ACADEMICS
NEW
PARENT & FAMILY
ORIENTATION
It is our pleasure to
welcome you to the UCLA
community and invite you to
participate in one of our New Parent &
Family Orientation sessions this summer.
As parents and family members, finding out that your
student has been admitted to UCLA is an exciting time, but also
one that raises many questions about what’s next. For your students,
there is New Student Orientation to provide a supportive and thorough
introduction to the UCLA community – and we hope you will encourage your
student to participate. For you, there is New Parent & Family Orientation, an
equally important part of the process as you support your student in this next
chapter of their lives.
New Parent & Family Orientation is designed to provide a wealth
of information, including the wide array of academic programs and
opportunities; the role of families in promoting student success; essential
services dedicated to student health, well-being, and safety; campus
involvement; and the student experience.
We are excited to welcome you to the UCLA community and are committed
to providing you with everything you need to know for a successful and safe
transition to Bruin life. During the session, you will have the opportunity to
meet with New Student Advisors who can share insights on their transition
and journey at UCLA. These trained undergraduates will be available to you all
day to address your questions.
As family members of a new UCLA Bruin, you must be very proud. It is a
distinction that reflects the accomplishments of your student, as well as
your influence in guiding and supporting them. We hope that you can join
us at a New Parent & Family Orientation session so that you can discover
ways to continue supporting your student’s academic success and personal
development while at UCLA.
Go Bruins!
RESOURCES
WELCOME
NEW PARENTS
& FAMILIES!
2
0
2
3
NEW
PARENTS & FAMILY
ORIENTATION
2023
Welcome to
the Bruin Family!
201 Covel Commons
Box 951401
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1401
VH-22
FIRSTCLASS MAIL
PRESORTED
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
LOS ANGELES
UCLA Housing
housing.ucla.edu
Responsible for placement in the residential halls, housing payments,
roommate selection, and meal plans.
First Year New Student Checklists
admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/freshman-checklist
Transfer New Student Checklists
admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/transfer-checklist
These checklists are essential for keeping
newly admitted students informed of
important dates and deadlines.
ADMISSION
Undergraduate Admission
admission.ucla.edu
Provides information for newly admitted students.
FINANCES
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
HOUSING
UCLA Registrar’s Office
registrar.ucla.edu
Provides the Schedule of Classes, General Catalog, a calendar of deadlines for each
quarter, an explanation of fees, and other resources.
BruinBill
my.ucla.edu
All students have a BruinBill account which records all charges and payments
assessed to students. BruinBill is available nearly 24/7 by logging in to MyUCLA.
If you are paying your student’s BruinBill account, you and your Bruin must set up
Third-Party Access (see reverse side for details).
Financial Aid and
Scholarships Office
financialaid.ucla.edu
Dedicated to helping students
pursue their education by awarding
scholarships, grants, and other aid to
offset educational costs.
Scholarship Resource Center
scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu
Provides scholarship information,
resources and support services to
all UCLA students, regardless of
financial aid eligibility.
WELCOME
to
UCLA
RESERVATIONS
START ON
MAY 15
TH
2
0
2
3
Please consult our website for
detailed information related
to attending our in-person
sessions this summer.
Participation in our sessions at
UCLA must be in compliance
with campus, city, and state
public health policies.
SUMMER
2023
NEW
STUDENT
ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
As one of the units that comprises the
Division of Undergraduate Education, New
Student Academic Programs is designed to
serve the educational planning, academic
advising, and adjustment needs of all
entering UCLA undergraduates. Our mission
is to provide a well-rounded academic
onboarding experience that supports UCLA
students and their families as new students
begin their undergraduate education.
New Parent & Family Orientation is one-day long and designed to address
the questions and concerns of family members about UCLA. Your student
should attend a New Student Orientation session.
The day includes an opening address and presentations on UCLA’s academic
degree and educational opportunities, university services, campus safety, and
the student experience. The presentations are given by professionals from
across the university, facilitated by New Student Advisors.
New Parent & Family Orientation activities are held separately from the
student session and welcome family members of both first year and transfer
students, and most coincide with the last day of a First Year New Student
Orientation session. New Parent & Family Orientation session 301 will be
held on a Saturday. This session does not correspond with a specific First
Year New Student Orientation session and is open to any parents and family
members that would prefer to attend a session on a weekend.
YOUNGBRUINS
In order to make the New Parent & Family Orientation experience enjoyable
for all family members, we offer activities for children ages 5-17 as part of the
scheduled day’s program. If you plan to bring children with you to your New
Parent & Family Orientation session, please be sure to include their names and
ages on your reservation.
