university of the west sits on an 11-acre hill overlooking the beautiful san gabriel valley in southern california. with a community representing over 44 countries, uwest fully embraces a diverse array of cultures and perspectives. uwest offers academic programs in business, english, psychology, general studies, and religious studies. we dedicate efforts to provide accessible education by offering a selection of private scholarships of up to $10,000. our mission statement is to: • provide a whole-person education in a context informed by the wisdom and values of buddhism • facilitate cultural appreciation and understanding between east and west our values: • community • compassion • character for more information, please contact us at info@uwest.edu or (626) 571-8811.