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Welcome to Vanguard.

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Welcome to Vanguard University of Southern California. We’ve

been equipping students for their journeys since 1920 when we

welcomed our first class of world-changers. Today we continue

to offer a top-rated education, excellent practical skills and

training in the liberal arts and sciences to prepare you for the

next chapter in your life. Let us show you how we go beyond

scholarship, beyond the classroom and beyond the expected.

You’ll understand why we say, “Welcome to Vanguard.

Your story matters.”

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We’ve put together an exceptional academic program

with a faculty who care about the story God is telling

through you. You’ll enjoy freedom of intellectual inquiry

and a classroom environment that puts you in close

contact with professors. You’ll flourish in our close-knit

campus community where lifelong relationships are

born and Christ is the center of everything we do.

You’ll also enjoy our location close to the beach

and a variety of opportunities for fun and learning

in Southern California. You will be welcomed by our

community of current students, alumni, faculty and

staff who’ll mentor and encourage you all the way to

graduation and beyond.

Vanguard — You’ll love it for all the right reasons.

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At Vanguard, we teach you to think critically, to explore questions

and get at the truth. For 90 years, this approach has yielded

a distinguished list of alums — leading scientists, best-selling

authors, network television producers, high-level military leaders

and world-changing ministers. Your next chapter can start where

theirs did — in our classrooms, at our library, in our computer

labs and study halls. With over 30 majors and concentrations to

choose from, we’ve got a path that’s right for you.

Beyond learning.

Wherever your story takes you, a Vanguard education is a great

place to start. Our alums are restaurateurs, pioneers in Christian

music, radio hosts in major markets, and scientists on the cutting

edge of research. Our students become master teachers in local

school districts, and three out of four VU pre-med graduates who

apply for medical school are accepted.

There’s a reason U.S. News & World Report has ranked

Vanguard as one of the top ten colleges in the West, and it

starts with excellent academics. We go beyond the expected

to offer the best possible academic program. The combination

of outstanding faculty and low student-to-faculty ratio—15

students per professor—means every diploma we grant is backed

by personalized instruction. From your first class to your final

exam, there’s no hiding in the back of a lecture hall because at

Vanguard, the most important person in the classroom is you.

“The education I received at Vanguard University prepared me for a career and life. The professors challenged me to excel, and the caring campus community encouraged me to develop as a person.”

Eduardo Lee ’87, co-founder of Wahoo’s Fish Taco

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“I fell in love with Vanguard. I felt like I fit in. Being at Vanguard helped me become more confident in myself and confident in being in front of people. I made lifelong friends.”

Kristina Kuzmic-Crocco ’01, host of Kristina’s Fearless Kitchen on the Oprah Winfrey Network

“Vanguard gave me a terrific broad-based liberal arts education that has allowed me to move into many different career areas.”

Terrance R. Lindvall, VU ’70, former president of Regent University and executive producer of films appearing on HBO and Fox cable TV

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Our faculty are something special. We’ve brought together a team

of the best-trained, best-qualified professionals who love God

and are passionate about teaching. The result is one of the finest

faculties for a school of our size and mission. Our professors have

advised the President at the White House, testified before state

committees, received a guest maestro position at Carnegie Hall

and been quoted as sources in the Los Angeles Times. They are

recognized leaders in the fields of science, sociology, religion,

theater, missions, business and education. As a student, these

same professors are there to encourage and guide you as you live

out the story God has prepared for you.

Professors as mentors.

“Professor Ed Rybarczyk was one of the most influential people God has brought me in contact with. He helped me to turn information about God into practical life change and discipleship. Ed taught me how to think.

Josh Houston ’08, took seven of Rybarczyk’s classes

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Our classes are taught by professors, not teacher’s assistants.You will be engaged and enlightened on topics from business administration to literature to biology—topics the

professors have devoted their careers to studying. When your story intersects with theirs, the results are powerful.

• Our student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

• 75% of full-time teaching faculty hold doctorates.

• Our professors are recognized experts in dozens of fields.

• Nearly 70% of our teaching faculty are published authors.

“At Vanguard I found a lot of support from the administration and teaching staff. I could go to any one of them at any time and ask them

questions. I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was very stimulating and challenging. I feel strongly that

I was founded in my faith in those classes.”

Danny de Leon ’67, pastor of Templo Calvario in Santa Ana, the largest Hispanic church in the U.S.; Spanish host for The 700 Club; frequent advisor to the White House; and head of the fastest-growing church-based, faith-based organization in the nation

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Spiritual growth is at the heart of the Vanguard journey. We

want students to discover their God-given calling, and then

engage the culture around them from a Christian point of view.

Regular chapel meetings and dozens of student-led ministry

opportunities bring faith and service to life. If you like, you

can travel overseas on a missions trip, or spend the summer

ministering at kids camps. We make ministry accessible and

fun because having a vibrant spiritual community—where you

can ask questions and seek truth—is a big part of the journey.

