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Founded in 1979 to serve the Greater Los Angeles Jewish community, Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles (YULA) is a Modern Orthodox high school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). YULA strives to provide the religious context for a student-centered, integrated, college preparatory education in both Torah and General Studies. To this end, YULA is committed to fostering a community of learners. Students, teachers, and parents work in partnership to provide an environment that nurtures spiritual growth, love of learning, personal and communal responsibility, and love for the land and people of Israel. YULA seeks to develop young men of refined midst who are compassionate and tolerant citizens who will serve their communities as Torah-ethical personalities, providing moral and intellectual leadership in the professional, business, and family arenas. The Torah and General Studies curricula challenge YULA students to be thinkers and users of knowledge by offering them various courses ranging from college preparatory to honors and Advanced Placement. YULA maintains that all of our students can learn and experience success in our classes. Students with special needs receive counseling through our inclusion program so that they, too, can be integrated into the mainstream of the academic activities at YULA. Supervised chessed programs, student council, and related co-curricular activities provide our students with an opportunity to practice their social and leadership skills and internalize their education while synthesizing both its Torah and secular components. YULA's vision is to motivate its students to strive for growth as halachically observant Jews. The curriculum and program seek to develop the student's conviction strength and thus enhance their religious commitment. YULA strives to create a partnership with parents in the students' academic, social, and religious education. Parent-Teacher Conferences, the PTA, the Education Committee, and parent education programs are organized and structured ways for parents, teachers, and administrators to communicate with each other. The religious philosophy of YULA is based on the acceptance of Torah from Sinai and a total commitment to the halachic process in determining one's lifestyle. YULA identifies with those who combine a halachic lifestyle with active participation in contemporary society without compromising or laxity in the observance of halacha. YULA recognizes that there is much value in contemporary culture, which can enhance the quality of life when integrated into a Torah lifestyle. With this in mind, all entering students receive a laptop to keep them on the edge of technology. YULA employs two full-time I.T. staff members to help facilitate and maintain all technological means at school. YULA believes that the Torah and halacha are the only yardsticks for determining the aspects of contemporary culture acceptable to an observant Jew. It is the courage to reject what is unacceptable, which gives the contemporary Jew the right to embrace what is appropriate. It is this assessment process that enables effective integration of the Torah and General Studies. At the heart of our school is an exceptional faculty-driven to inspire our students to achieve greatness. And the relationships forged between our faculty and students—relationships that stand at the very core of the YULA experience—do not end at graduation. Part and parcel of the YULA experience are having a Rebbe who will dance at your wedding, teachers who advise on graduate school, and faculty who impart wisdom when choosing a career. The YULA experience means always having a home in the heart of Los Angeles, be it playing basketball with fellow alumni or learning in our Beit Midrash. Our school theme for the year is "Inspire", and it is a concept that is felt throughout our hallways. Our students and staff members genuinely care for one another, creating an exceptional environment that exudes warmth. From the moment our Freshmen "cubs" enter our school, the emphasis is on bringing all our "panthers" together as one. It is a fascinating time at YULA as we enter our new campus, including a state of the art gymnasium and auditorium, specialty classrooms like our new robotics lab, a lecture hall, and library. These campus enhancements will enable YULA to continue leading the way in Modern Orthodox Jewish education. Our school pillars Primacy and Relevancy of Torah, Uncompromising General Studies, and Character development is felt throughout our hallways. Our students and staff members genuinely care for one another, creating an exceptional environment that exudes warmth. From the moment our Freshmen "cubs" enter our school, the emphasis is on bringing all our "panthers" together as one. View full school

Antioch University provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch aspires to be a leading university offering learners and communities transformative education in a global context that fosters innovation and inspires social action. In radical recognition of our mission and purpose, we pledge to engage in ongoing development as a wholly inclusive community actively. To this end, we will consistently, deliberately, and systematically strive to be appropriately responsive to the myriad dimensions of human diversity, such that none are marginalized and all experience justice and empowerment. Moving beyond tolerance toward inclusion and the celebration of our differences, we will courageously embrace any resulting challenges as they arise, recognizing that the responsibility for this rests with every member of the community. We assert that we will move expeditiously toward our goals through an ongoing commitment to courageous self‐examination and respectful and honest interactions, which will lead us to the creation of formal and informal structures, policies, programs, and services that will give life to these ideals on our campuses and as we touch the world around us. The Graduate School of Leadership and Change admissions team is here to help answer any of your questions and guide you in the exploration of whether our doctoral journey matches your educational goals. We pride ourselves on personalized attention from our first contact, so please do not hesitate to reach out anytime if you have questions about the program, the application process, or our learning community. Our approach to experiential learning extends beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. Many students come equipped with previous accomplishments and life experiences that we consider when evaluating how best to serve them and you. At Antioch, you will learn skills, knowledge, and techniques that are directly translatable to your field. We believe hands-on learning, internships, and other experiences outside of the classroom, are vital to personal and professional growth. Our admissions process focuses holistically on your life experience, considering the possibility you may be returning to formal education after many years. Using a system of Prior Learning Credits, interviews, references, and essays, we take into account all of