Academic Corridor
Cal Lutheran’s Academic Corridor includes the Soiland Humanities Building, Nygreen Hall, Ahmanson Science Center, and Overton Hall. In the Soiland Humanities Building, you can find classes for English, History, Philosophy, Religion, and Theology and Christian Leadership. In Nygreen Hall, you can find classes for Business, Accounting, and Economics. In the Ahmanson Science Center, you will find classes for Biology, Biological Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, and Physics. Overton Hall is where music classes are taught and is also the main rehearsal room for choir.
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Academics
⭐ Academics
As a student, you’ll work one-on-one with talented faculty as you pursue your goals.
Core-21 Curriculum
Core-21 is the backbone of your education. It will prepare you to adapt to the rapid changes of the 21st century — making it your biggest competitive advantage. Core-21 (your general education requirements) are the true strength of your degree. Some will overlap with courses in your major, while others will expose you to different areas of study.
4 to Finish
Cal Lutheran's "4 To Finish" Graduation Guarantee Program is designed to assist students in a timely four-year graduation. Students will not only have an opportunity to enter graduate school or get started in their careers earlier, but keep costs to a minimum, stay on track academically, and achieve their goals!
In order to participate in the California Lutheran University 4 to Finish program students agree to comply with the conditions outlined below. The University makes a commitment that graduation in four years will not be delayed by course availability. Students may cancel the agreement with the University at any time, with no penalty. Cancellation of the agreement is automatic if any of the terms listed below are not met.
In order to participate in the California Lutheran University 4 to Finish program students agree to comply with the conditions outlined below. The University makes a commitment that graduation in four years will not be delayed by course availability. Students may cancel the agreement with the University at any time, with no penalty. Cancellation of the agreement is automatic if any of the terms listed below are not met.
Research Opportunities
Cal Lutheran students across all disciplines are given opportunities to participate in research and creative scholarship, allowing them to make original contributions to their fields while they study.
Faculty-mentored, self-directed work is facilitated through our research programs, which serve both our undergraduate and graduate students. Their accomplishments include all types of scholarship — traditional lab research, creative works, quantitative research and qualitative explorations. Giving them invaluable experience for the future, students are called to present their research to their peers and the community during our annual conferences and exhibits.
Faculty-mentored, self-directed work is facilitated through our research programs, which serve both our undergraduate and graduate students. Their accomplishments include all types of scholarship — traditional lab research, creative works, quantitative research and qualitative explorations. Giving them invaluable experience for the future, students are called to present their research to their peers and the community during our annual conferences and exhibits.