Week 0
True Bruin Welcome • Day 2 • Get Involved • Monday September 21
DONATE BLOOD at the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Mon 9/21 - Fri 10/2
Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Donate blood or platelets during Weeks Zero and 1 and save lives! First-time student donors will receive a UCLA t-shirt (while supplies last), as well as a gift card. In addition, donors can receive an additional t-shirt through the Big Ten We Give Blood Challenge! This is for the Ackerman location only. To make an appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=4&step=2&opid=0
Boost Classroom Engagement and Take Attendance with iClicker Cloud Polling Tools
Mon 9/21 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT
Join our training session to learn how to use iClicker Cloud to engage your students and gather real-time feedback. Facilitators will guide you through the process of running polling activities during class, gather attendance records, and sync grades to Bruin Learn. Don't miss this chance to get a head start on creating a more interactive classroom experience. Audience: Faculty, TAs
Student Parent Bash
Mon 9/21 • 3PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
University Apartments South
*National Student Parent Month Event* We're celebrating our Bruins who are raising families while purusing their educational journey! Join us for activities, food, a clothing exchange and more! We'll see you there!
Bruin Bash
Mon 9/21 • 9PM PDT
LATC
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!
True Bruin Welcome • Day 3 • Celebrate • Tuesday September 22
DONATE BLOOD at the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Mon 9/21 - Fri 10/2
Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Donate blood or platelets during Weeks Zero and 1 and save lives! First-time student donors will receive a UCLA t-shirt (while supplies last), as well as a gift card. In addition, donors can receive an additional t-shirt through the Big Ten We Give Blood Challenge! This is for the Ackerman location only. To make an appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=4&step=2&opid=0
Preschedule Now: 2026 Immunization Requirement Fair
Tue 9/22 - Fri 9/25 RSVP
John Wooden Center, Collins Court
The UC Immunization Policy requires all newly admitted incoming students to show proof of vaccination or immunity to MMR, pertussis, varicella, and to complete TB screening. Students age 21 and under must also have the meningococcal ACWY vaccine. Those at risk for TB must provide recent TB test results, and those with a history of TB must submit a chest x-ray taken within six months of starting at UCLA. Preschedule Now for 2026 UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair Need an immunization or to show proof of immunity for the incoming student immunization requirement? Preschedule now for the UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair. Note: Appointments are required to participate in the fair during Zero Week at John Wooden Center, Collins Court.
Disability Studies Open House
Tue 9/22 • 9AM - 12:30PM PDT
Murphy Hall A265
Explore Your Academic Passions! Join us at the Academic Open House to learn more about Disability Studies major and minor. Meet the advisor, ask questions, and discover how this interdisciplinary program can shape your UCLA experience.
Big Bruin Welcome Sale
Tue 9/22 • 9AM - 6PM PDT
UCLA Store Ackerman Union
Meet up at the UCLA Store and check out some of the best deals of the year on BearWear, Computers, School Supplies, and MORE!
Center for Academic Advising in the College Welcome Event
Tue 9/22 • 9:30AM - 11:30AM PDT
Murphy Hall Shostak Terrace
Enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries with the Center for Academic Advising in the College (CAAC) Peer Counselors, College Academic Mentors, and College Advisors who will help connect your intellectual, personal, and professional goals to your UCLA experience! Our welcome event will introduce you to programs and advising resources at CAAC while giving you an opportunity to check-in with our staff before the start of your academic year.
UCLA Department of Economics Virtual Welcome and Career Tips
Tue 9/22 • 10AM - 11:30AM PDT
Meet the advising team and get some career advice! 10 a.m. - Virtual Welcome; 10:30 a.m. - Career Tips w/ special guest, UCLA Career Center. Please RSVP for Zoom details.
