Student Services
Note: Full descriptions of all services and activities are provided at the website indicated.
Division of Student Affairs
Juan Regalado, Chief Student Affairs Officer
https://laverne.edu/student-affairs/
Active Military, Veterans & Military Connected
The Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Abraham Center for Veteran Students Success (AVSSC) have staff and resources to assist active military, veteran and military connected students through admission, registration, DOD/VA and financial aid benefits, and financial arrangements. It is recommended that students review both webpages below for important information and contact the AVSSC, or if located on a military base, their Military Center staff for information. The Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid and Student Accounts are located in Woody Hall. The AVSSC is located at
1860 Third Street
La Verne, Ca.
https://laverne.edu/military
https://laverne.edu/veterans
Associated Students of the University of La Verne (ASULV)
ASULV is the governing body representing and advocating for the traditional undergraduate student body on the main campus.
https://laverne.edu/student-life/asulv/
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
CAB, the Campus Activities Board, coordinates a variety of social activities throughout the academic year. Activities include concerts, movie nights, multicultural events, and other major social events on campus for both residential and commuter students.
https://laverne.edu/student-life/campus-activitiesboard/
Center for Multicultural Services (CMS)
CMS creates opportunities for learning, exploring, deconstructing and celebrating diversity and inclusion as it impacts students and the global community. The CMS supports the dedicated space of the Center which allows for students to convene, engage, organize, collaborate, and print copies. The CMS also hosts the winter and spring cultural graduation celebrations, supports and collaborates with cultural clubs and organizations, provides campus wide residential human relations/diversity retreats, hosts numerous student diversity related training and initiatives, as well as other campus-wide diversity initiatives on campus, including the Black student services initiative.
https://laverne.edu/multicultural
Clubs and Organizations
The Office of Student Life recognizes a range of academic, religious, cultural, and special interest clubs and organizations that are active at the La Verne Campus.
https://laverne.edu/student-life/clubs/
Commencement Services
The Office of Commencement Services provides information on the Spring ceremonies.
https://laverne.edu/commencement
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Counseling and psychological services are available from September through May free to all undergraduates and for a nominal fee to graduate, CAPA, and College of Law students.
https://laverne.edu/counseling
Dining Services
The Spot, the main dining hall is located on the La Verne Campus and is open for use by all students (commuters and residents), faculty, staff and visitors. In addition to the Dining Hall, there is Barbara’s Place, a coffee & snack café. For more information on dining services visit:
http://laverne.cafebonappetit.com/
Emergency Student Loans
Emergency Student Loans are available to eligible students in the Financial Aid Office.
http://laverne.edu/financial-aid/
Greek Life
The University has national and local fraternities and sororities. Although distinct and unique organizations, the fraternities and sororities are centered around the core principles of sisterhood and brotherhood, leadership, philanthropy and community service, scholarship, and social activities and events.
https://laverne.edu/student-life/greek-life/
Health Services
The Student Health Center provides medical services and consultation for students covered by our student health insurance plan. Prior to entrance, a Physical Examination Form and Immunization Record is recommended. These forms can be found on the following website:
https://laverne.edu/health
Housing and Residential Life
On-Campus housing is available to all students (undergraduate, graduate, CAPA, & Law). Residence Halls are located on the Main Campus. The mission of the Housing and Residential Life program is to partner with students living on-campus to create a learning environment where students feel they are part of the university, are engaged in productive citizenship, and expand their potential. For more information on the on-campus experience, including how to apply, please visit:
https://laverne.edu/housing
Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)
The LEAD program offers support, theory, and practical skills training through workshops and retreats aimed at traditional undergraduate students interested in leadership.
https://laverne.edu/student-life/leadership-opportunities/
New Student Orientation and Parent Orientation
Orientation includes a variety of programs geared to help students and their families make a successful transition to college life at the University of La Verne and it generally takes place the weekend before classes begin.
