Students walking to take the shuttle at Chalon.

Chalon and Doheny Campuses

Our two campuses are the heart of all we do, and they’ll be the center of your time here. From the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains to the buzz of downtown, the Mount offers the best of LA.

Two Unique Campuses

Chalon and Doheny – two beautiful campuses in the heart of sunny Southern California that offer endless experiences and opportunities. Come explore the Mount for yourself. Explore Virtual Map
Drone Chalon Campus
Explore Chalon Campus Our historic Chalon Campus is located up in the Santa Monica Mountains, in a wonderful neighborhood with close access to the Getty Center, restaurants, shopping, beaches and the West Side of Los Angeles. Chalon is home to our traditional undergraduate program.
Student sit and study at Athenian Hangout at the Doheny Campus
Explore Doheny Campus Our historic Doheny Campus is nestled in a private, park-like setting in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. The Mount's graduate degree programs, associate in arts programs, education credential program, and Weekend and Evening College – a baccalaureate degree program designed for working adults – are housed on this campus.

 

Welcome to the Chalon Campus

Nestled into the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, is the jewel of Mount Saint Mary’s University, our historic Chalon Campus.

Chalon opened in 1930, less than five years after the school's founding by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet at our original location near downtown Los Angeles.

Chalon features unparalleled beauty, including Spanish Colonial architecture, rolling hills, access to hiking trails and serene views of the ocean. The Chalon Campus is also home to bustling student activity, interesting programs and events, and many clubs and organizations since it is home to the Mount's traditional baccalaureate degree programs. In addition, our shuttles take students between campuses, as well as to various spots around the city for shopping, beach access and dining out. Student housing options are plentiful for Chalon Campus students, including six residence halls on campus and other locations off-campus.  

Students walking through the Circle at Chalon

The Circle is where it all happens — the Athenian Awards, Mary’s Day, the Spring Carnival and, of course, the Lighting of the Circle. It’s also a social hub for students year-round. 

Dorm at chalon campus

Brady Hall is one of the six Residence Halls on the Chalon Campus. The rooms in each residence hall are styled differently but generally all include a twin XL bed and frame, desk with a chair, closet and storage space.

Students at the Study Lounge at the Chalon Campus.

In the Student Lounge you will find a variety of board games, arcade machines, a television seating area and study tables.

Coe Memorial Library at Chalon Campus

Past meets future in the Coe Library. Vaulted ceilings and Gothic stained-glass windows house all the tech you could need to dig deep and get ahead. 

Welcome to the Doheny Campus

The Doheny Campus opened in 1962. The campus is a combination of 1900’s mansions and cutting edge facilities.  The most famous building is the Doheny Mansion, at the center of the campus.  

Student housing options are plentiful for Doheny Campus students, including on- and off-campus options.  The campus is centrally located to all that downtown Los Angeles has to offer, including Crypto.com Arena, LA Live, Disney Music Hall, Olvera Street, Union Station, Little Tokyo, Koreatown, and the Theater, Jewelry, Fashion, Flower and Financial Districts. 

 

Students walking and hanging out near the Doheny Mansion

The Doheny Mansion is the most iconic building on the Doheny campus. The 1st floor of the Mansion is kept in its original condition including original furniture. 

Student studying at the Doheny Library

The McCarthy Library, its vaulted wood ceilings warmed by abundant natural light, was designed to harmonize beautifully with its elegant, Victorian-era neighbors. The airy, open floor plan encourages collaboration and helps support the needs of Mount students at all levels of learning.

Drone shot of Doheny Campus Lawn.

Our Doheny Campus is situated in the heart of Downtown LA. Take advantage of all the city has to offer, right next door.

Students hanging out at the Rose Hills Plaza

Rose Hills is the largest lecture hall on campus and is often used for classes, information sessions, discussion groups, and events. Outside, the Rose Hills Plaza is a common area space on campus where students can eat lunch, study, and enjoy the sun.