CLE Costa Mesa
In August 2011, Costa Mesa, California became the home of something new, innovative and community-serving: the 6th center for College Living Experience (CLE.)
Less than 10 miles from the John Wayne Airport and accessible to dozens of higher education and technical schools, CLE attracts college-age students from around the world who have diverse learning needs but desire to prepare for life as independent adults. CLE, in partnership with the local community, provides an atmosphere for the students that empowers and develops individuals in academic success, integrated living skills, social proficiency and career development.
Established in 1989, CLE has responded to the growing need for support services for students with disabilities and each year serves over 200 students in centers throughout the country.
CLE Costa Mesa Education Options
Costa Mesa CLE students will have the benefit of easily accessible academic support, one on one coaching in executive functioning, assistive technology, and a comfortable social community while attending Orange Coast College just one mile away. OCC has a wide range of degree and certificate options for students to pursue.
In addition to the programs offered at OCC, students can also pursue other educational and vocational trainings at any of the following educational institutions in the Orange County area such as:
Cal State Fullerton
UC Irvine
Irvine Valley College
Coastal Community Living
Students will be able to choose between living at home or community living at Villa Siena Apartments, a friendly, gated living community located directly across the street from the OCC Campus. Students will be encouraged to be active in a community, which supports social growth and a healthy living with an on-site fitness center, among other easily accessible amenities. A short walk from the apartments allows students the opportunity to personally experience this wonderful community and local offerings such as grocery stores, banks, restaurants and a pharmacy.
Students choosing to continue living at home can utilize the bus, Metrolink or Amtrak to so they may still have the opportunity to access supportive services, while commuting home to cities throughout southern California.