https://laverne.edu/orientation
Office of International Services and Engagement
Supports our University’s core value of cultural and geographic diversity by assisting international students to flourish academically, socially, and culturally. The office provides support related to non-immigrant visas, SEVIS compliance, travel, VISA renewals, academic and cultural orientations, social events, student services, and employment assistance.
https://laverne.edu/oise/
Sara & Michael Abraham Campus Center (ACC)
The Abraham Campus Center, is the living room of the University. The ACC is home to Scheduling & Events (services for non-academic space), Information & Services (discounted tickets, student packages), Leo’s Den (game room, billiards), Barbara’s Place Café, administrative offices, social and recreational facilities, classrooms, computer labs, lounges, dining operations, as well as conference, meeting, and event spaces.
Student Outreach and Support
Student Outreach and Support (SOS) works collaboratively with campus and community resources to provide support to students experiencing distress, ensuring the community at large remains safe while the student involved gains the necessary resources to remain successful academically and personally.
https://laverne.edu/student-affairs/sos/
The Abraham Veteran Students Success Center (AVSSC) enhances the veteran student’s academic and co-curricular experiences through advocacy, assistance, and by creating or providing access to the programs, services, events and policies designed to assist the veteran student with transitioning from military to civilian status while successfully achieving their educational goals. The AVSSC is located at
1860 Third Street
La Verne, CA 91750
https://laverne.edu/veterans/
Academic Resources
Accessibility Services
Services for students with learning, physical and/or psychological disabilities are coordinated by the Director of Accessibility Services. Information and application forms can be found on the following website: https://laverne.edu/accessibility/
Career Center
The Career Center at the University of La Verne empowers students and alumni to develop a lifelong competitive and applicable skill set for an ever changing global market through a robust set of digital resources, tools, career assessments, and programming. The Career Center supports students and recent alumni in all stages of the career development process, specializing in helping students identify passions, interests and unique skill sets to apply to their professional pathways while providing industry recruitment opportunities for jobs and internships.
https://laverne.edu/careers/
The Office of First Generation & Peer Mentoring
The Office of First Generation & Peer Mentoring provides support for first generation college students to learn, connect and engage successfully in a university setting. Through the Office of First Generation & Peer mentoring, students receive support through mentorship, parental involvement and self-reflective processes, as well as academic, personal and professional development programs and workshops.
https://laverne.edu/mentoring/
The Elvin and Betty Wilson Library: The University’s central library, owns more than 250,000 physical volumes, 53,000 journals, 14,000 electronic books and access to an online catalog, LEOpac. Research assistance is available to all La Verne students in person and via telephone, online chat or email. For more information visit: http://library.laverne.edu/
The Law Library: The University of La Verne Law Library occupies 27,000 square feet and holds more than 300,000 volumes and microform volume equivalents. This modern facility offers wireless Internet access, a computer lab with enhanced audio-visual capabilities, 12 study/conference rooms, and a seating capacity that accommodates 300 library users. For more information visit: https://law.laverne.edu/library/
The Academic Success Center (ASC) offers free tutoring and academic support for all Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral La Verne students. The ASC is located in the Abraham Campus Center (second floor) and offers individual, group, and online tutoring sessions in Biology, Business/Accounting, Chemistry, Computer Science, Languages, Math, Physics, Statistics, Technology, and Writing. Students may schedule an appointment at mywco.com/laverneasc, access additional information online at laverne.edu/asc, or call (909) 448-4342 to speak to an ASC staff member.
