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.
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