Guidebook

Here you’ll find information on health and safety, campus life, the nature of instruction, and more to help you navigate your UCLA experience. Bookmark it and check it regularly. If there is something you don’t find on this page, please reach out to us to submit suggestions through the link below.

And remember, no matter where you are in the world, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Go Bruins.

If you are an Extension student, please visit the UCLA Extension COVID-19 page for updates and guidance.

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COVID-19 Information

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LACDPH

UCLA follows all Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines and protocols. Check out their site for the most up-to-date information.

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With vaccination underway, we are staying vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. Here are testing + vaccination resources.

Learn more about best practices for face coverings, shared spaces and measures that have been put in place with your safety in mind.

Staying Safe on Campus

Keeping our community safe through the pandemic and beyond, here are links to resources around safety and security.

Take the Bruin Pledge

We’re in this together. Take the Bruin Pledge and show the world that, as Bruins, we are committed to helping create a safer and healthier environment.

Review and Sign the Bruin Pledge

Be Balanced, Be Reasonable, Remain United, Stay Informed, Be Neighborly, Keep Safe

Navigating Your Experience

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Maximize Success with these Resources. Stay current on evolving policies, locate resources, and learn tips to maximize your success whether you’re attending classes on or off-campus.

Campus Access

Learn about campus access and guidelines that every Bruin needs to follow if they plan to visit campus.

Guidelines for Campus Access

Summer Orientation

For grad and professional students, your program will be your best connection for orientation materials; for undergraduates, visit New Student Orientation.

New Student Orientation

Academics & Research

Spring quarter classes continue to be delivered remotely, except for a limited few. Find out what you need to know about navigating courses, remote alternatives, and how to make the most of your academic experience.

Resources & Tips for Excelling in the Classroom & the Lab

Housing & Dining

Get answers to all of your questions about living and dining at UCLA including information on the Hill, graduate student apartments and details about your on-campus living experience.

Learn What’s New About Housing & Dining On-Campus

Employment, Fellowships, and Financial Services

Find out where to locate information on financial aid, fellowships, employment and how to access financial assistance during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Find Information to Support Your Financial Needs

Additional Information for International Students

The latest information and frequently asked questions for new and continuing international students.

More Information for International Students

Together We Are Bruin Strong

Together We Are Bruin Strong

This school year is like no other in history. COVID-19 has upended everything, requiring the entire campus community to sacrifice and adopt new ways of living and interacting. There are new rules, but there is also a new sense of community. That is what Bruin for Bruin is all about.

To promote safe behavior, and work toward the goal of getting the UCLA community back on campus, UCLA would like to highlight artistic expressions of what Bruin for Bruin means to you.

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Building Community

We’re serious about building community here at UCLA so we’re here to remind you that you can still build community no matter where you are. Find your people. Find your purpose. And find how to stay connected with other Bruins.

Events & Virtual Engagement

Graduate Student Association

Programs & Resource Centers

Student Organizations

Undergraduate Student Association Council

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Virtual Communities at UCLA

Staying Healthy

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Your Mental Wellness and Academic Success

Your mental health is a crucial part of your well-being here at UCLA. Find more information about how to boost your mental health when times get tough and where to locate campus resources.

Learn More About Student Resources for Mental Wellness

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Planning for Good Physical Health

Prioritizing health and fitness is just as important now as ever. Learn more about staying active and how to access physical health and fitness services available to you.

Locate Physical Health & Fitness Services at UCLA