Office of Admissions
Just 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Claremont Graduate University offers an intimate academic environment with the breadth and depth of a larger research university. Our unique graduate-only scholarship transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries to foster the creation of new knowledge—and new ways of seeing and improving the world.
Globally recognized faculty-scholars lead our specialized programs, which may be tailored to your specific interests and career aspirations. You’ll receive practice-based training and individual mentorship that prepares you for successful employment and enables you to effect positive social change. And you’ll do it in Claremont—a vibrant location that offers year-round sunshine and an array of dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities.
Questions about applying to Claremont Graduate University? Visit our website (
www.cgu.edu)
121 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711
Blaisdell House (Arts & Humanities faculty)
Faculty offices for the School of Arts Humanities.
143 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711
Drucker Institute
The Drucker Institute was formed from the Peter F. Drucker Archives (founded in 1998) and is a research intensive social enterprise that operates in all three sectors of society (private, nonprofit, and public). The mission is to strengthen organizations to strengthen society and is accomplished through consulting, education and management training. The Drucker Institute is an external facing entity of CGU, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity incorporated in the State of California.
Transdisciplinary Studies Program
The Transdisciplinary Studies Program at Claremont Graduate University fosters a way of seeing the world and finding intellectual conditions in everything. It is an approach to collaboration across the campus as well as outside of it.
135 E. 12th St., Claremont, CA 91711
Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences (Faculty)
The Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences (DBOS) is a national leader in applied psychological science, preparing graduates in theoretical and practical psychology, evaluation and human resource scholarship to solve pressing challenges within increasingly diverse communities and organizations.
145 E. 12th St., Claremont, CA 91711
Claremont Evaluation Center
The Claremont Evaluation Center (CEC) is internationally renowned and helps guide Claremont Graduate University’s wide range of professional evaluation services, professional development training, and certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs in Evaluation and Applied Research Methods.
175 E. 12th St., Claremont, CA 91711
Quality of Life Research Center
Founded in 1999, the Quality of Life Research Center studies the field of positive psychology—including such human strengths as creativity, engagement, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility—to understand those aspects of human experience that make life worth living. The center is co-directed by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Jeanne Nakamura.
1227 N. Dartmouth Ave., Claremont, CA 91711
Art Building (Art Department)
The CGU Art Building is home to two galleries, the East Gallery and the Peggy Phelps Gallery. During the semester the galleries feature work by current students in CGU's MFA program, as well as special exhibits curated by professors, featuring the work of local artists. The art building has an independent studio space for each student measuring 22 x 12 feet. Once a year, the art building and all of the studios are opened to the public in an event called “Open Studios.” This event is often attended by gallery owners and curators from all over Los Angeles.
251 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711
Honnold/Mudd Library
Located at 800 Dartmouth Avenue, across the street from Huntley Bookstore, Honnold/Mudd Library houses the main library collections for the Claremont Colleges. In January 1946, there were three separate libraries on the campuses of the Claremont Colleges. At that time, librarian Willis Kerr presented a plan to have one central library, advocating the advantages of "centralized completeness and service." Later that spring, Mr. and Mrs. William Lincoln Honnold announced their intent to donate a central library building to the Claremont Colleges. From these two events Honnold Library was born. Embracing Willis Kerr's plan, the Colleges came to an agreement, land was acquired contiguous to the existing four colleges, plans were drawn up, orange groves were uprooted, and construction was begun. Honnold Library was dedicated Oct. 23, 1952. The Connection at the library offers printing, copying, binding and other graphic design services, as well as dry cleaning and the issuing of college IDs. The Honnold Cafe offers light breakfast and lunch selections and is a favorite place for students to study. Both are located at the library's west entrance. Honnold/Mudd Library Address: 800 N. Dartmouth Ave.
John Stauffer Hall of Learning
Renamed in 2003 for native Californian and distinguished business executive and philanthropist John Stauffer, this building houses Albrecht Auditorium as well as the Music Department (basement level) and Teacher Education Department (second floor).
925 N. Dartmouth Ave. Claremont, CA 91711
Harper Hall East (Student Services)
Dedicated in 1966, Harper Hall East is home to the Dean of Students & Campus Life, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Registrar.
160 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711
McManus Hall of Graduate Studies
Dedicated in 1966, McManus Hall of Graduate Studies houses faculty from the Division of Politics & Economics as well as campus eatery Hagelbarger's and classroom space on the basement level.
170 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711
Harper Hall (Admissions)
Dedicated in 1932, Harper Hall is Claremont Graduate University's oldest building. It is now primarily the center for CGU's administrative functions. Classrooms and study areas comprise the majority of Harper Hall’s basement level. Named for founding trustee Jacob C. Harper and designed by architect Gordon Kaufmann, initially it served as academic and administrative space as well as a library—hence the rooms on the second floor tall enough to accommodate bookshelves.
150 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711
Academic Computing Building (ACB)
The Academic Computing Building (ACB) is a three-story, 27,000-square-foot facility completed in 1985 and renovated in 2009 to include the third floor. It houses CGU's academic computing resources, the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences (DBOS), the Center for Information Systems & Technology (CISAT), and two computer labs.
130 E. 9th St., Claremont, CA, 91711
School of Arts & Humanities
The School of Arts & Humanities is located in the building formerly known as the Institute for Antiquity & Christianity. The Institute was established in 1967 as an interdisciplinary center for research into the ancient Near East, the classical cultures of Greece and Rome, and the emergence of Judaism, Christianity and Islamic studies. The building now houses the faculty and administration for the School of Arts & Humanities.
831 N. Dartmouth Ave., Claremont, CA 91711
Albrecht Auditorium
CGU's main auditorium is located on the west side of Dartmouth Avenue and south of 10th Street in the John Stauffer Hall of Learning.
925 N. Dartmouth Ave. Claremont, CA 91711
George and Margaret Jagels Building
The George and Margaret Jagels Building currently houses CGU's Offices of Advancement and Marketing & Communications. Dedicated in 1964, the Jagels Building is named for Margaret and George Jagels. For more than 40 years, the Jagels name has been a part of CGU history. George was a trustee of CGU and began his affiliation with the Claremont University Consortium in 1959 when he joined the council for The Claremont Colleges and the Board of Fellows for Claremont University Center. Margaret was a longtime supporter of the university.
165 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711