Community
Friday September 18
Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Fri 9/18 - Mon 9/28 RSVP
Multiple locations (Please see the website for details)
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority. Students interested in joining one of the 10 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by visiting www.uclapanhellenic.com. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Students interested in joining the associate member sorority should contact the chapter directly through IG (@phirhobruins) for additional recruitment event details. Visit @UCLAPanhellenic for more information. *Registering and attending Orientation on 9/20 is required to participate
Saturday September 19
Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Fri 9/18 - Mon 9/28 RSVP
Multiple locations (Please see the website for details)
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority. Students interested in joining one of the 10 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by visiting www.uclapanhellenic.com. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Students interested in joining the associate member sorority should contact the chapter directly through IG (@phirhobruins) for additional recruitment event details. Visit @UCLAPanhellenic for more information. *Registering and attending Orientation on 9/20 is required to participate
Sunday September 20
Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Fri 9/18 - Mon 9/28 RSVP
Multiple locations (Please see the website for details)
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority. Students interested in joining one of the 10 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by visiting www.uclapanhellenic.com. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Students interested in joining the associate member sorority should contact the chapter directly through IG (@phirhobruins) for additional recruitment event details. Visit @UCLAPanhellenic for more information. *Registering and attending Orientation on 9/20 is required to participate
Fall 2026 Asian Greek Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26
Multiple locations
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer bids, or invitations to join at the end of "Rush Week". AGC chapters mostly recruit new members during the fall quarter. Recruitment events are hosted by each chapter during the evenings and the weekend during True Bruin Welcome. Registration is not required. Visit @BruinAGC on Instagram for specific information about each chapter's recruitment events. You can also contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event information.
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26 RSVP
Check-in is typically at the southeast corner of Strathmore Dr. & Gayley Ave.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer most of their bids, or invitations to join by the end of their recruitment events by Saturday, September 26th. Some chapters will continue to have independent recruitment events and offer invitations to join their chapters throughout the fall quarter. There is also a smaller scale recruitment period in the winter and spring; however, not all chapters participate.
Commuter Student Welcome
Sun 9/20 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
Calling all commuters! Join us to connect with fellow commuter students, discover resources tailored to your needs, and embark on your UCLA journey with confidence. #Undergraduate #Social #Community
New Student Welcome
Sun 9/20 • 1PM - 2PM PDT
Pauley Pavilion
Join us as we welcome all new students! Meet campus leaders, show your Bruin spirit, and kickstart your UCLA journey. This event is for all incoming transfer and direct-entry undergraduate students.
Block Party
Sun 9/20 • 3PM - 6PM PDT
Westwood Village (Broxton Ave & Weyburn Ave)
Join over 10,000 Bruins at the Westwood Village Block Party! Enjoy games, activities, and delicious food from Westwood vendors while UCLA musical acts and DJs light up the stage.
Monday September 21
Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Fri 9/18 - Mon 9/28 RSVP
Multiple locations (Please see the website for details)
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority. Students interested in joining one of the 10 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by visiting www.uclapanhellenic.com. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Students interested in joining the associate member sorority should contact the chapter directly through IG (@phirhobruins) for additional recruitment event details. Visit @UCLAPanhellenic for more information. *Registering and attending Orientation on 9/20 is required to participate
Fall 2026 Asian Greek Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26
Multiple locations
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer bids, or invitations to join at the end of "Rush Week". AGC chapters mostly recruit new members during the fall quarter. Recruitment events are hosted by each chapter during the evenings and the weekend during True Bruin Welcome. Registration is not required. Visit @BruinAGC on Instagram for specific information about each chapter's recruitment events. You can also contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event information.
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26 RSVP
Check-in is typically at the southeast corner of Strathmore Dr. & Gayley Ave.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer most of their bids, or invitations to join by the end of their recruitment events by Saturday, September 26th. Some chapters will continue to have independent recruitment events and offer invitations to join their chapters throughout the fall quarter. There is also a smaller scale recruitment period in the winter and spring; however, not all chapters participate.
Bruin Bash
Mon 9/21
Bruin Bash is the ultimate welcome-back celebration. A pivotal True Bruin Welcome experience, this epic concert and festival hosted by USAC Cultural Affairs Commission and Campus Events Commission is not to be missed. Stay tuned for electrifying artist announcements!
