In 2001, United States International University (USIU) and Alliant University/CSPP were joined to create a new university — Alliant International University. Alliant provides students with a choice among six California campuses: Fresno, Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco.

Alliant also includes a Mexico City Campus. It is distinguished by being the only university in Mexico authorized by law to offer all of its programs in English. In addition, Alliant runs innovatory programs for psychologists in Tokyo, Japan, which attracts professionals from across the US to its on-line program in psychopharmacology.

The Alliant family is composed of four schools that operate at its multiple campuses:
1) the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP);
2) the Shirley M. Hufstedler School of Education, (HSOE) and;
3) the Marshall Goldsmith School of Management (MGSM);
4) the California School of Forensic Studies (CSFS).

Admission
In general, there are several items required to complete an application. Note that each school has its own application. Please be sure to: 1) complete the first two forms (A and B); 2) provide official transcripts from each institution attended; 3) include at least two letters of recommendation; 4) write a personal essay; and 5) include the application fee.

There may be additional requirements for application (including pre-requisite classes) depending on the choice of school and program.

Financial Aid
Most students rely on financial aid to attend Alliant University. Fortunately, it offers several types of financial aid programs to assist the varied needs of students and their families: scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment. These funds are provided by federal and state governments, private donors, banks and the University.

Alliant International University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education.