerts were reported as of November 4, 2026.
The Arizona Western College String Ensemble presents an evening of chamber music titled 'Music for Life,' celebrating the joys of playing music with friends and family.
First-Gen Resource Fair
November 10, 2026
Main Campus and SLLC
A resource fair dedicated to supporting first-generation college students, featuring various campus and community resources.
Money Matters – Funding Your Future Financial Literacy Conference
November 12, 2026
AWC South Schoening Conference Room
A financial literacy conference for AWC students to learn about FAFSA, scholarships, budgeting, and credit management.
Navigate FAFSA with Confidence – Session 2
November 16, 2026
AWC Transfer Center
A practical session helping students navigate the FAFSA process and plan their financial future.
Yard Games & De-Stress Day
November 18, 2026
AWC Yuma Campus
An event organized by Health and Wellness to help students relax and de-stress with various outdoor games.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Arizona Western College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
De Anza Hall
Capacity: 168
Room types: single, double
DeAnza Residence Hall
Capacity: 168
Room types: Double occupancy, Single occupancy
Garces Residence Hall
Capacity: 115
Room types: Double occupancy, Single occupancy when available
Kino Hall
Capacity: 115
Room types: Double occupancy, Single occupancy when available
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Email Domain
@azwestern.edu
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