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About Us
For over 100 years, WCU has been educating and preparing adult students to enter the workforce.
Each day, medical techniques and technology take impressive strides forward.
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The Culture of Learning
University President Dr. Barry Ryan and Executive Chairman David A. Pyle discuss the culture of learning at WCU.
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Programs
A year-round semester system and rolling admissions process allows students to begin throughout the year.
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Simulation Center
WCU has built simulation into the curriculum. We think it's so important that we have integrated it into each clinical course.
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Academics
West Coast University takes pride in giving students a high quality education with rigorous academic curricula that are designed to help them achieve their career goals.
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Summer Program in Oxford, England
Each summer, WCU will host an opportunity for BSN students to travel abroad and learn about global issues in health care.
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Academics
Classes Available When You Need Them!
At WCU, there are no secondary applications, waitlists or lotteries to get in to core areas of study.
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Information Sessions
If you're considering West Coast University, we invite you to attend one of our informative presentations on our programs.
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Registrar
We strive to provide the highest quality services in establishing, maintaining and managing accurate student academic records.
Transfer Credits
At WCU, we aim to make your transfer experience as easy and convenient as possible.
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Student Affairs
Students are our Heart and Soul!
The Student Affairs department assists students with a wide range of support services from study skills to volunteer opportunities to career planning.
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Online Library Catalog
Our online library catalog also has a LibraryWorld Search app component that you can download via Apple's App Store.
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Assessment
Ultimately, we want our students to graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to be competent and successful health care professionals.
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Campuses
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, David A. Pyle has an unparalleled commitment to creating and maintaining best-in-class educational facilities.
Campus Locations
New WCU Dallas Campus
Introducing WCU Dallas, West Coast University’s newest campus serving the DFW Metroplex.
WCU attracts quality students who seek a high caliber education and a career in health care.
Prospective StudentsAt WCU, there are no wait lists or lotteries for core areas of study.
FacultyWCU's faculty includes distinguished clinical experts, scholars and health care professionals.
A Simple Philosophy of Staying Ahead of the Curve.No lists. No lottery. No waiting. Just academic excellence.
West Coast University's singular focus is educating health care professionals. Across our three Southern California campuses, we offer undergraduate degrees in nursing and graduate degrees in nursing and health care management. Our Orange County campus offers one of only four Bachelor of Science Degrees in Dental Hygiene in all of California. Our newest campus in Dallas, Texas offers undergraduate degrees in nursing.
Each day, medical techniques and technology take impressive strides forward. And West Coast University is there - at the leading edge of the health care industry, preparing graduates for a career they love that meets the needs of the community and demands of the market. We are able to stay ahead of the curve through our:
- Commitment to academic excellence
- Fostering of a student-centric culture
- Investment in advanced campus facilities
Dr. Barry Ryan | Welcome to West Coast University
Quality Education
West Coast University is a university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award bachelor's and master's degrees and also accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, California 94501, 510-748-9001.
Our experienced faculty includes distinguished clinical experts, nursing practitioners, dental hygienists, dentists, and health care professionals from a wide range of medical specialties, all with strong connections to clinical sites, and dedicated to student success.
Student-Centric Focus
We believe our students are the heart and soul of the University. West Coast University is committed to creating a positive university experience for every student.
The Student Affairs department offers a wide variety of helpful resources and support services, from study skills to volunteer opportunities to career planning.
Visit our Modern Campuses and Facilities
We've built and equipped advanced facilities at three beautiful Southern California campuses in Los Angeles, Orange County and Ontario and one campus in Dallas, Texas.
Our laboratories are outfitted with advanced medical training equipment, and designed for a hands-on, practical education. Between our laboratories, community-based and onsite clinical opportunities, students receive simulated and real-world experience, under the careful guidance of health care professionals.
What's New at WCU
Dr. Barry Ryan, President of West Coast University, Announces No-Cost Oral Cancer Detection Clinic on May 19th
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West Coast University Celebrates Arrival in Dallas with Local Health Care, Education and Civic Leaders - PR Newswire
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Dr. Barry Ryan, President of West Coast University, Praises Orange County Youth Expo's STEM and Digital Media Arts Showcase
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New WCU Campus in Dallas
Introducing WCU Dallas, West Coast University’s newest campus serving the DFW Metroplex. Approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, WCU is enrolling for the BSN program.