YOU WEREWish Here.
WATSON
LAKE
"What is better than having a class overlooking the crystal water of Watson Lake? Faculty often take students for an outdoor classroom experience and students enjoy rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, and even taking visiting family and friends to see the beauty of Watson. All the climbing classes I have taken through Prescott College have incorporated climbing at Watson Lake and it has made my experience so fulfilling."
Zayla Young Current Student
MEET OUR STUDENTS
See Prescott College through the eyes of some of our students!
Jamie Frith
Transfer Student
Interdisciplinary Studies
Zayla Young Third-Year Student Psychology and Adventure Education
"Prescott College’s experiential learning opportunities have changed my life. From studying water politics while canoeing on the Colorado River, to traveling to rural Kenya to learn about history and culture, at Prescott you’re surrounded by people who have also sought out something different, and they quickly become friends for life."
"I am enrolled as a double major with two emphases–Adventure Education with an emphasis in Wilderness Leadership, and Psychology with an emphasis in Arts Therapy--I could not find something exactly like it offered at any other college in the United States."
Nat Burgeff
International Student Enviromental Studies
"As an international student, I opted for PC due to its interdisciplinary approach, which equips me with the skills to tackle global challenges effectively. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to develop and implement my own projects, further enhancing my practical experience in the field."
Pine Goodman
Second-Year Student
Education and Enviromental Studies
"Prescott College is a perfect fit for me because of my love for nature and environment. I am majoring in both education and environmental studies. Prescott College has given me the opportunity to figure out who I am both as an educator and a person."
STUDY MATTERS WHAT
Our programs invite you to explore where ecology, education, leadership and human systems meet through first-hand experience in the field, partnerships, professional networks, and more. Engage in meaningful experiences during courses* such as:
Astropsychology
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Just Art-Art and Social Change
Art and Science of Food Preservation
Therapeutic Use of Nature and Outdoors
Biological Principles: Life on Earth
Ecopsychology
*Not all courses offered each term
To learn more about our degree programs, visit us online: Prescott.edu/undergrad
WHERE THE DESERT MEETS THE MOUNTAINS
5,367 ELEVATION FT AV. SUMMER HIGH AV. WINTER LOW & 25° 89°
277 AVERAGE OF SUNSHINE DAYS
400+ MILES OF TRAILS
The Crossroads are built from reclaimed timber and Corten steel College Library
BASECAMP
While undergraduate on-campus students may spend up to 70% of their time in the field, our Prescott, Arizona campus is always home. Here you will find a welcoming community that cares as much about the environment as we do about our people.
Solar Panels
Thumb Butte Mt. OUR CAMPUS EXPLORE
Prescott, Arizona, has four seasons.
We have our own chickens on campus!
Our gardens are filled with native plants, flowers, trees, fruits, and vegetables.
IMMERSE YOURSELF
ORIENTATION
For over 50 years, new students at Prescott College have built transformative connections to the college, their environment, and each other while on Orientation. The first class on-campus undergraduate students take, Orientation is a four-week intensive, field-based course designed to introduce students to the natural and cultural environments of the southwest, learn about themselves and the greater community, and experience the educational philosophies of Prescott College.
New students choose to participate in one of the following options:
Wilderness Orientation Community, Canoeing, & the Backcountry Community-Based Orientation
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KINO BAY CENTER (Sonora, Mexico)
GLOBAL FIELD STATIONS
Prescott College students have opportunities to take weekend, weeklong, or full-field semesters immersed in a community-based environment. Reside and work alongside community members, resource managers, and researchers from across the globe. We host hundreds of students from Prescott College and other learning institutions for field courses, independent study, and graduate research.
LIVE ON CAMPUS
We are proud to have LEED-certified residence halls on campus.
The Village
The Village is Prescott College’s main residential community. Thirteen suites are present between three buildings, all within a gated community. Each suite captures an open concept full kitchen, living room, and a study room. Five bedrooms with varying configurations are present, catering to eight individuals in total. Included within the residential lodging rate are the laundry and residential parking fees. Both amenities are adjacent to The Village community. The outdoor space is highlighted by pergolas covered with greenery. You will often encounter students in hammocks, around the outdoor fireplace in the central courtyard, or admiring the ample amounts of accessible fruit trees and vegetation.
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The Crossroads Cafe
The Crossroads Café is nothing like your typical college cafeteria; we strive for fresh and healthy food and also have vegetarian and gluten-free options. Most of our food is prepared from scratch and originates from Arizona. The beef is grass-fed, the coffee is fair-trade and locally roasted. We compost all food waste and recycle the rest.
WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY
Home to more than just books, the Prescott College Library houses many student resources available on campus and virtually.
Library
The Prescott College Library supports the curriculum with a variety of print and electronic resources. Our library catalog reflects not only our collection but that of more than 40 other libraries in Yavapai County. A system-wide library card allows borrowers to request books from any library in the county. Online resources include millions of full-text articles available through our article databases, and over 148,000 e-books available through ebrary.
Writing & Tutoring Center
The Prescott College Writing and Tutoring Center supports students in specific subject areas and at all stages of the writing process. Our students bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to their studies and our aim is to help students find and strengthen their authentic writers’ voices and academic aptitudes.
Academic and Advising Support
Each student will have a success coach and faculty adviser assigned to them for individual support with degree planning, using the Library, the Writing Center, Access and Disability Support Services, and by offering success workshops throughout each term.
Counseling Services
Individual in-person or phone counseling sessions are available for on-campus students. Evening and weekend hours are available.
In addition, Prescott College has partnered with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, to provide additional access to mental health counseling for our students. Uwill offers immediate access to licensed counselors by video, phone, chat or message.
GET INVOLVED
Our student have inquiring minds, uncompromising ideals, and soaring spirits. We cultivate a unique college experience that encourages students to pursue their passions while exploring new ones.
Student Government, Clubs and Organizations
All enrolled students are members of the Student Union who then elect members to the Student Union Board (SUB). SUB endorses and supports a variety of activities and student run organizations, including:
Cinema Club
Collegiate Cycling Club
Community Cleanup Club
Community Strategizing Council
Cooking Club
Fiber Arts Club
Mycology Club
Peer Support Team
Planning and Writing Circle
Poetry Club Student
Activities Team
Sanctuary Saturdays Group
Student Scholarship
Seekers Club
Student Union Board
Sustainability Council
Table Top Games Club
Taco Tuesday Group
Together Tuesdays Group
White Accountability Group
Yoga Group
Don’t see a club that sparks your interest? It’s easy to start one and the list of clubs on campus changes often as a result.
STUDENT IMPACT
SENIOR PROJECTS
Emma Tomb
Psychology and Human Development
Senior Project: Empathy Diaries
"I interviewed people from various parts of the world because I wanted to better understand a global context of empathy. I'm really passionate about breaking down the walls that we build between ourselves as humans and getting vulnerable and seeing what happens."
Anh Klink
BS in Sustainable Food Systems
Senior Project: Creating the Joy of Community Gardens
"What started as a small idea [creating a community garden on the Prescott College campus], turned into something that could last the lifespan of the College. My hope is for students to continue to use it and want to keep stewarding what we created. I’d love to see community gardens popping up all over the US—going forward, that’s what I’ll be doing."
Luca Sheid
Psychology and Human Development
Senior Project: Beyond the Self: The Healing Powers of Unitive Practices
"Unity can be experienced in all aspects of life, such as outdoor adventure, reading a book, or having a conversation, and can have a healing potential. I found through my research that these practices and experiences are really valuable in creating long term well-being."
ONLINE LEARNING
Earn your degree online without disrupting your life. Our online format provides you with the flexibility to stay in your community while earning your degree. Customize and tailor your course plan so that you can study what inspires you. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach to college—this is you taking control of your education.
Benefits of Studying Online
Work with our faculty experts and mentors in your field of study and home community. YOU tell US what you are interested in studying, and we help you write your own independent or mentored study within your degree plan.
Generous transfer credit policy we accept up to 90 credit hours.
Transparent cost structure — what you see is what you get! Simply pay per credit hour.
