GateWay Community College
GateWay Community College is a community college in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1968, GateWay is one of ten regionally accredited colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. The Maricopa Skill Center 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.
Other name | GWCC |
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| Motto | Education that works, so you learn more, live better. |
| Type | Community College |
| Established | 1968 |
Parent institution | Maricopa County Community College District |
Academic affiliation | Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| President | Amy Diaz |
| Students | 12,000 |
| Location | Phoenix , , U.S. 33°26′57″N 111°59′43″W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue, grey, black |
| Nickname | Geckos |
Sporting affiliations | Arizona Community College Athletic Conference National Junior College Athletic Association |
| Website | www |
GateWay is the only Maricopa Community College with a Valley Metro Light Rail stop on campus, located on the south end of the campus.
GateWay Early College High School 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.