University of LaVerne BA Accounting

2021 – 2022
Advising Information
College of the Canyons and University of La Verne

• Why a bachelor’s degree in Accounting?

  The field of Accounting is fast paced, multifaceted, and complex. The need for accounting experts is on the rise as clients, companies, and organizations need accounting professionals to assess and quantify information, as well as make well‐informed business decisions.

  The degree provides students with the educational opportunities necessary to pursue a career in accounting. The program develops an in‐depth
  understanding of accounting theory and practices to becoming a successful
  professional.

  The program also delivers a well‐rounded business education while developing skills in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, communication, and the use of cutting‐edge technology.

  What are some careers I can pursue?

  CPA
  Accounting Clerk/Assistant
  Accounting Manager
  Accounts Payable Clerk
  Budget Analyst
  Certified Internal Auditor
  Tax Accountant
  Forensic/Government Accounting

   

• Admissions Requirements
  •  Application: Apply online at 
    Admissions ULV
  • Application deadlines:
    one week prior to the start of each term.
  • Financial Aid: Submit the FAFSA online
    www.fafsa.gov
    • GPA, Transfer Units, and Age requirement:
    • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
    • English I
      Age 23 or older, if under 23, can apply if
      transferring 50+ college level units (incl
      ENG I & II with 3.0 GPA)
  • Transcripts: Submit Official transcripts from all
    colleges to the address below. Official transcripts
    are required for all AP, CLEP, and DANTES exams.
    Students with less than 28 units must also submit
    official high school transcripts.

   

• Contact Information

  Sam Ketenjian
  University Center, Ste.203
  sketenjian@laverne.edu
  (661) 362‐5876 

  Financial Aid

  1(800) 649‐0160 ULV School Code: 001216

  Please send official transcripts to:
  UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
  ROC Admissions
  1950 Third Street
  La Verne, CA 91750

   

Term 2021‐ 2022
Duration  2 to 2 1/2 years 
Costs Undergraduate Tuition: visit www.laverne.edu for current rates Academic Service Fee: $30 per class
Application Fee: $50 (waived if you attend an Information Session) Graduation Application Fee: $140
Format Accelerated 8‐week semesters; 5 semesters per year; Classes meet one night per week; 1 class = half time; 2 classes = full time.
Scholarships 

• Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): Amount: $400 (4‐7 units) & $800 (8+units) per term. Eligibility: 28+ transferable units including English 101; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG): Amount: $400 (4‐7 units) & $800 (8+units) per term.
  Eligibility: For students transferring from COC w/consecutive enrollment; 28+ transferable units
  including English 101 and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher. Visit the COC transfer center to
  apply.

Units 128 semester units required to complete a bachelor’s degree. Of these units: 

• Fulfillment of the General Education Breadth Requirements (La Verne transfers CSU GE certified
  coursework)  
• 11‐12 courses (44‐48 units) are required to fulfill the major, prerequisite, and upper division; 44 units in residency with La Verne; 44 units of Upper Division CS 305‐Community Engagement (1 unit) with La Verne is required

General Education La Verne applies CSU‐GE applicability to all transfer courses (pre and post matriculation) as indicated on www.assist.org