Loma Linda University

Loma Linda University is a Seventh-day Adventist organization with more than 4,400 students located in Southern California. Eight schools comprise the University organization. We share our campus with six hospitals where students receive hands-on training. More than 100 programs are offered by the schools of Allied Health Professions, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Religion. Curricula offered range from certificates of completion and associate in science degrees to doctor of philosophy and professional doctoral degrees. In addition, Loma Linda University also offers several distance education programs. Students from more than 80 countries around the world and virtually every state in the nation are represented in Loma Linda University's student body.

It’s the creative thinking, unique perspectives and individual dreams of many that continue to help us transform the world and shatter barriers in the healthcare industry. As a private health sciences university, we are working together to learn, explore and find life-saving treatments to help our local neighborhoods and the underserved populations around the world. There’s no limit to what we can do.

Loma Linda was established on Aug. 26, 1905 as Loma Linda Sanitarium thanks to the visionary efforts of Seventh-day Adventist pioneer, Ellen G. White. Over the past 100 years, we have always focused on our mission “to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ” and applying whole person care to every patient.

We continue to expand our healthcare treatments around the world and in our communities. By the year 2020, we will welcome an exciting addition to our campus with a new 16-story adult hospital and expanded children’s hospital thanks to Vision 2020: The Campaign for a Whole Tomorrow.

Passionate learners and curious explorers: Your pursuit for knowledge begins with more than 100 programs ranging from certificates to doctoral degrees. Encouraging personal and professional growth through integrated development of the intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of each member of the University community.

The academic life of a student requires various steps and processes including registration, grades, graduation, and many steps in between. This is your resource for links to forms and processes necessary to complete the academic journey. Join our commitment to selfless service for mankind with mission-focused learning opportunities. Choose where you want to serve.

Our primary responsibility is the education of students, who come from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, enabling them to acquire the foundation of knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, and behaviors appropriate for their chosen academic or healthcare ministry. We nurture their intellectual curiosity. We facilitate their development into active, independent learners. We provide continuing educational opportunities for our alumni and professional peers. We encourage a personal Christian faith that permeates the lives of those we educate.

We respect our faculty, staff, and administration who through education, research, and service create a stimulating learning environment for our students. They contribute to the development of new understandings in their chosen fields. They demonstrate both Christian values and competence in their scholarship and professions.

We provide humanitarian service through people, programs, and facilities. We promote healthful living and respond to the therapeutic and rehabilitative needs of people. We seek to enhance the quality of life for individuals in local, regional, national, and world communities.

We believe all persons are called to friendship with a loving God both now and throughout eternity. We support the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church by responding to the need for skilled Christian health professionals and scholars. We seek to honor God and to uphold the values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its commitment to awakening inquiry. We are drawn by love to share the good news of God expressed through the life and gospel of Jesus Christ and to hasten His return.

School is hard, but balance is crucial. Whether it's a hike with friends, a weekend volunteering, an international mission trip or a weekly Sabbath church service – our campus is yours to embrace. Break free from the classroom by joining a student organization or volunteer activity. Playing is a vital part to living a whole, healthy lifestyle.

Our uniqueness is centered on the profound belief that God is here, active in the lives and experiences of each of us. Get to know Him better with weekly University@Worship, the prayers of faculty in class and the daily interchanges across campus. Experience our convenient and affordable on-campus residences and off-campus housing located within walking distance of most campus resources, such as the library.

At Loma Linda University, playing is important! Our programs are extremely challenging so playing is a vital part of living a whole healthy lifestyle. The Student Activities Department at LLU works hard to create fun and relaxing times for students/faculty/and staff to come together and enjoy each others company and just PLAY. Expand your knowledge of health and disease prevention through innovative research in biological, behavioral, physical and environmental sciences.

Our innovations, including the first infant heart transplant and coronary angiography, have changed countless lives. Take your research project from conception, to funding, to completed with the expert guidance of our Research Affairs Department. Easily navigate through your project’s lifecycle for greater success.