Tuesday September 22
Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Fri 9/18 - Mon 9/28 RSVP
Multiple locations (Please see the website for details)
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority. Students interested in joining one of the 10 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by visiting www.uclapanhellenic.com. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Students interested in joining the associate member sorority should contact the chapter directly through IG (@phirhobruins) for additional recruitment event details. Visit @UCLAPanhellenic for more information. *Registering and attending Orientation on 9/20 is required to participate
Fall 2026 Asian Greek Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26
Multiple locations
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer bids, or invitations to join at the end of "Rush Week". AGC chapters mostly recruit new members during the fall quarter. Recruitment events are hosted by each chapter during the evenings and the weekend during True Bruin Welcome. Registration is not required. Visit @BruinAGC on Instagram for specific information about each chapter's recruitment events. You can also contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event information.
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26 RSVP
Check-in is typically at the southeast corner of Strathmore Dr. & Gayley Ave.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer most of their bids, or invitations to join by the end of their recruitment events by Saturday, September 26th. Some chapters will continue to have independent recruitment events and offer invitations to join their chapters throughout the fall quarter. There is also a smaller scale recruitment period in the winter and spring; however, not all chapters participate.
Enormous Activities Fair
Tue 9/22
Royce Quad and Wilson Plaza
Let’s get involved! Discover over 500 student organizations and departments and dive into your passions, explore new interests, and connect with fellow Bruins. EAF is organized by two student government offices, USAC CEC (Campus Events Commission) and USAC CAC (Cultural Affairs Commission).
Wednesday September 23
Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Fri 9/18 - Mon 9/28 RSVP
Multiple locations (Please see the website for details)
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority. Students interested in joining one of the 10 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by visiting www.uclapanhellenic.com. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Students interested in joining the associate member sorority should contact the chapter directly through IG (@phirhobruins) for additional recruitment event details. Visit @UCLAPanhellenic for more information. *Registering and attending Orientation on 9/20 is required to participate
Fall 2026 Asian Greek Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26
Multiple locations
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer bids, or invitations to join at the end of "Rush Week". AGC chapters mostly recruit new members during the fall quarter. Recruitment events are hosted by each chapter during the evenings and the weekend during True Bruin Welcome. Registration is not required. Visit @BruinAGC on Instagram for specific information about each chapter's recruitment events. You can also contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event information.
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26 RSVP
Check-in is typically at the southeast corner of Strathmore Dr. & Gayley Ave.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer most of their bids, or invitations to join by the end of their recruitment events by Saturday, September 26th. Some chapters will continue to have independent recruitment events and offer invitations to join their chapters throughout the fall quarter. There is also a smaller scale recruitment period in the winter and spring; however, not all chapters participate.
INTERNATIONAL FALL WELCOME 2026
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT
Tom Bradley International Hall: 1st floor patio
You are invited to join us on our annual fall welcome event! This event is open to the whole UCLA community and is part of True Bruin Welcome 2026! We look forward to seeing all international Bruins there, where you will have the opportunity to meet with our Dashew staff, Wescom Financial colleagues, and other amazing and helpful UCLA campus departments at our International Resource Fair. We will also be offering a complimentary light lunch and international snacks (while supplies last), great giveaways, and an opportunity to socialize with other members of the international community! This event is presented by Dashew Center in collaboration with Wescom Financial. We look forward to seeing you there! Note: Registration is recommended to help us estimate attendance, but is not required. All are welcome to drop in!
Chicana/o and Central American Studies Department Open House
Wed 9/23 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP
In front of UCLA Bunche Hall elevators
Please join us and bring your friends. This is a great opportunity to meet newly admitted freshmen and transfer students! Everyone is welcome. You will learn about our CCAS major and minors while networking with faculty, graduate students, and TAs. Food and refreshments will be provided!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social #Community
Meet the Hill
Wed 9/23 • 5PM PDT
The Hill
Discover everything you need to know about living and studying on the Hill! Meet the teams and explore the areas that make the Hill your home away from home.
