Why Choose American Collegiate, LA?
PREPARING GLOBAL SCHOLARS FOR TOP-RANKED INSTITUTIONS
American Collegiate, Los Angeles (American Collegiate, LA) students take rigorous courses across multiple academic disciplines. Designed for undergraduate students, American Collegiate, LA, allows students to earn recognized first-year university credits that are eligible for transfer to top-ranked institutions.
STAND OUT AMONG OTHER TRANSFER APPLICANTS WITH THE UCLA EXTENSION GENERAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE
UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of UCLA and is one of the oldest and largest continuing higher education providers in the United States.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university, ranked as the #1 public university by U.S. News & World Report (2021), and #9 in Times Higher Education‘s World Reputation rankings (2020).
Through the American Collegiate, Los Angeles program, students complete first-year classes through UCLA Extension to prepare for transfer to institutions across the US and will have the opportunity to earn a certificate in general studies, setting them apart as competitive transfer candidates.
With the UCLA Extension General Studies Certificate program, students can:
- Become a member of the UCLA Alumni Association;
- Access the UCLA Career Center’s online job board, Handshake, featuring thousands of job and internship postings; and
- Benefit from UCLA Extension’s Career Resources, including online career coaching, workshops, and networking events.
EXTENSIVE ALUMNI NETWORKS
Students can leverage multiple alumni networks (American Collegiate, LA, UCLA, and transfer destination school) and career resources to make connections that fast track students’ professional goals.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Comprehensive academic support and concierge services are available to students at every stage of their journey, from making their visa arrangements to navigating the university transfer process from start to finish.
TRANSFER GUIDANCE
Students can work one-on-one with our expert transfer advisors to help them identify their academic goals and customize a strategic plan to get them accepted to their best-fit transfer school.
LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS
Students live and study in LA’s vibrant Westwood Village neighborhood while enrolled in the American Collegiate, LA program. For more information on our living accommodations, please visit our the Housing & Dining page.
*American Collegiate, LA, is an independent first-year program where classes may be held on the UCLA campus. American Collegiate, LA students are not eligible to register for UCLA courses.
Los Angeles, California
Begin your academic journey or supplement your current degree with a program that puts you in the center of California’s vast cultural landscape.
One of the most famous cities in the world, Los Angeles (LA) is located in the heart of Southern California. The entertainment capital of the world, LA is a global, modern metropolis with diverse neighborhoods and an infinite number of things to see and do.
Drive along scenic roadways, relax on sandy beaches, or try water sports like paddle boarding and surfing. With 75 miles of sunny coastline, LA puts the Pacific Ocean right at your doorstep.