Goodyear Campus is the most recent chapter in the long history of the University of the Incarnate Word. The University itself is an outgrowth of the original mission that brought the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word to San Antonio in 1869. The Sisters’ work began with the care of victims of a cholera epidemic and the establishment of the first hospital in the city, an institution recognized today as the Christus Santa Rosa. Their ministry soon spread to the care of homeless children and teaching. In 1881, they secured a charter from the State of Texas, which empowered them to establish schools on all levels.

In 1995, the University elected to move into new population areas, both in the adult education community and international arena. UIW was the first Catholic University fully committed to Arizona. The two Arizona campuses contain over 127 years of academic excellence and still uphold the values of faith, service, education, innovation, and truth.

The mission of the Extended Academic Programs, inspired by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, is to provide educational excellence to diverse populations through programs that foster the development of every stakeholder to achieve his/her goals.

• In the dignity and worth of every person’s unique abilities
• Cultural diversity enriches the learning experience of all students
• Learning is a lifelong process, which includes the continuing development of honesty, integrity and moral values
• In superior customer service, individual accountability and enthusiastic team work
• In an environment that encourages open communication, celebrates individual achievements, and strives to exceed expectations.

The flexible format of 8-week terms and online, evening, or weekend classes makes fitting classes into your schedule easy. The University offers 100% tuition deferment for students receiving employer tuition assistance or financial aid, as well as a tuition freeze if the student maintains full-time status for 5 out of their 6 full terms. It’s easy to apply and there are no application fees.

• UIW was recently re-affirmed for the upcoming ten-year period by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools.

• The University is also accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the American Dietetic Association, and the National League for Nursing.

• The University is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) and the American Association for Music Therapy.

• The University, through its H-E-B School of Business and Administration, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs to offer degrees in Business Administration (BBA) and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Locations:

Goodyear Campus
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Downtown Phoenix
2525 North Third St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004