Hope International University

Hope International University (HIU) is a private Christian university located in Fullerton, California. Founded in 1928 as Pacific Bible Seminary, the institution later became Southern California College and was renamed Hope International University in 1997. HIU is affiliated with the Christian churches and churches of Christ (Restoration Movement) and offers undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with a focus on liberal arts, ministry, business, education, and psychology. The university emphasizes whole-person development, spiritual formation, and service-oriented leadership within a faith-based community. The university's main campus is in Fullerton, Orange County, California, providing a suburban setting near the Los Angeles metropolitan area. HIU serves a relatively small student body and maintains a close-knit campus environment with student housing, chapel life, athletics, and various student organizations. It is known for integrating professional education with Christian values and offers flexible degree options for traditional, transfer, and adult learners. Hope International University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and holds additional programmatic accreditations for specific degrees. Its mission centers on equipping students for lives of leadership and service, both locally and globally.