The Arts at Occidental
Occidental offers an unparalleled experience in the creative arts, on campus and extending into the international creative arts capital of Los Angeles.Welcoming President Elam
On July 1, 2020, Harry J. Elam, Jr. took the helm as the 16th president of Occidental College.New Program Anchors First-Years with Personal Relationships
Volunteers from the Wayfinders Program offer incoming students support and individual attention as they navigate the transition to college.
COVID-19 Updates & Information
Get the latest updates on Oxy’s COVID-19 response and institutional planning.
Liberal Arts in Los Angeles
Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city,
Occidental provides a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action.
Explore Your Passions
Oxy’s remarkable faculty of scholars, teachers and mentors are at the heart of the intellectual experience. An Oxy liberal arts education transcends boundaries, and with more than 40 majors and programs, academic rigor comes in many forms.
Academic Spotlight
Meaningful interaction between students and their professors is a vital component of the Oxy experience...whether in-person or remote.
1 in 10
students with a double major
13%
first-generation college students
120
acres on campus
Discover Occidental
A vibrant, small liberal arts college experience in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the most stimulating and creative cities in the world. That’s something you won’t find anywhere else.
The Oxy Community
Whether in the lab, classroom, field or community, our faculty, students and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of Oxy in everything that they do.
Alumni
David’s experience with undergraduate research and extracurricular involvements all came to bear when he attended the Oxy Career Fair as a senior and met his future employer.
David Wang ’19
Economics | Class of 2019
Alumni
Lindsey parlayed her academic concentration in literature and economics into a job in the health insurance industry, which allows her to help others and offer her clients peace of mind.
Lindsey Ingram ’19
Comparative Studies in Literature & Culture, Economics | Class of 2019
Faculty
Meet Celia Chen of computer science, whose research focuses on systems and software engineering, specifically on unorthodox modeling to measure and improve software quality.
Celia Chen
Computer Science
Faculty
Meet Timothy Rainone of math, a pure mathematician whose research interests include functional analysis; operator algebras; C*-algebras arising from dynamical systems, groupoids, and topological graphs; and the classification of C*-crossed products by K-theoretic invariants.
Timothy Rainone
Mathematics
Alumni
Using running as a foundation for a better life, Girls Gotta Run executive director Kayla Nolan brings hope to school-age girls in Ethiopia one step at a time.
Kayla Nolan ’11
Politics | Class of 2011
Student
Raised in Salt Lake City, Zander Granath has a passion for athletics and public service. He has been an active leader on- and off-campus, from Admission Office fellow and DEB liaison to Peer Health Exchange leader and Dodgers Foundation intern.
Zander Granath
Sociology | Class of 2020
What’s Happening at Oxy
Occidental Magazine
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The Matrix: Conversations & Transformations
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jul8
America/Los_Angeles
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Word Wednesday
6:30pm
Jul9
America/Los_Angeles
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Live Virtual Information Session for Prospective Students
11:00am - 12:00pm
Jul9
America/Los_Angeles
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Oxy's International Programs Office is in close touch with international students about the ICE guidance issued Monday and is working to determine how we can best support our students. Read IPO's...
Oxy students, summer workshops are coming your way - starting with today's networking session on grad school, medical school, and research opportunities. https://t.co/qlkniB24SK
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