GIA Carlsbad

WELCOME TO ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GEMS OF THE WEST COAST.

Nestled right beside the Pacific Ocean, a half-hour from San Diego, and 90 miles south of Los Angeles; Carlsbad is where desert and mountain terrain combine with miles of beaches to offer surfing, sailing, hiking, golfing, and more. You won’t find a more beautiful place to learn.

LEARN IN THE HEART OF IT ALL.
When you study at the Robert Mouawad Campus at GIA World Headquarters, you learn in the heart of it all. You’ll have instant access to the industry’s most respected gem and jewelry authorities – and you’ll take advantage of all that a prestigious GIA education has to offer. Just steps away from the GIA Laboratory, GIA Carlsbad students will have an opportunity to attend a guided tour of the GIA Laboratory. In addition, GIA students may enjoy the GIA Museum and the exciting and rare displays it brings to campus. GIA Carlsbad is a place for you to discover and create in a space that supports your ambitions. You’ll get a world-class education in a world-class environment. In fact, you won’t find a more beautiful backdrop in which to learn.

WORLD’S LARGEST GEMOLOGICAL LIBRARY
GIA maintains the world’s largest gemological library at the Robert Mouawad Campus. The Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center is home to an ever-expanding collection of books, photographic images, international journals, videos, and the Cartier Rare Book Repository and Archives. Fully staffed with experienced librarians, students may access the library’s services – including help with research – in person, by phone, or through email.

CHAMPIONS FOR YOUR SUCCESS
At GIA, everyone is a champion for your education and your success. We offer a variety of student services so that you can focus on your learning.

• Housing – We connect students from around the world with local housing.

• Financing – Federal as well as alternative financial assistance, including GIA scholarships, are available for those who qualify for most of our on-campus programs. Our expert staff can find the best financial solutions for you and assist with securing the right options.

• Career planning – We’ll walk you through the career-search process. We can assist you in writing a résumé, finding jewelry industry careers, or fine-tuning your interviewing skills.

• Annual Career Fair - Each year, GIA Carlsbad hosts the largest jewelry-specific recruiting event in the industry. Students are encouraged to meet industry leaders, interview for open positions and engage in career coaching sessions with industry experts.

Need to See It to Believe It?
We encourage you to visit the campus, meet the faculty, talk to students, and discover all the great things a GIA education has to offer.