Westcliff University

• Established: 1993
• Location: Irvine, California, USA
• Students age: from 18 years.
• Number of students: 3160 people
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: private university.

Westcliff University was established in 1993 to provide quality education to students wishing to pursue business and education. Westcliff includes the College of Business, the College of Education, Technology and Engineering, and the Western State College of Law. Westcliff University offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs and degrees designed to prepare students for advancement in their respective industries. Programs at Westcliff University provide the practical and theoretical skills needed in the job market.

Westcliff University offers off-campus living quarters that are managed by the University Housing Department. The Housing Department offers the best options:

• Flexible rental conditions within the student's budget, basic furniture included.
• Pools, event spaces, barbecues, business centers (great for training), local housing consultants are available.

The Housing Department staff strives to create an environment in which students can feel comfortable and safe during their stay.

Accommodation cost:

• Application and placement fee - $ 250
• Security deposit - 750 $
• Accommodation in a common room - 3000-3500 $ / semester
• Single room - 4800-6400 $ / semester.

Student Support works closely with students to ensure they achieve their academic goals and are successful after completing their program. The team is committed to promoting the development of all students by providing support services, academic advice, student activities. The main goal is to advance education, a global perspective that will help students achieve their personal and academic aspirations. Student consultants check students in all courses, support, celebrate success, and collaborate on developing an individual educational plan.

Student clubs and organizations - new student life programs. The clubs involve students and staff, some are student-only. The university has formed an inclusive community that opens up new opportunities for communication.

• To ensure the highest possible academic standards, all Westcliff programs have been designed by competent professionals and have undergone an intensive, rigorous assessment process by an independent national examination board.
• The academic programs at Westcliff University have a global focus. Students enrolled in offline and online programs come from China, Germany, India, Nigeria, Peru, Thailand, Vietnam.
• The curriculum allows students to contextualize learning, explore areas of interest based on region of origin or preference.
• Westcliff University offers full-time students the opportunity to enroll in 100% online courses. All programs at Westcliff are designed to be user-friendly, flexible and affordable.
• Westcliff prepares students for personal, professional and academic success through innovative, modern, high quality programs. The Board of Trustees includes key leaders from organizations such as Google, Hyundai, Kia, Asurion, Deloitte, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi Capital, Cox Communications, CATESOL, and other local and national businesses and organizations.
• The quality of the programs is considered a top priority by the faculty and academic leadership of the university. Westcliff faculty develops their skills, works effectively with students, applies a variety of learning styles, contributing to the overall learning process and applying the most modern methodologies.
• University faculty strives to provide each student with the training, guidance, support necessary to achieve his academic, future career goals.
• 20 years - average teaching experience for professors in their field.
• 94% - the level of satisfaction of current and former students.
• 20 men's and women's sports programs.
• 25 years of providing quality, affordable education.

Westcliffe's goal is to provide students with the resources they need to succeed academically.

• LITE Center: Learning, Innovation and Learning Excellence are the foundations for enhancing educational effectiveness through innovative learning. LITE provides access to the Academic Resource Center (ARC), an online writing center, access through the Global Academic Portal (GAP) to over 80 million resources.
• Technical Support - The Department of Information Technology at Westcliff University is committed to providing ongoing access to information, resources, services to support the learning experience using innovative technologies. IT strives to be at the forefront of technology and support students, faculty, and staff.

• Application (not refundable) - $ 30
• Registration (not refundable) - $ 25
• Student card - $ 10
• Replacement of student ID - 15 $
• Program change - $ 250
• Official transcript - $ 10 per transcript
• Expedited transcript request - $ 25 extra transcript
• Deferred Payment Plan - 2 installments - $ 50
• Deferred Payment Plan - 3 installments - $ 75.

International students are encouraged to start the enrollment process as early as possible.

Requirements for knowledge of English:

• Bachelor's Degree - Minimum score of 500 TOEFL PBT, 61 iBT, 6.0 IELTS, or 44 on the Pearson Test of English. Or a high school diploma from an accredited high school (where the language of instruction is English).
• Master's Degree: Minimum score of 530 TOEFL PBT, 71 iBT, 6.5 IELTS, or 50 Pearson Test of English.
• First Professional Degree or Professional Doctoral Degree: Minimum score of 550 TOEFL PBT or 80 iBT, 6.5 IELTS, or 58 Pearson's test of English.

Exam results:

• The minimum score on the ESL College Exam Board is 350 (a composite score for all exams).
• The minimum mark on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam is Pre-1.
• The minimum level of English proficiency as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed using various ESOL exams, including the University of Cambridge is B-2.
• Transcript showing completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of C, or an accepted foreign equivalent as listed in the International Directory of Universities where the language of instruction was English. B or higher is required for a master's degree, first professional or professional doctoral degree.

List of documents

• For Undergraduate Admission - High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Master's - Bachelor's Degree
• Doctorate - Master's degree.

All applicants must submit official transcripts from institutions (universities, colleges, high school).

• Federal Pell Grants are provided on a financial need basis and are awarded to students who demonstrate the highest financial need and apply to the FAFSA. The scholarship is available to full-time and part-time students, US citizens, and international students.
• SEOG - federal grants for continuing education. SEOG grants are awarded to students who have demonstrated the greatest financial need, completed an application for financial assistance on time, all full-time, part-time undergraduate students, US citizens / non-citizens.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision