General
I'm not familiar with California Coast University. How old is the University?
California Coast University was founded in 1973. Additional information on the
history of the University may be found by following this link: California
Coast History
Does California Coast University offer any on-campus programs?
The University is a distance learning institution, and does not offer any on-campus
or residential type degree programs.
What is the difference between California Coast University students and students
at structured classroom Universities?
California Coast University's programs are oriented toward the mid-career adult
and working professional. Conversely, classroom universities are attracting
the 18 to 21-year olds whose life goals and ambitions have yet to be established.
California Coast University is not attempting to compete with such schools as
University of Southern California, University of California Irvine, or Stanford.
California Coast University students know who they are, know exactly what they
want to do and are interested in a challenging and rewarding educational experience.
For this reason, they are often more motivated than students at classroom universities.
In addition, they gain significant advantages from their professional experience.
Not only are they able to draw from the knowledge they have developed throughout
their career thus far, but also they may apply earned credit for what they have
already learned toward their degree program.
Does California Coast University offer any on-line programs?
The University does not currently offer any on-line programs. Students are allowed
to submit certain exams, and other information via the Internet. Currently instructional
materials are presented as a correspondence study program.
Do I have to come to California?
Students are not required to come to the University in person. Students are
always welcome to visit the University.
Do you have graduation ceremonies?
The University does not hold formal graduation ceremonies. Students are allowed
to enroll and begin their programs at any time; consequently students are graduating
on a continual basis.
What are your school colors?
Our school colors are royal blue and gold.
Can I apply at any time?
As University's programs are not structured in quarters, semesters, or terms,
the students are allowed to make application and begin their studies at any
time during the year.
Can I take an individual course?
At this time, students must matriculate into a degree program. Students cannot
register for single course enrollment.
I just graduated from high school with a high school diploma. Is California
Coast University right for me?
California Coast University's Associate programs were designed for those who
have a high school diploma or equivalent. It allows students who may have limited
college or work experience to enter into a degree program to expand and explore
their interests. CCU makes it easy to advance to get your bachelor degree, since
many of the courses completed in the associate's program would transfer into
the bachelor's program in the same discipline.
Work has been my main focus. It has been some time since I have been to college
but I have a year of college units to transfer. Can I juggle work and school?
The University's bachelor and master programs are designed for mid-career adults
who are capable of accepting a large measure of personal responsibility for
their educational achievements. A recent survey of alumni indicated that the
average age of our student body is 41 years old. In 2003, the University's School
of Education awarded a 92-year-old woman her degree. A lifetime dream became
a reality. As you can see, an educational goal can become a reality at any age.
Once enrolled, how do I request an official transcript and how much does
it cost?
You may request an official transcript from our Registrar by letter, fax or
email. The cost is $10 per official transcript.
Attn: Registrar
Mailing Address: 700 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Email: registrar@calcoast.edu
Fax: 714-547-5777
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