Purpose changes your perspective.
Our dedicated and accomplished faculty works with small classes of undergraduate and graduate students who are open-minded — about ideas, about people, and about faith — and are seeking to grow as individuals while they pursue their passions and discover their purpose.
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Roll up your sleeves and dive in to real-world experiences and different approaches to learning.
McNair Scholars Program
Undergraduate fellows spend the summer researching alongside their faculty mentors on topics they're passionate about.
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STRIVE Scholars
First-generation graduate students students share their journeys being understood and also recognize their cultural wealth as an asset.
ELCA International Women Leaders
A scholarship programs helps Cal Lutheran live out its mission of educating global citizens.
View storyThe criminology and criminal justice professor stresses learning through service.
The students faced many challenges in the last four years.
More than 500 students have earned degrees through the programs.