We are so excited to welcome all Bruins back to UCLA for fall 2023.
Whether you’re living on campus or studying from home, UCLA is here to help you enter your next stage of personal growth and academic success.
True Bruin Welcome has hundreds of events that will help you discover new communities, make lifelong friends, ignite your passions, uphold our traditions, and enjoy a taste of everything UCLA has to offer.
Informational briefing and activities for new and returning cadets.
Students interested in learning more about the Army ROTC program and attending, please contact our Recruiting Operations Officer Mr. Romeo Miguel at rbmiguel@milsci.ucla.edu or (310) 825-7381.
Activities and welcome luncheon for new and returning cadets.
Students interested in more information about the Army ROTC program should contact our Recruiting Operations Officer Mr. Romeo Miguel at (310) 825-7381 or rbmiguel@milsci.ucla.edu.
This opportunity is meant for students who could not make it to the new student orientations. We will be conducting a one-hour presentation to cover major requirements and provide a Q&A.
WG Young Hall (CS 24, CS 50, CS 76) & WG Young Patio
Learn tips and tricks to navigate Computer Science (CS) at UCLA from a panel of current CS students and faculty! Ask any burning questions at a live Q&A and talk one-on-one with other CS students and faculty while enjoying catering. Any student interested in Computer Science is welcome and encouraged to attend, regardless of year, background, and major!
This event will connect first-year and returning out-of-state students with each other and with UCLA faculty and staff. The event will consist of speakers, activities, and an opportunity to network with people from each respective region.
Out-of-State Students: Welcome! In collaboration with UCLA's Out of State Student Association (OSSA), kickstart your time as a Bruin to connect with others and learn about upcoming events!
CAE is introducing some changes to how adjusted deadline and attendance accommodations are requested through our office. Learn more about the new process and gain insight on your student responsibilities related to these accommodations before the Fall term begins!
Stop by Powell Library to pick up some free swag and learn how the Library can support you throughout your time at UCLA! Whether it's a question about library locations, student employment or anything else on your mind, we are here to answer your questions!
CAE is introducing some changes to how testing accommodations are requirested and exams, quizzes, and finals are booked with the CAE Testing Center. Learn more about the new process and gain insight on your responsibilities as a student related to these accommodations before the Fall term begins!
Kick off Fall 2023 at the first-ever UCLA Library Games Pop-Up! Drop by Powell 238 to play and browse video games and boardgames. Library staff will be running quick and fun role playing games that you're welcome to join. All levels of experience (including none) are welcome! There will also be limited edition UCLA Library Game Day stickers and a button-making station where you can design and create your own pin!
CAE is introducing some changes to how adjusted deadline and attendance accommodations are requested through our office. Learn more about the new process and gain insight on your responsibilities as an instructor related to these accommodations before the Fall term begins!
Learn tips for a successful transition into the upper division major courses and how to get involved in research, student organizations, and other outreach opportunities in the neuroscience program.
Featuring: Dr. Stephanie White, Dr. Kate Wassum, Dr. Rafael Romero, Neuroscience Undergraduate Society, CruX, InterAxon and Nu Rho Psi.
Please join us for a presentation with
reception to follow.
Please RSVP (https://forms.gle/KTzSMCz6HzKx9BD97) by Friday, September 22nd.
Make plans to attend TransferPalooza - there will be games, food, live music, resource booths and more!
This is a child friendly event, bring your little Bruins!
Check in via QR code at the event
*Make sure to visit the Bruin Resource Center - Students with Dependents Program Table!
Welcome reception for residents from Living Learning Communities. Meet residents from your LLC and others and learn about resources available on the Hill.
Welcome reception for residents from Living Learning Communities. Meet residents from your LLC and others and learn about resources available on the Hill.
New and returning students, stop by our offices to learn more about UCLA's Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program. Established in 1920, we have been preparing UCLA students to lead for over 100 years. Meet our faculty and staff, get information on requirements and benefits (including full tuition scholarships), and find out about the many internship and career opportunities that will become available to you as a cadet in the Mighty Bruin Battalion. Cool swag for all visitors :)!
Welcome back, Political Science Students! This event brings together new and continuing students. Please join us to learn about the Political Science requirments and enjoy some light refreshments.
The MCDB Undergraduate Office will be open for drop-in advising before the Life Sciences New Student Welcome in the afternoon. Stop by with questions for the MCDB undergraduate advisors and grab a sweet treat!
This event is for all current, incoming, and prospective Anthropology students. During the first hour, we will be sharing information about the various opportunities available through the department. The second hour will be reserved for Q&A and mingling.
Meet the Sociology counselors, Department Chair and Vice Chair of Undergraduate Studies. We will discuss the Sociology major and other department resources.
233 Covel Commons and Covel 2nd Floor Rotunda Area
The Center for Scholarships and Scholar Enrichment (formerly the Scholarship Resource Center) helps you win money and graduate with less debt! At our open house, we will provide information about our resources and services and how you can get started working with us.
CAE is introducing some changes to how testing accommodations are requirested and exams, quizzes, and finals are booked with the CAE Testing Center. Learn more about the new process and gain insight on your responsibilities as a faculty related to these accommodations before the Fall term begins!
Come meet academic advisors from the Fielding School of Public Health during open office hours! Advisors will be available to answer any questions students may have about the Public Health pre-majors, majors, and minor.
Come meet your elected student representatives! Learn more about the initiatives and programs of our 15 commissioners while enjoying some light snacks and refreshments.
