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CONTENTS: 4 GREAT VALUE | 6 SMALL CLASSES | 8 FAST TRACK TO TRANSFER & CAREER | 10 BEAUTIFUL, MODERN CAMPUS | 12 COMPLETE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE | 14 LIVING ON CAMPUS | 16 FUN AND FRIENDS | 18 VISIT EAC | 20 FAST FACTS

INCREDIBLY

LOWTUITION?

Performing arts so good that everyone attends?

Lots of scholarship opportunities? STUDENTS WHO GENUINELY LIKE BEING HERE?

PROVEN PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER OR A CAREER? Personal

attentionfrom faculty?

Bonfires, four-wheeling and rappelling with friends?

ATHLETIC TEAMSthat pack the stands?

State-of -the-art facilities?

GREEN GRASS IN THE DESERT?

A MARCHING BAND?

The BESTsuccess rateIN COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES AMONG ALL ARIZONA JUNIOR COLLEGES?

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

JUST LIKE A FOUR-YEAR SCHOOL?

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SERIOUSLY.At Eastern Arizona College, it’s hard to find a student con-cerned about the cost of tuition.

A great college education at aSERIOUSLYLOW COST

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES• Awarded based on

academics, athletics, and more

• Many institutional grants and scholarships available

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION• Low tuition means less

pressure to decide on a major immediately

• Try classes in different academic interests without breaking the bank

ANNUAL COST COMPARISON• A fraction of that at

state universities and private vocational schools

FULL-TIME, IN-STATETUITIONCAPPED AT

PER SEMESTERNATIONAL AVERAGEDEBT FOR CLASS OF2015 GRADUATES:

$35,000**Source: WSJ.com

TRANSFER VOCATIONAL

EAC

$2,550

$6,595

UA

$11,590

$11,670

ASU

$10,640

$11,061

DEVRY

$23,038

NA

UTI

$41,900

NA

TUITION

HOUSING & MEALS

AMOUNT OF

DEBTMOSTSTUDENTSHAVE WHENTHEY LEAVE EAC

5

$1,275

SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST• Teachers available to help before, during, and after class time

• Monster Bridge, new student orientation that makes your transition to EAC enjoyable and stress-free

• Student Learning Center open 60+ hours per week

• Free group or one-on-one tutoring from experts in all subject areas

• Success rate for developmental English, reading, and math best in the state; ranked at the top of national averages

• Eastern Arizona College leads all other Arizona junior colleges in college-level course success rate

IN NEARLY HALF OF EAC’S CLASSES

“The teachers at EAC really want you to succeed. They make learning so fun and are so friendly!” Randee Kouts Hometown: Safford, AZ Major: Nursing

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REALLY.At Eastern Arizona College,we believe every student deserves academic preparation that’s up close and personal.

My professors will

KNOW MY NAME, REALLY

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CRYSTAL CLEAR.Whatever you’re looking for— a smooth transfer to a university or vocational preparation for high-demand industries— EAC has you covered.

Will I have a clear path toTRANSFER ORA CAREER

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EAC BACHELOR’S DEGREE PARTNERSHIPS• Complete a four-year ASU degree at EAC for just over half

of what it would cost on the Tempe campus. Degrees offered include: Organizational Leadership; Nursing; Applied Leadership; Liberal Studies; and Secondary Education

• NAU conveniently offers a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and master’s degrees in Educational Leadership on the EAC campus

BRAGGING RIGHTS• EAC is near the top nationally

in community college employability ratings

STRONG TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES• Well-established connections

with Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Brigham Young University, and Western New Mexico University

• Associate degree options designed for a simple transfer to Arizona’s public universities

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT WORK FOR YOU• Associate degrees in

high-demand industries, including Automotive, Computer Information Systems, Nursing, and Early Childhood Education

• Variety of certificate options, including Business Program-ming/Database Support, CADD Technology, Graphic Design, Medical Assistant, and more

CAREER-FOCUSEDASSOCIATEDEGREES

TRANSFER-FOCUSEDDEGREES ANDPROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

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“Everyone here is working hard to help me reach my goal of moving on to a university and having a career in engineering.”Jarom Beus Hometown: Pima, AZ Major: Engineering

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STATE-OF-THE-ART BUILDINGS• EAC’s new Fab Lab is a new

prototyping facility where students can collaborate, design, and build almost anything their creative minds can envision.

