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Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University Irvine is here for you.

Concordia shares in the sadness and uncertainty over the closure of Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. We are here to ease transitions for students, families, staff, faculty, and leadership as we keep this community in our hearts and prayers.

Concordia is also committed to working with Providence students as a resource for transferring and completing their degrees. Concordia is a premier, private Christian university with undergraduate majors in:

The Concordia Experience

Concordia is among a distinctive group of universities that offer a coherent liberal arts curriculum for all of its students. Rather than asking you to cobble together a meaningful general education experience from a vast array of disconnected distribution courses, our signature curriculum Enduring Questions & Ideas (Q&I, for short) is carefully crafted so that you discover the purpose of a liberal arts education - to grow intellectually, ethically, and spiritually. Through Q&I Core and Exploration courses, all Concordia students engage in an academic experience that provides a foundation for further learning and for life.

Concordia also provides many academic and co-curricular opportunities and support services to help you keep your momentum in a new environment. These include an honors program, study abroad, music ensembles, Veterans Resource Center, Writing Studio, Academic Coaching, Disability Access Services, and Career Services.

To support your social and physical well-being, explore numerous student clubs, NCAA II athletics teams, and Living Learning Communities within our residence halls.

About Concordia University Irvine

Campus & Location

Concordia’s campus is nestled in the heart of Southern California in Irvine — one of the safest and most desirable cities in the U.S. — known for its thriving community of startups and established businesses, and frequent placement on “best places to live” lists by outlets like Forbes, The Daily Beast, and Businessweek. Just 6 miles from the Pacific Ocean and less than 30 miles from the Santa Ana Mountains, our campus is also within easy reach of San Diego (90 minutes), Los Angeles (60 minutes), and Disneyland (20 minutes).

Join Our Transfer Night

You’re invited to visit our campus for a Transfer Night on Thursday, March 12, 6–8 p.m. PDT. We’re here to help you with course articulation, financial aid, and admission to Concordia.

RSVP for Transfer Night

For admissions and transfer information and assistance, contact Undergraduate Admissions at [email protected] or (949) 214-3520.

Transfer Pathways & Financial Assistance

As you consider options for continuing your education, we are committed to providing the resources necessary to help you graduate on time.

We're offsetting the tuition difference

Tuition difference offset.

Special scholarships were approved to ensure competitive financial aid packages from Concordia.

Financial Aid »


Transfer 100% of units.

Transferring courses.

Our academic advisors and admissions counselors will work with you individually to develop a graduation plan.

Articulation Agreements »


Housing accomodations.

Housing accommodations.

If you’re looking to transfer with a group of friends, you can request to room together in our residence halls.

Living on Campus »


Articulation Agreements

We know the transfer process can feel overwhelming, especially if it wasn’t originally on your graduation timeline. To help Providence Christian College students matriculate to Concordia University Irvine and complete their degrees, we offer the following policy exceptions for undergraduate students transferring for Fall 2026:

Students who need 22 or more units to graduate from Concordia:

  • Cases involving 21 upper-division units at Concordia and 18 units in the major will be reviewed individually.
  • All other graduation requirements and transfer policies remain unchanged.

Students who need 21 or fewer units to graduate from Concordia:

  • CPHI/CTHL 200 is still required.
  • The second Theology (THL) course requirement is waived.
  • Transfer limit increases to 105 units (instead of 90).
  • Residency requirement is reduced to 15 units (instead of 30).
  • Upper-division requirement (30 units total, including 21 at Concordia) is waived.
  • Major/minor residency requirements are waived (18 major units and 9 minor units at Concordia).
View Concordia University's Transfer Policies

Find your Program

Who do you want to be? The subject you choose to pursue in your studies here at Concordia will shape you as a person. We are dedicated to graduating student leaders who are wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens. Explore our majors, minors, masters', doctoral, certificate, and online degrees and programs here.

Prepare for All of Your Life's Callings

Experience Christian education that’s uniquely designed to develop the whole person – personally, professionally, and spiritually – at Concordia University Irvine.

Explore Over 60 Programs

Explore Over 60 Programs

Choose from over 60 career-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs offered on campus or online. Learn in small, collaborative classes taught by Christian faculty.

Examine Life's Toughest Questions

Examine Life's Toughest Questions

Our Enduring Questions & Ideas curriculum will challenge you to explore life’s toughest questions and prepare you with the lifelong skills you need now and into the future.

Grow in Your Faith

Grow in Your Faith

At Concordia, you have the option to attend Chapel, Bible studies, mission trips, and more. Here, you can explore the Christian faith and develop your own relationship with God.

Join a Caring Community

Join a Caring Community

Whether you live on our beautiful Southern California campus or earn your degree online, you’ll be part of a close, connected community that’s committed to your growth.

Get in Touch

For more information on programs, financial aid, or admissions, we’re here to help.



Apply for FREE today

All application fees are being waived for students transferring from Providence Christian College.

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