Greetings from the President

For more than six decades, generations from a multitude of backgrounds have had their lives transformed at California State University, Los Angeles. Now, your time has arrived: it is your turn to take an active hand in making your experience in higher education into all that you hoped it might be so that you are well prepared to follow your life’s plans.

California—particularly Southern California—represents one of the world’s most powerful marketplaces. Students at Cal State L.A. have the advantage of learning in a diverse environment that is truly representative—and at the heart of—this dynamic, changing world. We are proud of the professional, social and economic doors we have helped open for all types of students.

Since 1947, we have been dedicated to educational quality that will enrich our graduates with the vision and talent to sustain growth and leadership for tomorrow. Today, Cal State L.A. provides world class academic excellence and learning opportunity. Your part in gaining the most from your experience at Cal State L.A. is to become involved in organizations, social and cultural activities that will help you make the most of your educational experience at your University.

The faculty, staff and administration of Cal State L.A. are here to help you take your place in, add your knowledge to, and give back toward helping improve our rapidly changing world. I look forward to witnessing the many successes to come from you, our studentsas well as future Cal State L.A. alumni.

James M. Rosser
President