Office of the President
Lori E. Varlotta
Welcome to Cal Lutheran!
Whether you are a long-time member of our Cal Lutheran community, new to the University, or checking us out for the first time, I am glad you’re here. Please use this site to discover or rediscover the wide range of educational, co-curricular, social, and recreational opportunities our community offers to students, faculty, staff, and friends.
Speaking of our community, there has never been a better time to be a part of this vibrant campus. Our 2022-23 academic year is chock full of exciting planning opportunities that will shape the future of Cal Lu for many years to come.
- We are implementing our new Strategic Plan.
- We are in the midst of formulating a facilities, environmental, and natural plan called the Campus Plan.
- We have designed our first comprehensive plan focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ).
Cal Lutheran’s future is a bright one, and you can be a part of bringing that future
to life. Take a close look at our website and then come explore our main campus and
our various centers. It doesn’t take long to see the power and potential of this faith-friendly
and future-focused university...come be a part of it all!
Lori E. Varlotta, PhD
President
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
Faculty and staff at Cal Lutheran are called to challenge barriers and prepare students to lead a life of meaning and purpose in pursuit of socially-just communities.
Get InvolvedShared Governance & Decision-Making
Our approach to shared governance is designed to advance the university's mission and promote a common good that prioritizes student learning and experience.
Learn moreA Strategic Plan for Our Future
As California Lutheran University moves into its seventh decade, three strategic goals that arise from our identity, mission and values will be emphasized through 2022.
View the Plan