University of Silicon Valley | For Creators & Entrepreneurs
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University of Silicon Valley | For Creators & Entrepreneurs
Watch Today's Commencement Ceremony - 11am PT.
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Commencement Details Here
Est. 1887: California's First Technical College
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The
Old
Degree
is
Broken.
This
One
is
Built
for
the
Future
.
The
Old
Degree
is
Broken.
This
One
is
Built
for
the
Future
.
A world-class education for builders, creators, and the relentlessly curious.
Holistic education relevant across fields.
Holistic education relevant
across fields
Peer Guilds where you build, ship, and lead.
Peer Guilds where you build,
ship, and lead.
Real portfolios and skills employers can trust.
Real portfolios and skills
employers can trust.
Traditional
Universities
Traditional
Universities
Traditional
Universities
Traditional
Universities
Four years, one focus, outdated skills.
Four years, one focus, outdated skills.
Endless lectures, little creation.
Endless lectures, little creation.
Diplomas for yesterday's jobs.
Diplomas for yesterday's jobs.
Academics
More
Than
a
University.
A
Launchpad.
Pedigree
The first polytechnic college west of the Mississippi, USV has been a university for creators since 1887.
Place
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our campus is the city itself — a living ecosystem of creators and entrepreneurs.
Partnerships
Our location allows us to have deep connections with some of the world's most impactful industries, organizations, and talent.
Purpose
We exist to produce learners capable of consequence—those who unite mastery and imagination to advance culture, technology, and society for the common good.
B
E
C
O
M
E
B
E
C
O
M
E
The world doesn’t need more one-dimensional thinkers. It needs people who can see the big picture, connect the dots, and lead in a world shaped by AI.
Every USV student graduates with:
1
A Polymathic Foundation
A cross-disciplinary framework spanning seven core domains. It equips you to think broadly, connect ideas across fields, and apply them to solving complex, real-world problems.
11
Your Degree
Focused expertise in the discipline you choose. It develops depth of knowledge, technical mastery, and the recognized credentials to excel in industries shaping the future.
111
Formative Character
Holistic development of character and conscience—anchored in truth, beauty, and goodness. Students learn not only to build with skill, but to create with purpose and integrity.
The
Seven
Polymathic
Domains
Systems Thinking
Analyze and design complex systems.
Design & Creative Practice
Prototype boldly with human-centered creativity.
Computational & Software Fluency
Build with code, architecture, and digital tools.
Agentic AI Collaboration
Work with AI as a creative and critical partner.
Analytics & Predictive Insight
Turn data into foresight and action.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Think and act like a founder, with integrity.
Expression & Influence
Shape ideas into stories that inspire and connect.
Learn More
Your
Degree,
Your
Specialization.
Specialize in the industries shaping tomorrow, while building a polymathic foundation that makes you adaptable for whatever comes next.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
View Degree
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
View Degree
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
View Degree
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
View Degree
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
See all Degrees
Engage
with
Legends
of
Silicon
Valley
Engage
with
Legends
of
Silicon
Valley
At USV, you don’t just study theories — you will learn from the pioneers who built tools, companies, and ideas that shaped the modern world.
At USV, you don’t just study theories — you will learn from the pioneers who built tools, companies, and ideas that shaped the modern world.
John Seely Brown
- Lecturer & Board Member
Former Chief Scientist at Xerox PARC. A visionary on learning, innovation, and the future of institutions.
Former Chief Scientist at Xerox PARC. A visionary on learning, innovation, and the future of institutions.
Richard Chuang
- Lecturer & Board Member
Co-founder of PDI/DreamWorks Animation. The digital pioneer behind
Shrek
and countless breakthroughs in computer graphics.
Co-founder of PDI/DreamWorks Animation. The digital pioneer behind
Shrek
and countless breakthroughs in computer graphics.
Evan Skolnick
- Professor of Practice
30 years of combined story and game development experience at companies such as Marvel, Activision and Lucasfilm.
30 years of combined story and game development experience at companies such as Marvel, Activision and Lucasfilm.
View all Faculty
Where Theory Meets Creation.
Students Don’t Just Learn — They Ship. Every project has stakes. Every creation has an audience. Every graduate leaves with a portfolio that proves they can build the future.
FOUR STUDIOS
USV Productions
Films, music, podcasts, immersive media.
USV Labs
AI development, enterprise solutions, open source tools.
USV Agency
Design, marketing, brand strategy for real companies.
USV Interactive
Games, VR, and interactive experiences built with integrity.
All Integrated, Not Siloed
All Integrated, Not Siloed
You’ll learn across disciplines — the way the best companies actually operate.
By the end, you won’t just have skills. You’ll have a body of work.
You’ll learn across disciplines — the way the best companies actually work. By the end, you won’t just have skills. You’ll have a body of work.
Explore USV Studios
Award Winning & Accredited
Award Winning & Accredited
University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001,
www.wscuc.org
. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
USV was ranked among the
Top 25 Regional Universities in the West
by
U.S. News & World Report
(2022), based on academic quality, student success, and faculty excellence.
University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001,
www.wscuc.org
. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
USV was ranked among the
Top 25 Regional Universities in the West
by
U.S. News & World Report
(2022), based on academic quality, student success, and faculty excellence.
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
Get More Info
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
Get More Info
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
Get More Info
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
Get More Info
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
Get More Info
Watch Today's Commencement Ceremony - 11am PT.
Commencement Ceremony Live Stream
Streaming Link
Commencement Details Here
Est. 1887: California's First Technical College
Learn
Like
the
Future
Depends
on
it
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Est. 1887: California's First Technical College
Learn Like the Future
Depends
on it
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j
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c
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Est. 1887
Learn
Like
the
Future
Depends
on
it
P
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j
e
c
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Request Info
The
Old
Degree
is
Broken.