Other Services and Activities
Bookstore
The University Bookstore offers books, supplies, gift items, and other merchandise to the campus and community.
https://laverne.edu/bookstore/
Campus Safety and Transportation
The University maintains its own security department to patrol the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is the central repository for all lost and found property.
http://myportal.laverne.edu/web/campus-safety
Honors Scholarship Advisement
The Study Abroad Office provides information about and coordinates student applications for the Gilman International Scholarships, Fulbright Scholarships and Fellowships, Boren Awards, Schwarzman Scholarships, Marshall Scholarships, and Rhodes Scholarships.
http://laverne.edu/abroad/
Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE)
This office promotes the University’s core value of community and civic engagement by developing mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships between the university and community partners. The office develops and supports service-learning courses and the UVCS LVE 305: Learning through Community Service requirement. OCCE coordinates co-curricular community engagement activities such as the MLK Day of Service and the Federal Work Study Community Service Program.
https://laverne.edu/engagement/
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
This office provides religious and spiritual programming for the campus community. The University Chaplain coordinates a variety of activities, including faith-specific programs, as well as interfaith and multi-religious opportunities. This office is dedicated to religious diversity with a commitment to acceptance, mutual respect, awareness and dialog.
https:// laverne.edu/chaplain/
Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion
The Sports Science and Athletic Pavilion hosts indoor intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, and recreational sporting events and other University events.
Study Abroad Office
The Study Abroad Office provides information and coordinates semester-long study abroad programs for La Verne Students. It also provides information about short term study tours offered by La Verne faculty.
http://laverne.edu/abroad/
Summer Service
This program provides an opportunity for Main Campus undergraduate students to learn through service during summer.
https://laverne.edu/chaplain/summer-service/
The Washington Center
Students may intern, study, and earn La Verne credit at the Washington Center in the nation’s capital. Internships are available in every undergraduate major. The Study Abroad Office provides information about and coordinates the university’s program in Washington, D.C.
https://twc.edu/
Athletics
Go Leos!!!
The University of La Verne, a NCAA Division III Member Institution, thrives on providing an engaging, diverse Athletics’ community focusing on growth and improvement while creating a challenging, competitive environment with equitable opportunities. Seeking to cultivate teamwork and camaraderie, intercollegiate athletics at the University of La Verne provides an engaging, educational, transformative experience for our coaches, players, staff and surrounding and supportive community members.
In the highly competitive Southern California Athletic Conference also known as the “SCIAC”, our women compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, indoor and outdoor track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Our men compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, indoor and outdoor track & field, and water polo. In addition to fine facilities and equipment, the athletic department is staffed with highly qualified and enthusiastic coaches, certified athletic trainers, and our athletes are trained by the National Strength Coach of the Year in the NCAA.
As mentioned earlier, the University of La Verne is a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). SCIAC members include ourselves as well as the California Institute of Technology, California Lutheran University, Chapman University, Claremont-Mudd Scripps , Occidental College, Pomona-Pitzer Colleges, University of Redlands, and Whittier College. In addition, it is our mission at La Verne to compete against the best regional and national institutions available to provide our teams the best Division III experience we can find.
Student Athletic Eligibility
To maintain full compliance with NCAA Division III and Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standards, full-time traditional undergraduate students, admitted through the Office of Admissions, shall be eligible for participation in intercollegiate athletics at the University of La Verne. For continued participation, a student must be enrolled in a minimum full-time academic program and be making satisfactory progress toward a degree as defined by the institution. Freshmen student-athletes are eligible during their first full academic year of attendance at the University of La Verne. Thereafter, a minimum of 24 semester hours must be completed during the previous two full time semesters prior to participation. A transfer student-athlete, in order to participate and maintain satisfactory progress in the second semester of attendance, must have successfully completed a minimum of twelve units in the first semester at the University of La Verne. January interterm and summer units completed may be calculated once with either the fall or the spring term total in the determination of satisfactory progress. In the event a student-athlete has eligibility remaining following completion of his/her undergraduate degree at the University of La Verne, the student may participate as a graduate student in intercollegiate athletics if he/she meets all requirements for participation as defined by the institution and NCAA guidelines. Undergraduate students in their final semester taking less than full time hours and graduate students participating in intercollegiate athletics are required to purchase a student health insurance plan through Student Accounts even if the athlete has a personal insurance policy.