Jump to navigation Find the latest information about Oxy’s ongoing response to COVID-19 on our Back to Oxy site. Alumni Athletics Giving Parents & Families Arts News Calendar Quicklinks About Oxy Admission & Aid Academics Student Life Search The Arts at Occidental We offer an unparalleled experience in the creative arts, on campus and extending into the international creative arts capital of Los Angeles. LEARN MORE Pause 1 2 3 Previous Next Liberal Arts in Los Angeles Drawing on the cultural and intellectual resources of a global city, Occidental provides a springboard for putting theory into practice and ideas into action. Request Info Virtual Tour Our Mission Explore Your Passions View Areas of Study Academics at Oxy Oxy’s remarkable faculty of scholars, teachers and mentors are at the heart of the intellectual experience. An Oxy liberal arts education transcends boundaries, and with more than 40 majors and programs, academic rigor comes in many forms. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT Undergraduate Research Center URC programs provide support for projects on- and off-campus in all disciplines. Learn more Previous 38% admit rate, Class of 2025 Next Discover Occidental A vibrant, small liberal arts college experience in the heart of Los Angeles, one of the most stimulating and creative cities in the world. That’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Take a Virtual Tour Campus Photo Gallery Recreational Los Angeles Whether you're into hiking, surfing, biking or the beach, our location means outdoor sports and activities all year long. Obama Scholars Program The Barack Obama Scholars Program at Occidental empowers the next generation of leaders to actively pursue the public good. Liberal Arts in Los Angeles Our dynamic location means access to the highest caliber internships, research sites and more. The Oxy Community Whether in the lab, classroom, field or community, our faculty, students and alumni define the strengths and uniqueness of Oxy in everything that they do. Previous Meet of biology, who investigates the symbiotic partnerships between bacteria and invertebrates. Recently, she was chief scientist on a five-day research cruise exploring the deep sea off the coast of Southern California. Shana Goffredi headshot Read Full Story Student Hannah Hoefs has discovered a love of scientific diving and a home in the marine biology program at Oxy. This summer she spent three weeks in Jamaica with one of her professors, surveying coral reef growth and recovery. Hannah Hoefs Marine Biology | Class of 2020 Student Hannah Hoefs '20 Read Full Story Alumni Next What’s Happening at Oxy FEATURED NEWS Oxy Faculty Honored for Teaching, Scholarship and Service OCCIDENTAL MAGAZINE Turning on a Dime RECENT NEWS Live Theater Performances Return to the Keck Theater Stage this Month NOV 28 Women's Basketball 2:30pm - 3:30pm NOV 30 The Pacific Opera Project brings Strauss and Puccini to Campus 3:15pm - 4:40pm DEC 1 History Department Senior Comps Presentations 4:00pm - 6:00pm DEC 1 Men's Basketball 7:00pm - 8:00pm View Full Calendar View All News Oxy in the News Occidental Earlier this month, six Occidental professors were honored for exceptional teaching, scholarship and service at an on-campus reception. @Occidental In his newest letter to the community, via Occidental magazine, President Elam reflects on returning to campus and the benefits of an in-person education. https://t.co/S4QzOmYEAS https://... JOIN US AND SUPPORT OXY Give Now 1600 Campus Road Los Angeles, California 90041 (323) 259-2500 Follow Oxy: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE LINKEDIN Working at Oxy Assessment & Accreditation Contact Us Sexual Respect & Title IX Maps & Directions Disability Services © Copyright 2021. Occidental College. All Rights Reserved.