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UCLA Student Affairs is your ally in aiding your student's journey. Research demonstrates that family involvement plays a pivotal role in student success, and when families actively engage in and support their student's university experience, it can have a positive impact. We are committed to partnering with you to ensure your student's well-being and success.

You are a valued part of the Bruin family, and there are numerous ways for you to engage, stay informed, and assist your student as they navigate their UCLA experience.

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  1. A portrait of Vanessa Aviva González-Siegel
    November 27, 2024
    Vanessa Aviva González-Siegel: Putting the Soul in Social Justice
    This quarter, we’re thrilled to introduce Vanessa Aviva González-Siegel (she/ella/ela) as the newly appointed director of the UCLA LGBTQ Campus Resource Center. Situated in the heart of the Student Activities Center and across from the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, the LGBTQ Center has long been a hub for inclusion, acceptance, and community on campus. With Vanessa’s proven leadership, this dynamic space is projected to grow its impact even further across the UCLA community.
  2. A smiling student sits at a Bruins Vote table ready to help students register to vote.
    November 27, 2024
    Beyond Voting: How UCLA Student Affairs Champions Civic Engagement
    On the evening of November 5, 2024, UCLA students packed Pauley Pavilion for hours, waiting to hear the results of an important contest. This time, they weren't there for yet another Bruins basketball game. Instead, the students were abuzz watching news coverage of the 2024 general election.
  3. Mike McCormack with the Bruin Buggy car helping students connect to campus resources
    September 18, 2024
    Mike McCormack: Learning from and Doing for Others
    On a chilly October evening, monsters and urban legends take over UCLA’s residential community. Covel Commons’ Grand Horizon Ballroom, a popular venue for both professional and student events, is transformed for the Haunted Hill extravaganza. A Halloween tradition coordinated by UCLA’s residential student government, Haunted Hill is both a spooky experience and a complex development opportunity for student leaders, such as event production skills, budget management, vendor coordination and more. At the crux of the production is UCLA Residential Life’s Assistant Director of Leadership and Involvement, Mike McCormack.

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Each Student Affairs department fosters connections, encourages friendships, imparts vital resources, and nurtures community. Explore the wealth of available resources.

Life On Campus

Whether it's discovering new passions, thriving in a club sport, finding community, or developing your inner leader, UCLA offers activities that complement your academic pursuits and contribute to a well-rounded college experience. Explore the vibrant array of opportunities designed to enrich your journey as a Bruin, fostering personal growth and creating lasting memories.

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Resource Centers & Programs

Our resource centers like the Transfer Student Center, Black Bruin Resource Center, LGBTQ Campus Resource Center, and Graduate Student Resource Center, are here to provide personalized support, ensuring every Bruin thrives academically and personally.

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Health & Well-Being

We prioritize the holistic health and well-being of our Bruins, providing top-tier medical and mental health services through the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Resilience in Your Student Experience (RISE), and many others.

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Services

UCLA Student Affairs is committed to being there for every Bruin. Providing essential services from the Center for Accessible Education (CAE) to our Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT), we ensure that you have the support you need whenever you need it.

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Just being (at UCLA) was such an incredible feeling. Knowing that amazing science discoveries took place at UCLA and that incredible science was being done was enough.
Leonardo A.
Class of 2017