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Four UCLA students, two of them in color animal costumes, making a silly pose on Bruin Walk
A UCLA students playing a card game on a lawn outside
Four UCLA students, two of them in color animal costumes, making a silly pose on Bruin Walk
A UCLA students playing a card game on a lawn outside
Discover a Campus Full of Opportunities

Whether you are brand new to UCLA, or a continuing Bruin seeking new experiences, UCLA Student Affairs supports opportunities for every student to shine in their own way. The sheer number of clubs, events, concerts, service events, games, and recreational activities can be overwhelming. It is by deepening your connection to the UCLA community that you will truly feel the sense of belonging that makes UCLA such a special place. Student Affairs is full of mentors and advisors here to help you navigate this path.

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  • 1.3k+
    Student Organizations
  • 60+
    Greek Organizations
  • 50+
    Club Sports
  • 30+
    Community Service Organizations
  • 25+
    Environmental Student Organizations

Recent Stories

  1. A portrait of Transfer Student Center Associate Director Sarah Molitoris
    August 29, 2025
    Transfer Student Center: Resiliency and Belonging
    As 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
  2. A collage of portraits of Zuleika Bravo, Sonya Brooks, Gustavo Cardenas, Miriam Torres Sanchez, I.O., Vivian Hernandez, and Schinal Harrington
    August 29, 2025
    Redefining What It Means to Be A Bruin
    Zuleika 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
  3. Drea Letamendi speaks at Comic-Con
    May 23, 2025
    Drea Letamendi: The Superpower of Compassion
    It'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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Live the Bruin Experience

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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Quotes from UCLA alumni

Being in band gave me a community of individuals to rely on when things got tough. Those people are my closest confidants and being able to turn to them in the worst of times and the best of times is wonderful.
Michelle C.
Class of 2019