UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, 90095
UCLA is one of the most highly regarded universities in California not only because
of its excellent curriculum and extracurricular programs, but also because of
its prime location and highly diverse student body.
The beautiful campus sits at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, five miles
from the Pacific Ocean and minutes away from everything exciting that Los Angeles
has to offer. With the number of transfer students growing each semester, UCLA
has implemented easy-to-use online services that cater to transfer students.
For more information, visit http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/trcredit.htm. Email:
ugadm@saonet.ucla.edu Phone: (310) 825-3101, Fax: (310) 206-1206
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
University Park Campus, Los Angeles, 90089
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, USC is one of the world’s leading private
research universities with 17 professional schools, a top-notch graduate school
and the infamous USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
USC students are known for their pride in academics as well as sports. Trojan
athletes compete nationally and globally and have the reputation as "the
school to beat." It’s rich sports history adds to the culture and vitality
of this highly ranked private school. USC accepts units from all accredited colleges
and universities in the U.S.
For more information, visit http://afaweb.esd.usc.edu/dcpage2.cfm?PageBaseID=50085.
Email: admitusc@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-1111, Fax: (213) 821-0200
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405
SMC is a two-year community college noted for its academic excellence, unique
educational features and its strong ties to Hollywood. The campus is thriving
with 25,000 students and offerings in more than 80 fields of study.
Located less than two miles from the beach, SMC has a prime location in a vibrant
urban area that attracts students from all over the world. It is also one of the
most affordable institutions of higher education. SMC is proudly the leader among
California’s 108 community colleges in transferring students to four-year
campuses.
For more information visit http://www.smc.edu/transfer/ or http://www.smc.edu/admissions.html.
Email: admissions@smc.edu Phone: (310) 434-4380
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, 90840
Cal State Long Beach is centrally located to all Southern California attractions
and just a boat ride away from Catalina Island. The university boasts one of the
highest percentages of high school valedictorian attendees among its student population.
The picturesque beach town is second only to its outstanding academic reputation.
Due to ongoing enrollment growth, Cal State Long Beach is increasing access for
CSU eligible transfer students.
For more information, visit http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/transfers.html.
Phone: (562) 985-5471
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, 91330
CSUN is a vibrant, diverse university community of nearly 28,000 students, situated
in the heart of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. The university offers an
impressive 51 bachelor degree disciplines and 44 graduate disciplines.
CSUN has a strong commitment to the educational and professional goals of students,
and its extensive service to the community. Thousands of students transfer each
year from community colleges and other four-year universities to enjoy the exceptional
higher education that CSUN has to offer.
For more information, visit http://www.csun.edu/~hfanr055/reg/tranadmr2.html or
www.csun.edu. E-mail: admissions@csun.edu Phone: (818) 677-3700, Fax: (818) 677-3766
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, 90032
Cal State L.A. gives students a competitive edge in the new, global environment.
The students, taught by nationally and internationally recognized scholars in
their fields, have gone on to become the nation’s leaders in a multitude
of arenas.
Cal State L.A. is more than academics – there are hundreds of ways to get
involved and meet students, faculty and alumni on campus. The impeccably located
campus offers easy access to mountains, beaches, museums, educational institutions,
cultural centers, major sports centers and the "entertainment capital of
the world."
For more information, visit http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/advise/articulation/.
Email: transfer@calstatela.edu Phone: (323) 343-3901
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
1600 Campus Rd., Los Angeles, 90041
Occidental offers students a unique combination of a rigorous academic programs,
small size, a diverse student body and all the resources of Los Angeles. The interdisciplinary,
hands-on approach to the liberal arts challenges students to develop a wide range
of skills; the close-knit community truly makes Occidental what one college guide
calls "an urban oasis."
Getting started on the transfer process is as easy as filling out the online application
and sending it in.
For more information, visit http://www.oxy.edu/Apply.xml. Email: admission@oxy.edu
Phone: (323) 259-2700, Fax: (323) 341-4875
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, 90045-2659
LMU balances a challenging liberal arts and sciences curriculum with outstanding
professional programs at graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition to receiving
quality education, students will also be involved in the communities around them.
As a Catholic university, LMU is deeply committed to its ethical values. The university’s
stunning campus is in the heart of Southern California and welcomes students from
all spiritual, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
For more information, visit http://www.lmu.edu/Page936.aspx. Email: admissions@lmu.edu
Phone: (310) 338-2750
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, 90263
Pepperdine University is the jewel of Malibu, with its 830-acre campus overlooking
the Pacific Ocean. Students of the university come from all 50 states and more
than 70 nations. The students represent a wide variety of religious, cultural
and ethnic backgrounds.
Pepperdine is an independent, medium-sized university enrolling students in five
colleges and schools. Students and alumni alike consistently cite the quality,
accessibility, and caring nature of the faculty and staff.
For more information, visit http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/information/transferinfo.htm
or www.pepperdine.edu. Phone: (310) 506-4392
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(CALTECH)
1200 East California Blvd., Pasadena, 91125
Caltech is a small, elite research institution that offers undergraduates a first-class
scientific and technical education. The school also boasts virtually unlimited
research opportunities and a family-like student community.
Caltech sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Pasadena, a beautiful
town full of character. The small size of the school makes possible a 3:1 student/faculty
ratio, which means that you can actually get to know your professors personally.
Admissions welcomes transfer students to Caltech as previous transfer students
have contributed much to the campus community.
For more information visit http://admissions.caltech.edu/admissions/transfer or
www.caltech.edu. Email: ugadmissions@caltech.edu Phone: (626) 395-6341, Fax: (626)
683-3026
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Art Center College of Design: www.artcenter.edu
Art Institute of Los Angeles: www.artinstitutes.edu
El Camino College: www.elcamino.edu
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: www.fidm.com
Gates College: www.gatescollege.com
Glendale Community College: www.glendale.edu
Institute of Computer Technology: www.ictcollege.edu
Lee Strasberg Theater Institute: www.strasberg.com
Los Angeles City College: www.lacitycollege.edu
Los Angeles Film School: www.lafilm.com
Los Angeles Trade Tech: www.lattc.edu
Los Angeles Valley College: www.lavc.edu
Mount St. Mary’s College : www.msmc.edu
Musicians Institute :www.otis.edu
Pasadena City College: www.pasadena.edu
Pierce College: www.piercecollege.edu
Poly Languages Institute: www.polylanguages.edu
West Coast University: www.westcoastuniversity.com
West Los Angeles College: www.wlac.edu
Westwood College of Technology: www.westwood.edu
Woodbury University: www.woodbury.edu
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