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Los Angeles is not only one of the most populous cities in the world, but also one of the United States’ most ethnically diverse. The area is also served by a rapidly growing public transit system known as the Metro, with both bus and train service to many points around L.A.

Weather in Los Angeles is mild and temperate, with average temperatures in the 70-degree Fahrenheit range. As a northern hemisphere climate, our summers occur in the June to September timeframe, while winters range from December to March. It does not snow in Los Angeles.

Though Los Angeles is one of the world’s biggest and most dynamic cities, both Mount campuses offer an educationally nurturing escape from urban life. Students enjoy safe and beautiful environments in which to study, learn, socialize and grow to become globally conscious leaders.

Our Chalon campus rests high atop the Santa Monica Mountains on the west side of Los Angeles. Built in the 1930s, Chalon is home to the majority of our traditional undergraduate students. Our Doheny campus is situated in a park-like environment just south of downtown Los Angeles, and very near the University of Southern California. Comprised of a number of historic mansions, this campus is home to both undergraduate and graduate programs.

L.A. At-A-Glance

• There are 3.8 million people from 140 countries, speaking 86 languages.
• 292 days a year are filled with warmth and sunshine.
• You can swim, surf, and play along 75 miles of coastline.
• Visit the more than 300 museums and 16,000+ street murals.
• L.A. is the home of Hollywood, Universal Studios, Sony Pictures, Walt Disney, movie stars, celebrities, and more.
• The city has the 16^th largest economy compared to the world's top 20 countries, and houses the largest number of women-owned businesses in the United States.
• L.A. nightlife is full of options: You can see a rock concert under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl or Greek Theater; go to the Staples Center for a Lakers or Clippers basketball game; visit Walt Disney Concert Hall for classical music and jazz; dance salsa at the Congo Room; or simply people-watch at Venice Boardwalk or the Santa Monica Pier.

International graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to live on campus. Undergraduate students, in particular, are strongly encouraged to live on campus during their first year of attendance. Both Chalon and Doheny offer comfortable living situations that can help you integrate into our community quickly, improve your language skills, make new friends, collaborate on educational projects, and enjoy social activities with fellow students.

Living on campus also allows you to be at a walking distance from the university's library, cafeteria, and classrooms, which means you will able to have more time to study and relax. Other benefits of living on-campus include: 

Utilities - Off campus housing comes with additional costs for electricity, water, internet, cable etc. With on-campus housing, you pay one bill that covers all expenses and is applied directly to your student account. 

Room and Meal Options - You can choose to live in a single or a large double and also have the option of choosing a meal plan or opt out of it. 

Safety - There is on-campus security coverage 24 hours a day which makes living on campus a safe and comfortable place.

Community and Friendships - Living on campus allows you to create bonds that may be harder to make living off campus. 

Proximity to Places - The campus is centrally located to all that downtown Los Angeles has to offer, including L.A. Live, Olvera Street, Union Station, Little Tokyo, Koreatown, and museums.