1971 GWCC receives its NCA accreditation. Maricopa Technical College was accredited as an “operationally separate” associate-degree-granting college of the Maricopa County Junior College District—now: Maricopa County Community College District.

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  • 1971

    GWCC receives its NCA accreditation. Maricopa Technical College was accredited as an “operationally separate” associate-degree-granting college of the Maricopa County Junior College District—now: Maricopa County Community College District.

  • 1977

    1977
    Practical nurse training (LPN) classes begin.

  • 1980's

    Did you know? Previously, full-time students did not pay tuition. In 1980, a tuition rate of $3 per credit hour was imposed on all students. 1982 Relocated campus operations from First and Washington Streets to 40th and Washington Streets with the exception of the Mechanical Technology Center. The College shared the 20-acre site with the District Office.

  • 1990's

    GateWay Community College is awarded full 10-year NCA accreditation.
    1999 -Center for Health Careers Education Department/Building Opened

  • 2004

    GateWay Community High School was restructured as an Early College High School, offering students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and take college courses for college transfer or toward an occupational certificate and/or associate degree.

  • 2015

    The Aspen Institute recognizes GateWay as being among the nation’s 150 top community colleges.