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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Thousand Oaks, CA. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Graduate Education and Psychology Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for California Lutheran University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Graduate Education and Psychology Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
16
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Graduate Education and Psychology Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. Graduate Education and Psychology Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Graduate Education and Psychology Spring Semester 2027
  3. Graduate Education and Psychology Summer Session 1 2027Summer Session 1 2027
  4. Graduate Education and Psychology Summer Session 2 2027Summer Session 2 2027
  5. Fall Semester 2027
  6. Spring Semester 2028
  7. Summer Session 2 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

ASCLU
Associated Students of California Lutheran University, the student government body.

B

BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black culture and community.

G

Grace
Grace Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.
Gumby
The nickname for the 'Enertia' statue located near the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center.

K

Kingsmen
The official mascot and name for male athletic teams; often used to refer to the student body generally.

M

Mt. Clef
Mount Clef Hall, a residence hall primarily for first-year students.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning campus events.
SSS
Student Support Services, a program providing academic and personal support for eligible students.
Starbucks
The Starbucks location situated inside the Pearson Library.

T

The Centrum
The Centrum, a cafe located within the Ullman Commons building.
The Galley
The Galley, a dining location featuring The Habit Burger Grill and other quick-service options.
The Houses
The collective name for the smaller residential houses including North, South, West, East, Kramer, Mogen, Thompson, Grace, and Trinity.
The Rocks
The large 'CLU' letters painted on the hillside overlooking the campus.
The Spine
The main pedestrian walkway that runs through the center of the campus.
Trinity
Trinity Hall, a residence hall often used for upperclassmen housing.

U

Ullman
Ullman Commons, the main campus dining hall.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details
Ahmanson
Ahmanson Science Center, the primary facility for science labs and classrooms.
CLU Alert
The university's emergency notification system for safety updates.
iCLU
The official mobile app for campus navigation and student resources.
jamba_juice
Jamba Juice
MyCLU
The central online portal for students to access grades, registration, and campus services.
PBC
Preus-Brandt Forum, a venue used for theater, lectures, and events.
Pearson
Pearson Library, the main campus library.
Soiland
Soiland Humanities Center, housing classrooms and faculty offices for humanities departments.
starbucks_at_jack_s
Starbucks at Jack's
Swenson
Swenson Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences.
The Echo
The student-run newspaper of California Lutheran University.
the_habit_burger_grill
The Habit Burger Grill
ullman_dining
Ullman Dining
ullman_market
Ullman Market

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Graduate Education and Psychology Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Thousand Oaks for California Lutheran University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Thousand Oaks.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,800

Cost of Living Index

160

Student Population

4,500

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Thousand Oaks Transit (local bus), Gold Coast Transit (regional bus), Metrolink commuter rail (nearby stations in Moorpark and Camarillo)

Nearest Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (regional), Hollywood Burbank Airport (regional), Oxnard Airport (regional general aviation)

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (Csa)

Avg Annual Temp

62°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center Lot

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EV charging stations available.

Administration Parking Lot

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Accessed from Mount Clef Blvd; includes EV charging.

North Hall Lot

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Includes EV charging stations.

Campus News

Latest updates from California Lutheran University

James M. Hage Pavilion Celebrates Cal Lutheran's Norwegian Heritage

The new pavilion brings centuries-old Scandinavian architectural traditions to the contemporary campus setting.

Oct 28, 2026

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Cal Lutheran Breaks Ground on New Track and Field Venue

Homecoming Weekend marked a milestone for Kingsmen and Regals athletes with the groundbreaking of a new venue.

Oct 27, 2026

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Civic and Campus Leaders Reimagine Gallegly Center

A new advisory committee has been formed for the Gallegly Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement.

Oct 20, 2026

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There is no emergency at Cal Lutheran.

There is no emergency at Cal Lutheran.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at California Lutheran University

Swedish Language Classes

November 2, 2026

Alumni Hall, Room 123

Free Swedish language lessons invited by the Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation.

The Struggle for Korea: Rival Visions Fifty and Better Fall Session

November 2, 2026

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

Lectures explaining the creation of two separate states and the 20th century's consequential conflict.

Community Blood Drive

November 3, 2026

Memorial Parkway near Kingsmen Park and Ullman Commons

Donate blood to save lives locally.

Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship Presentation

November 3, 2026

Ullman Commons

Learn about various scholarship opportunities from the Ventura County Community Foundation.

Tacos In The Park

November 4, 2026

Kingsmen Park

A casual drop-in event for students featuring free Taco Bell tacos.

US Job Search for Internationals

November 5, 2026

Virtual event

Workshop covering resumes, interviews, and OPT/CPT strategies for international students.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at California Lutheran University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

21 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Afton Hall

Room types: suite

Conejo Hall

Room types: suite

Grace Hall

Room types: single

Janss Hall

Room types: suite

Kramer Court

Room types: suite

Mogen Hall Apartments

Room types: single

Mount Clef Hall

Room types: double

Mt. Clef Residence Hall

Room types: single, double, suite

New West Complex

Room types: suite

North Hall

Room types: suite

Old West Complex

Room types: suite

Pederson Hall

Room types: suite

Potenberg Hall

Room types: suite

Rasmussen Hall

Room types: suite

South Hall

Room types: suite

Thompson Hall

Room types: suite

Trinity Hall

Room types: suite, studio

University Houses

Room types: house

University residence halls and apartments overall

University Themed Houses

West Hall

Room types: suite

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@callutheran.edu

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