Transfer Admissions at UWest
Continue your undergraduate education at University of the West, a private university in the Los Angeles area. UWest makes transferring easier by helping students maximize eligible college credits while providing small classes, personalized faculty support, and an affordable path toward completing a bachelor’s degree.
Whether you are transferring from a California community college or another college or university, our admissions team can help you understand your transfer credits, admission requirements, and next steps.
Beyond a Degree: The UWest Experience
Small, Personalized Learning
10:1 student-to-faculty ratio → Experience small classes, individualized attention, and faculty mentorship in a close-knit academic community.
Study in Los Angeles
Learn in the greater Los Angeles area → Build your undergraduate experience in one of the world’s most diverse regions, with access to culture, career opportunities, professional networks, and innovation.
Holistic & Purpose-Driven Education
More than a college degree → UWest undergraduate programs combine academic learning with mindfulness, ethical leadership, critical thinking, and practical skills for life and career.
Inclusive & Values-Based Community
A diverse and supportive university community → Learn alongside students from different cultures and backgrounds in an environment that values compassion, connection, and meaningful engagement.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
Build a flexible liberal arts education while exploring subjects such as media and society, psychology, environmental issues, and global cultures. Develop critical thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary skills that prepare you for a variety of careers and graduate study.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology while developing a deeper understanding of human behavior, relationships, and diverse communities. Build critical thinking and practical skills that can prepare you for career opportunities and advanced study in psychology and related fields.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Build a foundation in business through a curriculum focused on cross-functional and cross-cultural understanding. UWest’s undergraduate business program prepares students to communicate, collaborate, and succeed in diverse organizational and professional settings.
Our Campus and Community
University of the West is a small private university located in Rosemead, California, in the greater Los Angeles area. Our peaceful campus provides a welcoming environment where undergraduate students can learn, connect, and grow.
Students have access to meditation spaces, learning technology, a research library, campus housing, and recreational facilities. Combined with small classes and personalized faculty support, UWest offers a close-knit college experience within reach of the cultural and professional opportunities of Los Angeles.
