Transfer Programs

Partnerships with all three Arizona four-year universities allow for a seamless transfer to ASU, NAU or UA. Cochise also has agreements with a number of other universities so students can guarantee many transfer credits. Each transfer program has specific instructions regarding curriculum and transfer procedures. Visit with an advisor to best plan your study program to meet the requirements of other institutions.

Transfer to Arizona Universities

General information about transferring courses to state universities is available online through the Arizona Course Equivalency Guide website (CEG). Students attending Arizona public community colleges can see how their coursework will transfer to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona.

The AZTransfer website provides information regarding policies and procedures for transferring credits from community colleges to public universities in the state of Arizona. In addition, the Shared Unique Number (SUN) System website helps students identify courses that will directly transfer among Arizona’s community colleges and three public universities. Using the SUN System, students can easily search for and enroll in courses that offer direct equivalency at other Arizona colleges and universities.

State Universities in Arizona

University of Arizona


Now it’s easier and more affordable than ever to transfer credits between Cochise College and the University of Arizona to obtain a bachelor’s degree at the Tucson campus, through Arizona Online, or at two convenient locations in Cochise County: Sierra Vista and Douglas. Students transferring to the University of Arizona can explore degree programs and transfer pathways.


Cochise Cats is a 2+2 partnership between Cochise College and the University of Arizona designed to help you make the most of the programs and services offered at both institutions. Students pursuing a Cochise Cats transfer program complete their First and Sophomore year at Cochise College before transferring to the University of Arizona to complete their Junior and Senior years to obtain a bachelor’s degree.


CochiseCats Transfer Sheets:


CochiseCats Website

Other Colleges/Universities

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  • The University of Arizona Global Campus Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: Business, education, health and human services, and liberal arts. The University of Arizona Global Campus agreement is open-ended and reviewed annually, signed August 2022 and amended February 2024. A variety of customized transfer pathways and program equivalencies are created for Cochise College.
  • Details: Transfer approved credits. AGEC transfers as a block satisfying lower division general education requirements. UAGC is 100% online.
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  • Capella University Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: Administration of justice, business, computer information, nursing and psychology. The Capella Agreement (PDF) is open-ended, signed February 2014.
  • Details: 10% tuition reduction. Tuition reduction and benefits for military.

Transfer up to 60 credits. Online available.

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  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: Avionics, business administration, business management, computer information, intelligence operations, professional pilot, UAV flight operator and unmanned aircraft systems. The Embry-Riddle Agreement (PDF) is open-ended, signed March 2010.
  • Details: No fee waivers. Transfer up to 42-63 credits. No online courses.
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  • Grand Canyon University Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: Administration of justice, biology, business, chemistry, education, exercise science, music, nursing, psychology, respiratory therapy, social sciences, and theatre arts. The Grand Canyon Agreement (PDF) is open-ended, signed March 2014.
  • Details: Transfer up to 84 credits. Online available.
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  • Northcentral University Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: Business and technology management, and psychology. The Northcentral University Agreement (PDF) is open-ended, signed November 2003.
  • Details: 50% application fee waiver. 10% scholarship for tuition up to $2000. Transfer up to 90 credits – AGEC or full associate degree. Online available.
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  • Ottawa University Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The Ottawa University Agreement (PDF) is open-ended, signed November 2016.
  • Details: $200 tuition reduction per credit. Transfer up to 80 credits. AGEC usually satisfies lower division general education requirements. Online available.
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  • Purdue University Global Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: The Purdue University Global Website offers information on business administration, criminal justice AJS, criminal justice IO, fire science, information technology, nursing and psychology.
  • Details: 20% tuition reduction. Transfer up to 64-76 credits. Online specific.
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  • Pacific University Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: This partnership agreement outlines a path for Cochise College undergraduate students to pursue guaranteed admission interviews at Pacific University School of Pharmacy through the CC-Pacific Bridge Program. The Pacific University Agreement (PDF) is open-ended, signed June 2018.
  • Details: Faculty and staff at Pacific University and Cochise College support students through four key phases of the Bridge Program.
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  • Wayland Baptist University Website
  • Programs Offered/Agreement: BAS in administrations of justice, computer information systems, culinary arts, electronics technology, English, intelligence operations studies, psychology, science and sociology; BS in nursing; and BSIS in elementary education. The Wayland Baptist Agreement (PDF) is renewable every two years, signed February 2014.
  • Details: No fee waivers. Transfer up to 64-84 credits. Online available.
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Are you beginning to look at the next steps in your academic journey? As a Cochise College partner, Western Governors University (WGU) wants to help you transition smoothly from your associate degree to your bachelor’s degree. At WGU, you can earn a respected, accredited bachelor’s degree – online, on your schedule, and for less than you’d expect.  Choose a degree program in business, information technology, K-12 education, or healthcare (including nursing.)

WGU is the only non-profit, online, competency-based education (CBE) university in the country. Students transferring from a U.S. community college into one of WGU’s colleges can expect a comprehensive transfer policy. Pathways can be found here.

WGU offers a generous transfer credit policy! Students with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree usually qualify for an Upper-Division standing at WGU. Depending on your degree program, you may qualify for additional requirement waivers. If you have completed some college coursework but have not earned a degree, WGU will conduct a transcript evaluation. Your experience may waive some of your requirements.

WGU also offers a number of scholarships including a Community College Partners Scholarship ($2,500) and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($2,500). For all scholarship opportunities visit us here.

Free application code: WGUAZJC.

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