Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314
United States
Telephone: 323-259-2500
URL: http://www.oxy.edu
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Stephanie Huie
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/institutional-research/institutional-data
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: June 24, 2022
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1949
Undergraduate FTE: 1,977
Graduate FTE: 0
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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| Role | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Lex Sanderson | Director of Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness | asanderson@oxy.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | Art Peck | Board Chair | art.peck@gmail.com |
| Chief Academic Officer | Kathryn Leonard | Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College | leonardk@oxy.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | Tom Stritikus | President | stritikus@oxy.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Amos Himmelstein | Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | himmelstein@oxy.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Jaclyn Cameron | Director of Institutional Research | ir@oxy.edu |
| OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00124900 | Occidental College | Los Angeles | Main Campus | Active |
| Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Art and Art History | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Asian Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Biology | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Biology | Masters | 2000 | On-Site |
| Black Studies | Bachelors | 2019 | On-Site |
| Chemistry | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Chinese Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Computer Science | Bachelors | 2017 | On-Site |
| Critical Theory and Social Justice | Bachelors | 2007 | On-Site |
| Diplomacy and World Affairs | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Economics | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| English | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| French Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Geology | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Group Language | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| History | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Independent Pattern of Study | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Japanese Studies | Bachelors | 2010 | On-Site |
| Kinesiology | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Latino/a and Latin American Studies | Bachelors | 1969 | On-Site |
| Mathematics | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Media Arts and Culture | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
| Music | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Physics | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Politics | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Spanish Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Theater | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
| Urban and Environmental Policy | Bachelors | 2001 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2026 | Special Visit |
| Fall | 2029 | Offsite Review |
| Spring | 2030 | Accreditation Visit |