Thank you for considering Southern California University of Health Sciences! For nearly a century, SCU has provided a rigorous, hands-on approach to education. The beautiful 38-acre SCU campus is located in a small, quiet, residential, and safe suburb of Whittier, just outside of Los Angeles. Our campus is a serene haven where it is easy to feel at home, excel academically, and thrive personally. Whittier is surrounded by picturesque La Puente Hills and is close to the numerous attractions that make Southern California living so idyllic. In addition to a fantastic lifestyle, Southern California enjoys near perfect weather year-round.
 
The University houses two distinctive Colleges: Los Angeles College of Chiropractic is the only chiropractic program to obtain accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine established in 2001 offers additional programs in what society has labeled "alternative health sciences." The School of Professional Studies, our newest addition, was unveiled to meet the demands of a changing health care environment.

SCU seeks students whose academic talent, background, and commitment to excellence promise future achievement in their chosen areas of major study. The Faculty Admissions Committee accepts students primarily on the basis of their academic credentials, admissions essays, and the admissions interview. Our faculty seek individuals who desire to be a primary health care provider, proficient in diagnosis, able to identify and effectively treat disorders responsive to chiropractic and acupuncture/oriental medicine procedures, respectively, and shall be competent to refer to other health care providers those conditions not appropriate for alternative health care.
 
As you explore Southern California University of Health Sciences, please feel free to contact any member of our admissions team as they are prepared to help you make the most informed decision possible about your educational future. Your personally assigned counselor can answer questions, arrange for you to speak with current students, faculty, and financial aid staff, and even assist you in the application process.
 
To arrange for your personal tour or to RSVP for one of our upcoming Campus Preview Day events, please contact our office at (800) 221-5222, or email us at admissions@scuhs.edu.