Dear Gila Hawks,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 academic year at Gila Community College. As Arizona’s newest independent public community college, GCC continues to grow stronger, expand services, and advance the accreditation work that will shape our future. This past year marked our first full cycle of independent operations, and every improvement we’ve made has been centered on one goal—your success.
Thank you for choosing GCC and for placing your trust in our faculty, staff, administrators, and District Governing Board. Whether you visit the Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe or the Payson Campus in the northern part of the county, you will be welcomed by people who are dedicated to helping you reach your goals.
Inside this catalog, you’ll find flexible pathways designed for today’s learners—career and technical programs, transfer degrees, short‑term training, personal enrichment, and a wide variety of distance education courses. We continue to strengthen partnerships with Arizona universities to ensure smooth transfer options and expanded opportunities.
With tutoring, test preparation, library services, and committed faculty and staff, we are here to support you every step of the way. Your community college exists to help you grow, achieve, and define your future.
YOU are the reason Gila Community College is here—come define your success.
Janice Lawhorn, Ph.D.
President