ASUCLA Welcome Week Fair
Tue 9/22 • 10AM - 4PM PDT
Kerckhoff Coffee House Patio
Dates: Sept. 21–22, 2026 Time: 10am–4pm Location: Kerckhoff Coffee House Patio Description: Start the quarter with something new at the Welcome Week Fair! Stop by Kerckhoff Coffee House Patio Sept. 21–22 to discover a variety of brands and local businesses, score freebies and giveaways, and enjoy fun pop-ups as we kick off a new school year at UCLA.
Enormous Activities Fair
Tue 9/22 • 11AM - 2PM PDT
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).
ASUCLA Job Fair
Tue 9/22 • 11AM - 3PM PDT
Ackerman Grand Ballroom- 2nd Floor Ackerman Union
Guests: UCLA Career Center representatives. Highlights: Students are encouraged to bring their resumes, and managers from various ASUCLA departments will be available for on-the-spot interviews.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Leadership #Professional
Library ASK ME Table at Powell Library
Tue 9/22 • 11AM - 2PM PDT
Powell Library, Royce Quad
Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, pick up a sticker or bookmark and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
Food Studies Open House
Tue 9/22 • 1PM - 4PM PDT
Murphy Hall A265
Explore Your Academic Passions! Join us at the Academic Open House to learn more about Food Studies. Meet the advisor, ask questions, and discover how this (or the Food Studies Minor) interdisciplinary program can shape your UCLA experience.
Social Thought Open House
Tue 9/22 • 1PM - 4PM PDT
Murphy Hall A265
Explore Your Academic Passions! Join us at the Academic Open House to learn more about the Social Thought Minor. Meet the advisor, ask questions, and discover how this minor these interdisciplinary programs can shape your UCLA experience.
Royce Hall Welcome Concert
Tue 9/22 • 7PM - 9:30PM PDT
Royce Hall Terrace
Join SCA (Student Committee for the Arts) on the Royce Terrace for a welcome to the arts at UCLA. Make new friends as you enjoy a night of free live music, food and fun!
True Bruin Welcome • Day 4 • Open Houses • Wednesday September 23
Academic Open Houses
Wed 9/23
Various Locations
Explore your academic passions and connect with faculty at the Academic Open Houses!
DONATE BLOOD at the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Mon 9/21 - Fri 10/2
Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Donate blood or platelets during Weeks Zero and 1 and save lives! First-time student donors will receive a UCLA t-shirt (while supplies last), as well as a gift card. In addition, donors can receive an additional t-shirt through the Big Ten We Give Blood Challenge! This is for the Ackerman location only. To make an appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=4&step=2&opid=0
Preschedule Now: 2026 Immunization Requirement Fair
Tue 9/22 - Fri 9/25 RSVP
John Wooden Center, Collins Court
The UC Immunization Policy requires all newly admitted incoming students to show proof of vaccination or immunity to MMR, pertussis, varicella, and to complete TB screening. Students age 21 and under must also have the meningococcal ACWY vaccine. Those at risk for TB must provide recent TB test results, and those with a history of TB must submit a chest x-ray taken within six months of starting at UCLA. Preschedule Now for 2026 UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair Need an immunization or to show proof of immunity for the incoming student immunization requirement? Preschedule now for the UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair. Note: Appointments are required to participate in the fair during Zero Week at John Wooden Center, Collins Court.
Undergraduate Research Centers Open House (All Majors)
Wed 9/23 • 8:30AM - 12PM PDT
Math Sciences Building, Room 5200
Join our Graduate Student Mentors for short 25 minute presentations on our centers' resources including instructions on how to get involved in research, information on our research courses, a list of different scholarship opportunities and a general overview of our programs. This Open House is hosted by both the Undergraduate Research Center-Sciences and the Undergraduate Research Center-Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. All majors are welcome. The first presentation will start at 9AM and the last presentation will start at 11:30AM.
Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology Drop-In Advising
Wed 9/23 • 9AM - 12PM PDT
126 and 128 Hershey Hall
Stop by the MCDB Undergraduate Office any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on September 23 to chat one-on-one with the MCDB undergraduate advisors. Whether you have questions about the MCDB major or just want to say hi, we hope you'll join us!