Parents who wish to have their children participate in the Young Bruins session
will be required to sign a waiver of liability at the beginning of the session.
FAMILY
RESOURCES
Space in each New Parent & Family Orientation session is limited and
reservations are processed in the order received. While it is advantageous to
make your reservation promptly, please be sure to read all the information
about your session carefully at newstudents.ucla.edu so you understand
fees, deadlines, and the cancellation policy.
Once you have read the information, you can sign up for your session date.
You will need your student’s UCLA ID number in order to make a reservation.
Do not make travel arrangements for your session until you receive your
confirmation notice indicating the session for which you are scheduled.
ORIENTATIONDATES
(a person under the age of 18
accompanied by an adult)
SESSIONFEE
$75 per Adult
$20 per Child
Arthur Ashe Health & Wellness Center
studenthealth.ucla.edu
Devoted to providing quality, accessible, state-of-the-art healthcare and
education to support the unique development of UCLA students.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
counseling.ucla.edu
Supports student development, empowerment, and success through
dedicated clinicians who provide treatment to encourage mental health.
Immunizations
immunizationrequirement.ucla.edu
Students are required to have or begin
immunizations before attendance.
STUDENT PRIVACY: FERPA & THIRDPARTY ACCESS
POLICIES
SAFETY
HEALTH & WELLNESS
UCLA FERPA Policy and Third Party Access
registrar.ucla.edu/Student-Records/Student-Rights-Privacy
Once a student turns 18, or attends a school beyond the high school level, the
University cannot release information about the student to anyone, including
parents or family members, because of the federal Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA). In order to assist students and families in working
together within the guidelines of FERPA, UCLA’s MyUCLA allows students to set
up Third-Party Access to certain information for parents or guardians.
RESERVATIONS for New Parent & Family Orientation begin on May 15 at 3 pm
Pacfic Time at newstudents.ucla.edu
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are coming from outside of the Los Angeles area and you wish to make
overnight accommodations, there are numerous options nearby. On campus
options are the UCLA Luskin Conference Center and UCLA Guest House.
For reservations and information:
UCLA Luskin Conference Center
(855) 522-8252
luskinconferencecenter.ucla.edu
GET TECHREADY
FOR YOUR SESSION WITH THE NEW BRUIN APP
You will receive an email with details about downloading the app, which will be
used for your session schedule.
REVIEW
THE UCLA PREPARING FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION MODULE
Once you sign up for a session, you will be emailed a link to the module.
Although the majority of the module is designed for students, it is also a great
resource for parents and family members. Students will be expected
to complete the module before attending a session.
UCLA Guest House
(310) 825-2923
guesthouse.ucla.edu
SIGN UP
FOR A SESSION
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION POLICY
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
We want your New Parent & Family Orientation session to be as accessible
and informative as possible. Please provide us with advance notice of
your needs and we will make every effort to assist you. If you prefer an
interpreter, we may have a fluent speaker in your language. We can also
assist if you require ability-related accommodations or have dietary
restrictions. Please let us know your needs in the appropriate section on
your reservation.
Although it is our hope that all students attending New Student Orientation
take advantage of everything offered during their session, we are not
responsible if students fail to attend or participate in any part of their
session. Students who do not participate in all the events offered at
New Student Orientation can jeopardize their academic advising and
course enrollment.
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),
we protect the confidentiality of records for students 18 years old or older
during the session. Access to a student’s New Student Orientation records
— including all financial records — will be given to that student only, unless
the student has given consent.
Please see more information under
“Parent Resources” regarding how FERPA
applies once your student is enrolled.
www.adminpolicies.ucla.edu/pdf/220.pdf
www.ed.gov/ferpa
UCLA BruinAlert
bruinalert.ucla.edu
Provides emergency updates and
instructions via email or text.
UCLA Bruins Safe App
bso.ucla.edu/bruins-safe-apps
Provides immediate instructions in
response to various emergencies.
UCLA Student Conduct
deanofstudents.ucla.edu/Student-Conduct
Developed to maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive community that engages
students and seeks to foster their academic success, personal growth, and
responsible citizenship.
201 Covel Commons
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1401
(310) 206-6685
www.newstudents.ucla.edu
(Replies occur Monday through Friday
during regular business hours)
Monday-Friday
9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm
(Summer hours may vary, check our
website for details)
Follow us!
@UCLANewStudents
101 July 7
102 July 12
103 July 21
104 July 28
105 August 3
106 August 11
107 August 16
108 August 23
109 August 31
110 September 8
111 September 15
Sessions are one day, with continental breakfast and lunch provided.
Your session is designed to run separately from your student's session.
In addition to the dates listed above, we are also offering a session on Saturday, August 5.