The heart of the matter.

“Vanguard awakened my mind, my

spirit… my whole being. Through my experiences there

I developed a desire to go to the mission field and reach out

in ministry—to counsel people on a spiritual basis in my

medical practice.”

Dr. Paul Brillhart, VU ’78, M.D., general practice, former medical

missionary to Guatemala

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• More than 40 denominations are represented at VU.

• There are more than 20 student-led ministries based on campus.

• Each year VU students visit half a dozen countries on missions trips.

“Vanguard helped to build a great spiritual foundation to sustain and strengthen me throughout my life. I learned skills that helped me in the opportunities God has given me.”

Kent Ingle ’84 MTS ’94, president of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida

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329days of sunshine per year in Southern California.

200types of food available on a typical day in the VU cafeteria.

30%of VU undergrads own a Disneyland annual pass.

18%of VU students are from out of state.

50campus clubs, from College Republicans to men’s volleyball to Evangelicals for Social Action.

24wet suits hang out to dry on VU balcony rails on any given day.

1,400undergraduates.

233 palm trees on campus.

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From the moment you step on campus you’ll feel

welcomed into the Vanguard family. You’ll join a small

group with current students. They’ll show you around and

answer your questions. You’ll enjoy an all-school party,

bonfires on the beach and a lot more with fellow incoming

students. Within no time you’ll have found a home.

Sharing your story.Once you get into the rhythm of campus life you’ll wonder how you lived

any other way. We’ve got a near-perfect climate, the beach just three

miles from your dorm room and a world of possibilities for off-campus

learning and fun in Southern California. Add to that a culturally diverse

surrounding community and on-campus clubs and you’ve got one of the

best university environments imaginable.

You’ll be amazed how much you can pack into a year. You’ll share laughter,

late-night study tips, dreams about the future and prayer. You may learn to

surf or ride a skateboard, sing with Vanguard’s choir at Lincoln Center for

the Performing Arts, or learn how to use a UV visible spectrophotometer in

your biology class. But of all the enduring prizes of a Vanguard education,

one of the biggest is the friendships that last a lifetime.

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Practice. Compete. Win.Vanguard Sports.Vanguard is for the serious athlete. We are a member of

the NAIA (Division I) and every year our teams advance

to national competition. In 2008, our women’s basketball

team won the NAIA national championship. Sports

is a thrilling part of student life, from the thundering

gymnasium (affectionately called “The Pit”) to the crack of

bats in spring. Speaking of which, VU baseball players are

regularly drafted into the major leagues.

For recreational athletes we’ve got plenty to keep the body healthy

and moving. The campus has a new sand volleyball court. All kinds of

students have a blast playing intramural sports.

“I always dreamed of pursuing a professional baseball career.

Thanks to the people at Vanguard, I got the opportunity to play

baseball and get my degree.”

Nikolaus Crouch, VU studentdrafted by the Chicago Cubs in the

2005 Major League Baseball draft

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Vanguard Lions intercollegiate teams:

MEN’S• baseball• basketball• cross-country• soccer• swimming• tennis• track and field• water polo

WOMEN’S• basketball• cross-country• soccer• softball• swimming• track and field• tennis• volleyball• water polo

“I’m glad I chose to go to Vanguard. The coaches have your best interests in mind and help make you the best you can be. All the opportunity is there.”

Chad Chop, VU student drafted by the Montreal Expos in the sixth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft

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Finances. Making the next chapter possible.

At Vanguard, we make a great education affordable.

Last year, Vanguard students received $18 million

in gift aid. To make sure you receive the grants,

scholarships or loans you qualify for, our admissions

counselors will walk you through the financial aid

application process. You might get an academic merit

scholarship, a need-based grant, or a scholarship

for a particular area of study, like forensics, fine arts

or athletics. You might be offered an on-campus job.

Whatever the case, we put the Vanguard experience

within reach of every student who wants their journey

to pass through here.

“Here at Vanguard I’ve seen many doors open, and I feel like I’m being

developed spiritually, academically and socially. I really admire the

education I’m getting. I enjoy being around people, hearing their stories,

where they came from, how students have this desire to change the

world with all these creative ideas. It’s been really encouraging.”

David Vazquez, student body president 2010-2012

• 90% of VU students who applied for financial aid received some type of financial assistance.

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• Average GPA of incoming students: 3.34

• 410 incoming freshmen in a recent year

• VU gives priority to applicants with 2.8 GPA or higher

Come join the Vanguard community and let

us equip you for the story God specifically

has for you. We’ll prepare you for a career

of your choice and encourage you to grow

in your Christian faith. You’ll make lifelong

friends and become part of Vanguard’s

global community of alums. Interested?

Fill out and submit an application. For

information, an application or to set up

a tour of the VU campus call us at (800)

722-6279, or visit us at www.vanguard.edu.

