This is a cautionary tale: Cal State LA's downtown location is a nice facility with some programs designed to help you acquire your degree. Unfortunately, their care, cost, and execution are lies. My wife is finishing up her bachelor's degree this semester and has talked to counselors many times during her 2 years as a Golden Eagle. CSULA has waited until now, weeks into her final semester, to inform her that they will not accept a general education class and one of the major courses does not count (which was selected by the program, not her). This means we will pay for the "all inclusive" program and now for additional classes out of pocket for her to finish her degree. I toured schools with her and while CSULA put people out that said they cared, they actually are unable to care for their students because they lack the ability to council them and provide the degree they advertised. If you are considering CSULA's downtown program for convenience, I beg you to consider elsewhere, as they have left us high and dry to pay a premium for these night classes, but also pay for additional classes now that they have mismanaged her schedule over the course of 2 years. It seems it would be easy for educators and administration to admit their fault and offer to correct the problem under the cost of the special program, but instead we have been met with an explanation that amounts to "this is a YOU problem" and a hands off attitude. I hope their professors leave for other schools and their program implodes so that others can learn from great professionals while not getting swindled by what's apparently a greedy administration who has used this opportunity to upsell additional courses. In dealing with many people who can or could choose to fix this problem, Debra Meir is the one with the ability and position to solve this problem. She is largely responsible for being the person who is not accepting school accountability for mismanagement of scheduling, lacking oversight of courses needed, and adding additional cost to an "all in one price" program. read more

Cal State LA SUCKS! Ive had the worst luck with academic counselors since 2010 at the main campus and now here. They give you bad counsel. F this school. its shit read more

Complete dog shit. You have to pay for classes before you can even pick them. Boring campus with terrible websites that make it hard to navigate anything at all. It seems as if a toddler made this school system back in 1980. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL ONE BIT DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER OPTIONS AT ALL. This is a cal state built worse than a community college ... -1/5 if I could. Cal State La get your shit together read more

I'm a military vetern with 11 years of service. I was doing my research for attending Cal State in Downtown LA, and I saw that they offered a counsolur for vets to help with the GI bill process for admissions. I called the number given on the website that helps vets specificaly (323-343-5080) and a gentlmen named Mark answered the phone. I asked if he chould help me with my situation. Mark seemed unsure of himself, and just gave me an email....not a name, not a number, not their title...just an email. I expected to get more info, but Mark was eager to get off the phone. I then asked him to atleast give me a number to call. He mumbeld a curse word and gave me (323-343-5080). This was the number that went with the email given to me (Vets@CalStateLA.edu). I called the number and was greeted with a "Hello?". I wasn't sure if I was given the right number, because the way the lady answered the phone made me feel it wasnt a buisness call. I then asked for help with my sistuation, and letting her know that i'm at the begining process of the admissions. She then rudely explained (but failed) to me why the school wouldn't take my credits and I should look in the community college. I realized that these pleople were not there to help, but to give explanations as to why I can't do somthing. I wish there was some one there that could help genuenly want to help and assist vets, not discourage them. read more

This school is absolute trash. Buyer beware. The administration is terrible. A few of the faculty members were great but you can get a better education elsewhere and for less money. read more

This review is strictly for a single person within the arts & letters advisement center Melissa. I have spent months trying to resolve simple issues to allow me to go back to school. After that I got a job in my degree field. So between the two I missed two semesters in a row. Not only did Melissa give me the right path I needed to take she talked me thru each and every step I needed to accomplish. She connected me to a amazing advisor and took the extra step to make sure I got the right information. read more

Cal State's downtown L.A. campus offers a convenient way to earn your bachelor's degree in a hybrid online mode, especially as a working adult who prefers online and independent studying. Their location is easily accessible with plenty of parking. Interestingly, the setting is more like a modern office than a traditional campus. Their professors are excellent and supportive. I enjoy the cohort style where I get to know the other students. I highly recommend this option for those who work full time, can work independently, and need a combination of online zoom classes with occasional in-person sessions. As to the negative reviews here, I'm glad I ignored them. Most don't appear to be legitimate students but whiners. Overall, it is a worthwhile program, especially for independent and disciplined students taking hybrid/online education. You learn, earn a valid degree, meet excellent professors and make new friends. read more

New Cal State LA location in DTLA, I'm currently here for state training. There is a whole foods market close by as well as a CVS Pharmacy, coffee shop, and a couple retaurants. There is a parking structure right next to location that is partially dedicated to new campus. You can get validation for parking if you attend class here or shop around the area. There is also a $5 flat rate parking located across the street. This new location is really nice and looks newly built. This location was just newly opened September of last year. There are alot of class rooms, a few computer labs, and lounge areas for students. I'm not sure what other classes are offered here besides the one I'm taking. read more

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This DTLA location needs to be shut down! Staff is not helpful at all and they seem to only want to receive paychecks by over-charging and under-helping. They never seem to have their program curriculums ready since they allow some students to take upper division classes without having prerequisites. They only offer required major classes once a year and lie about it so people won't transfer and take their money elsewhere. If you are looking to apply here, my advice would be to think twice about it and just attend main campus. You will save money, time, and not be frustrated about having to constantly remind staff to do their jobs. Whatever you do, DO NOT ATTEND THIS LOCATION! read more

Beware of DTLA campus! This might as well be an AI or ICDC! I love most of the teachers don't get me wrong and you actually get a degree from an accredited school, however, the professionalism is horrible. They circulate staff every month, their financial aid adviser is never helpful, and the advisers can never get things done in a timely manner. Please beware when coming here, if you can just go to main campus. It's a lot less hassle, the people are more competent and it's cheaper. read more