your applied knowledge and experiences. At Antioch University’s admissions department, your lived and earned knowledge is a valuable asset. You do not work in a silo, so you should not learn in one either. Our collaborative environments emphasize learning through meaningful interactions with other adult learners. This stimulating environment further encourages challenging the status quo through group discussion and analysis. It also introduces and enhances invaluable leadership and management skills that apply to any workplace. Some of our students are returning, adult learners, and some of our students are finishing their education. Everyone around you at Antioch is here with one common goal: to better themselves through higher education. By working with and alongside peers on a similar life path, you can collaborate with other students who take learning seriously. This creates a supportive and engaging environment, with the added benefit of networking with like-minded individuals in your field. Intimate classes and professors who care about their students are part of the DNA at Antioch University. Our faculty are responsive, knowledgeable, and ready to help you throughout your studies. Individualized attention allows you to build outstanding rapports with professors trained to adapt to each individual’s learning style. This close relationship is often beneficial beyond graduation as you continue down your career path with the support of a lifelong mentor. We recognize that it is not possible to put life on hold while you go back to school. By offering personalized course structure and a robust selection of online and low residency programs, you will be able to find a degree that fits your busy schedule and gives you the learning outcomes you need to succeed. Antioch University ensures, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and all amendments, and other disability nondiscrimination laws that no student shall be based on his or her disability, be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination under any university program or activity. Antioch University is committed to providing qualified students with a disability an equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights, and privileges of university services, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the students’ needs. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified students with disabilities to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to benefit from and have access to programs and services. Antioch University maintains a Disability Support Services (DSS) Office on each campus and university-wide programs to coordinate services for students with disabilities. All students requesting reasonable accommodations must register with the DSS Office and may be required to submit documentation of the disability from a health care professional. All accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis since functional limitations can vary uniquely. Technology, globalization, and cultural shifts change the way we interact, defying what we constitute as the norm. Evolving advancements, both technically and culturally, have changed the way that business is conducted. We emphasize your practical professional development, building on foundational knowledge to increase savviness and adaptability to developing trends. Our programs are designed to train active team managers, champion ethical business practices, and develop the next generation of business leaders. Go beyond narrow problem definition and status quo solution methods to rapidly build upon your career experience. View full university

At Cal State LA, we provide transformative educational experiences through outstanding academic programs and renowned professors and researchers. Founded in 1947, we are the premier public comprehensive University in the heart of Los Angeles. We have produced nationally and internationally recognized leaders in business and industry, visual and performing arts, athletics, science and technology, government, and higher education. At Cal State LA, we are pushing boundaries, creating new opportunities for discovery and innovation. Cal State LA transforms lives and fosters thriving communities across greater Los Angeles. We cultivate and amplify our students' unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellect through engaged teaching, learning, scholarship, research, and public service that support their overall success, well-being, and the greater good. Cal State LA will be internationally recognized as the premier comprehensive public University in greater Los Angeles. We are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge academic programs that prepare students to be innovative leaders in their professional and civic lives and serve the public good through initiatives that engage local, regional, and global communities in mutually beneficial partnerships. The University is enjoying record growth. We have converted from the quarter calendar to the semester calendar and welcomed the largest class in our history — more than 28,000 students. Most of them are the first in their families to pursue a university degree. We opened Cal State LA Downtown, offering degree and certificate programs in a vibrant city section. Through our general education requirements, thousands of University students pursue civic and service-learning in our communities. We have established partnerships and programs that have improved and enriched lives across Southern California and beyond. Moreover, our strategic plan is focused on student success, academic distinction, inclusion, and public good. A comprehensive study published in the New York Times ranks Cal State LA number one in the nation for our students' upward mobility. Our University propels a higher percentage of students from the bottom fifth of income into the top fifth of income earners. The Equality of Opportunity Project conducted this prestigious study. It was featured in a video by Vox. Cal State LA's eight colleges are recognized for outstanding academic programs and small classes, where students are taught and mentored by professors who get to know them as exceptional individuals. We offer 60 undergraduate majors, 55 master's degree programs, and three doctoral programs. Washington Monthly has named us one of the top 10 master's universities to contribute to the public good. This exceptional honor recognizes our dedication to access and success, our campus commitment to public service, and research funding that involves faculty and students in world-changing projects. The National Science Foundation has listed our University as the top supplier of Latino science and engineering Ph.D. recipients among all undergraduate and master's degree universities in the continental United States. We are a powerful engine of social mobility. The Office of the Division of Student Life would like to welcome you to California State University, Los Angeles. Our campus features a vibrant community and a myriad of learning opportunities for our students. Students are of paramount importance to the campus community, and the Student Life staff is here to assist you in achieving your