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About Us

To Serve. To Lead. To Teach.

Our degree fields - osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, sonography, physician assistant studies, nursing, public health, and medical health sciences send skilled, professional, caring graduates into the world to serve, to lead, and to teach. Students, faculty, and staff choose Touro because they desire a quality education guided by the values they share. If you too share these values, please join us today!

44 Acres
of historic campus boasts Naval history.
20K+ Hrs
of yearly service in the community.
Est. 1997
to focus on solving today's challenges.

Vision, Mission, & Values

At Touro University California, our values guide all we do.

Our Vision

Educating caring professionals “To Serve, To Lead, To Teach”.

Our Mission

Touro University California (TUC) provides graduate and professional educational excellence in the fields of Health Sciences and Public Health. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, TUC aims to make healthcare and education a priority for its community. The TUC learning experience is student-ready, enriched by focused research and scholarship, and prepares graduates for rewarding lives in service to others locally and around the globe.

Core Values

Touro University California (TUC) prides itself on its Judaic foundation and a commitment to intellectual pursuit and service to humanity. As such, TUC is dedicated to:

  • Academic Excellence
    • Demonstrated by the promotion of excellence and continuous improvement in academic programs, student-ready approaches that promote strategic and holistic advancement of student success, and tireless pursuit to meet the needs of all students
  • Compassion
    • Demonstrated by compassionate service to society with a focus on improving the human condition and on the betterment of all members of our community
  • Collaboration
    • Demonstrated by interprofessional and interdisciplinary approaches that focus on internal and external partnerships along with capacity for growth and development
  • Innovation
    • Demonstrated by promotion of intellectual curiosity, support of scholarship and research, openness to new ideas and forms of expression, entrepreneurial spirit, and transformational leadership

108,000 Alumni Strong

group of graduating TUC students in caps and gowns

We're part of the Touro College and University System, a network of campuses, locations and instructional sites in California, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana and New York, as well as Berlin, Jerusalem and Moscow. Every year, 19,000 students study with us.

Ideals We Live By

TUC Diabetes mobile unit at event

Each of our programs and schools is committed to fostering a culture of fairness, with a focus on applying knowledge to improve lives. At Touro University California, we live these ideals every day, working to ensure that communities everywhere have access to comprehensive healthcare.

Better Together

people having a discussion at a TUC event

Located in one of the most diverse cities in the country, we know the value of bringing more voices to the table and creating spaces where everyone feels included and welcome.

As of the more recent Census, the City of Vallejo is 35% white, 26% Hispanic/Latino, 23% Asian, 20% African American, and 7% multiracial. People under 18 make up 21% of the population and people 65 and over are 16% of the population.

Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CILT)

The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning helps instructors adopt the latest teaching methods and techniques to optimize student learning and performance, and, through the Sim Lab, helps students through innovative technology that immerses them in real-life medical scenarios.

Mare Island: Swords to Plowshares

Our Mare Island campus is noted for its military history: In 1854, it became the U.S. Navy's first permanent installation on the West Coast. The oldest remaining building on the base (now part of our 44-acre campus), the Mare Island Base Hospital, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1996, the government closed the Naval Station. Touro University California moved in three years later — completing the island's transformation from a place known for military technologies, to one that teaches leaders in education and healing.

historic photos of mare island and TUC campus

Campus Tour

Located on beautiful Mare Island and just a ferry boat ride away from San Francisco, the Touro University campus is unique in its history, locale and structure. Enjoy this virtual tour of our campus now and come see us in person soon!

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] Logo: Touro University, California. Tami Hendriksz -- Campus Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Touro University, California. Doctor Hendriksz sits in an empty auditorium.

[TEXT] Tami Hendriksz, Campus Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Touro University California

[MUSIC PLAYING]

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] Hi. I'm Dr. Tami Hendriksz, the chief academic officer of Touro University California. On behalf of our students, staff, and faculty, I am excited to welcome you to our amazing 44-acre campus. Please join me and a few of our students as we show you around our beautiful campus.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] The screen on the stage of the auditorium opens onto a view from above of a town on a water's edge.

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] We are located on the historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard on the banks of the Napa River in Vallejo. And we're just a jump away from both San Francisco and Sacramento. With outstanding interdisciplinary programs that demonstrate our commitment to serve, to lead, and to teach, we offer a variety of health care, public health, and education-focused programs through our three colleges, with faculty and staff dedicated and committed to your success.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] Students in caps and gowns sit in the auditorium.

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] Visitors entering Touro through the South upper campus enjoy the splendor and history of Farragut Inn. Once known as the Officer's Club, or the O Club, this historic building hosted the grandest of celebrations in the ballroom, with beautiful views overlooking the Napa River. Today, Farragut Inn hosts classroom space for one-of-a-kind dual physician assistant Masters of Public Health program. This program is the only fully combined program in the nation.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] From above, a building surrounded by a lawn and trees. Next image. Farragut Inn sits at the far end of a lawn.

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] Farragut Inn is also home to our gourmet kosher dining hall, a popular spot for students looking to study or catch up over a meal.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] A chef holds a spoon as he leans over a dish he is plating and looks down intently at it.

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] It is also where you'll find the office for the rabbi.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] A rabbi in a suit and tie, with a beard and glasses and wide-brimmed hat stands at a lectern. A bunch of blue and white balloons are behind him.

