Surprise, Arizona
Prepare for a Life of Significance
For over 150 years, Ottawa University has offered exceptional, Christ-centered education to students who are ready to go out into the world and transform their lives and the communities they live in.
Our brand new campus in Surprise, AZ is excited to integrate and celebrate our academic excellence, diverse athletic teams and social activity clubs and organizations where students will have opportunities and outlets to make a difference.
The Spirit is Coming
Be an Athlete
Ottawa University’s athletic programs give student athletes the opportunity to be a participant and a leader, rather than just a spectator. You can live, study, plan and enjoy the excitement our athletics and campus community has to offer. Learn more about our men’s volleyball, soccer, golf, tennis, track, football and baseball programs as well as our women’s volleyball, soccer, golf, tennis, track and softball programs.
Be a Leader
Your unique, personalized education at Ottawa University comes with an individual student success coach. We mean it when we say that we’re successful when you’re successful. Our faculty and staff will be your biggest cheerleaders every step of the way.
Embrace the spirit
With world-class academic and athletic facilities, 300 days of sunshine per year, you have the opportunity to be the first generation to create new traditions and set the example for those who follow. Embrace the spirit and join us at our Surprise campus.
We Believe in Flexibility
OUAZ’s unique FlexTerm academic calendar offers a 21st Century approach to enable students to learn how and even when they want to learn. Courses are offered in formats that run for 4 weeks, 8 weeks, or some in more traditional semester length time frames. With this format, students will typically take just two courses at a time, allowing them the benefit of concentration vs. fragmentation (when trying to balance four or five courses in a traditional semester system). The OUAZ FlexTerm calendar encourages students to tailor their educational experience (and investment) to go deeper into their studies while also interspersing their classroom learning with internships, service learning, international and cross cultural study programs. It also allows students to accelerate toward graduation and even to combine master’s degree studies within their initial five years of matriculation, enabling OUAZ grads to hit the job market with a respected and admired combination of degrees.
Our new campus is all about connecting and engaging with one another. Classes are schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, leaving Wednesdays open for students to participate in a school gatherings, community meals and workshops that will help develop your professional goals, giving you a work-ready education.
Over 20 Degree Programs to Choose From
Our degree programs available include the arts and sciences, business, education and health and applied sciences. Discover which degree program is right for you.
SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Biology* (BS) English^ (BA)
Related pre-professional programs:
Pre-med, Pre-vet, Pre-dental, Pre-optometry, History^ (BA)
Pre-pharmacy Related pre-professional programs: Pre-law
Communication*#^ (BA) Human Services (BA)
Christian Studies and Ministry*#^ (BA) Mathematics*^ (BA)
Psychology (BA)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting*#^ (BA)
Business Administration (BS) Leadership and Management* (BA)
Communication^ Economics^ Communication^ Economics^
Finance^ Health Care Management^ Finance^ Human Resources^
Human Resources^ Marketing^ Marketing^
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Elementary Education (BA) Secondary Education^ (BA)
Business
Early Childhood/Special Education (BA) English
History
Exercise Science* (BA) Mathematics
Coaching/Administration
Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning Sport Studies* (BA)
Pre-Allied Health Principles of Coaching
Recreation
Sports Leadership
SCHOOL OF HEALTH & APPLIED SCIENCES
Computer Science*^# (BS) Engineering*# (BS)
*Programs awaiting approval from the State of Arizona
^ Programs offered in a blended format that includes in-person and online courses
# Programs anticipated to be offered in the future
The spirit is coming! Are you ready for it? Start a conversation with our admissions team today and find out what Ottawa University has to offer you and your future, fill out the form on this page and we will be in touch with you shortly!