California Institute of Technology

The California Institute of Technology, located in suburban Pasadena, Calif., is a private institution founded in 1891. CIT is highly regarded as one of the world’s leading institutions of science and engineering. CIT also has many different student activities. A unique tradition is dinner served by student waiters in the student houses. The school has several NCAA Division III teams that compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at the Cal Tech Beavers. Big companies like Intel, Compaq and Hotmail were founded by CIT alumni.

School Details

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Programs Offered

bachelor's degree, doctorate, master's degree, post-master's certificate

Majors Offered

Computer and information sciences, general, Engineering, general, Bioengineering and biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Electrical and electronics engineering, Engineering physics/applied physics, Materials engineering, Mechanical engineering, English language and literature, general, Biology/biological sciences, general, Neuroscience, Mathematics, general, Computational mathematics, Multi-/interdisciplinary studies, other, Philosophy, Astrophysics, Planetary astronomy and science, Chemistry, general, Geology/earth science, general, Geochemistry, Geophysics and seismology, Physics, general, Economics, general, Political science and government, general, Business/managerial economics, History, general, History and philosophy of science and technology

Minors Offered

Computer and information sciences, general, Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical/space engineering, Engineering mechanics, Environmental/environmental health engineering, Systems engineering, English language and literature, general, Philosophy, Geology/earth science, general, History, general, History and philosophy of science and technology.

Student Services

Basic services offered: nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance
Remedial learning services offered: writing
Counseling services offered: academic, birth control, career, international students, minority student, older student, personal, psychological, religious
Campus safety and security services offered: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols; Late night transport/escort service; 24-hour emergency telephones; Lighted pathways/sidewalks; Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Activities

Student activities offered: Choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, international student organization, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook

Sports

Intercollegiate varsity nonscholarship sports offered for men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor)
Intercollegiate varsity nonscholarship sports offered for women: Basketball, cross country, fencing, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball