Why Choose American Collegiate LA?
PREPARING GLOBAL SCHOLARS FOR ELITE 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. Study alongside peers on the UCLA main campus, while also benefiting from personalized instruction in small classes.
STAND OUT AMONG OTHER TRANSFER APPLICANTS WITH THE UCLA EXTENSION GENERAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE
All students admitted to the American Collegiate LA program are automatically enrolled in the UCLA Extension General Studies Certificate program. Upon successful completion of certificate requirements, they will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from UCLA Extension.
With the UCLA General Studies Certificate program, students can:
- Become a member of the UCLA Alumni Association
- Access Handshake, UCLA Career Center’s online job board, featuring thousands of job and internship postings
- Benefit from UCLA Extension’s Career Resources, including online career coaching, workshops, and networking events
- Take advantage of the UCLA Recreation facilities at no additional cost
EXTENSIVE ALUMNI NETWORKS
Leverage multiple alumni networks (American Collegiate LA, UCLA, and the transfer university of the student) 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 Housing page.
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.
If your goal is to go to a US university and you need more support American Collegiate provides you with that one year to prepare for your next step in the US university lifestyle.”
Program Fees
WINTER 2021 | SPRING 2021 | SUMMER 2021 | FALL 2021 | |
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PROGRAM LENGTH* | 3 quarters | 3 quarters | 3 quarters | 3 quarters |
Tuition | $39,600 | $39,600 | $39,600 | $42,000 |
HOUSING | $12,376 – $23,163 | $11,777 – $22,027 | $12,612 – $23,606 | $12,778 – $23,930 |
HEALTH INSURANCE | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
TOTAL | $53,976 – $64,763 | $53,377 – $63,627 | $54,212 – $65,206 | $56,778 – $67,930 |
Important Dates
For all application and payment deadlines as well as move-in and program start dates, please visit the Important Dates page.