Essential Resources
Learn about all the events, programs, and resources designed to welcome new graduate and professional students.
Graduate Student Resources Flow ChartThis interactive PDF helps graduate and professional students more easily find campus resources. Access the document, click on an area of concern and the document will display a listing of specific resources for that topic.
Student Affairs' Student Resource GuideThis dynamic website will be updated regularly with information about navigating UCLA, student specific COVID-19 information and campus updates, and an up-to-date listing of resources/services available to graduate and professional students.
Safety & Emergency Services
UCLA PD sets a standard of excellence in law enforcement and serves a multicultural, educational environment of over 75,000 faculty, staff and students in Los Angeles. Phone: 310-825-1491.
Santa Monica Rape Treatment CenterThe Rape Treatment Center provides comprehensive services for sexual assault victims, adults and children, 24 hours a day
Red Folder - Faculty and Staff 911 GuideUse this folder for guidance on how to assist students in crisis.
Emergency Medical ServicesEMS-1, the primary campus ambulance, is a 9-1-1 emergency ambulance which responds to more than 1700 medical aid requests annually, both on the UCLA campus and in the surrounding community.
Consultation and Response Team - CRTUCLA’s Consultation & Response Team (CRT) is a group of professional staff members charged with responding to reports of students who may be in distress.
Campus Assault Resources and Education - CARECARE is committed to the eradication of sexual and gender-based violence through creating and sustaining a safe, healthy, and equitable community for all people.
Bruin AlertBruin Alert communicates official information during an emergency or crisis that disrupts the normal operation of the UCLA campus or threatens the health and safety of members of the campus community.
Behavioral Intervention TeamBIT's mission is to promote campus safety by identifying threats of harm (and potential threats) and evaluating information reported to BIT.
Bruin ShelterBruin Shelter is a UCLA undergraduate volunteer organization that operates a shelter for students experiencing homelessness in the greater Los Angeles area.
Economic Crisis Response teamECR Team provides support and guidance to students who have self-identified, or are identified by UCLA faculty or staff, as experiencing a financial crisis that impacts their academic success at UCLA.
Living in LA
Central Ticket Office is responsible for servicing, processing, selling, and distributing tickets for on-campus and off-campus events including athletics, theme parks, movie theaters, bus passes.
UCLA Graduate HousingInformation about graduate housing and housing for students with families.
UCLA TransportationUCLA Transportation supports the campus community by providing for safe and efficient access and mobility in an environmentally responsible manner.
Health & Well-Being
Semel HCI aims to make the healthy choice the easy choice for the more than 85,000 students, faculty, staff and visitors at UCLA.
RecreationUCLA Recreation provides extensive access to a broad range of recreational activities and services.
Counseling and Psychological Services - CAPSCAPS provides: Short-term, high-quality mental health treatment including assessment, consultation and case management; group and individual therapy; and psychiatry services, resources, and referrals.
Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness CenterThe Ashe Center supports UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services.
Funding & Financial
Provides support and guidance to enrolled students who have self-identified, or are identified by UCLA faculty or staff, as experiencing a financial crisis that impacts their academic success at UCLA.
Student Loan ServicesResponsible for administering long-term educational loans, such as Perkins, Health Professions, and Direct Loans; GPLS and PLUS; as well as private auxiliary loans.
Student AccountsUCLA Student Accounts oversees billing and collections for all student and various non-student accounts for the campus.
Financial Wellness ProgramThe mission of UCLA’s Financial Wellness Program is to empower all Bruins to confidently navigate their finances in a way that supports their overall well-being.
Fellowships and Financial ServicesAdminister fellowship applications, award processing, and other financial processes and transactions. Location: 1228 Murphy Hall
Extramural Fellowship Directory - GRAPESSearch for awards from among 625 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral awards.
Collections OfficeLocated at the Wilshire Center in Westwood, the Collections Office maintains a staff of five counselors to assist students with their campus-based student loans.
Food Resources
A comfortable place for students to relax, study, eat and more! Lively discussions, art and music make this a special place to hang out, meet new friends, or catch up with old ones.
CalFreshGovernmental financial assistance based on proof of need. CalFresh is California’s version of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), a federally-funded food assistance program.
