About Us

Imagine classes that come to you. When you're on the go, this can be more important than ever. As one of the nation's most innovative institutions, Coastline brings classes to you with advanced distance learning options as well as neighborhood campuses located in Garden Grove, Westminster, and Newport Beach. In addition, Coastline offers numerous options for degrees and certificates in several popular fields. These programs are in demand by employers, and Coastline faculty and staff work hand-in-hand with business and industry to tailor these programs to apply to today's working world.
Coastline offers you a small-college feel with big-college benefits. Whether you're looking to obtain a degree or certificate, or obtain the units you need to transfer on to a CSU, UC or private 4-year college, you'll find that Coastline is your most accessible, flexible, and affordable option.

Coastline students range in age and educational goals. Some attend Coastline as fresh-out-of-high-school teens working on their GE requirements with the goal of transferring to a four-year university. Others are adults looking to change careers by earning a certificate or A.A./A.S. degree in a new career field. Some want a class or two to add to their resume, and others want a super-packed, full schedule of classes (such as those in the STAR program) to help them finish their degree requirements fast.

Coastline also serves thousands of servicemen and women across the globe through Coastline Military Programs. This unique program allows those enlisted men and women to complete their degree requirement