Emerson Los Angeles building on the corner of Sunset Boulevard
  • 200+

    Internship opportunities for students in the Emerson Los Angeles program

  • 1986

    Year Emerson’s LA internship program began

  • 120,000

    Square feet of living and learning space in our LEED-certified building

Emerson College’s state-of-the-art Los Angeles campus on Sunset Boulevard serves as our home on the West Coast. Undergraduate students spend a full fall or spring semester taking classes in the heart of Hollywood and participating in a semester-long internship at a site related to their field of study. They start building a professional network through engagements with industry leaders both on and off campus, and make a positive impact on the greater Los Angeles area through volunteer work and outreach.

Emerson Los Angeles (ELA) also provides a variety of resources for individuals from all over the world hoping to expand their skills, explore new academic interests, or make career changes through our Professional Studies program.

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    Emerson Los Angeles has a rich history. Learn more about our presence in LA, our facility, our faculty, and more.

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The Undergraduate Experience at Emerson Los Angeles

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    Studying at Emerson Los Angeles

    With an extensive internship program and countless career development opportunities, students here gain the tools and industry connections necessary to succeed in their field.
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    Apply to the Program

    Approximately 215 undergraduates come to Emerson Los Angeles to study each fall and spring semester. Get more information about how to apply!
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    Internships

    The internship program at Emerson Los Angeles places students in some of the nation’s most renowned companies, studios, and organizations. Read more about student experiences and how the program can help you get your foot in the door of your chosen industry.

Give to Emerson Los Angeles

We recently celebrated the first 10 years of Emerson’s permanent West Coast home and state-of-the-art facility at the Emerson Los Angeles campus! Your support strengthens every pillar of our programming and will help ensure ELA continues to thrive. We hope you will consider joining us by making a contribution to one of our core funds.

Alumni Involvement

Emerson alumni have been the foundation that has allowed the Los Angeles program to thrive and grow. From attending alumni events at ELA to mentoring students, there are plenty of ways to engage with the Emerson community in Los Angeles.