This
One
is
Built
for
the
Future
.
The
Old
Degree
is
Broken.
This
One
is
Built
for
the
Future
.
A world-class education for builders, creators, and the relentlessly curious.
Holistic education relevant across fields.
Holistic education relevant
across fields
Peer Guilds where you build, ship, and lead.
Peer Guilds where you build,
ship, and lead.
Real portfolios and skills employers can trust.
Real portfolios and skills
employers can trust.
Traditional
Universities
Traditional
Universities
Traditional
Universities
Traditional
Universities
Four years, one focus, outdated skills.
Four years, one focus, outdated skills.
Endless lectures, little creation.
Endless lectures, little creation.
Diplomas for yesterday's jobs.
Diplomas for yesterday's jobs.
Academics
More
Than
a
University.
A
Launchpad.
Pedigree
The first polytechnic college west of the Mississippi, USV has been a university for creators since 1887.
Place
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our campus is the city itself — a living ecosystem of creators and entrepreneurs.
Partnerships
Our location allows us to have deep connections with some of the world's most impactful industries, organizations, and talent.
Purpose
We exist to produce learners capable of consequence—those who unite mastery and imagination to advance culture, technology, and society for the common good.
B
E
C
O
M
E
B
E
C
O
M
E
The world doesn’t need more one-dimensional thinkers. It needs people who can see the big picture, connect the dots, and lead in a world shaped by AI.
Every USV student graduates with:
1
A Polymathic Foundation
A cross-disciplinary framework spanning seven core domains. It equips you to think broadly, connect ideas across fields, and apply them to solving complex, real-world problems.
11
Your Degree
Focused expertise in the discipline you choose. It develops depth of knowledge, technical mastery, and the recognized credentials to excel in industries shaping the future.
111
Formative Character
Holistic development of character and conscience—anchored in truth, beauty, and goodness. Students learn not only to build with skill, but to create with purpose and integrity.
The
Seven
Polymathic
Domains
Systems Thinking
Analyze and design complex systems.
Design & Creative Practice
Prototype boldly with human-centered creativity.
Computational & Software Fluency
Build with code, architecture, and digital tools.
Agentic AI Collaboration
Work with AI as a creative and critical partner.
Analytics & Predictive Insight
Turn data into foresight and action.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Think and act like a founder, with integrity.
Expression & Influence
Shape ideas into stories that inspire and connect.
Learn More
Your
Degree,
Your
Specialization.
Specialize in the industries shaping tomorrow, while building a polymathic foundation that makes you adaptable for whatever comes next.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
View Degree
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
View Degree
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
View Degree
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
View Degree
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
Business Administration
Learn to launch, scale, and lead ventures in a world transformed by AI.
Game Design
Master the tools to build interactive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire.
Digital Art & Animation
From concept art to 3D modeling, bring stories to life with immersive visuals.
Digital Audio Technology
Explore sound design, music production, and audio engineering for new media.
Software Development
From AI to cybersecurity, design the systems and software of tomorrow.
See all Degrees
Engage
with
Legends
of
Silicon
Valley
Engage
with
Legends
of
Silicon
Valley
At USV, you don’t just study theories — you will learn from the pioneers who built tools, companies, and ideas that shaped the modern world.
At USV, you don’t just study theories — you will learn from the pioneers who built tools, companies, and ideas that shaped the modern world.
John Seely Brown
- Lecturer & Board Member
Former Chief Scientist at Xerox PARC. A visionary on learning, innovation, and the future of institutions.
Former Chief Scientist at Xerox PARC. A visionary on learning, innovation, and the future of institutions.
Richard Chuang
- Lecturer & Board Member
Co-founder of PDI/DreamWorks Animation. The digital pioneer behind
Shrek
and countless breakthroughs in computer graphics.
Co-founder of PDI/DreamWorks Animation. The digital pioneer behind
Shrek
and countless breakthroughs in computer graphics.
Evan Skolnick
- Professor of Practice
30 years of combined story and game development experience at companies such as Marvel, Activision and Lucasfilm.
30 years of combined story and game development experience at companies such as Marvel, Activision and Lucasfilm.
View all Faculty
Where Theory Meets Creation.
Students Don’t Just Learn — They Ship. Every project has stakes. Every creation has an audience. Every graduate leaves with a portfolio that proves they can build the future.
FOUR STUDIOS
USV Productions
Films, music, podcasts, immersive media.
USV Labs
AI development, enterprise solutions, open source tools.
USV Agency
Design, marketing, brand strategy for real companies.
USV Interactive
Games, VR, and interactive experiences built with integrity.
All Integrated, Not Siloed
All Integrated, Not Siloed
You’ll learn across disciplines — the way the best companies actually operate.
By the end, you won’t just have skills. You’ll have a body of work.
You’ll learn across disciplines — the way the best companies actually work. By the end, you won’t just have skills. You’ll have a body of work.
Explore USV Studios
Award Winning & Accredited
Award Winning & Accredited
University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001,
www.wscuc.org
. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
USV was ranked among the
Top 25 Regional Universities in the West
by
U.S. News & World Report
(2022), based on academic quality, student success, and faculty excellence.
University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001,
www.wscuc.org
. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
USV was ranked among the
Top 25 Regional Universities in the West
by
U.S. News & World Report
(2022), based on academic quality, student success, and faculty excellence.
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
Get More Info
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
Get More Info
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
Get More Info
Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
Apply Today
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Ready to Build What Comes Next?
Join the university built for creators & entreprenuers
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