You’re officially enrolled as an online student at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), and you’re about to kick off a whole new adventure, filled with excitement, opportunity, fulfillment and, no doubt, a little bit of fear. 

In preparation of Day 1, you’ve likely entered your myUAGC home page to poke around and review your course materials and assignments. By now you also should have set up your student email account, downloaded the mobile app, and worked through the five modules of Orientation.

Adult learners are balancing many roles in their busy lives. Some juggle logistical concerns and balance school, career, family, time, schedules and social commitments (Wynne). Even though many have already accumulated a wide range of educational and work experiences; they still have an adjustment period. Defining the essential roles in our lives.

Once he overcame the shock of a 538-year time jump, there’s no question that Leonardo da Vinci, who is credited with writing the world's first resume in 1482, would be amazed, if not impressed, to see that the art of selling oneself with a single piece of paper is still alive and well.

After 26 years, one of the most seasoned faculty members at the University of Arizona Global Campus will be retiring, putting an end to a storied career.

Were it not for listening to messages he says the universe sent to him back in 1995, however, Dr. Rob Engelson may never have had the opportunity to make such a profound impact on the school’s history. 

Classwork at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is designed to deliver the skills necessary to position you for academic and professional success by providing dynamic learning experiences centered around the competencies that will serve as transformational gateways to major classes … and the careers that come next! The written communication skills in ENG 121 English Composition are a big part of that.