Santa Clarita Campus

Your Degree. Your Community. Your Schedule. 

Earn a University of La Verne degree right here in Santa Clarita — with flexible programs designed for working professionals, parents, and transfer students who want to finish their education close to home. 

Located inside the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons, the Santa Clarita campus combines the resources of a top California university with the personal attention of a small campus. You’ll get the support, flexibility, and community connection you need to move your career forward — without the long commute. 

Why Choose La Verne in Santa Clarita 

• Finish Your Degree Close to Home
  La Verne’s Santa Clarita Campus offers evening, weekend, and hybrid courses tailored to busy adults balancing work, school, and family. Most programs follow an accelerated 8-week format, so you can make steady progress every term. 

• Partnered with College of the Canyons
  We make transferring simple. Our partnership with COC means your community college credits transfer smoothly, allowing you to finish your bachelor’s degree efficiently — often in as little as two years. 

• Programs That Meet Local Workforce Needs
  La Verne programs prepare you for in-demand careers across Santa Clarita and northern Los Angeles County — especially in business, education, healthcare, and public service. You’ll gain skills that translate directly into leadership roles and advancement. 

• Small Classes, Big Support
  Learn in an environment where your professors know your name and your goals. You’ll receive one-on-one advising, academic guidance, and personal encouragement from faculty who care about your success. 

• Career-Focused Learning
  Courses connect classroom knowledge with real-world application. You’ll study alongside peers who are also working adults — building networks and practical experience that matter in your field. 

• Flexible and Local
  Complete your coursework at a beautiful modern facility with free parking, updated classrooms, and easy access from I-5 and Highway 14.