Cal State LA

Cal State LA is the premier public university in the heart of Los Angeles and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We educate students from across the region and offer more than 100 cutting-edge academic programs.

Here our students develop skills to succeed.
As they succeed, Los Angeles thrives.

Path to graduation

Academic advising can help you plan classes and set long-term goals on the way to your diploma.

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Majors and programs

Learn about our 57 undergraduate majors, 51 master’s degrees and 4 doctoral programs.

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I Serve LA

Volunteer and track your hours with the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good.

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At Cal State LA, students come first. Throughout your time here, your professors, staff and administrators will be there to help map out your path to a timely graduation, earn your degree and launch your career or graduate education.

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UNIVERSITY NEWS

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Democratic presidential candidates address Latino issues at Cal State LA forum

Five Democratic presidential candidates vying for the party’s nomination in 2020 appeared at Cal State LA for an intimate conversation about key issues that are important to the Latino community.

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Cal State LA opens the Sikand SITI Center with urban sustainability symposium

The new Sikand Center for Sustainable and Intelligent Infrastructure was established through a five-year, $1.25 million gift from The Sikand Foundation to the university's College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology.

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Pat Brown Institute releases poll of Jewish voters in L.A.

The Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State LA released a poll of L.A. County Jewish voters, offering key insights on topics including President Donald Trump and concern over rising anti-Semitism.

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Cal State LA ascends in U.S. News & World Report rankings

In the past six years, Cal State LA has risen 65 spots among top regional universities in the West in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings.

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