Every fall, new innovators step onto University of Advancing Technology (UAT) campus in Tempe, Arizona. They bring laptops, sketchbooks, game mods, and bold ideas—and each has their own reason for choosing UAT.
Their stories prove what our postcards say best: Wish you were here. Because here is where passion meets purpose, and freshmen don’t just imagine the future—they build it.
Uriah Yellowhorse (Mesa, AZ): “It was the best choice for me. A rep came to my school. I am passionate about creating games, computers, 3D modeling, digital art, and 2D art.”
“Do or do not, there is no try.” – Master Yoda
Carter Honor (Mesa, AZ): “I chose UAT because I love the small class sizes and the chance to get hands-on experience. It’s the perfect place for me to learn, create, and be part of a tech-focused community.”
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln (allegedly)
Daniel Burton (Houston, TX): “I chose UAT because of its curriculum. It directly aligns with my ambitious goal to create an EV retrofit system to aid in upcycling aging vehicles.”
Charley Silbergleith (Gilbert, AZ): “I chose UAT because I know an alumnus who works in game development and because I have been talking with a few recruiters from Riot Games. I am passionate about video games, comics, and LitRPGs.”
“If you’re able to entertain, you’re doing a good thing.” – Stan Lee
Ruby Vaughn (Chandler, AZ): “I chose to come to UAT because it’s a nice small campus and has multiple degrees that fit my interests. I am passionate about coding and making others happy through entertaining content.”
Jonathan Mejia-Vanegas: “I grew up around computers and that early exposure piqued my interest in them. I chose UAT because being part of a university that specializes in tech as a whole is important to me.”
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
…and that’s just a handful of the new faces. From robotics engineers to digital artists, every freshman is already building something that matters.
Ask ten freshmen why they picked UAT, and you’ll hear ten different answers:
Hands-on learning from the start.
Small class sizes that feel more like a creative lab than a lecture hall.
24/7 access to makerspaces, robotics labs, and game studios.
A community of creators who push each other forward.
Different stories. Same theme. They wanted a place where their ideas could thrive—and that place is here.
📍 Where is UAT located?
In Tempe, Arizona—minutes from downtown Phoenix in one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the Southwest.
⚡ What makes UAT different?
Small class sizes, accelerated degree options, and 24/7 makerspaces where students launch projects from day one.
🎓 What is campus life like?
Close-knit and collaborative. Students describe it as coding sessions, game jams, robotics builds, and friendships forged over late-night ideas.
💻 What degrees are offered?
Cybersecurity, Robotics Engineering, Game Design, Game Programming, Game Art & Animation, Advertising Art, Artificial Intelligence, Advancing Computer Science and more!
These freshmen chose UAT for a reason. The next move is yours.
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