80 LIVINGSTON BLVD GAYLORD, MI 49735 Get Directions
80 LIVINGSTON BLVD GAYLORD, MI 49735 Get Directions
In 1985 a group of citizens, business professionals, and elected officials gathered in Gaylord to explore the feasibility of enhancing post-high school educational opportunities in Northern lower Michigan, for both college bound and technical trade students from throughout the region.
A new collaborative model was incorporated, the Alpine Regional Education Center (AREC), and two colleges began to offer classes on campus to 22 students. Within ten years, 4 more college/university partners were providing courses toward degree completion.
With such proven success, and the need to expand instructional resources, taxpayers in Otsego County voted their support with a 20 year millage to build and operate a new state of the art facility, newly named the University Center at Gaylord. Currently, over 2000 students are served by 2 community colleges and 6 universities through the UC partnership.
Students currently can earn Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees, or receive advanced technical training in a variety of trades, at the University Center Gaylord. Programs are based on both student academic goals and employer requests from area businesses. Because of the University Center's central location, students do not have far to travel to achieve their degrees and training
The University Center Gaylord partners include Kirtland Gaylord-MTEC, North Central Michigan College, Lake Superior State University, Spring Arbor University, Madonna University, Northwood University, Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University, and our newest partner Saginaw Valley State University.
With access to the University Center's advanced computer labs, interactive television, instructional technology, and spacious classrooms, students can excel in
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