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] And in keeping with the tradition from our naval history, we still host social and university events in the ballroom.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] A crowd of people sit and stand in the ballroom as a man in the crowd stands with a microphone. Bunches of balloons are suspended in the background.

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] A quick walk through our ballroom takes you to the most majestic view on the island. It is the overlook of the Napa River and our beautiful grove amphitheater. This area hosts Club Day, where students have the opportunity to share with others the wonderful things that make their club special. It also generally serves as a large open area for any and all outdoor activities. It's not uncommon to find students during lunchtime out here in the grove, playing lawn games and just generally enjoying the sunshine.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] Students wearing goggles walk on the grass holding eggs on spoons. From above, trees rise high next to roofs. A woman stands under an awning over a walkway.

[TEXT] Yasaman Ladjevardi, PA MPH Student, College of Education & Health Sciences

[YASAMAN LADJEVARDI] Hi, my name is Yasaman Ladjevardi. I'm a PA and MPH student in the College of Education and Health Sciences. Educational space in Wilderman Hall includes a simulated patient lab and objective structured clinical encounters labs, both of which provide structured encounters with patients in a controlled setting. You'll also find the Graduate School of Education and faculty for the nursing, physician assistant, and public health programs. The largest room in Wilderman Hall, also known as the Great Room, is a large study space equipped with a number of different desk and chair settings for daytime or late night study sessions.

Good health, both for students and for the community, plays a large role in who we are as a university. For current students, the Student Health Center includes a licensed nurse practitioner, as well as medical assistants, who can help with non-urgent episodic illnesses, flu vaccines, immunizations, and other similar services. Licensed professionals are also available to provide confidential counseling services.

For our community, the Metabolic Research Center conducts focused research on childhood and adult obesity issues, including diabetes and the effect of diet on metabolism. Finally, the Mobile Diabetes Education Center travels throughout northern California, with faculty and student volunteers to provide free diabetes education, screening, and coaching to members of the community who may not otherwise have access to these resources. In the evenings, our Graduate School of Education and School of Nursing programs are in full swing, while Sundays provide training for teachers, administrators, and nurses.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] From above, several campus buildings are set among trees. A woman stands in a parking lot outside a building and waves.

[TEXT] Sarah Aguilar-Vreeburg, Pharm D Student - College of Pharmacy

[SARAH AGUILAR-VREEBURG] I'm Sarah Aguilar-Vreeburg. And I'm a PharmD student in the College of Pharmacy.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] The library.

[SARAH AGUILAR-VREEBURG] The TUC library includes a great collection of printed reference materials, together with a vast resource of material available electronically.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] A model of a skull separated into parts sits on a counter.

[SARAH AGUILAR-VREEBURG] The library is split into a quiet side and a silent side, which allows us to exclusively focus and study in a setting that best suits our needs.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] A study room with a number plate on the outside that says 2O4.

[SARAH AGUILAR-VREEBURG] Small study rooms may also be reserved for use.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] Students sit at tables in the library and work at laptops.

[SARAH AGUILAR-VREEBURG] The Library Annex includes additional classroom and small study rooms, as well as the Pharmacy Practice Center, where pharmacy students practice patient encounters in a real pharmacy setting.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] A multi-part building has text on an upper portion that says Touro University, and on a lower portion that says Lander Hall, Basic Science. A woman in a Touro University T-shirt stands outside. Angela Martey.

[TEXT] Angela Martey, DO Student, Osteopathic Medicine

[ANGELA MARTEY] Hi. My name is Angela. I'm a DO student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lander Hall, named after Touro's founder Dr. Bernard Lander, is the largest instructional space on campus, and plays a host to educational and recreational activities for all university students. Educational spaces include the anatomy lab, osteopathic manipulative medicine lab, and ultrasound lab on one end, with a pharmacy learning center on the other end. The building also includes bench research labs, four large lecture halls, and several study rooms.

Do you want to grab a bite? Stop by Lander Hall's cafe. Need to heat up something you brought for lunch? Drop by the microwave room.

Continuing our focus on health, students are invited to take part in a number of different activities in the hand racquetball courts or the full-size gym. Finally, from the white coat ceremonies to our a variety of different presentations, Lander Hall boasts an 800-seat auditorium, complete with a full stage.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] A large green lawn surrounds a low stage.

[SARAH AGUILAR-VREEBURG] In addition to the grove amphitheater, there are several outdoor spaces for us to enjoy and use as a way to recharge. The student quad, located between the administration and faculty office buildings for the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Pharmacy, includes some covered outdoor seating and a large grassy area.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION]
A woman sits on a mat in a natural area and meditates.

[SARAH AGUILAR-VREEBURG] Our meditation garden is a great space to visit and quietly listen to the sounds around you. If you need to work off some nervous energy, you can visit our indoor or outdoor gyms. Both the meditation garden and the outdoor gym were actually created under the direction of our student body.

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] Our mission at Touro University California is to serve, to lead, and to teach.

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] From above, a group photo. A woman wearing a VR headset moves in a room.

[DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ] Through curricular and student club activities, our students are out there serving our communities. If this is your passion, we invite you to join the Touro University, California, family. Submit your application today.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

[AUDIO DESCRIPTION] From above, a group of students on the stairs outside Lander Hall wave.

Logo, Touro University, California. Text: Enroll Today. Visit TU.EDU for more information.