• High Technology Center with specialized teaching stations and the most current software

• Media Communications Lab for video and audio editing, animation, and special effects

• Automotive technology program with industry- standard diagnostic tools

DISCOVER MORE AT EAC DISCOVERY PARK CAMPUS• Coursework on site includes astronomy, biology, ecology, rocketry,

and cultural enrichment

• 20-inch, research grade Cassegrain reflector telescope

• 3,000-square-foot working greenhouse, for growing native plants used in habitat restoration

• Ranarium (artificial habitat for breeding frogs and collecting eggs) for the threatened Chiricahua Leopard Frog

• Nature’s Hideaway, an award-winning restored wetland

COMPUTERSAVAILABLE FOR USE IN 36 LEARNING SPACES

500 lbs.THE DISCOVERY PARK’SCAMERA OBSCURA,ONE OF THE LARGEST

IN THE WORLD

TOP PERFORMING ARTS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES• 960-seat Fine Arts Center

Auditorium with systems for interchangeable sets; 305-seat Lee Little Theater for more intimate performances

• The top community college football, softball, and base-ball fields in the state

• Guitteau Gymnasium, always a packed house for basketball and volley-ball, and complete with the popular Wellness Center for a workout

EAC has facilitiesand learningresources that are

TRULYELITE

TRULY.EAC offers learning environ-ments and tools you rarely find at two-year colleges.

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AS SURE AS THE ARIZONA SUNSHINE.If you think a two-year college can’t compete with the school spirit of university life, think again. EAC students are busy, not bored.

Are you sureI’ll love theCAMPUS

LIFE

NUMBER OF NATIONAL

JUNIOR COLLEGEATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONTEAMS TO CHEER

THE COST FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND MANY OF THE EVENTS OFFERED BY THEASSOCIATED STUDENTS

OF EASTERN

ARIZONA COLLEGESTUDENT CLUBS12 | www.eac.edu

OUR MASCOT

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES• Whatever your interest, there’s a service project for you,

including blood drives, food and clothing drives, flower delivery to local senior residents, area clean up efforts, and Big Brothers, Big Sisters

• Be a Champ! EAC’s annual Day of Champions, hosted by clubs like the Intertribal Club and Black Student Union, gathers more than 100 students for improvement projects around the Gila Valley

SERIOUS SCHOOL SPIRIT• Tailgates before all the

big games

• Homecoming Week with activities like Spirit Days, the Mr. and Mrs. EAC contest, and a halftime show by the EAC marching band

• Strong attendance at performing arts events to support EAC’s musical and theatrical stars

• It’s common for EAC to have more fans at away games than the host team

AN ACTIVITY FOR EVERYONE• From the academic to

athletic, cultural to occupa-tional, there’s a club for you

• Fun, free activities every week, organized by the ASEAC

• Pep Van Trips— fun local getaways

• Dance socials throughout the year, including special Christmas and Valentine’s Day events

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OUR MASCOT

“There’s always something fun going on around campus and I’m constantly meeting new people.” Sierra Reitmeyer Hometown: Miami, AZMajor: Sociology

BIG BENEFITS.Living on campus is a conveni-ent and affordable way to put yourself right in the middle of the action.

Are there BENEFITS TO

LIVING ON CAMPUS

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ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE AND VALUE• Four residence halls offer

apartment-style or traditional dorm living

• Close to all on-campus resources, and laundry is on site

• Meal plans mean we’ll handle the shopping, cooking, and clean-up

• No utilities to pay, with free basic cable TV

• Residence halls are supported by live-on, full-time staff to monitor security

FORM FRIENDSHIPS • Easily connect with fellow

students living in your suite or down the hall

• Beginning of school year icebreaker activities

• Barbecues, door decoration themes, pizza parties, and more are organized by the residence hall leaders

RESIDENTIAL SPACES FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LIVE ON CAMPUS

AMOUNTSTUDENTSPAY TOPARKON CAMPUS

MINUTES OR LESSTHE TIME IT TAKES TO WALKFROM THE RESIDENCE HALLS TO

ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS

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FIVE“Living on campus, I can take in all the fun times that happen after classes are finished for the day. It makes it feel like a four-year school.”Ben BlewusiHometown: Mounsrield, TX Major: General Studies

