How it Works

SHARED STUDENTS

The University of Arizona and partner universities share students, allowing them to earn a U.S.-accredited degree on a campus that is convenient to them.

DUAL DEGREES

Students earn a University of Arizona degree and a degree from the partner university, with bachelor’s and master’s level options available across multiple disciplines.

COLLABORATIVE TEACHING

University of Arizona and partner university faculty co-design and co-teach courses that have been articulated to meet the academic standards and requirements of both institutions, encouraging pedagogical mentoring and shared student support.

SHARED CAMPUS

When possible, a shared space facilitates faculty and student connections for teaching, study groups, tutoring, and socializing.

RESEARCH-INFORMED

In collaboration with the UA Center for the Study of Higher Education, microcampus programs and activities are continually assessed and refined. These developments are based on the latest research-informed strategies for success, including student outcomes, cross-border faculty collaboration, and meaningful community impact.

Our Teaching Modalities

FLIPPED

The University of Arizona provides content on the UArizona learning platform (Desire2Learn) that can be accessed asynchronously. Partner university faculty deliver in-person classroom instruction synchronously. These courses align with the partner university’s schedule.

ONLINE

University of Arizona courses are taught fully online by UArizona professors. Partner students participate as a cohort alongside other UArizona students. These courses align with the UArizona schedule.

IN-PERSON

The University of Arizona provides full-time, in-person instruction from UArizona faculty for UArizona courses at the partner university. These courses align with the partner university’s schedule.