The Arizona State University/Maricopa Community Colleges Alliance is a partnership designed to promote a seamless experience for students who want to earn an associate degree and a baccalaureate degree.

• Seamlessly transfer 75 credits from Rio Salado @ a tuition rate of $65/credit hour* to ASU
• Conveniently take courses - anytime, anyplace
• Rio Salado courses begin every 2 weeks - no semester restrictions
• Accelerate your Rio Salado course completion time to 8 weeks or less
• Financial Aid options available
• Enjoy student benefits at both Rio Salado & ASU

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)

1. Call the Rio Salado Academic Advisement Team 480-517-8979 and tell any advisor you want to complete your Associates degree through Rio Salado College in the BIS degree program.
2. The advisor will explain how you can qualify to complete your degree and then seamlessly transfer up to 75 credits to ASU at a low tuition of $65 per credit.
3. You'll enjoy the flexibility of taking all the classes you need online, anytime and anyplace you wish.
4. Continue to contact your Rio Salado advisors throughout your program for the highest quality academic advising.
5. Upon receiving your Rio Salado degree, you will automatically be guaranteed admission to ASU!

This new program was developed through a partnership between Rio Salado College & Arizona State University.

Contact your Rio Salado Advisor today!
480-517-8979

For additional information, go to:
www.maricopa.edu/alliance

* Tuition rate for Maricopa County residents effective July 1, 2006. Students living out of state pay $159 per credit hour.