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Meridian graduates are reinventing the professions of Business, Education, Leadership, and Psychology.
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October 13
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Interested in Meridian’s application process? Learn more and participate in a Q&A with Admissions Advisors on October 13, 2026.
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Winter 2026 Application Deadline
Interested in Applying for the Winter 2026 Quarter? Learn more about required materials by visiting our Application Process Page to apply by November 10, 2026.
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About Meridian
Founded over 30 years ago, Meridian University enrolls students globally in its unique hybrid and 100% online graduate degree, certificate, and public programs.
The University offers master's and doctoral programs in Psychology, Education and Business with diverse concentrations available within each of these programs. Meridian’s integrated, innovative curriculum is designed to be experiential and transformative.
Meridian graduates are engaged in varied professional contexts that include coaching, psychotherapy, organizational development, facilitation, social healing, social entrepreneurship, and transformative leadership.
The University’s facilities include the Los Angeles Campus, Bay Area Center, and additional centers outside of California.
Meridian’s graduate programs are available in two formats, hybrid and 100% online. This model supports students who are working professionals and balancing other life commitments to move forward towards their personal and professional future.
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“Meridian University is a model for education: multidisciplinary, holistic, and practical. It offers a grounded vision of what is possible, both personally and socially, and how we can help create a better future.”
Riane Eisler
Author of The Chalice and the Blade, The Real Wealth of Nations, and Nurturing Our Humanity
Aftab Omer, PhD
Educating Developmental Practitioners
Recorded at the University's Los Angeles Campus, Meridian President Aftab Omer, PhD, describes how the University's programs are designed to use transformative learning to educate developmental practitioners, providing an experience unlike traditional informational learning alone.
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“Meridian University is a gift to this moment in our history. The rare breadth of the intellectual journey it offers, and its exquisite attention to the ripening of the whole person, set a stunning example for graduate studies.”
Joanna Macy
Philosopher and Ecopsychologist
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The Los Angeles Campus is the primary location for in-person and hybrid courses at Meridian University. Students have the opportunity to engage face-to-face with faculty and peers while also benefiting from the flexibility of online coursework.
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