Interested in student government and want to make your voice heard? Come to the Student Government Open House hosted by your Undergraduate and Graduate Students Associations. Elected officers and commissioners will be in attendance to talk about what they do, listen to your concerns, and tell you how to get involved. Refreshments will be served, and you may even win a prize!
SESSION TIMES AVAILABLE HERE: https://english.ucla.edu/welcome-week-ug/
Interested in learning more about a specific Department of English opportunity? Student leadership from our UCLA chapter of Sigma Tau Delta and faculty from our Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Departmental Honors, and Travel Study programs will be hosting information sessions at set times on Wednesday, September 27.
Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360
Co-sponsored by UCLA Asia Pacific Center and UCLA Center for Chinese Studies
Join the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian LIbrary for a special talk from longtime donor and collector Bing Liu ????.
This presentation will be conducted in Chinese.
RSVP is required. A light lunch will be served.
Attendees will be introduced to Geffen Academy during this session. The Geffen Academy at UCLA is a university-affiliated school for students in grades 6-12 that values academic depth and inspiration within a humane educational environment. Guided by principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Geffen Academy students are encouraged to be questioners, analysts, and presenters, who are creative, collaborative, and active young adults.
Big thanks to our guest speakers:
Rachel Ochoa, Assistant Director of Admissions
Miriam Margolis, Director of Admissions
All new and continuing students are invited to come and learn about the Asian American Studies department, our major, two minors, graduate degree, and courses. Meet the amazing people of the department and discover the resources and services that we have to offer. This event will be held on September 27th from noon to 2:00 PM, in and around 3333 Rolfe Hall. Stay tuned to the Asian American Studies website (asianam.ucla.edu) for more information on this event.
The Department of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Language and Cultures invites you to join us in celebrating a new academic year at our annual Departmental Open House! Please save the date for Wednesday, September 27th at 1:00pm. The event will be in 311 Kaplan Hall.
We encourage all students to attend – new, continuing, undergraduates, and graduates – and look forward to introducing the Department and Faculty, as well as exciting opportunities like the Russian Flagship Program.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We welcome all First Year and Transfer Bruins to stop by the Center for Community Engagement to learn about opportunities to take your learning beyond the classroom--through community-engaged courses, internship courses, Quarter in Washington, Quarter in Sacramento, the Community Engagement and Social Change Minor, AmeriCorps programs Jumpstart and Justice Corps, and more!
The Humanities Welcome is an annual event held at the beginning of the academic year that invites faculty, staff and students to come together to showcase the Humanities at UCLA. At this event we will introduce the UCLA campus to the benefits of coursework and degrees in the Humanities. The program includes an introduction from the Dean of Humanities, a faculty member discussing their research, a student speaker. There is a reception to follow with representatives from on-campus Humanities clubs and opportunities to mingle with faculty, staff and students.
You're Invited to the SEIS Undergraduate Open House!
When: Weds, September 27th, 2-4pm
Where: Reading Room, Moore Hall 3340
Learn about our Programs:
*Education Major, Education Studies Minor, & The Information and Media Literacy Minor
*Meet the undergraduate advisors
*Meet new and old students
*Learn about different resources
Incoming and returning students are invited to the History Department’s Open House! Make the most out of your UCLA experience and learn about:
• Academic/Career Counseling
• Faculty-Student Engagement
• HistoryCorps Internships
• History Writing Center
• Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society
• History Undergraduate Advisory Board (HUAB)
• And much more!
Refreshments will be served.
Undergraduates interested in any International Institute academic program are welcome to attend!
- African Studies
- African & Middle Eastern Studies
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- European Studies
- Global Health
- Global Studies
- International Development Studies
- International Migration Studies
- South Asian Studies
- Southeast Asian Studies
Learn about resources! Discuss research interests! Mix, mingle, and network with faculty, staff, and fellow internationally-minded students!
Welcoming our new Linguistics students to Campbell Hall to meet and mingle with peers, faculty, the Bruin Linguists Society, and the Linguistics Undergraduate Advisor! Stop by any time between 4pm-5pm for snacks, socializing, and giveaways, and try your hand at our department scavenger hunt for a prize.
Join us in learning more about the Spanish & Portuguese Department! Meet faculty and staff, learn in more detail about course requirements for majors/minors, travel study opportunities, GOAL Mentoring Program and more!
Beginning at the UCLA Bike Shop, tour some of the infrastructure and amenities here at UCLA that integrate cycling into the daily routines of students and staff. This FREE short inclusive ride culminates at an inviting outdoor spot where we'll enjoy some coffee and socialize before going about our days. Meet people and reflect on the seamless blend of active transportation, environmental consciousness, and the simple joy of a morning ride with a well-deserved coffee break.
Join us for a FREE workshop to learn what to bring, where to go, and what resources are available for bicycle commuters to UCLA. We've got answers and solutions to your bicycle commuter questions.
The Undocumented Student Program is hosting an orientation for incoming and returning Undocu Bruins!
Join us to learn about resources regarding USP, financial aid, legal services, mental health, & many more!
Location will be email to you once you RSVP!
Chi Alpha Delta will host a rush dinner where interested students will get the opportunity to engage in meaningful interactions with both current active members and alumni.
The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. It is one of the university’s largest community service events and occurs during True Bruin Welcome.
Chi Alpha Delta will host a lovely picnic where interested students will get the opportunity to engage with current active members all while enjoying games, food, and prizes.