educational goals. The resources and centers that make up the Office of the Division of Student Life are varied and designed to provide essential services and programs, many of which are vital for student success at Cal State LA. Our departments include the Center for Student Involvement, Office for Students with Disabilities, Student Health Center, and the Veterans Resource Center. The Office of the Division of Student Life strives to provide an environment and system of support conducive to achieving your educational goals. The office also offers many programs geared toward fostering opportunities for students to enhance and expand their learning experience. Our web site is but one vehicle for improving our programs and services' quality and accessibility, and we encourage you to explore and utilize its many features. Rigorous preparation is key to academic success at Cal State LA. We offer 60 undergraduate majors and over 100 graduate programs in a dynamic and diverse learning community led by award-winning faculty. We prepare students to become leaders locally, nationally, and globally through inquiry and innovation with the real-world application inside and outside the classroom. The Division of Academic Affairs, one of the largest units within the University, is under the Provost and Vice President's leadership for Academic Affairs. The University provides instruction through its eight colleges. The John F. Kennedy Memorial Library provides the primary bibliographic and information resource for the curriculum of the University. The John F. Kennedy Memorial Library provides ready access to its million volume plus collection and extensive online knowledge resources that support the Universityuniversity's curriculum. View full university

Angeles University Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit educational institution, was established on May 25, 1962, by Mr. Agustin P. Angeles, Dr. Barbara Y. Angeles, and family. In less than nine years, the Institution was granted University status on April 16, 1971, by the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports. On December 4, 1975, the University was converted to a non-stock, non-profit educational foundation -- the Angeles couple and their children executed a Deed of Donation relinquishing their ownership. AUF was incorporated under Republic Act No. 6055, otherwise known as the Foundation Law, and became a tax-exempt institution approved by the Philippine government. All donations and bequests given to the AUF are tax-deductible. On February 14, 1978, AUF was converted to a Catholic University. As the first Catholic University in Central Luzon, AUF ensures professional success and total development, which is anchored on Christian education that is holistic, integrated, and formative. On February 20, 1990, the five-story, 125-bed AUF Medical Center was inaugurated, serving as private teaching, training, and research hospital, the first-ever in Central Luzon.AUF is a world-class higher education institution committed to excellence in instruction, research, and community service. It is the premier University in the region and is among the best universities in the Philippines. It has among the highest percentages of faculty with graduate degrees in the Philippines. AUF graduates have the highest weighted average passing rate in government-administered licensure examinations in the region and among the highest passing rates in the country. AUF offers relevant academic programs responsive to the demands of the local and global markets. This quality education is accessible to ALL --- a philosophy institutionalized through various scholarships and grants. Inspired by the Catholic Church's teachings and tradition, the Angeles University Foundation envisions to emerge as a Center of excellence in instruction, research, and community extension services in the region and the global community. International students are those belonging or owing allegiance to a country other than the Philippines and studying in any educational institution recognized or owned by the Philippines (MECS Memo, No. 183, s. 1983). A student, having means sufficient for his education and support in the Philippines, who is at least eighteen years of age and who seeks to enter the Philippines temporarily and solely to take up a course of study higher than high school at a university, seminary, academy, college or school approved for such alien students by the Commissioner of Immigration (Section 9(f), Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended). The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in its advocacy to enhance the research capacity and productivity of Philippine higher education institutions to contribute towards advancing the country's development and global competitiveness, has decided to adopt a differentiated and two-pronged approach to research promotion. This involved transforming and dividing the Zonal Research Centers into two groups: one group of national research centers clustered into a Philippine Higher Education Research Network (PHERNet), and another group of regional centers called Higher Education Regional Research Centers (HERRCs). Angeles University Foundation (AUF) was chosen as one of the CHED Higher Education Regional Research Center for Central Luzon. Accompanying this recognition is CHED's commitment to supporting Research funding in tandem with AUF's commitment to performing international standards research. Every country's growth and development depend primarily on its available resources, its kind of leadership and governance, and its people's innate ability to meet their basic needs and respond to the demands of modern times. For Filipinos, this line of thought has been challenged many times over by socio-economic, political, cultural, religious, and environmental forces. Home to about 100 million people today, the Philippines is still a nation struggling to attain sustainable development and economic stability in the face of seemingly endless adversities. Despite the government's well-meaning efforts to provide accessible social services to the people, such as education, health, livelihood, and infrastructure development, much more needs to be done to alleviate poverty and improve the lives of the Filipinos. This was the same compelling reason that fueled the establishment of the Angeles University Development Foundation, Inc. (AUDF) 32 years ago on November 29, 1984. The core function of the AUDF is to provide management and financial support to Angeles University Foundation (AUF) and the AUF Medical Center (AUFMC), both private non-stock, non-profit institutions based in Angeles City, Philippines. AUDF was granted recognition by the US Treasury Department on August 23, 1985, to receive donations and be exempted from paying federal taxes. The purpose of the office is to oversee all the students' non-academic endeavors on and off-campus, the enforcement of discipline and proper decorum among the student's recommendation of appropriate disciplinary action against offenders, and the processing of scholarship grants and other financial aids given to students. It is also tasked to supervise and coordinate the AUF-Federation of