California Lutheran UniversityStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for California Lutheran University. Free for students.

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

Looking for dorms? Scroll for the dorm and housing breakdown below.

Thousand Oaks, CA
3K+ students
@callutheran.edu
11 syllabi analyzed
Read the student guideTrack deadlines

Free for all California Lutheran University students. No credit card required.

Download the app

3K+

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

21

Housing Buildings

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

Add dates to DormWay

Campus language

Search the full glossary. Nothing is sampled or hidden when the search field is empty.

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

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

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.

Get to know your university

Assisted

Find a few communities to try at California Lutheran University

These are things we discovered from public campus sources. We are constantly looking for more.

Tell us what we missed
Interest filters
  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

DormWay is still mapping student communities at this campus.

We only show recommendations once we have enough public sources for California Lutheran University.

These are things we discovered. We are constantly looking for more.

Tell us what we missed

Recommendations are based on public campus sources. We do not endorse student organizations.

Recent California Lutheran University Syllabus Analyses

Browse syllabus breakdowns from California Lutheran University courses

BIOL 123L

Biological Experimentation I

Fall 2026

View Full Analysis

BIOL-123L-04

Biology Laboratory

Fall

View Full Analysis

Biology 120

Introduction to Ecology and Populations

Fall 2026

View Full Analysis

ESPAÑOL 41203

Español 41203

OTOÑO 2026

View Full Analysis

Math 151-01

Pre-Calculus

Fall 2026

View Full Analysis

Psychology 200-01

General Psychology

Fall 2026

View Full Analysis
Browse all California Lutheran University courses

Using DormWay at California Lutheran University

What the product handles for students.

Syllabus to schedule

Upload any California Lutheran University syllabus and get a complete semester breakdown in seconds

Workload planning

Balance your courseload with helpful workload distribution

Free student access

No premium tiers, no paywalls. Free for all California Lutheran University students

California Lutheran University on DormWay

Current DormWay activity for this campus

4

Active Students

11

Syllabi Analyzed

7

Courses on DormWay

Browse all courses →

Popular Courses

Browse all →
Biological Experimentation IEspañol 41203ESPAÑOL PARA HISPANOHABLANTES IIIGeneral PsychologyIntroduction to Ecology and PopulationsPre-CalculusReligion, Identity and Vocation

DormWay integrates with California Lutheran University's LMS

Connect your learning management system for automatic assignment syncing

Canvas

Supported

Connect your Canvas account to automatically sync assignments, grades, and course schedules.

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

surface_lot

Includes EV charging stations.

Pederson Administration Lot

surface_lot

Includes EV charging stations.

North Hall Lot

surface_lot

Includes EV charging stations.

South Campus Drive

street

Available for resident ('R') permit holders.

Campus News

Latest updates from California Lutheran University

East County Family Justice Center to be Located on Cal Lutheran Campus

The Ventura County District Attorney's Office and Cal Lutheran announced the future home of the East County Family Justice Center will be on the Thousand Oaks campus.

Aug 4, 2026

Read More

Cal Lutheran Consolidates Satellite Campuses to Main Thousand Oaks Campus

The university will close its Oxnard and Westlake Village satellite campuses by fall 2026 to consolidate programs and resources amid financial pressures.

May 6, 2026

Read More

Rosie Baker Named to The Indispensables 2026 List

Alumna Rosie Baker '21, MBA '25, was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a professional making significant contributions to success.

Jul 29, 2026

Read More

There is no emergency at Cal Lutheran as of September 9, 2026.

There is no emergency at Cal Lutheran as of September 9, 2026.

Read More

Upcoming Events

What's happening at California Lutheran University

Scandinavian Film Evening: The Girl with the Needle

September 13, 2026

Preus-Brandt Forum

A Nordic film screening of 'The Girl with the Needle' hosted by the Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation.

Programs Board Presents: Golf Cart Karaoke

September 14, 2026

Vamos De (Campus-wide)

Sing your favorite songs while cruising around campus on a golf cart.

Aegean Twilight: The Bronze Age Collapse and the Echoes of Homer

September 16, 2026

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

A course examining the interconnected civilizations of the Late Bronze Age and their trading network collapse.

Painting America: The New Deal Murals That Shaped a Nation

September 22, 2026

Online via Zoom

Examination of how government-sponsored art transformed public spaces and launched careers of famous artists.

Faculty Organ Recital: Adán Fernández

September 25, 2026

Samuelson Chapel

An evening organ recital presented by Adán Fernández, DMA.

The Art That Changed the Rules: Dada and Surrealism

September 28, 2026

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

A course examining revolutionary art movements that challenged traditional ideas after World War I.

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

Plan your semester at California Lutheran University

Upload a syllabus, collect the important dates, and build a schedule around the work ahead.

Sign Up FreeDownload the App