Studying & Living in Southern California

About SCIT's Location

SCIT is located in beautiful Southern California in the historic city of Anaheim, the heart of Orange County and home of Disneyland…

Anaheim, California

Founded in 1857, Anaheim is the 10th largest city in the United States with a population of approximately 350,000. It also ranks as one of the safest cities of its size in the nation.

Weather & Beaches

Southern California has year-round Mediterranean climate and home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach (Surf City USA).

Academia

SCIT is located near a number of prestigious universities such as University of California Irvine (UCI), California State University Fullerton (CSUF), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and University of Southern California (USC).

LAX Airport

Only 30 miles away from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recreation & Shopping

SCIT is minutes away from major attractions such as Disneyland (about 2 miles away), Knott's Berry Farm, Angels Stadium, Sea World and Universal Studios. You can also take road trips to local mountain communities for skiing, travel to Northern California and visit San Francisco or go camping in Yosemite National Park.

Multicultural Community

Southern California is a multicultural and diverse are representing many different ethnic groups from Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. You'll feel welcomed to find others like you studying and living in Southern California from oversees.

Orientation & Housing Assistance

SCIT helps provide housing assistance for newly admitted international students if requested. Once admitted, an international student advisor will contact you to find accommodations for your first day and remaining stay in Southern California while attending college. SCIT does not have dormitories but there are many local apartment and housing complexes surrounding the campus at reasonable rates.

The advisor will also spend a day giving you all the information you may need to help make your transition to living in the United States a little bit easier. We will guide you through topics such as:

An advisor will be available for any questions you may have.