VU practices selective admission, meaning

your eligibility is determined after we review

your application, essay, academic record

and references. Academic preparation is

very important, but we consider all aspects

of a prospective student’s experience. We

look forward to getting your application and

helping you fulfill your God-given purpose.

Because at Vanguard…

If you like what you see, let’s get started.

“I am where I am thanks to a great staff and faculty at Vanguard that polished me and

challenged me to work hard.”

Jennifer Rivera ’09,production assistant at

Fox News in New York City your story matters.

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Your Story Matters.VU Alums Making a Difference.EDUARDo LEE - Co-founder and co-owner of Wahoo’s Fish Taco

DAnIEL AMEn - M.D., NY Times best-selling author and pioneer in psychiatry and brain imaging procedures

VAnDA AnDEL - Pediatric physi-cal therapist at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

DoUG FIELDS - Youth leader and former youth pastor at Saddleback Church; author of “Purpose Driven Youth Ministry”

LARRY MAnTLE - Award-winning host of AirTalk on National Public Radio station KPCC

BonnIE BRIGMAn - Mentor teacher and former Teacher of the Year at Newport Mesa Unified School District

JESSE MIRAnDA - Consultant to three U.S. Presidents on Hispanic affairs. President of Alianza de Ministerios Evangelicos Nacionales (AMEN)

RALPH CARMICHAEL - Christian music pioneer, composer and con-ductor of Young Messiah tour

PETER KUzMIC - Founder of Evangelical Theological Seminary in Croatia, a diplomat and interna-tionally recognized peacemaker

BECKY STILLInG - President of EdFund, one of the nation’s leading providers of student loan services

DARREn CoTTRIEL - Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP law firm

MELInDA REDIGER - Producer of Disney’s “House of Mouse” televi-sion show

LARRY KRAISS - Surgeon and as-sociate professor of surgery at the University of Utah Medical School

RoBIn LAnDAUER - Legislative Assistant (Majority Staff) - Senator Coburn, R-Colo

KRISTInA KUzMIC - host of Kristina’s Fearless Kitchen on the Oprah Winfrey Network

Ron PRETTYMAn - Director of Athletics at Indiana State University

DEnnIS LInDSAY - President of Christ for the Nations Institute

LISA ESPInozA-JoHnSon - Speaker, author of three books on motherhood, columnist for Christian Parenting Today

ToRRY MARTIn - Comedian, author and speaker who currently writes for Adventures in Odyssey produced by Focus on the Family

nATHAn GonzALEz - Political editor for the Rothenberg Political Report in Washington, D.C., ABC News Consultant

Ron AnD MICHELLE BUEno - Managing directors of ENLACE, an organization that fosters economic development in El Salvador

LCDR JIM PEUGH, CHC, USn Command Chaplain to Com-mander Naval Special Warfare Group One

DAnnY DE LEon - Pastor of nation’s largest Spanish speaking church, founder of Obras de Amor (a social services ministry), former host of the Spanish “700 Club”

REBA TonEY - Radio Announcer - 99.5, the Fish and KKLA

BoB BoWMAn - Co-founder and former president of Far East Broadcasting Company, which is touted by Billy Graham as being “one of the most effective and consistent voices in evangelical Christianity in the entire world”

STEWART RAMSEY AnD TRAVIS HARTAnoV - Co-founders of Krochet Kids International, a non-profit organization that employs women in Uganda and Peru to create crocheted hats and accessories

B.J. BIRTWELL - Former director of Youth Marketing for Chrysler Corporation

ConSTAnCE WELLS - Senior Vice President for The Walt Disney Studios/Touchstone Pictures

oLIVIA KLAUSS - award-winning documentary filmmaker who directed and produced Sin by Silence

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VANGUARD’S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS:

Accounting

Biological Sciences

Business Administration

CommunicationCommunication StudiesCinema Arts

Cultural Anthropology

EnglishLiterature and Textual AnalysisWriting

History/Political Science

International Business

Liberal StudiesVarious Emphases

Marketing

Music

Music EducationMusic MinistryPerformance

Music and Worship Arts

Psychology

ReligionBiblical StudiesChristian Formation and Discipleship StudiesIntercultural StudiesPastoral Leadership StudiesYouth Leadership Studies

Sociology

Theatre ArtsPerformance/DirectingTechnical/DesignMusical Theatre

VANGUARD’S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS:

Biochemistry

BiologyBotany and EcologyEducationNeurosciencePre-Medical Studies

Chemistry

KinesiologyExercise and Sport ScienceSport StudiesPre-Health Sciences

Mathematics

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A Los Angeles International Airport

B John Wayne Airport

C Disneyland

D Knott’s Berry Farm

E Universal Studios

F Angel Stadium

G Dodger Stadium

H Staples Center/nokia Theatre

I Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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55 Fair Drive, Costa MesaCalifornia 92626

714.556.3610800.722.6279

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