FAVORITE ON-CAMPUS HANGOUTS• EAC game room and lounge,

with big-screen TV, video and board games, pool table, ping pong, and air hockey

• Outdoor volleyball and basketball courts

• Swimming pool and tennis courts

• Amphitheater

• Shady spots under the trees

OFF-CAMPUS ADVENTURES• Incredible outdoor activities

that include rock-climbing, rappelling, and four-wheeling

• Join other students for bonfires or trips to local hot springs

• Visit the amazing natural waterslides above Frye Mesa Dam

• Great restaurants nearby

FUN FOR ALL STUDENTS ACROSS THE STREET• The LDS Institute and Newman

Center provide fun activities for all students

• Hungry? The Institute and Newman Center host lunches throughout the month

• Enjoy movie nights, karaoke, dodgeball, and other sports activities

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THE AVERAGE TEMPERATUREFOR THE YEARIN THATCHER

DELICIOUS LOCAL

MEXICANRESTAURANTS MAKE UP THEARIZONA SALSA TRAIL

COUNTY ACRES OPEN FOR

FOUR-WHEELING

70+HIKING TRAILS AND30+ CAMPGROUNDAREAS CLOSE TO CAMPUS

COULDN’T BE EASIER.At EAC, we study hard and play hard. When does campus life get even better? When you join in the learning and the fun.

Is it easy to makeFRIENDSAND HAVE FUN

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To appreciate everything EAC has to offer, you need a first- hand experience with our campus and community.

What’s the best way to SEEIF EAC IS RIGHT

FOR ME

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SEE FOR YOURSELF AND

INDIVIDUAL VISITS• Feel what it’s like to be

a student; bring your friends

• One-on-one time with a counselor to answer your questions

PREVIEW DAYS• Choose your Preview Day –

several are offered through-out the school year

• Meet current students

• Tour campus

• Discover ways to get involved on campus

• Attend a performing arts or athletic event

8am-4pm

INDIVIDUALCAMPUSVISITS

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SEE FOR YOURSELF AND

“I came to visit Eastern Arizona and after the tour, I knew it was the place I needed to be!”Sheldon BegayHometown: Ganado, AZMajor: Communications

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STUDENT BODY• Students from Arizona: 88%• Students from New Mexico: 2%• Students from All Other States: 7%• International: 3%• Male to Female Ratio: 46% to 54%

ETHNIC DIVERSITY • White (non-Hispanic): 63%• Hispanic: 21%• American Indian or

Native Alaskan: 5% • Black (non-Hispanic): 5%• Asian or Pacific Islander: 2%

ATHLETIC LEAGUES• Junior College• ACCAC – Arizona Community

College Athletic Conference• NJCAA – Region I of the National

Junior College Athletic Association• WSFL – Western States

Football League

TUITION• Arizona Residents: $2,550 • Out-of-State Non-Residents: $11,250• Students From WUE* States: $3,825

ROOM & BOARD • On-Campus Room & Board:

$6,105 – $7,440

APPLYING TO EAC • Open admissions policy with no

application fee. • Submit an online application form

at www.eac.edu, or apply directly through our Records and Registration Office

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS• Average Financial Aid Package:

$4,466

• Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 41%

• Number of Students Receiving Institutional Grants & Scholarships: 900+

New Mexico Tuition Waivers• A limited number of out-of-state

tuition fee waivers are available for residents of New Mexico.

• For information on eligibility and applying, visit: www.eac.edu/newmexico.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)*• Students from Alaska, California,

Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming may enroll in many two- and four-year college programs at a lower tuition level than other out-of-state students.

• For more information on eligibility and applying, visit: www.eac.edu/wue.

• For more information about applying for financial aid, visit www.eac.edu/student_services/financial_aid.

CAMPUS CLUBSAdvance Team Band Black Student UnionCheerleaders Choir College DemocratsCollege Republicans Communications Club Criminal Justice Student Association:

Phi Sigma TauDance ClubDrama ClubEarth, Space & Science ClubEngineering ClubHOLA International ClubIntertribal Club Latter-day Saints Student Association Mark Allen Hall Club

Media ClubMonster ServiceMulticultural ClubNellie Lee Hall ClubNewman Catholic Student Center Oasis Yearbook OrchestraOutdoors ClubPhi Beta LambdaPhi Theta Kappa Physics ClubPolynesian ClubPre-Med ClubResidence Towers ClubRibbon ClubRowdy ReptilesStudent Nurses’ AssociationSwimming ClubTri-Triathlon Club Wesley Christian Student Club

YEAR FOUNDED:

LOCATION:

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Baseball

Basketball

Cheer

Football

Golf

Softball

Tennis

Volleyball

ATHLETICS

• Phoenix

• Tucson

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