Thanks for the Memories
Select a decade below to explore the moments and stories that make up 100 amazing years.
1959: Under the new name of Southern California College, the doors are open for the College to become
a Christ-centered liberal arts college.
1964: After earning regional accreditation and membership in the Western Association of Schools and Colleges – SCC becomes the first accredited Pentecostal Bible college in the world.
Southern California College launches its first graduate degree program: Master of Arts in Religion.
University status is achieved and SCC becomes Vanguard University of Southern California. The student body selects the Lion as the University mascot.
The women’s basketball team is the first Vanguard Lions athletic program to win a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I Championship.
2015: Vanguard University is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an “Hispanic-Serving Institution” — one of the first universities in Orange County to receive this recognition.
2015: Vanguard University is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an “Hispanic-Serving Institution” — one of the first universities in Orange County to receive this recognition.
Share Your Vanguard Story
Was your life positively impacted by your time at Vanguard? Are your friends or loved ones alumni? Share it here! In a few words, share your Vanguard story. Story submissions subject to approval and may be edited for space.
Countdown to Confetti!
We’re counting the minutes until our 100th birthday party and grand opening of our brand-new student center. It’s going be the party of the century! RSVP here.
Events Calendar
So blessed to have so much to celebrate.
You know the why: Here’s the when and where of events happening on or near campus.
How will you celebrate with us? Use #VU100 and tag us on Instagram and your posts could show up here!