Lincoln University, California

Lincoln University is a unique institution of higher learning. Educational excellence, professional know-how, and up-to-date international standards are combined with individual attention and a friendly atmosphere, giving rise to a world-class education.
At Lincoln, we pride ourselves on the quality of our education and its relevance in today's professional world. Each program within the University is designed to ensure that all of the acquired knowledge and skills will be valuable to its graduates, providing a practical and solid foundation for its future. We make sure that every part of our students' education serves a purpose and brings them closer to accomplishing their professional goals.
Since its founding in 1919, around the same time as many of America's top schools, the University has chosen to deliver the best, custom-fit education to the select few, rather than provide the broadest range of subjects and cater to the broadest possible audience. Lincoln begins with a highly competent faculty and the most useful educational programs and mentors each student to graduation. Our students' success proves that we make the right choices.
A multicultural student body and faculty make Lincoln a truly global school. Located in a powerful international hub – the San Francisco Bay Area provides many invaluable learning opportunities. A successful career in the 21st century requires a deep understanding of international relations and the impact of globalization; Lincoln is well-positioned to give its students such a competitive advantage in professional fields worldwide.
The mission of Lincoln University is to provide traditional educational programs in diverse fields of study, delivered by experienced educators, and leading to outstanding employment opportunities for American and international students.
Graduate and Undergraduate programs utilize the instructors' practical experience and are geared to give its students tools for successful professional careers.
Lincoln University Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) express a shared, campus-wide articulation of expectations for all degree recipients. Success in all disciplines taught at Lincoln University requires knowledge, inquiry, imagination, creativity, collaboration, and analysis to extend our understanding of the world.
At our institution, we strive to graduate professionals who can handle personal and civic challenges and opportunities. ILOs define the broad areas of knowledge, skills, abilities, and values that graduates are expected to develop due to general education, significant studies, and co-curricular activities.
Lincoln University's educational approach combines a continuously evolving up-to-date curriculum development to recruit established, professional faculty who can provide state-of-the-art education. Lincoln University developed a perspective built upon institutional goals and learning outcomes. Our success can be measured in part by the number of individual lives the University helped to shape. The vast majority of our students attribute their achievements to education received in the school. Our University plays a vital role in students' life by providing an educational setting where students can foster quality education, good citizenship, personal involvement, and contribution to the world community.
The University is conducive to building students' confidence and active participation during individualized faculty-student interaction. The diversity of cultural backgrounds on our campus exposes our students and faculty to life stories from all over the world, enhances students' social skills, and presents an excellent opportunity for personal growth. The following values summarize our philosophy: partnership, accountability, compassion, excellence, effectiveness, and inclusiveness.
We are committed to students' development of personal competency by providing an educational experience to help the students realize personal goals serving the students by offering programs in which an integral component will focus on international and cross-cultural dimensions. The University strives to give students a background in general studies and specialized knowledge in a chosen field. While the University offers its students a wealth of valuable knowledge, it believes that its primary task is to teach students not only concepts but also the process of discovery, analysis, and successful application. Thus, our programs encompass a foundation of concepts and theory, blended with real-life applications.
Lincoln University welcomes applications for admission from students of serious purpose qualified to study in their major fields of interest. Admission is based on a review of all credentials presented by an applicant, but in no case is admission denied due to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or handicap. The scholastic background is considered by the Admissions Committee and the personal qualifications and aptitude of each applicant.
The Office of Student Services is dedicated to helping students grow and develop intellectually, culturally, and socially by structuring the campus environment in ways that will give each student the opportunity and potential for personal growth. The Student Services Office provides information on housing, career counseling, job placement, and part-time employment to help each student make the most of the programs and assistance available from the University. References for professional counseling are provided for students experiencing personal difficulties. Academic counseling is available in cooperation with the Dean.