Webinar: California Showcase by EducationUSA Canada

About This Webinar

California is home to a wide diversity of higher education options including 86 private institutions, 116 community colleges, 23 California State University campuses, and 10 University of California campuses. Discover the advantages of pursuing your undergraduate degree in the Golden State!

Times in Eastern Time
3:30 pm - Study California
3:45 pm - Shasta College
4:00 pm - Minerva University
4:15 pm - University of California, Santa Barbara
4:30 pm - Chapman University
4:45 pm - University of Southern California
5:00 pm - California College of the Arts
5:15 pm - Occidental College
5:30 pm - California State University, Monterey Bay
5:45 pm - End of program

Jenika Heim

Jenika advises students across Canada on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.

Study California

Roxana Tunc, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Study California is a consortium of higher education institutions, located in California. We are a nonprofit public benefit corporation of the State of California founded in 2013, which strives to increase the number of international students enrolling in California’s schools and universities, as well as to facilitate partnerships between California’s higher education institutions and universities from abroad. Our goal at Study California is to provide students and advisors one place to research the many diverse quality educational programs offered by California’s institutions of higher education and English language programs.

We believe in the opportunities in the Golden State and aim to make California a top study destination worldwide. We are also focused on embracing other cultures and furthering cross-cultural understanding globally.

California College of the Arts

Columbia Shafer, Assistant Director of Admissions

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) educates students to shape culture and society through the practice and critical study of art, architecture, design, and writing. Located at the center of innovation and technology in the San Francisco Bay Area, CCA is home to a world-renowned faculty of practicing artists and entrepreneurs. The college’s creative culture is built around the ideals of interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, community engagement, and social equity. Offering 22 undergraduate programs (with five minors) and 11 graduate programs (with four dual-degree options), the college’s diverse community of makers are boldly reimagining the world.

California State University, Monterey Bay

Sugeyth Ronquillo, Academic Programs Coordinator, DSO/ARO

CSUMB is a comprehensive four-year university. Located 2 miles from the beach on the Monterey Peninsula, it is a safe, close-knit residential campus with a diverse student body and small class sizes. CSUMB provides students guaranteed on-campus housing, low tuition fees, hands-on internship and volunteer experiences and undergraduate research opportunities.

Chapman University

Bryant Dowd, Associate Director of International Initiatives

Located in the city of Orange in sunny Southern California, Chapman University is a mid-sized private university with a total undergraduate and graduate enrollment of about 9,300 students. Our comprehensive and personal education attracts students from different backgrounds and countries all over the world. Our diverse student body and small classes will help you connect across borders and backgrounds, and prepare you for an inquiring, ethical, and productive life as a global citizen.

Minerva University

Benjamin Chen, North America Outreach Associate

"Minerva University is designed for future leaders & innovators. As a Minerva student, you will call seven cities home throughout four years (San Francisco, Taipei, Seoul, Hyderabad, Berlin, Buenos Aires, and London). Additionally, you will say goodbye to all lectures, tests, and exams. Instead, you will actively participate in socratic-style learning within classes no larger than 18 students facilitated by world-class faculty. On top of it all, you will be traveling & studying alongside a small and tight-knit community with over 45 nationalities represented.

Hear from Ben, a Minerva alumnus, as he shares the undergraduate opportunity of a lifetime. "

Occidental College

Julius DiLorenzo, Asst. Dean of Admission

Occidental College is a residential, four-year liberal arts college located in the heart of Los Angeles. Our diverse 2,000 student body comes from across the US (and the world) to engage in an interdisciplinary curriculum that centers community engagement, social justice, and global perspectives. Outside of class, students wear many hats including athletes, performers, and mentors. Through internships, study abroad opportunities, and undergraduate research, Oxy graduates become high-impact leaders in science and technology, education, business and finance, politics and law, and arts and entertainment.

Shasta College

John Yu, Dean Emeritus

Shasta College, located in Northern California, is a comprehensive two-year college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). With over 70 years of academic excellence, it is a top community college in California and an important part of the California higher education system.
The cost of living in our area is low in comparison with other parts of California, offering international students an opportunity of a great American education that they may not afford otherwise.
Shasta College is one of the very few community colleges that have a dormitory and offer on-campus living.

University of California, Santa Barbara

Lisa Przekop, Director of Admissions

UC Santa Barbara is a highly ranked, leading research institution and is part of the prestigious University of California system. Teaching and research go hand-in-hand at UC Santa Barbara, and a majority of students are involved in research, internships, and career preparation. Home to 6 Nobel Prize winners, UCSB’s academic community is characterized by a collaborative, dynamic atmosphere where students can choose from 90 majors, 40 minors. Located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, students have access to a stunning living-learning environment with excellent weather and outdoor recreation.

University of Southern California

Hayley Camin, Associate Director

USC is a large private research university located in of Los Angeles. We offer 150+ majors and minors with a strong focus on interdisciplinary education. At USC you will find a vibrant community of scholars and researchers, artists and athletes, leaders and innovators who support each other inside and outside the classroom.