RISE Center Open House
Wed 9/23 • 9AM - 12PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Meet the RISE staff, tour the space, learn about our resources and upcoming events, and engage in some self-care!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MentalHealth
Fielding School of Public Health Undergraduate Student Services Open House
Wed 9/23 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
5127 Life Sciences Building
Interested in the Public Health majors or minor? Come learn more about UCLA's Public Health undergraduate programs! Meet the Office of Undergraduate Student Services staff and other current or prospective Public Health pre-majors and minors. Open to all undergraduate students, regardless of declared major or minor.
UCLA Department of Economics In-Person Welcome Mixer
Wed 9/23 • 10AM - 11:30AM PDT
Please RSVP for location details - https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/sFH1D
Meet the Department of Economics, including the advising team, faculty/instructors, staff, and fellow students. Enjoy some light refreshments while they last!
Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment Open House
Wed 9/23 • 10AM - 12PM PDT
Covel Commons 233 and Covel 2nd floor rotunda area
The UCLA Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment helps you win money and graduate with less debt! At our open house, we will provide information about our resources and services, and how you can get started working with us. #Undergraduate #Educational #Academic
Army ROTC Program Open House
Wed 9/23 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Student Activities Center, Room 120S
Visit UCLA's Department of Military Science offices and meet current faculty and staff to learn more about becoming a United States Army Officer while you attend UCLA.
Dept. of Comparative Literature Fall Undergrad Open House
Wed 9/23 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Kaplan 348
Meet faculty, new and prospective program students and learn more about our major and minor, including the brand new Health Humanities minor! Light refreshments will be served!
Career Center Open House
Wed 9/23 • 11AM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Career Center, Strathmore Building
Calling all UCLA undergraduate, graduate and post doctoral students! Come out to YOUR Career Center to learn all about how to connect with us throughout your time here at UCLA. You will get to: Meet our Undergraduate and Graduate Career Educators Meet our Employer Partners Attend a Resource Fair and meet reps from our campus partners, including First To Go, Basic Needs @ Strath and BruinHub Take a tour of our space, which includes our new additions of a free headshot booth and peace pods Drop in anytime between 11am -- 2pm!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social #Community
International Fall Welcome
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT
Bradley 300
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!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Cultural #Multicultural
UCLA Summer Sessions Open House
Wed 9/23 • 12PM PDT
Bruin Plaza
Get the scoop on summer at the UCLA Summer Sessions ice cream truck open house! Over 75% of Bruins who graduate in 4 years or less take courses over the summer, so come and meet the team to explore your options. Pick up a free ice cream scoop and play a few rounds of cornhole while you learn how you can maximize your summer and take steps towards graduation. With hundreds of courses that can help you get ahead in your degree, as well as specialized programs like College/Professional Summer Institutes that provide hands-on, career-driven experiences, UCLA Summer Sessions offers a path to success for every Bruin. Free ice cream on a first-come, first-served basis until we run out!
Asian American Studies Department Open House
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Rolfe 3333
The Department of Asian American Studies would like to invite you to our Open House on Wednesday, September 25th from 12-2pm in and around Rolfe Hall 3333. Students, both new and continuing, are invited to come and learn about the Asian American Studies Department, our major, two minors, graduate degree, and courses. Meet the amazing people of the department and discover the resources and services that we have to offer! There will also be free food!
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!
Luskin School of Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
3383 Public Affairs Building
The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs faculty and staff invite you to attend the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House to learn how the Public Affairs major aligns with your interests. Luskin School of Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00pm – 2:00pm (PT) 3383 Public Affairs Building, 3rd Floor Commons Rooftop The Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House is intended to introduce first and second-year students and incoming transfer students to the Public Affairs major and the Luskin School of Public Affairs. The Open House will feature a welcome from the Luskin Interim Dean, Chair of the Undergraduate Program, and Luskin counselors. Students will also have the opportunity connect with Luskin faculty, staff, and peers. Luskin counselors will be available to speak with you about your interest in the Public Affairs major, or any of the three Luskin minors (Gerontology, Public Affairs, Urban and Regional Studies). Lunch will be served and attendees will receive Luskin swag! Can't make it to the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House? Contact the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program via MyUCLA Message Center to speak with a Luskin counselor!: https://luskin.ucla.edu/undergraduate-program/contact-us/
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Introducing TidyUP Course Content Management Tool
Wed 9/23 • 12:30PM - 1PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content and include an emphasis on the new TidyUP Course Content Management Tool. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
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
Champed Up!
Wed 9/23 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
Wilson Plaza
Join us in Wilson Plaza for an introduction to UCLA Athletics and to celebrate the upcoming Athletic season. Don’t miss the opportunity to get to know current student-athletes, learn UCLA Athletic traditions and enjoy giveaways, free food, contests, and prizes throughout the event!
Dept. of Slavic, East European & Eurasian Languages & Cultures Fall Undergrad Open House
Wed 9/23 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Kaplan 311
Meet faculty, new and prospective program students and learn more about our majors and minors! Light refreshments will be served!
Political Science Department Open House
Wed 9/23 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
Bunche Hall 4357
Meet the political science department here at UCLA! Students will have the opportunity to connect with faculty, advisors, and current students.
History Department Open House
Wed 9/23 • 2:30PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP
Bunche 6275
Incoming and returning students are invited to the History Department’s Undergraduate Open House! Make the most out of your UCLA experience and learn about: - Academic Counseling - Career Center - HistoryCorps Internships & Public History Initiative - History Undergraduate Advisory Board (HUAB) - Luskin Center for History and Policy - Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society and more! All undergraduate students are invited to our event so come on by, refreshments will be served! Event details - Date/time: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm Location: Bunche Hall 6275 If you have any questions about this program, please contact undergrad@history.ucla.edu.
Physics & Astronomy Undergraduate Open House
Wed 9/23 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
Join Physics & Astronomy at our Undergraduate Open House! Come meet some of our faculty and hear about the work going on in various research groups as well as meet fellow students from our student clubs and learn how you can get involved this year. Note that the open house will not be recorded.
Linguistics Undergraduate New Student Open House
Wed 9/23 • 3PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP
2122 Campbell Hall
Come meet and mingle with the Undergraduate Advisor, Peer Advisor, Linguistics faculty, your fellow new undergraduates, as well as UCLA's undergraduate Linguistics student organization, Bruin Linguists Society (BLing). You can also look forward to: Department Scavenger Hunt A chance to win prizes! Light refreshments If you plan to attend, please complete the RSVP form by September 22 at 11:59pm.
African American Studies Open House
Wed 9/23 • 3PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
2134 Rolfe Hall
Come learn more about the discipline of African American Studies. Meet the staff, faculty, and current student in the major and minor. Light snacks provided.
RISE Center Neurodiversity Empowerment Open House
Wed 9/23 • 3PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Meet the RISE staff, tour the space, learn about our resources and upcoming events, and grab a fidget while supplies last!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MentalHealth
TFT Convocation
Wed 9/23 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Freud Theater
Join UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television to kick off the academic year. Dean and Distinguished Professor Celine Parreñas Shimizu will share her vision for the new academic year and TFT Advocate Awards will be bestowed to this year's honorees: Michelle Satter, founding Senior Director of Sundance Institute's Artist Programs Greg Sarris, acclaimed author, playwright, screenwriter, and producer Rick Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning production designer And Carol Burnett, renowned actress and comedienne, is a UCLA alumna Nicole R. Fleetwood, Paulette Goddard Professor in Media, Culture, and Communication at NYU Steinhardt and MacArthur Fellow will introduce the Dean and open the event.
Meet the Hill x RISE at Rieber
Wed 9/23 • 4PM - 7PM PDT
RISE at Rieber in Rieber Hall Suite 115
Come meet the RISE staff, tour our new colocation RISE at Rieber, & engage in some self-care!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MentalHealth
Meet the Hill
Wed 9/23 • 5PM - 8PM 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.
