The CONNECTION is a partnership between the Maricopa Community Colleges and Northern Arizona University that allows you to keep learning without leaving your community. You can earn an associate’s degree from the Maricopa Community Colleges, then transfer to NAU locally or online to complete your bachelor’s degree in a program that fits into your life, helps you reach your educational goals, and prepares you for career advancement. The Connection is:
- Convenient Earn both your associate’s and bachelor’s degrees at your local community college campus or NAU locations right here in the Valley. Online courses and degree programs are also an option.
- Affordable Save on tuition by starting your education at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges. After you transfer, you will find that NAU provides competitive tuition rates, scholarships, and financial aid to help you with the cost of completing your bachelor’s degree.
- Flexible Take classes onsite, online, or both. Day and nighttime courses are offered to meet your scheduling needs. The Connection offers over 50 accredited degree programs in majors that include business administration, education, criminal justice, technology, nursing, hotel and restaurant management, communication studies, interior design, and public administration.