California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Private
4 Year

Claudia's Review

Review of California Lutheran University

from Moorpark, CA

Describe your college in three sentences.

CLU is the friendliest campus you will ever step foot on. All of the students make you feel welcome and want you to be a part of their group. The professors get to know you on a one-on-one basis, you are not just an ID number to them.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Don't let the fact that this is a Lutheran school scare you. Everyone is super open to many religions and sexual preferences. Even though tuition here is a bit expensive, the scholarship office gives out many scholarships for you to apply to, so take advantage of that.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Some classes at CLU are very fast paced, depending on when you have your classes some will be for 50 minutes or some for 2 hours. The professor usually gives you an overview of what they expect from you, so follow their advice.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Dorm life is pretty slow at CLU. There are no wild parties' but there are many events which students can go to. The RA's put on little get togethers such as a pancake night or a just dance game night. Students rally around playing games and sport rather than going out to party.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

With the new Ullman commons coming soon, the quality of the food should increase ten fold. Before, students could order from the Cafeteria or the Centrum. CLU is pretty healthy and also offers a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan food.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There is always something happening at CLU! Students can lounge by the pool or enjoy a game of basketball or beach volleyball. Students can go to the state of the art gym or enjoy lounging in the dorm lounge while watching a movie on the flatscreen TV.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Although CLU is a bit expensive, the teacher to student time that you get cannot be compared to any other campus. Teachers actually take the time to know your name and make time to meet with you, sometimes without an appointment!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

During orientation, freshmen usually go up to the CLU rocks and paint them!

Which types of students will excel at your college?

This school is great for students who would like to build long lasting relationships with their peers and really care about challenging themselves academically.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are many clubs that a student can join at CLU. They range from religious clubs to Hispanic associations. There is always a club that one can join in at CLU and if not the process to create one is simple.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

CLU has no greek life, unfortunately.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

They are on campus 24/7 and really make sure everybody is safe.