Our home is in one of the most extraordinary areas of the world. Many students who want to attend college in Oakland, California, find their home at Holy Names University. An education from Holy Names is so much more than what happens in the classroom.
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60 wooded acres in the Oakland hills
The Oakland Campus
From its 60 wooded acres in the Oakland hills, Holy Names University offers breathtaking, panoramic views of Oakland, San Francisco and the surrounding San Francisco Bay. Nestled among the hills, the campus provides a quiet, extraordinarily beautiful place to study and easily enjoy all the Bay Area has to offer.
One of the most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S., Oakland is the place to be for endless cross-cultural opportunities. Located in the heart of the Bay Area, our college will expand your horizons!
Oakland is diverse, vibrant, artsy, and edgy. It’s exploding with things to do and see, from incredible restaurants to awe-inspiring redwoods. You’ll find food trucks, movies, museums, shopping, concerts, and sporting events all within minutes of HNU. Come explore our dynamic hometown, and make it your own.HNU is proud of its deep Oakland roots, dating back to 1868. One of the most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S., Oakland provides endless opportunities for cross-cultural experiences. HNU students have the chance to join service projects in the Oakland community, such as volunteering at Planting Justice in East Oakland or at the Alameda Food Bank. Holy Names University also partners with Oakland businesses and nonprofits to provide our students with internship and experiential learning opportunities.
Connecting Oakland and the East Bay with San Francisco
Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt in Oakland
Muir Woods
Muir Woods, a short drive from Oakland
Food trucks in downtown Oakland
Food trucks in downtown Oakland
The Grand Lake Theater
Located on Lake Merritt
Golden Gate Bridge
Connecting Oakland and the East Bay with San Francisco
Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt in Oakland
Muir Woods
Muir Woods, a short drive from Oakland
Food trucks in downtown Oakland
Food trucks in downtown Oakland
261 Sunny Days a Year
The Great California Climate
Don’t take our word for it. Oakland's climate consistently gets high ratings because of our coastal location: We get warm, sunny days in the fall and spring, temperate winters, and foggy mornings and clear afternoons in the summer. Oakland gets an average of 261 sunny days per year. And we love them all. And if you like snow in the winter, you’ll find it just a few hours away.Plan a visit to our campus if you're interested in going to college in our fantastic home city of Oakland, CA. You can tour our campus, meet faculty members and current students, and explore the Bay Area, too.
Take the First Step
During your time on our campus, you’ll enjoy Holy Names’ signature hospitality, natural beauty, and proximity to Oakland. Holy Names has a longstanding reputation of providing a student-centered experience both inside and outside of the classroom. Our counselors are here to help you learn more about opportunities for you at Holy Names University. Once you’re ready, we can help you through the application and enrollment process as well.
Take the first step today! Contact us for more information about campus life, the surrounding area, and undergraduate or graduate programs. We can’t wait to hear from you.