Alumni Associations (AUF-FAA) activities and the different college alumni associations. The Guidance and Counseling Center of Angeles University Foundation aims to assist students with various personal, educational, and career concerns. Its purpose is to promote self-awareness and self-expression in students. Counselors work closely with students individually and in groups to help them identify their strengths, reach their most significant potential, and eventually emerge as mature and responsible individuals ready to meet the challenges and make crucial decisions. The mission of the Angeles University Foundation is the harmonious development of man for services to God and Humanity. In keeping with this mission, the Guidance and Counseling Center of the University aims at the optimum development of the human person to live with dignity and integrity. The Office of the University Health Services envisions providing a healthy academic community by promoting health, preventing diseases, and curative services, thereby inculcating health consciousness through self-empowerment, leading to efficiency and productivity. The AUF Performing Arts were initially organized by Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles in 1963 at the former Angeles Institute of Technology in Angeles City to provide a venue for young Kapampangan artists to share and develop their talents college education under scholarship. Now under the umbrella of the AUF Center for Culture and the Arts, the AUF Performing Arts boasts of six power groups, namely: AUF Concert Chorus, AUF Dance Troupe, AUF Rondalla, AUF High School Glee Club, and the AUF Brass Band. View full university

At ESLA, we abide by a straightforward truth: The best educational tool for any young person is the collaboration and camaraderie of peers from different backgrounds—peers who have stories and perspectives to share, the stuff of life that cannot be gleaned from a textbook. A truly exceptional, transformative education requires a diverse and equitable learning environment. It gives students access to entire worlds and worldviews they might never otherwise encounter. It opens their hearts and minds to the concerns, struggles, and joys of others—knowledge that will forever shape their convictions and actions in life. Study after study shows that students from diverse classrooms have more significant cultural competencies and are better prepared for higher education and life beyond. But this is about far more than college prep. At ESLA, diversity, and equity are not buzzwords or window dressing. They are irreplaceable pedagogical practices and—moreover—ethical imperatives. Breaking down the barriers in our society goes hand in hand with breaking down the barriers in our schools, and preparing tomorrow's ethical leaders requires ethical educational practices—right now, today. At ESLA, almost half of our overall tuition revenue is funded by need-based scholarships—an enormous, nearly unparalleled commitment to aid and access in the independent school world. We cannot overstate what an incredible difference this makes. Every year we enroll just as many students who know what it means to live in the most trying financial circumstances—students whose convictions are forged with a visceral understanding of economic disparity in our nation and whose perspectives are therefore vital—as we do students who come from significant affluence. A majority of our newly enrolling students identify as people of color. Our families reflect our neighborhood's vibrant diversity and our city—small business owners, studio executives, wage workers, Latinx, Korean-American, black, and white. In a fifteen-year seminar class, our average class size is often the case that no two students will approach the issue at hand from the same socioeconomic and cultural background. It is also quite telling that several of our most popular, student-founded, and student-led organizations are the Feminist Club, the Gender and Sexual Diversity Association, and Bridging the Gap. This club facilitates lunchtime conversations on issues about marginalized groups. Many of our students are openly LGBTQ. Many contend every day with the complexities of intersectional identity politics—what it means, for instance, to be multiracial, to fit into predefined categories rarely, or to experience privilege in specific ways but persecution in others. Our students lead the way in bringing our mission to life. They repeatedly prove, through their curiosity and courage, innumerable versions of that simple truth we abide: If you want to have a transformative conversation about immigration policy in the US, you have to do it with DREAMers or the daughters of immigrants in the room. If you want to have a transformative conversation about gender and sexual identity, you have to do it with LGBTQ students or LGBTQ parents' daughters in the room. The absolute best resource our students have is one another. Everyone has much to give and much to learn. This is lofty rhetoric, we know. We are just one small school, growing every day, doing our best. The path ahead of us is long, but we walk it with determination, and we hope our story resonates with yours. Our mission is what we are made of; it provides the building blocks for our entire school. We aim to foster a safe space where the most talented students from all walks of life can receive an education of unrivaled quality, space where their differences will often recede into the background as they engage in intellectual, artistic, and athletic pursuits—and space, too, where they can address their differences on an equal footing, where they can contend with tricky questions in a familiar spirit, with generosity and with joy. Everything we do is in service of this goal. We understand the value of carving out some space in a young person's life that's free from technology—free from text messages, video games, social media, and glowing liquid crystal screens. This is why our students put away all outside technology while they are on campus to focus on the school day and interact face-to-face with faculty and peers. But we also understand the incredible opportunities for integrating technology into our classrooms and our curricula. We believe that technological literacy—the ability to navigate both the potentials and perils of our rapidly evolving, tech-driven era—is an essential education component today. The school provides every student with a Chromebook and all the software they will need for class and ensures that everyone has a reliable internet connection when they go home each evening. Moreover, our campus allows our students to engage with the tools that will undoubtedly shape their futures—from high-powered desktops to robotics equipment, virtual reality goggles, and 3D printers. These are not merely expensive toys. We want our students to ask broader questions about how technology shapes the ethical landscape of the world they live in and how it can be harnessed toward positive social transformations. View full school

