Transfer Plans – Western International University

Transfer Plans

Arizona Community College Associate Degrees

Western International University (WIU) has established articulation agreements for students who have attended the following public community colleges in Arizona:

  • Arizona Western College
  • Central Arizona College
  • Cochise College
  • Maricopa County Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, and South Mountain
  • Mohave Community College
  • Yavapai College

Private Institution Associate Degrees

WIU has also established articulation agreements for students who have attended these private institutions:

  • Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
  • The Art Institute of Phoenix
  • Everest College Phoenix

Other Associate Degrees

WIU offers these additional opportunities for transfer credits to be applied:

  • Nationwide Associate of Arts Block Transfer or Associate of Applied Science Pathway
  • Community College of the Air Force
  • Axia College of University of Phoenix
  • Coconino Community College
  • Dine College
  • Eastern Arizona College
  • Northland Pioneer College
  • Pima Community College
  • Tohono O'odham Community College

Transfer Credits

Students holding a prequalifying associate degree will be guaranteed a specific number of transfer credits that apply toward their WIU bachelor degree program, as follows:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management – 54 credits (UTI – 18 credits)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, Criminal Behavior, Legal Studies, or Professional Communication – 57 credits (UTI – 21 credits)
  • Bachelor of Science degree programs – 60 credits (UTI – 21 or 36 credits)

For additional information, please contact an Enrollment Counselor at 602-943-2311 or 866-WIU-INFO (948-4636).

Block Transfer

The Block Transfer is one option offered as part of WIU’s transfer plans for students seeking a Western International University (WIU) Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and applies 54-60 transfer credits toward WIU General Education requirements. Upon receipt of an official, degree-posted transcript indicating completion of a prequalifying associate degree, the Block Transfer is automatically  applied at the time of admittance. Please contact an Enrollment Counselor at 602-943-2311 or 866-WIU-INFO (948-4636) to find out which associate degrees are eligible for the Block Transfer.

Pathway

The Pathway is a second option offered as part of WIU’s transfer plans for students seeking a WIU Bachelor of Science in Business degree only and applies 60 transfer credits toward WIU General Education and major requirements. Upon receipt of an official, degree-posted transcript indicating completion of a prequalifying associate degree, a student's coursework is eligible for the Pathway. In order for the Pathway to be applied, the appropriate Student Acknowledgement Form (see links below) must be completed and faxed as indicated on the form. If the form is not submitted, a Block Transfer or course-by-course evaluation is completed. Please contact an Enrollment Counselor at 602-943-2311 or 866-WIU-INFO (948-4636) to find out which associate degrees are eligible for the Pathway.

To request the Pathway for a prequalified associate degree:

  1. Request that official transcripts be sent to WIU. Click here for the transcript request form and instructions. 
  2. Complete the appropriate Student Acknowledgement Form linked below:
  1. Fax the completed form(s) to your Enrollment Counselor.

For additional information about course transfer credits, please contact an Enrollment Counselor at 602-943-2311 or 866-WIU-INFO (948-4636).