Western University of Health SciencesStudent Guide

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

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Pomona, CA

4K+ students

@westernu.edu

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Student guide · Academic Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Western University of Health Sciences

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: Academic Year 2026-2027
Campus terms: 11
Local details: 10

Academic calendar

Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 2, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Jul 3Jul 2, 2027
Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Jul 5Jun 19, 2028
Academic Year 2027-2028 Published Institutional Dates

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Campus language

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11 terms

A

AABP: American Association of Bovine Practitioners, a student chapter for veterinary students interested in cattle medicine.

C

CDM: College of Dental Medicine.
COMP: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, the university's medical school.
COMP-Northwest: The secondary campus of the medical school located in Lebanon, Oregon.
COP: College of Pharmacy.
CVM: College of Veterinary Medicine.

S

SGA: Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.
SNMA: Student National Medical Association, focused on supporting underrepresented minority medical students.
SOMA: Student Osteopathic Medical Association, a major professional organization for medical students.

T

The Bistro: The main on-campus dining facility located in the Health Education Center (HEC) in Pomona.
The Daumier: The primary affiliated student housing complex located adjacent to the Pomona campus.

Places and practicalities

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

10 details

Banfield: Refers to the Banfield Pet Hospital located on the Pomona campus, often used for clinical rotations by vet students.
campus_store: Campus Store
care_cabinets_food_pantry: Care Cabinets (Food Pantry)
HEC: Health Education Center, the primary academic building on the Pomona campus.
HPC: Health Professions Center, used for various health sciences programs.
HSC: Health Sciences Center, housing various administrative and academic offices.
PCC: Patient Care Center, the university's multi-specialty clinic in Pomona.
The Loop: The general term for the walking path and connectivity between the Pomona campus buildings.
VMC: Veterinary Medical Center, the main facility for the College of Veterinary Medicine.
WesternU Portal: The central online dashboard for student records, financial aid, and registration.

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What academic term is relevant now?: Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 2, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 11 approved campus terms and 10 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 Pomona for Western University of Health Sciences Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Pomona.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,810

Cost of Living Index

135

Student Population

35,000

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

Public Transit

Metrolink San Bernardino Line (Pomona Station), Metrolink Riverside Line (Pomona North Station), Foothill Transit regional buses, Pomona Area Transit local buses

Nearest Airports

LA/Ontario International Airport (nearby), San Gabriel Valley Airport (regional, nearby)

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean, hot-summer (Csa)

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 12 (City Daily Permit Lot)

surface_lot

Located on Gibbs Street behind Subway. Managed by the City of Pomona.

University Parking Structure

garage

Located at 799 E. Second Street. Open for student and employee permit holders.

Campus News

Latest updates from Western University of Health Sciences

WesternU hosts Lebanon community dinner to celebrate partnership and collaboration

President Robin Farias-Eisner shared updates on the progress of the Oregon campus, including milestones for the new railroad underpass entrance.

Oct 30, 2026

WesternU brings campus and Pomona community together at 10th annual 5K & 10K

More than 1,200 participants gathered in downtown Pomona for a fitness and wellness celebration sponsored by WesternU.

Oct 21, 2026

WesternU College of Health Sciences celebrates 40 years of collaboration, mentorship and humanism

The college celebrated its 40th anniversary by honoring pioneers and raising funds for student support at a gala in Claremont.

Oct 12, 2026

Expect delays on Express due to road construction on October 26th and 27th.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Western University of Health Sciences

2026 WesternU One Health Symposium: Bats, Bugs and Borders

November 3, 2026

Health Education Center (HEC), Lecture Hall II

A symposium exploring the connections between the health of people, animals, and the environment, featuring a keynote by Dr. Mellissa Jae of LA County Veterinary Public Health.

Building Your Story, Connections and Collaborations

November 6, 2026

Pumerantz Learning Center (PLC), Classroom B #203

A training session presented by CETL and WSC focused on professional storytelling and collaboration.

Experience WesternU (Admissions Event)

November 7, 2026

WesternU Pomona Campus

An admissions event for prospective students to connect with faculty and current students, attend workshops, and take campus tours.

Wellness Talk: The Alchemy of Sleep

November 18, 2026

WesternU Pomona Library (PLC), Classroom B / Virtual

Alumnus Pedram Navab, DO, discusses the importance of sleep and reads from his book 'The Alchemy of Sleep'.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Western University of Health Sciences

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

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

The Daumier

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@westernu.edu

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