UCLA Student Affairs: Where Bruins* Shine.
Your college experience is more than just getting a degree. It's about becoming a leader, joining clubs, stepping out of your comfort zone, and gaining new perspectives on the world. It's the connections and memories you create outside the classroom that define the complete college experience.
As a Bruin, you're part of a proud and passionate community at UCLA. The Bruin Spirit isn't just a slogan; it reflects the pride, unity, and dedication that make up the UCLA experience. When you're on our campus and the sun is strong, you can truly feel that Bruin shine.
UCLA Student Affairs is here to provide you with these opportunities. Your path as a Bruin is your own to choose, but our services and opportunities are here to support you along the way.
Life On Campus by the Numbers
- 30K+Undergraduate Students
- 10K+Graduate Students
- 7.9K+Transfer Students
- 12K+International Students
- 1.3K+Student Organizations
- 60+Greek Organizations
- 50+Club Sports
- 1.9K+Students Employed
News Recent Stories & Updates
June 11, 2024Veterans Resource Center: Advancing the NarrativeThis quarter’s Spotlight series features Dr. Emily Dahlem and UCLA Veteran Services. Next to the Transfer Student Center in Kerckhoff Hall, The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is centrally located, one floor below the coffee house. The calming aroma of a fresh cup of coffee fills the classic gothic halls and provides a balance to the hustle and activity that defines a typical day in Kerckhoff; the VRC is no exception.
June 11, 2024Be Well Bruin: A One-Stop Shop for WellnessWhen students start their journeys at UCLA, the campus welcomes them with an incredibly diverse community, beautiful sunny weather, hilly hikes to class, and an abundance of resources to make their stay here worthwhile. With an ever-growing list of departments and programs dedicated to enriching the student experience, navigating those resources can become tricky. It’s easy for students to miss a turn and arrive at the wrong destination. The Be Well Bruin website serves as the community’s GPS.
June 11, 2024Carina Salazar: Educator Making an ImpactThis quarter’s Educator Spotlight Series shines the light on Carina Salazar, Executive Director for Career and Immersive Experiences at the Career Center. The Career Center is located in the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Strathmore building on the corner of Westwood Plaza. On the outside, the building features masonry reminiscent of classic buildings in academia. Inside, the space offers the bright, crisp details of a professional workspace. The Career Center is a hub for all aspects of career development for UCLA students.
June 11, 2024Sustainability at UCLASustainability at UCLA touches all aspects of the Student Affairs mission, from academic programs in sustainability, to campus life with over 40 different student organizations focused on sustainability, and connections to alumni. UCLA also has comprehensive sustainability goals across all aspects of campus operations - from energy and water to food and procurement. These goals are laid out in the Sustainability Plan and include an ambitious commitment to decarbonization. Recently, over 2,000 students signed a CALPIRG petition focused on Clean Energy, and students have made it clear that how we address the significant crises we are facing in climate and biodiversity, and environmental justice and equity, are important to them and their future.
For Students Discover a Campus Full of Opportunities
From undergraduate to graduate and professional students, Student Affairs is here to support you throughout your UCLA experience.
For Parents Explore How to Stay Connected & Support Your Student
Families' dedication to supporting students is undeniable. We firmly believe that student success is the result of intention and effort, not luck. Student Affairs prioritizes building strong partnerships with families to ensure their students thrive. There are numerous ways for families to engage, stay connected, and provide valuable support as students navigate their UCLA journey.
For Faculty & Staff Connect with the Right Student Affairs Team, at the Right Time
With over 50,000 students and a wealth of resources, let us guide you to the appropriate Student Affairs team for your students' needs and support their success.
Quotes from UCLA alumni
The feeling I got when I first stepped on campus - the warmth, the community, the commitment to service and excellence - it felt like home.
Best school on this side of the coast, great faculty, amazing campus, and the diversity of the student population is unmatched anywhere else.
UCLA ... is a world renown university that develops so many brilliant minds, offering so many opportunities.