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The 60-acre Desert Vista Campus opened in 1993 and sits on a 1,700-year-old archaeological Hohokam settlement in southwestern Tucson.

Desert Vista’s friendly Student Services staff can help you take charge of your educational goals and plans.

The Aviation Technology Center’s state-of-the-art facility includes a 10,700 square-foot hangar.

The Center for Training and Development provides high-quality workforce training leading to direct employment.

Credit courses in weight lifting and aerobics are offered in the Fitness Center, which is operated in partnership with the City of Tucson.

Desert Vista Campus

Desert Vista Campus enrolls 5,500 students each semester and offers a full complement of transfer and occupational programs, including clock-hour training through the Center for Training and Development.

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nurse Training Program is an intensive noncredit, clock-hour training program through the Center for Training and Development. CTD assists students with support services, clinical assignments and job search.

Transferring from Pima

Transferring from Pima

Desert Vista can be the first stop on the path to an affordable bachelor’s degree. Our students often outperform students who have entered a four-year institution as freshmen. Talk to a Desert Vista advisor about mapping out a plan to further your postsecondary education.

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

PCC has one of the most affordable options for early childhood education. Transfer options include Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Elementary Education. Direct employment options include Early Childhood Studies and post-degree endorsement in ECE.