Thursday September 24
Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Fri 9/18 - Mon 9/28 RSVP
Multiple locations (Please see the website for details)
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority. Students interested in joining one of the 10 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by visiting www.uclapanhellenic.com. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Students interested in joining the associate member sorority should contact the chapter directly through IG (@phirhobruins) for additional recruitment event details. Visit @UCLAPanhellenic for more information. *Registering and attending Orientation on 9/20 is required to participate
Fall 2026 Asian Greek Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26
Multiple locations
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer bids, or invitations to join at the end of "Rush Week". AGC chapters mostly recruit new members during the fall quarter. Recruitment events are hosted by each chapter during the evenings and the weekend during True Bruin Welcome. Registration is not required. Visit @BruinAGC on Instagram for specific information about each chapter's recruitment events. You can also contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event information.
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26 RSVP
Check-in is typically at the southeast corner of Strathmore Dr. & Gayley Ave.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer most of their bids, or invitations to join by the end of their recruitment events by Saturday, September 26th. Some chapters will continue to have independent recruitment events and offer invitations to join their chapters throughout the fall quarter. There is also a smaller scale recruitment period in the winter and spring; however, not all chapters participate.
Transferpalooza
Thu 9/24 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT
Pauley Pavilion
Welcome to UCLA! This event will help you meet other Transfers, learn more about UCLA, and give you access to exclusive swag. This event will feature crafty activities, campus partners & student orgs to help you get involved, and social areas to meet other Transfers! Get your boots on & join us as we ride into the 26-27 school year.
Friday September 25
Fall 2026 Asian Greek Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26
Multiple locations
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer bids, or invitations to join at the end of "Rush Week". AGC chapters mostly recruit new members during the fall quarter. Recruitment events are hosted by each chapter during the evenings and the weekend during True Bruin Welcome. Registration is not required. Visit @BruinAGC on Instagram for specific information about each chapter's recruitment events. You can also contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event information.
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26 RSVP
Check-in is typically at the southeast corner of Strathmore Dr. & Gayley Ave.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer most of their bids, or invitations to join by the end of their recruitment events by Saturday, September 26th. Some chapters will continue to have independent recruitment events and offer invitations to join their chapters throughout the fall quarter. There is also a smaller scale recruitment period in the winter and spring; however, not all chapters participate.
RecFest
Fri 9/25 • 5PM - 8PM PDT
IM Field
Your first Friday is kicking off right! Join Recreation on the IM Field for a Friday Night Lights edition of Rec Fest 2026, featuring all things fun, wellness, and community. Come enjoy music, fitness class samplers, Club Sports meet & greets, Esports, demos, games, giveaways, and more, open to all UCLA students!
Saturday September 26
Fall 2026 Asian Greek Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26
Multiple locations
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer bids, or invitations to join at the end of "Rush Week". AGC chapters mostly recruit new members during the fall quarter. Recruitment events are hosted by each chapter during the evenings and the weekend during True Bruin Welcome. Registration is not required. Visit @BruinAGC on Instagram for specific information about each chapter's recruitment events. You can also contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event information.
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
Sun 9/20 - Sat 9/26 RSVP
Check-in is typically at the southeast corner of Strathmore Dr. & Gayley Ave.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer most of their bids, or invitations to join by the end of their recruitment events by Saturday, September 26th. Some chapters will continue to have independent recruitment events and offer invitations to join their chapters throughout the fall quarter. There is also a smaller scale recruitment period in the winter and spring; however, not all chapters participate.
Volunteer Day
Sat 9/26
On and Off Campus Locations
The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. It is the university’s largest community service events and occurs during True Bruin Welcome. New freshmen and transfer students join together with continuing undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community members to participate in a wide range of community service projects across Los Angeles and the globe. Volunteers participate at various community partner sites providing critical service work, beautification, and support at food banks, parks, shelters, senior centers, schools, veterans’ facilities, and various other community organizations
Monday September 28
Panhellenic Council Recruitment
Fri 9/18 - Mon 9/28 RSVP
Multiple locations (Please see the website for details)
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 1 associate member sorority. Students interested in joining one of the 10 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by visiting www.uclapanhellenic.com. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Students interested in joining the associate member sorority should contact the chapter directly through IG (@phirhobruins) for additional recruitment event details. Visit @UCLAPanhellenic for more information. *Registering and attending Orientation on 9/20 is required to participate
Monday October 12
Geology Games Pop-up
Mon 10/12 • 12PM - 2PM PDT
Science and Engineering Library, 4697 Geology Building
Drop by the Geology Library Reading Room to play board games, make personalized buttons and check out Library collections! Games are a great way to meet and make connections with new people, especially for those new to campus. Staff will be available to help facilitate the games and all levels of experience are welcome!