Home to both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, the Los Angeles campus is known for its casual atmosphere that creates an inviting, comfortable space for students and faculty to collaborate. WCU puts extensive thought into the design of our campus facilities. Our philosophy is that our buildings — just like every other aspect of the University — must support, promote, and encourage student success and academic excellence. At WCU, students learn various skills and procedures using the wide range of technologically advanced equipment in our Simulation Center. Our North Hollywood campus entrance boasts a skylight and grand staircase that usher students and faculty into an airy and inspiring space. Extensive student common areas are themed with marine elements, including a waterfall, bamboo pier, and recessed seating area. As a result of our recent and extensive renovation, this building has become a neighborhood icon replete with classic academic institution elements, including a clock tower, flagpoles, and visually distinctive lighting. At West Coast University, we take pride in providing quality education—with academic curricula designed to help students achieve their career goals. It is a learning partnership between students and faculty that builds a strong academic foundation to prepare graduates for the next generation of healthcare. For over a century, West Coast University has existed to help individuals pursue their educational and professional dreams. Now, the University is recognized for its success in developing aspiring health care professionals. West Coast University has become one of the largest educators of RNs in California, is fast becoming a leader in Dental Hygiene education, has three masters-level programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Health Administration, and two new professional doctoral-level programs in Pharmacy and Physical Therapy. We are excited about our future as an institution and your future as a productive healthcare workforce member. To achieve our goals, we are committed to recruiting outstanding faculty and dedicated support team members and providing the most beautiful and well-equipped campuses. As evidenced by our campuses and professional faculty and staff in Los Angeles, Orange County, Ontario, Dallas, Miami, and our alumni serving communities throughout California and beyond, we are accomplishing our mission. From the moment you walk in the door, our goal is that you will feel at home. At home, in a place where you're genuinely welcome. At home, in a place that has everything you need to succeed - from labs to computers to simulation centers to libraries to support services. At home, in a place where the faculty knows your name and stands ready to partner with you in your educational endeavors. At home, in a place where a talented and expert team helps you transition from student to graduate to working professional. From focused programs to advanced technology and skills labs, to a wealth of clinical opportunities through the growing list of our 300 partner sites—West Coast University is dedicated to educating well-rounded professionals. You will be surrounded by students who share your passion for healthcare. West Coast University attracts students from across the country who seek quality education and healthcare career. Our hands-on approach to healthcare education provides you with the opportunity to develop the critical thinking, ethical reasoning, leadership, and interpersonal skills required to deliver compassionate care in today's sophisticated world of healthcare. We build on a strong academic foundation and strive for academic excellence with innovative and challenging learning environments—coupled with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities to build the skills and confidence you will rely on in your chosen field. West Coast University offers focused health care and nursing programs that combine advanced learning techniques and technology, with the support you need to build both skills and confidence. We take pride in giving students a quality education with rigorous academic curricula designed to help achieve your career goals, with a focused path to completion. It is a partnership that fosters individual success. Our health care programs' year-round semester system and rolling admissions process allow students to begin either undergraduate or graduate health education programs at multiple junctures throughout the year. All curricula, including accredited nursing programs, are structured toward a specific end date. As long as students adhere to their course schedules, they can have confidence in completing their health care degree programs. Once students are accepted into one of our healthcare degree programs, they are guaranteed a reserved seat, and as long as they stay on track, there's no having to wait for space to open up in required healthcare courses. WCU faculty and staff are committed to delivering transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways to develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world. Institutional learning outcomes are designed by the University as a whole, taking into account the role that both instruction and student services play in contributing to a student's success. Institutional learning outcomes assume achievement of the stated, programmatic learning outcomes of one's discipline. View full university

Welcome to FIDM. Welcome to your future. You have unique aspirations for your life, and FIDM offers the educational pathways and guidance to discover the successful future you envision. We are a one-of-a-kind college of the applied arts, where a dedicated faculty and staff foster your creative talent, academic engagement, and determination. You will also be energized by fellow students from diverse backgrounds, across the country and around the globe, with creative objectives and ideas like yours. Career guidance, student activities that encourage community-minded projects, exposure to industry experts, and cultural experiences are all part of the stimulating campus life. Each of our four campuses is strategically located for optimal visual stimulation and immersion in California's vibrant entertainment, fashion, and action sports industries with great business hubs. We invite you to take a bold step, walk through our doors, and join our learning community. You will uncover not just the profession that you imagine, but the knowledge to take you there. In 1969, we were urban pioneers starting a one-of-a-kind college with two Downtown L.A. classrooms. We have grown to become four campuses with a student body of 4,200 and nearly 70,000 graduates worldwide. Our driving force has been to stay focused on our goal: to create an educational environment that fuses student desires with career realities. We are always thinking about how we can adapt and expand to meet the challenges ahead. We offer accredited Master's, Bachelors, and Associate Degree programs in design and creative business. Our students collaborate on special Industry Partner Projects with brands like Nike, Murad, Athleta, Signal Snowboards, Lacoste, GUESS, and TOMS. Part-time work and internships with companies like J Brand Jeans, Stila, Topshop, Forever 21, Victoria's Secret, and Adidas are integral parts of the curriculum. Our faculty are talented industry