Meet the Hill
Wed 9/23 • 5PM - 8PM PDT
Sunset Village, De Neve, Hedrick, Rieber
It's Res Life's biggest open house; Meet the Hill 2025! Check out each office and corner of The Hill as you explore the offices, resources, teams and more that help make UCLA a home. Enjoy activities that range from painting, DIY activities, food, and much, much more. Come see where community happens here at UCLA.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 5 • Classes Start • Thursday September 24
First Day of Class!
Thu 9/24
Good luck, Bruins! Fall quarter starts as we embark on an exciting new academic year! Stop by the Bruin Bear for First Day Festival to pickup a map or refreshment on your way to class.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic
DONATE BLOOD at the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Mon 9/21 - Fri 10/2
Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Donate blood or platelets during Weeks Zero and 1 and save lives! First-time student donors will receive a UCLA t-shirt (while supplies last), as well as a gift card. In addition, donors can receive an additional t-shirt through the Big Ten We Give Blood Challenge! This is for the Ackerman location only. To make an appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=4&step=2&opid=0
Preschedule Now: 2026 Immunization Requirement Fair
Tue 9/22 - Fri 9/25 RSVP
John Wooden Center, Collins Court
The UC Immunization Policy requires all newly admitted incoming students to show proof of vaccination or immunity to MMR, pertussis, varicella, and to complete TB screening. Students age 21 and under must also have the meningococcal ACWY vaccine. Those at risk for TB must provide recent TB test results, and those with a history of TB must submit a chest x-ray taken within six months of starting at UCLA. Preschedule Now for 2026 UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair Need an immunization or to show proof of immunity for the incoming student immunization requirement? Preschedule now for the UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair. Note: Appointments are required to participate in the fair during Zero Week at John Wooden Center, Collins Court.
Army ROTC Program Open House
Thu 9/24 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Student Activities Center, Room 120Q
Visit UCLA's Department of Military Science offices and meet current faculty and staff to learn more about becoming a United States Army Officer while you attend UCLA.
Pride Welcome
Thu 9/24 • 3PM - 5PM PDT
Ackerman Grand Ballroom
Pull up to Pride Welcome! Bruins, join the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center as we kick off the year in Ackerman Grand Ballroom on Thursday, September 24th from 3-5pm! Drop by to connect with student orgs, discover campus resources, grab some cookies, say hi to the LGBTQ CRC team, and dance to a live DJ set by @Grrlkiss! No RSVP required.
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.
Transferpalooza
Thu 9/24 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT
Pauley Pavilion
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!
Telling Your New American Story: Applying to the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Thu 9/24 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide guidance on preparing a competitive application for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (https://www.pdsoros.org/), which provides up to $90K in support for graduate students from migrant backgrounds. Specifically, this workshop will focus on writing strategies for telling your New American story in a compelling, creative, and empowering way. We will brainstorm and begin drafting application components during the session. Although the application is not due until October 2026, we recommend getting started on your application essays well in advance, to allow for multiple drafts and revision.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 6 • Connect • Friday September 25
Fall 2026 Course Drop Due to Nonpayment
Fri 9/25
Classes will be dropped for students with an outstanding Fall 2026 tuition and fee balance.
DONATE BLOOD at the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Mon 9/21 - Fri 10/2
Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Donate blood or platelets during Weeks Zero and 1 and save lives! First-time student donors will receive a UCLA t-shirt (while supplies last), as well as a gift card. In addition, donors can receive an additional t-shirt through the Big Ten We Give Blood Challenge! This is for the Ackerman location only. To make an appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=4&step=2&opid=0
Preschedule Now: 2026 Immunization Requirement Fair
Tue 9/22 - Fri 9/25 RSVP
John Wooden Center, Collins Court
The UC Immunization Policy requires all newly admitted incoming students to show proof of vaccination or immunity to MMR, pertussis, varicella, and to complete TB screening. Students age 21 and under must also have the meningococcal ACWY vaccine. Those at risk for TB must provide recent TB test results, and those with a history of TB must submit a chest x-ray taken within six months of starting at UCLA. Preschedule Now for 2026 UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair Need an immunization or to show proof of immunity for the incoming student immunization requirement? Preschedule now for the UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair. Note: Appointments are required to participate in the fair during Zero Week at John Wooden Center, Collins Court.
