California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles requires at least 120 semester units to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. CSU Los Angeles accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, CSU Los Angeles has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 52% of students who start college at CSU Los Angeles graduate within six years.

CSU Los Angeles offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: CSU Los Angeles may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At CSU Los Angeles?

CSU Los Angeles has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with CSU Los Angeles directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at CSU Los Angeles

When choosing a major, CSU Los Angeles students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at CSU Los Angeles.

Student Designed Majors

CSU Los Angeles allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

CSU Los Angeles does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at CSU Los Angeles

CSU Los Angeles offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California State University, Los Angeles

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Does CSU Los Angeles Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ CSU Los Angeles does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does CSU Los Angeles Have An Online Program?

✅ CSU Los Angeles has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does CSU Los Angeles Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ CSU Los Angeles offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does CSU Los Angeles Have An Honors Program?

✅ CSU Los Angeles offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does CSU Los Angeles Require Internships?

❌ CSU Los Angeles studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About California State University, Los Angeles

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California State University, Los Angeles Library

The main library on campus is the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at CSU Los Angeles

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

CSU Los Angeles offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does CSU Los Angeles have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

CSU Los Angeles has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at CSU Los Angeles include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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