professionals who bring their experience and connections into the classroom, creating a dynamic, career-focused learning environment. FIDM's engaging learning environment and rigorous programs of study develop graduates who become leaders in global design and business industries. Under the guidance of industry professionals, students learn to strategically integrate design thinking with technology, producing work grounded in critical and creative thought. Graduates embrace cultural diversity and ethical choice while advancing the well-being of their communities. FIDM offers several different types of financial assistance. You may apply for federal and state grants and loans, merit-based tuition scholarships, work-study programs, and browse our Career Center listings for part-time employment. FIDM is also a military-friendly school and accepts most V.A. (Veterans Affairs) education benefits for veterans, spouses, and dependents. Enrolled students may also apply for a Work-Study program. Aid received from this program consists of wages paid for work. Earnings are not applied to the student's account at FIDM. Students interested in participating in this program must contact FIDM's Student Advisement Office. The mission of the International Student Office is to enrich international students' experience by providing counseling, information, and support services and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. FIDM has 4,200 students, which includes 650 international students from 65 countries. Each campus has a staff member dedicated to assisting our International Students with their visa needs. We offer numerous support services, including orientation, student activity meetings, and cultural exchange events. FIDM wants to make your transition to living in California as easy as possible and is here for you every step of the way. Students begin to integrate into a network that includes industry-leading faculty and 70,000 influential alumni from the first day of class. Work experience goes hand-in-hand with the curriculum as students are encouraged to intern and work in the industry to grow their network and gain real-world experience. International partnerships create the opportunity for student mobility between our partner institutions. Students mutually benefit from students' learning and experiences from across the world, preparing our students for their chosen global industries. Study Tours allow students to engage with companies and brands while getting a closer look at the industries they plan to enter. Experts guide all the tours, and many include a networking element. Students meet the people behind L.A.'s thriving denim industry, the entrepreneurs who are making over the beauty industry, and the artisans spinning magic Paris's legendary couture houses. The choice to study in California is a great one. The campuses are located in major metropolitan areas, and the large and culturally diverse populations inspire creativity and learning. More than 40 percent of our student body is from out of state or out of the country, so students network and collaborate with peers from all over the world, creating energy like no other. United by their passion, ambition, and drive, students, share a common goal—to be the best at what they love to do. Students have the unique opportunity to participate in Study Tours to places, including Paris, Rome, Milan, Florence, New York, and Asia. There are also many options for joining student organizations, which bring together those with shared interests and career goals. View full university

Platt College is a design school. Platt College is a paralegal school. Platt College is a medical careers school. No matter what your career aspirations, Platt College offers education for the career of a lifetime. Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. At Platt, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today's in-demand fields. At Platt, we continuously update our offerings to serve students and employers' needs in today's dynamic Southern California business environment. Serving the Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas for over 30 years, Platt College offers degree programs to train graduates for careers in the legal, medical, and creative fields. A primary goal of Platt College is to assist all graduates in their job search in the field for which they have been trained. The school maintains an active career services department to assist graduates and current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. Students are allowed to pursue job referrals generated by Career Services. A majority of our graduates who seek employment find positions in the field for which they are trained. However, the school cannot guarantee employment. Our Career Services personnel explain and directly assist with our student's job search process. Placement efforts begin on orientation day and continue through graduation and beyond. We believe that the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of publication. However, as regulations may change, some of the information contained in this guide is subject to change. Since our opening in 1985, we have been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth. No matter what your career aspirations, train at Platt for the career of a lifetime. Platt College will provide academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services (collectively, "academic accommodations") to ensure that it does not discriminate based on disability. Academic accommodations are determined based on the student's disability and individual needs. Academic accommodations may include modifications to academic requirements necessary to ensure that students with disabilities are provided an equal educational opportunity. Suppose a student with a disability wishes to receive academic accommodations. In that case, it is the student's responsibility to inform Platt College of the disability and to follow the procedures detailed in the college catalog to request the academic accommodations. A primary goal of Platt College is to assist all graduates in their job search in the field for which they have been trained. The school maintains an active career services department to assist graduates and current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. Students are allowed to pursue job referrals generated by Career Services. A majority of our graduates who seek employment find positions in the field for which they are trained. However, the school cannot guarantee employment. Our Career Services personnel explain and directly assist with our student's job search process. Placement efforts begin on orientation day and continue through graduation and beyond. View full university

