The University of La Verne is a private university in La Verne, California (about 35 miles east of Los
Angeles) with a main campus, seven satellite campuses throughout central and southern California, a law school, and two
military regional campuses at Point Mugu Naval Air Station and
Vandenberg Air Force Base.
The university offers traditional bachelor's degrees, bachelor's degrees on an accelerated or weekend program for adult
learners (25 years +), master's degrees, online bachelor's and master's degrees, doctorates, and a law degree. Different majors
and programs are available at different campuses, and some programs are available online in whole or in part.
ULV has 40,000 alumni residing in all 50 states and in 34 countries.
History
The University of La Verne was founded in 1891 as Lordsburg College by members of the Church of the Brethren. Both the surrounding agricultural community and the College were renamed
La Verne in 1917. The College reorganized in 1977 as the University of La Verne. At present, the structure of the University
consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the College of Education, the
College of Law, and Regional Campuses.
The school conferred its first master's degree in 1965 and began an adult education
program in 1969. ULV awarded its first doctorate in 1979. In 1981, the University founded a campus in Orange County and has since opened campuses throughout southern California.
The University of La Verne is an independent, nonsectarian and non-profit institution .
Building on Excellence Campaign
In January 2007, university President Steve Morgan announced that ULV had raised more than $33 million toward its five-year
Building on Excellence Campaign, which runs from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2008.
The goals of the advancement initiative include:
- Enhance the campus by updating facilities and infrastructure
- Increase and encourage research
- Provide vital financial assistance to those seeking to further their education
- Strengthen ULV's intercollegiate athletic program
- Expand the university's leadership and legacy in the field of education
- Sustain the growth and development of the ULV College of Law
Part of the funds secured during the campaign's initial two years includes the $17.8 million raised as part of the $21 million
Campus Center Project.
The Campus Center Project features construction of the Sara & Michael Abraham Campus Center (student union building
offering classrooms, office space, cafe, mail room and conference rooms), creation of the Frank & Nadine Johnson Family
Plaza, and renovation of the Sports Science & Athletics Pavilion (formerly known as the "Super Tents").
District VII of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) honored President Morgan with its Chief Executive
Officer Leadership Award in 2006 for his efforts in this campaign.
Campus Locations
1950 Third Street La Verne, CA 91750 909-593-3511
4119 Broad Street, Suite 200 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
15447 Anacapa Road, Suite 100 Victorville, CA 92392
10535 Foothill Blvd, Suite 400 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
1201 24th Street Suite D-200 Bakersfield, CA 93301
12951 Euclid Street, Suite 100 Garden Grove, CA 92840-5124
4001 W. Alameda Avenue, Suite 300 Burbank, CA 91505
2001 Solar Drive, Suite 250 Oxnard, CA 93036
- University of La Verne College of Law
320 East D Street | Ontario, California 91764 (909) 460-2000
Military satellite campuses:
Online Education
ULV offers select programs through on line coursework, and some programs offer student choice on whether to take a class on
campus or online; some of the programs which participate are:
Programs include
Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Professional Development Courses for Educators
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
General Education Course Offerings
College of Law
The University of La Verne College of Law was founded in 1970 and is located in Ontario,
California. On February 13, 2006, the University of La
Verne College of Law was accredited by the American Bar Association, allowing
students to take the bar exam and become practicing attorneys in any US
jurisdiction.
On April 23, 2007, InlandEmpire.us reported:
At a time when American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law schools nationwide are experiencing an average 3.4% decrease in
applications for admission over last year, University of La Verne College of Law reports a 208% increase in its application rate,
more than doubling its application intake over the past twelve months. Only one other law school in the nation experienced an
increase of 100% or more in its application rate.
Athletics
ULV offers 19 intercollegiate athletic teams -- 10 sports for men and nine for women. The ULV Leopards are a member of the
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and compete at the NCAA Division III level.
ULV has captured numerous SCIAC Championships, and has claimed NCAA team titles in baseball and women's volleyball. La Verne
boasts quality training facilities including an all-weather track and weight room. The new ULV Swimming Complex serves as the
home for swimming and water polo.
Men's Teams
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Water Polo
Women's Teams
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wilson Library
The Elvin and Betty Wilson Library -- ULV’s central library -- contains over 193,000 volumes and 2,000 current journal
subscriptions. Tables and individual carrels provide seating and study space. Microfilm and microfiche readers and video cassette
players are available as well as coin-operated copy machines. Reference services are provided by the professional library staff.
Access to library resources beyond Wilson Library is available by means of interlibrary loan and reciprocal borrowing privileges
at academic libraries in the area. The library is connected by computer to collections of college and university libraries across
the nation.
Accreditation
The University of La Verne is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges.
Notable Alumni
External links
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