1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA 90744

Since its start in 1949 as a technical school, Los Angeles Harbor College has evolved to become a school known for its occupational training and transfer education. Students can choose from a wide variety of programs in business, communications, arts, humanities, and the sciences. Many of these programs directly tie in to the needs of the community, with many partnerships forged between Los Angeles Harbor College and business and civic organizations.

Los Angeles Harbor College is a leader among community colleges, providing top-notch support to its students as they work towards associate's degrees, occupational certificates, or credits to be used towards a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university. For students with full-time careers, Los Angeles Harbor College offers PACE (Program for Accelerated College Education), which allows them to earn an associate's degree in only five semesters.

It is an exciting time at Los Angeles Harbor College, which is undergoing major, campus-wide constructions and renovations. By 2009, a state-of-the-art campus will be completely available to support students and faculty in their quest for education and training.

Quick Facts:

Part of the Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Harbor College proudly serves many students from Carson, Harbor City, Gardena, Lomita, San Pedro, Wilmington, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Many students at Los Angeles Harbor College later transfer to schools in the California State University or University of California systems to continue on for a four-year degree.

The Transfer Alliance Program allows top Los Angeles Harbor College students to earn priority admission to University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles, and other prestigious four-year schools within the area.

All of the athletic teams at Los Angeles Harbor College, except football, are part of the South Coast Conference of the California Association of Community Colleges

Almost two million dollars of federal, state, and private financial aid is available to Los Angeles Harbor College students who qualify.

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