Since our founding in 1964, our mission is to develop the minds and character of our students. Children start at three years of age, and we are truly blessed to watch them grow intellectually into fine young men and women on their way to college after their senior year. We are one of the only schools in Southern California to offer a full program from preschool to the 12th grade. Our international student body and teaching staff, along with our superlative and challenging curriculum, make Le Lycée an extraordinary place. At Le Lycee, we encourage and nurture our students' personal growth and create them a sense of responsibility and the skills necessary to make a difference. Our students enjoy a wide range of classes. They are immersed in a program that opens doors and allows for opportunities all over the world. The school has grown by leaps and bounds in the last ten years and has fine-tuned its excellence. At this point, we are the proudest we have ever been of our new curriculum, which allows children from all over the world to benefit from traditional European education and critical current issues. Our emphasis on the arts, sciences, and languages is unsurpassed. We can state that the International School Program is as challenging as the French Program and culminate with the Classic Baccalaureate, the Franco-American Baccalaureate, and the Capstone. Our state-of-the-art new high school campus, The Raymond and Esther Kabbaz High School in West Los Angeles, named for our founders, opened in the Fall of 2009. This ample space includes multiple new openings for promising students from prominent middle schools in our area. Our school is perfect for your children, which is the most exciting moment in this extraordinary Institution's life. Over 50 years ago, Le Lycee's founders, Esther and Raymond Kabbaz, saw that to equip a child for the modern world. Indeed, a school needed to provide each child with the ability to learn, think, and make decisions based on a sound foundation of logic, knowledge, and character. In this ever-shrinking world, they saw the advantage of teaching children within a microcosm of the worldwide community. They understood the value of an International Education adapted for a modern world. They viewed the children as not just students to process through an educational system, but as whole people in need of a life of purpose and meaning. The school continues its vision to this day. It is also a mistake to think of Le Lycee as a school for French nationals or of French ancestry. Most of our students come from homes where French is not, never has been, nor ever will be spoken. As part of the school's inclusive philosophy, there is an International program as well as a French program so that Le Lycee can welcome people from all parts of the Los Angeles community and the world. Some like to say that Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles is "the most American French school globally." Typically, 96% of Le Lycee students go to American colleges and universities upon graduation. While Le Lycee is proud of its mission to be a bi-lingual school, offering an international education, the school's philosophy is more about developing students who can excel in a modern world. Students will leave the school fluent in at least two languages. However, if the language emphasis were not there, Le Lycee would still be a preferred place for students to gain the tools they need for college and the world beyond college. The school's students often return and report that classes at any university are a "piece of cake" because they "learned how to learn at Le Lycée." The challenging discussions of college are on par with Le Lycee's high school classrooms' challenging discussions. Le Lycee is not merely a language immersion school, but a rigorous college-prep school with a deep respect for learning others' languages and cultures. View full school

What brings students to UWLA is our achievement of a top-quality, affordable, and flexible education. UWLA provides those who must work full-time and attend school part-time the opportunity to pursue their education goals. This has been our mission since UWLA was founded in 1966. Our student body is rich in diversity, age, race, ethnicity, work/life experiences, and career goals, making UWLA a front-runner in a dynamic and engaging environment for the serious student. No matter if your focus is undergraduate, graduate, business, or law school, there is a place for you here. Our superior professor/practitioner credentials, intimate class sizes, along with supportive faculty and staff allow UWLA to line up with the top schools in the country. Through the strengths and virtues of education in the classroom, online or live, UWLA provides opportunities that empower students of great diversity to live successfully inspired lives. Our degree programs enable our diverse community of students to obtain the professional skills and knowledge necessary to pursue and achieve their goals and dreams. Our methodologies embrace and emphasize practical experience, foundational theory, and diverse, forward-thinking to promote and uplift individuals within our communities. Our school is a close-knit community environment where students receive a high-quality, affordable education and are treated with personal attention, care, and support. For over 50 years, The University of West Los Angeles School of Law has carried out its mission to make quality legal education accessible to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Join us. UWLA School of Business (BUS) Academic Advisor or Dean or Dean's designee will supervise students accepted into the SOB Program. All new students will be required to meet with their Academic Advisor or Dean's office during the orientation period or another time in their first-term attendance. Advising will take place through a combination of online meetings or face-to-face visits, telephone calls, and email communication. Students will have continual online and by-appointment access to the faculty throughout their course of study. UWLA School of Business focuses on providing appropriate academic support opportunities for its students on both the Masters and Bachelors level. Working in conjunction with the faculty, UWLA offers reviews, tutoring, and workshops that focus on various points of emphasis that will directly impact the students and their performance. Using professors and successful graduates, UWLA maintains a great team to support its diverse student population. The UWLA School of Business is committed to providing services and reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. The ADA Compliance Officer monitors our ADA Program. Any student who desires to receive services from the ADA Program should carefully review all its policies and procedures. While the University of West Los Angeles recognizes its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities, students requesting and utilizing these services have certain obligations and responsibilities surrounding their use of such services. The mission of the Institutional Research office is to collect, compile, and analyze data that will provide informed decision making in support of the University of West Los Angeles' overall mission. This includes but is not limited to supporting the academic and operational activities of the university. We began as a nonprofit, private educational institution with just six students in 1966 when a visionary group of local educators addressed the need for educational programs geared toward working adults. To broaden the community's access to a top-notch education in law, UWLA was born. Since its