Academics at Oxy
Occidental offers a transformational liberal arts education that is anchored by our exceptional faculty and the resources of Los Angeles.The Power of Place
Our location in Los Angeles—one of the most vibrant, dynamic cities in the world—makes an Oxy liberal arts education like no other.Our Faculty
At the heart of the Oxy academic experience is our faculty: engaged scholars, committed teachers and dedicated mentors.
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
Our one-of-a-kind program lets students learn about political campaigns and elections through first-hand experience.
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demonstrated financial need met
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international/dual citizen students
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student-athletes at Oxy
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.
Student
At Oxy, Mikayla Woods is focused on Blackness through an interdisciplinary lens as she pursues her goal of eventually earning a Ph.D. in Black Studies. She is finding inspiration and support from her faculty mentors every step of the way.
Mikayla Woods
Black Studies, American Studies, English | Class of 2025
Faculty
Meet Igor Logvinenko of Diplomacy & World Affairs, whose teaching and research examines global political economy and its relationship to politics and policymaking in low/middle-income countries.
Igor Logvinenko
Diplomacy & World Affairs
Alumni
Shanna’s academic experiences in the Critical Theory & Social Justice major and social justice work in post-Katrina New Orleans laid the foundation for a career dedicated to service.
Shanna Devine ’08
Critical Theory & Social Justice | Class of 2008
Student
When Radha Arora began her college search, she knew she wanted to stay in California and study economics at a liberal arts college. But what brought her to Oxy was something less tangible.
Radha Arora
Economics | Class of 2023
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
At Occidental, Kristin Oberiano found an invaluable group of faculty mentors that supported her as she delved into American history—as well as her own. As a professor, she aims to provide similar mentorship in her classrooms.
Kristin Oberiano ’16
History, American Studies | Class of 2016
What’s Happening at Oxy
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MCAT Prep Session
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Men's Basketball
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Women's Basketball
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An LA winter day 🙌
This month, Assistant Professor of Physics Sabrina Stierwalt was invited to give a plenary speech at the @AAS_Office conference while her students presented their original research. https://t.co/KJD9hgJIug
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