Southwest Applied Technology College
510 West 800 South
Cedar City, UT 84720
General Information: (435) 586-2899
Website: www.swatc.org
In June 2001, a special session of the Legislature passed House Bill 1003, creating the Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT). UCAT became Utah’s tenth and newest institution of higher education. Beginning September 1, 2001, nine former “applied technology centers” and “service regions” were organized as college campuses under the new Utah College of Applied Technology. Each UCAT campus serves a specific region of Utah.
UCAT is a relatively new concept in applied technology education, providing opportunities for high quality open-entry, competency-based education. Programs are designed to prepare students for employment in Utah’s fast-growing economy. Business and industry partners with each UCAT campus to insure that the technology training provided meets their current and future needs for a highly-trained workforce.