Army ROTC Program Open House
Fri 9/25 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Student Activities Center, Room 120Q
Visit UCLA's Department of Military Science offices and meet current faculty and staff to learn more about becoming a United States Army Officer while you attend UCLA.
Strategic Reading and Note-Taking (Sept 25)
Fri 9/25 • 12:30PM - 1:45PM PDT RSVP
Concerned about managing your reading workload in graduate school? Do you sometimes miss information or alternatively take too many notes when you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate strategically so that important concepts are easily accessible.
Private Passions, Public Legacies: William Andrews Clark Jr. and the Making of Los Angeles
Fri 9/25 • 3:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Join us for a special event commemorating the Clark Library’s centennial and exploring the remarkable life of its founder, William Andrews Clark Jr. The event begins with the opening of the exhibition "Private Passions, Public Legacies: William Andrews Clark Jr. and the Making of Los Angeles," curated by the staff of the Clark Library, to be followed by a talk by Liz Brown, author of "Twilight Man: Love and Ruin in the Shadows of Hollywood and the Clark Empire" (Penguin, 2021), who will discuss the history of the library’s founder. The afternoon concludes with an outdoor reception as the library remains open for exhibition viewing.
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!
True Bruin Welcome • Day 7 • Go Bruins • Saturday September 26
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
DONATE BLOOD at the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Mon 9/21 - Fri 10/2
Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Donate blood or platelets during Weeks Zero and 1 and save lives! First-time student donors will receive a UCLA t-shirt (while supplies last), as well as a gift card. In addition, donors can receive an additional t-shirt through the Big Ten We Give Blood Challenge! This is for the Ackerman location only. To make an appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=4&step=2&opid=0
UCLA Volunteer Day
Sat 9/26 • 9AM - 1PM PDT
Multiple Locations across Los Angeles
The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. It is one of 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 45+ 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.
Sunday September 27
DONATE BLOOD at the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Mon 9/21 - Fri 10/2
Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Donate blood or platelets during Weeks Zero and 1 and save lives! First-time student donors will receive a UCLA t-shirt (while supplies last), as well as a gift card. In addition, donors can receive an additional t-shirt through the Big Ten We Give Blood Challenge! This is for the Ackerman location only. To make an appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=4&step=2&opid=0
Suit-Up JCPenney x UCLA
Sun 9/27 • 5PM - 8PM PDT RSVP
6000 S Hannum Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
The UCLA Career Center has partnered with JCPenney to bring the UCLA community up to 45% off select careerwear, shoes and accessories. Event will be held at the JCPenney at the Fox Hills mall. All UCLA undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, staff, faculty and alumni are welcome. Please feel free to invite your friends, family, and community to join in. Ways to get to JCPenney! - Drive or Carpool and self park. The mall parking is completely free. - Culver City Green Bus - Line 6. $1 to ride. Get off on Culver City Transit Center. - Use our shuttle provided by ResLife! This is a FREE round-trip transportation from campus. Buses will leave from Luskin Turnaround every 30 minutes. The first bus will leave campus by 4:30pm to arrive by 5pm at JCPenney. The last bus will leave campus by 7:00pm. The JCPenney store is located at 6000 S Hannum Ave, Culver City, CA 90230. Please enter directly from the outside entrance rather than from inside of the mall, you will need to use he dedicated exterior ground-level entrance facing the eastern edge of the mall property (near the charging stations). Our check in stations will be by the outside doors, all other entrances may be closed since this will be a UCLA only event. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND BUT HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. You will have the opportunity to check in at the event.