Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University of Southern California * Your Story Matters | Vanguard University is the leading private Christian university in Orange County
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Vanguard University is a private, Christian university of liberal arts and professional studies equipping students for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service. Ranked one of the top 10 colleges in the west by The U.S. News & World Report since 2010, The Princeton Review also named Vanguard University a 2014 “Best in the West” College. Additionally, Vanguard is named in th

e 2012-13 Christian Colleges of Distinction and made the Forbes list of best universities. Vanguard University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Vanguard promises to give you the tools you need to live the story God has for you…a story that matters. MORE INFO: http://www.vanguard.edu/about/

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Grad Fest 2026 recap 🎓💛 From connecting with friends to enjoying the little moments, here’s a look back at how our gradu...
03/18/2026

Grad Fest 2026 recap 🎓💛 From connecting with friends to enjoying the little moments, here’s a look back at how our graduates came together to celebrate this milestone!

Campus feels a little quieter this week. 🌿 We hope everyone is taking time to rest and enjoy a well-deserved spring brea...
03/12/2026

Campus feels a little quieter this week. 🌿 We hope everyone is taking time to rest and enjoy a well-deserved spring break!

February photo dump 📸From enjoying spring athletics to loving on our community, this month was full of memories. Here’s ...
03/04/2026

February photo dump 📸

From enjoying spring athletics to loving on our community, this month was full of memories.

Here’s to living, learning, and thriving in Southern California. 🦁☀️

Vanguard College Corps is now hiring!Through meaningful service in Climate Action, K-12 Education, and Food Insecurity, ...
02/26/2026

Vanguard College Corps is now hiring!

Through meaningful service in Climate Action, K-12 Education, and Food Insecurity, Fellows strengthen the Orange County community while developing the professional skills that shape future leaders. Apply today!

Follow the link in our bio.

January, you flew by. Athletics, chapel, campus events and moments of community already made this first month of the sem...
02/03/2026

January, you flew by. Athletics, chapel, campus events and moments of community already made this first month of the semester one to remember 🤍

Apparently 2026 is the new 2016, so we’ve decided a throwback is in order! 📸 👀 No matter the era, our campus memories re...
01/22/2026

Apparently 2026 is the new 2016, so we’ve decided a throwback is in order! 📸 👀 No matter the era, our campus memories remain timeless.

December in a nutshell: festive fun, worship, spikeball, and everything in between! Here’s a rewind before we officially...
01/07/2026

December in a nutshell: festive fun, worship, spikeball, and everything in between! Here’s a rewind before we officially kick off the spring semester ✨

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today...
12/12/2025

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord...”

Luke 2:10-11

High school seniors, juniors, transfer students, and families—Fall Pre-VU is here! Register today using the link in our ...
10/22/2025

High school seniors, juniors, transfer students, and families—Fall Pre-VU is here! Register today using the link in our bio!
 
Join us for Fall Pre-VU on Friday, November 7, where you can tour our campus, worship in a chapel service, connect with students and faculty, and learn about how we equip students for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service. 
 
We can’t wait to host you here at Vanguard University. 🦁

First one in! 🙌 Congratulations to Lark Miller, the first to join our Vanguard family for fall 2026! We can’t wait to be...
09/10/2025

First one in! 🙌 Congratulations to Lark Miller, the first to join our Vanguard family for fall 2026! We can’t wait to be part of this exciting new chapter.

If you’re looking for a transformation education, your journey starts here. Follow the link in our bio to start your application, schedule a campus tour, or explore programs that align with your career goals!

Introducing our new Spiritual Formation pastoral team for the 2025-26 academic year! Dr. Brenton Fessler ‘02, who will ...
08/27/2025

Introducing our new Spiritual Formation pastoral team for the 2025-26 academic year!

Dr. Brenton Fessler ‘02, who will serve as the pastor of formation and administration, is an adjunct professor at Vanguard University, where he currently teaches courses in pastoral ministry, spirituality, and practical theology.

Cody Adams, who will serve as the pastor of preaching and experiences, is a pastor, leader, and communicator with over a decade of ministry experience in various settings, including college and young adult ministries.

Bodie Kuljian ‘15 currently serves as worship pastor, artist-in-residence, and adjunct professor in the Department of Music. Bodie desires and prays that Vanguard students will fall more in love with the presence of God, walk in a life of integrity and purity, and experience continual encounters with the Holy Spirit that mark them forever.

We are excited for what God will do this academic year! Follow the link in bio to learn more about them.

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