WE TRANSFERS
Our generous transfer policy and one-on-one commitment to your education make us a top choice for students. Our flexible degree plans allow us to find ways to incorporate your previous credit into a degree that is as unique as you are. Whether you’ve only taken a few classes, completed an associate’s, or have as many as 90 credits under your belt, we can help you find a home for it here. Plus, we know that valuable learning happens outside the classroom, and your previous experience may be eligible for college credit through our Prior Learning Assessment. We welcome you to transfer to our on-campus program, or can help write a degree in our online programs that allow you to stay rooted in your own community or engaging in your studies while exploring the world.
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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Accelerated Master’s Degree
Save money on your master’s degree by applying to the program in your junior year. Once accepted, you will start taking courses that will complete your undergraduate degree and begin your graduate degree! You’ll only pay the undergrad tuition rate for cross-listed courses, saving you time and money.
Arizona Serve
Arizona Serve is a program of Prescott College and hosts nearly 200 AmeriCorps members serving with schools and nonprofits across Pima County and Yavapai County.
Veterans
As the first private college in Arizona certified as a Veterans Supportive Campus, we continually strive to better support veterans and military families. Veterans have access to the Veterans Resource Center. This Center (VRC) employs student veterans and offers the following services: peer support for student veterans and military family members; orientation sessions; one-stop resource center for college, community, state, and national resources; community outreach and collaboration of veteran services; and ongoing involvement in the education/training of the college community in regards to veteran culture.
WHAT DO OUR ALUMNI DO?
Meet some Prescott College alumni making a difference in the world.
Tillie Walton '07
Hydrologist
Host of the new public television series “Wild Rivers with Tillie”
ALUMNI OUTCOMES
Thomas Udall '70
U.S. Ambassador
U.S. Government
Former United States Senator and current United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.
Jaco Schiller '23
Performance Artist
Performing Artist, Writer, Journalist, Private Educator in Northern Vermont.
Craig Martinsen '97
AgroEcology
Red Bird Vineyards & Wavy Row Farms
Management and development of family-owned vineyard and boutique winery.
David Duckett '83
Owner and Artisan
Mill Creek Wood Works
Creator of handmade, custom furniture using local resources. Restorer of antique furniture.
Jessie Beyer '22
Crisis Co-Responder
Volunteers of America
Western Washington
Working for a faith-based non-profit with a vision to empower people and strengthen communities.
Copland
Rudolph '91 & '94
Executive Director
Asheville City Schools Foundation
Strengthening opportunities for the students and educators of Asheville City Schools.
Barrett Donovan '24
Development and Engagement Manager
Colorado Water Trust
Working for a non-profit to help restore water to Colorado rivers.
AFFORDABILITY
(Financial Aid Information for Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
On-Campus Full Time Student Fees
100% of on-campus undergraduate students received an institutional scholarship Average total aid package for new on-campus undergrad:
$31,000 OVER PER YEAR
BECOME A CHANGEMAKER
Admissions Checklist:
The admissions application is free. Apply on our website or through Common App. Once you start your application, you’ll receive access to your applicant portal to view the status and upload outstanding items.
A complete application to Prescott College requires:
Application. Prescott.edu/apply
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Information
Essay
FAFSA
INFORMATION FOR MORE
Filing a FAFSA is the single most important thing you can do to get money for college, and it isn’t just for people who want or need federal student loans. FAFSA is used to determine how much aid (in the form of college scholarships, grants, and even work-study funding) you won’t have to pay back. File your FAFSA using code: 013659 at fafsa.gov
When you apply for admission at Prescott College, you are automatically considered for an institutional scholarship. All students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov are also considered for stackable need-based grants.
Veterans Education Benefits
We recognize the hard work and commitment you’ve made, and are proud to support our student veterans and family members as an official Arizona Veteran Supportive Campus. As such, we maintain high standards including the Principles of Excellence. We accept most Veterans Education Benefits, and participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program for those students who qualify. Contact our Veterans Services Coordinator at 928-350-1108 for more information.
Welcome
Here at Prescott College we are a community of learners and friends. This is the crux of our missionwhich begins with the word "together." Together we create interdisciplinary, experiential, and diverse learning environments that inspire future leaders to create a healthy, just, and sustainable world. I have hope that you all will do just that!
Barbara Morris, Ph.D. Prescott College President
