Chandler-Gilbert Community College is marking its 30th anniversary this school year as an accredited college. 

CGCC was founded in 1985 to serve the higher education needs of the Southeast Valley. In 1992, CGCC was accredited as an independent college by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.  

Today, with four locations and an average of 19,000 students every year, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fast-growing member of the Maricopa Community College system. 

What began as two buildings at Gilbert and Pecos roads has since grown to 667,240 square feet of educational spaces across 188 acres, including the Pecos and Williams campuses, Sun Lakes Center, and the Communiversity at Queen Creek. 

Pecos Campus 

The anchor of CGCC, the Pecos campus boasts the Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center, a student center, and the Coyotes’ athletics sports fields. 

Williams Campus 

The Williams Campus is located on 55 acres at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and is home to career and technical education fields — including the FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. 

Sun Lakes Center 

This location is home to the New Adventures in Learning program. It’s for retirement-age adults to learn new skills and explore new topics without having to worry about grades, homework, or tests. 

Communiversity 

CGCC’s fourth and newest location at Queen Creek and Ellsworth is a civic and educational partnership offering classes and advisement/enrollment services in the far East Valley.