Westcliff University - Irvine

Westcliff University is an innovative, global higher education institution dedicated to educating, inspiring and empowering students from around the world. Founded in 1993, and based in Irvine, California, WU is globally recognized and accredited. Westcliff is comprised of a College of Business, College of Education, College of Technology & Engineering, and Western State College of Law. Westcliff University offers graduate and undergraduate certificates and degree programs intended to prepare students for immediate entry and advancement in their respective industries. While some schools only teach theoretical concepts, the programs at Westcliff University prepare students for the practical and theoretical elements required in the job market today. All programs at Westcliff are designed to be convenient, flexible, and affordable. Westcliff University prepares students for personal, professional, and academic success with innovative, up-to-date, and of high quality programs. The university has guidance and expertise from members of its faculty, Program Advisory Council, and Board of Trustees that includes key leaders from organizations such as Google, Hyundai, Kia, Asurion, Deloitte, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi Capital, Cox Communications, CATESOL, as well as other local and national businesses and organizations.

Why Westcliff University - Irvine

• Location: Westcliff University is located in Irvine, California and Miami, Florida. Both locations are very close to the beach (less than 10 miles/17 km away). Irvine is ranked the safest large city in the United States. Students have access to museums, hiking trails, skiing resorts, campgrounds, amusement parks, and hundreds of beaches all within driving distance. 
• University excellence: Many factors influence where students will choose to pursue their studies: the reputation of the school and its faculty, its location and cost, and very importantly, its culture. One reason to choose Westcliff University is its excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. As a result of this guiding principle, the University attracts professors who are currently practicing in their fields. The best way to learn is through interaction with professionals working directly in their areas of expertise.
• Athletics: Westcliff Athletics have reached a milestone as they were accepted into the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and will be competing as a part of the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac). The Athletics Department now has over 20 sports! These include Baseball, Softball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Stunt, M/W Swim & Dive, M/W Basketball, M/W Beach Volleyball, M/W Water Polo, M/W Soccer, M/W Tennis, M/W Lacrosse, M/W Volleyball, Cheer, E-Sports, and Surf. Westcliff is hoping to add M/W Golf in the very near future. 
• Facilities: Westcliff University’s main campus located in Irvine, California, includes sufficient facilities for the administration and classrooms for the on campus programs The campus includes 18 classrooms 6 of which make up the Campus Innovation Learning Center and 4 classrooms group into pairs for larger meeting space, a computer lab for research, a study lounge for all students, file room, 3 storage closets, 3 conference rooms, 9 meeting rooms, Career Service Center, an HR Suite with three private offices and common space, a faculty space with 8 private offices, a meeting room, and a communal space for visiting faculty, 10 executive offices, a billing office, a privacy room, and a multimedia lab.