Golden Gate University Review

Golden Gate University Overview

Golden Gate University is a 4-year private nonprofit school that has been educating Californians through evening educational opportunities since the mid-19th century, first through the YMCA, then as a college and now a university in its own right. Golden Gate University's main campus is located in the city of San Francisco. Additional teaching sites are located in Los Angeles, Monterey, Roseville, San Jose and Walnut Creek, California. The school has one out-of-state teaching site in Seattle, Washington. Golden Gate University offers distance-learning programs via the Internet through its CyberCampus.

Golden Gate University offers nine undergraduate certificates, four undergraduate degrees in eight concentrations and more than 20 graduate degrees in 26 concentrations. Professional degrees offered include the Juris Doctor, Master of Laws and Doctor of Juridical Science. In addition to business, taxation, information technology and related programs, Golden Gate University also offers undergraduate English, math and liberal studies programs.

Most classes, including law school classes, are held at the San Francisco campus; at this location, students can also find administrative and student support services and the school's University Library and its law library. Golden Gate University's teaching sites offer limited services, typically just classrooms and at the Los Angeles site, a computer lab as well. Students learning at teaching sites can get advisement and other services by phone or Internet.

Admissions and Enrollment Overview

Golden Gate University, home to more than 4,000 graduate students, accepts applications by mail or online. Application materials include transcripts, personal statements, letters of recommendation, resumes, test scores and in-person interviews. Financial aid is typically arranged through federal or private loans, state grants, school-sponsored scholarships or reimbursement from employers.

Golden Gate University's more than 650 undergraduate students participate in the school's Gateway to Success class where they can develop their career skills and goals. Both graduate and undergraduate students take part in placement and proficiency testing when first enrolling in the school. In certain circumstances, Golden Gate University may make a conditional offer of acceptance after reviewing a prospective student's application; students can also participate in non-matriculated study through the Open Enrollment Program.

Campus Facilities and Learning Environment

At Golden Gate University, small night and weekend courses are usually taught by working professionals in the field and average 14 students. Students can choose from part time study programs as well as accelerated programs. The school's CyberCampus distance learning program offers online courses in addition to providing electronic support for in-person courses.

The Wellness Resources office serves students managing school, work and personal lives through programming, counseling and referrals as needed. Tutoring in math and writing is available in person or online free of charge. Students can also take advantage of instructional workshops and seminars offered by the San Francisco campus university library.

Colleges and Schools at Golden Gate University

• School of Law
• Ageno School of Business
• School of Taxation
• School of Accounting

School Contact Information

• Address: 536 Mission St., San Francisco, California 94105-2968
• Phone number: (415) 442-7800