CPO Food ClosetThe food closet provides free food for any UCLA student who may be experiencing hunger and/or struggling to attain food due to financial hardships. Location: Student Activities Center Level 1
Academic, Career & Professional Development
Academic Services is responsible for advancing the academic life cycle of graduate education by providing the following services to current graduate students and VGRs. Location: Murphy 1255
UCLA LibrariesThe UCLA Library drives the world-class research, groundbreaking discoveries, and innovation. The UCLA Library system serves students, faculty, and researchers of all disciplines.
Technology Development GroupUCLA Technology Development Group serves as a campus-wide gateway to Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship.
Office of Information Technology - OITSupports and enhances the university mission of education, research, and service.
Institute for Digital Research - IDREThe IDRE mission is to support, advance and guide a campus-wide program to position UCLA as a world leader in research and education in computational thinking.
HandshakeHandshake is a platform that connects talented Bruins with internships, jobs and career opportunities. Handshake is also the portal to sign up for a 1:1 Grad Writing or Career Advising appointment.
Graduate Writing Center - GWCThe Graduate Writing Center offers a variety of workshops and programs throughout the year in addition to free 1:1 writing consultations. GWC is located within the Graduate Student Resource Center.
CIRTLThe CIRTL@UCLA program supports the professional development of graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and current faculty who are engaged in teaching now, or who are considering academic careers,
Center for the Advancement of Teaching - CATWe foster and champion effective teaching, grounded in sound pedagogy and enhanced by innovation, to promote successful learning for our diverse student population.
CEILSThe Center for Education Innovation & Learning in the Sciences creates a collaborative community of instructors committed to advancing teaching excellence, assessment, diversity, and scholarship.
Career CenterThe UCLA Career Center empowers graduate students to make informed career planning decisions through innovative programs, discipline-specific 1:1 coaching, and employer connections.
General
The focus of the Guardian Scholars program is to build a welcoming community and to promote the wellness, and academic achievement of foster youth students.
Bruin Resource Center - BRCThe mission of the UCLA Bruin Resource Center (BRC) is to support students’ development, well-being, and academic success and to foster an inclusive and socially just campus community.
BruinCard OfficePick up your UCLA BruinCard, which is the official university ID card, and your passport to life at UCLA.
Collegiate Recovery ProgramThe Collegiate Recovery Program provides support to UCLA students on their path to recovery from substance use or other addictive behaviors.
Community Programs Office - CPOBuild and nurture an inclusive and diverse community of scholars and leaders who are committed to giving back to historically marginalized communities through student-initiated,student-run initiatives
Dashew CenterDashew Center for International Students and Scholars enhances the UCLA experience for international students and scholars and promotes global connection through services to the university community.
Graduate Student Resource Center - GSRCThe GSRC provides resource referrals, space, computer access, printing, workshops and orientation programs to all graduate and professional students at UCLA.
Graduate Students Association - GSAGSA is the official graduate student government at UCLA. We are a student-run and student-elected organization that advocates on behalf of students and creates programs that enhance student experience
LGBT Campus Resource CenterThe LGBT Campus Resource Center is the crossroads of the LGBTQ community at UCLA, providing a comprehensive range of education and advocacy services supporting intersectional identity development.
Office of Ombuds ServicesMembers of the UCLA community–students, faculty, staff and administrators–can go for assistance in resolving conflicts, disputes or complaints on an informal basis.
Student Legal ServicesWe provide confidential* legal counseling and assistance regarding a wide range of legal issues to all currently registered and enrolled UCLA students
Students with Dependents Program - SwDThe Students with Dependents Program at the Bruin Resource Center provides personalized support to UCLA undergraduate, graduate, and students who are parents, guardians, & caregivers
Undocumented Student ProgramThrough a variety of programs, workshops, and partnerships with students, campus allies, and community stakeholders, USP strives to support all members of the UndocuBruin community
Veterans Resource CenterThe Veteran Resource Center (VRC) provides caring and personalized support to UCLA undergraduate and graduate student veterans.
Equity, Inclusion and DiversityBuild an equal learning, working, and living environment, by holding ourselves accountable to our professed ideals.
Office of the Dean of StudentsThe Mission of the Dean of Students Office is to serve as a portal to understanding the UCLA experience, and we are committed to the personal and intellectual growth and development of our students.