Our History as Axia College of Western International University

Axia College was originally created as a college within Western International University (WIU). WIU is a school associated to the University of Phoenix. Both institutions operate under the Apollo Group. Western International University (WIU) was founded in 1978 as a private, non-profit institution and regionally accredited in 1980. In 1995, WIU was acquired by Apollo Group, Inc. and became a for-profit subsidiary of one of the leading educational corporations in the United States.

WIU is headquartered in Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. WIU's main campus, in northwest Phoenix, is conveniently located adjacent to the Black Canyon Highway. Additional Phoenix Metro campuses are located in Chandler, Peoria, and Scottsdale. The Southern Arizona campus is located on the Fort Huachuca Army Post in Sierra Vista. WIU was founded to meet the educational needs of the working student. Its focus is on the success of its students - from the Enrollment, Financial Aid and Academic Advising Teams, to Student Success Courses and flexible schedules. Classes are one night a week and sessions start every month. Campus classrooms are designed to encourage students and faculty interaction and discussion. Computer facilities for hands-on instruction are readily available to students, as are various audio visual aids. Learning Resource Centers at each University campus provide access to online research resources.

In addition to campus programs, Western International University provides on-site coursework at numerous corporate and governmental teaching sites including Salt River Project and Maricopa County. WIU also offers coursework in classrooms at affiliate campuses in Delhi, India and Beijing, China as well as virtual classrooms through Interactive Online. Due to a large influx of students entering the college, Axia College of WIU was transferred to be a College of the University of Phoenix.

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