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Graduate Students
- Information
for prospective graduate students
about the Computer Science concentration
- Caltech Graduate Admission
- Information
for prospective undergraduate
students about Computer Science study
- Caltech Undergraduate Admission
Caltech
Office of the Registrar
Computer Science Brochure (pdf 1MB)
Living in Southern California
Pasadena lies along the northern edge of the Los Angeles basin, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Pasadena occupies a comparatively quiet corner of lively and marvelously diverse southern California. It is the home of the Tournament of Roses and the Rose Bowl, and as such is the focus of nationwide interest each New Year's Day.
Pasadena is renowned for its moderate semiarid-to-subtropical climate. Daily temperatures typically range from the 60s and 70s in the winter to the 80s and 90s in the summer. Rain is limited to the winter months, and averages only about ten inches per year. At the extremes, temperatures do occasionally reach the low 100s, at which time the humidity is invariably very low; and occasionally snow can be seen on the San Gabriel Mountains. Air quality in the region has continually improved since the late 1970s, and smoggy days are now relatively infrequent.
Caltech is situated in one of Pasadena's residential areas, a short walk from restaurants, shopping centers, and cultural attractions. The Los Angeles Civic Center which offers the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, the Los Angeles Opera, and several world-class museums, is only ten miles to the southwest.
There are many opportunities for recreation and relaxation in and near Pasadena. Old Town Pasadena has become a center for southern Californians interested in shopping and dining in an area noted for its historic buildings, quaint alleyways, and significant architectural styles. Nearby are the world-famous Norton Simon Museum and Huntington Library and Gardens. On campus, there are musical and dramatic events. Parks, beaches, harbors, botanical gardens, museums, theme parks, entertainment venues, sporting events, and tourist attractions are found within an hour's drive from campus. Extensive hiking trails and mountaineering opportunities are just minutes away in the San Gabriel Mountains. Winter skiing, the Mojave Desert, and San Diego are all within a few hours' drive.
For more about Caltech and living in Southern California visit the Caltech homepage and click "About Caltech."
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