For Parents
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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August 29, 2025Transfer Student Center: Resiliency and BelongingAs a youth, I watched my mother spend nearly a decade taking classes at West Los Angeles College—one after another—while simultaneously raising me and my sister. She earned her associate's degree with a 4.0 GPA, transferred into a pre-law program, graduated with a J.D., started a successful law practice and taught as a law professor—all while being our supermom. As I helped her hang her diploma just before her firm's grand opening, I began to understand that her journey wasn't just about each c
August 29, 2025Redefining What It Means to Be A BruinZuleika Bravo came to UCLA with two things most other students don't have: a decade of work experience and a four-year-old daughter. When Zuleika transferred to UCLA from Antelope Valley College in 2018, she immediately felt lost. As a first-generation, nontraditional, parenting student, Zuleika was worried about finding other Bruins who shared her story. Like many nontraditional students, Zuleika was faced with institutional and social barriers others never experience. In particular, she desc
May 23, 2025Drea Letamendi: The Superpower of CompassionIt's been a year since I joined the UCLA Student Affairs Media Team, and I vividly remember my onboarding process. My first meeting was at the Tom Bradley building on the west side of campus, known as "The Hill." When I drove into the parking structure, I parked next to a sleek, all-black sports car. What was most notable, was the trunk logo had been replaced with the Batman symbol. Intrigued by the detail, I continued to admire the car when a silhouette in a trench coat and shiny black boots e
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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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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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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.