inception, UWLA has been dedicated to providing opportunities to driven individuals looking for affordable and superior education. Our Law School became accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of The State Bar of California in 1978. It has been continuously accredited since that date. Today, UWLA is a premier institution of higher learning and accredited through WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), so we can continue to produce intelligent, well-educated, successful people who value a superior education, want to serve their communities, and who see themselves as agents of change. Our mission and long, rich history, traditions, and methodologies have all been created to provide you a wide variety of high-quality programs that will help you reach your professional goals—both in-class and at home. In 1971, UWLA created a Paralegal program that offered a bachelor's and certificate program, which ran until 2006, when it acquired by another institution. In July 2002, the law school expanded by acquiring the San Fernando Valley College of Law, located in Chatsworth. Now we operate this campus for the School of Law and School of Business. In 2016, a new School of Business bachelors program was created to help our students not only develop intellectual, social, and personal development but gain the business acumen and practical skills needed to be hired by a wide range of business professionals around the world. View full university

UCLA's primary purpose as a public research university is the creation, dissemination, preservation, and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. To fulfill this mission, UCLA is committed to academic freedom in its fullest terms: We value open access to information, free and lively debate conducted with mutual respect for individuals, and freedom from intolerance. We strive at once for excellence and diversity in all of our pursuits, recognizing that openness and inclusion produce real quality. These values underlie our three institutional responsibilities. Learning and teaching at UCLA are guided by the belief that undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students and their teachers belong to a community of scholars. This community is dedicated to providing students with a foundational understanding of a broad range of disciplines, followed by the opportunity for in-depth study in a chosen discipline. All members of the community are engaged together in discovering and advancing knowledge and practice. Learning occurs in the classroom and through engagement in campus life and communities and organizations beyond the university. Discovery, creativity, and innovation are hallmarks of UCLA. As one of the world's great research universities, we are committed to ensuring excellence across a wide range of disciplines, professions, and arts while also encouraging investigation across disciplinary boundaries. In so doing, UCLA advances knowledge, addresses pressing societal needs, and creates a university enriched by diverse perspectives where all individuals can flourish. Civic engagement is fundamental to our mission as a public university. Located on the Pacific Rim in one of the world's most diverse and vibrant cities, UCLA reaches beyond campus boundaries to establish partnerships locally and globally. We seek to serve society through both teaching and scholarship, educate successive generations of leaders, and pass on to students a renewable set of skills and commitment to social engagement. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is an institution that is firmly rooted in its land-grant mission of teaching, research, and public service. The campus community is committed to discovery and innovation, creative and collaborative achievements, debate, and critical inquiry in an open and inclusive environment that nurtures the growth and development of all faculty, students, administration, and staff. These Principles of Community are vital for ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all campus community members and for serving as a guide for our personal and collective behavior. With more than 3,800 courses in 109 academic departments, UCLA offers 125+ majors to help you define your academic path. And 70 percent of our undergraduate classes have 30 or fewer students, maximizing your engagement with our internationally renowned faculty. Our faculty includes Nobel Prize winners, Fulbright Scholars, and a Fields Medal recipient. Classes are stimulating. Coursework is challenging. Our academic requirements are among the most rigorous in the nation. But once our students arrive, they have the full force of our resources behind them. There are countless opportunities for research, fellowships, and internships and connecting with major players in almost any field. Whether you want to change a life, a generation, or the whole world, imagine what you can do with the resources only UCLA can provide. t's a responsibility. As a student, you will be charged with impacting the world from the moment you step on campus. You will be given every resource and opportunity that comes with the second-highest ranked public university in the nation. You will be supported and guided by faculty who are the foremost experts in their field. Whether you're enrolling in our undergraduate program or pursuing a graduate degree, UCLA provides a reach and scope of academic experience that has a reputation for producing world-renowned, highly influential, game-changing graduates. They are politicians and Academy Award-winning directors. Olympic gold medalists and Nobel Prize winners. Doctors, scientists, researchers, and social activists who aren't just saving lives—they're changing life as we know it. OUR CAMPUS IS NOT A BACKDROP. IT'S THE FOREGROUND OF THE FUTURE. While the aesthetics are stimulating and unlike any you will find elsewhere— the real beauty takes place on our inspiring grounds. Our campus is perpetually in motion. Our students start and join 1000+ clubs, kick-start businesses, run organizations, and are deeply involved with the community. Our fans fill the stands for some of the most storied teams in NCAA history. And the entire student body attends events like Bruin Bash — the annual festival to kick off the new school year, which has featured top performers like Jay-Z, T.I., and LMFAO. It's just the opening act of an unforgettable UCLA experience. Our world-renowned faculty do not only teach. They make discoveries and develop innovations. Their groundbreaking research and expertise inform policymaking and news media coverage around the globe. From revolutionizing medical diagnostics and treatment to exploring the galaxy's reaches to reshaping our understanding of the human condition, UCLA's research impact extends around the globe. As one of the world's top research universities, UCLA has the intellectual capital, infrastructure, and sophisticated tools needed to tackle society's most challenging issues. And as a public research university, we take seriously our mission to develop solutions that improve the quality of life in our community, our country, and around the world. 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