From housing to transportation, basic student needs are facilitated by services designed to enhance all aspects of student living.
Center for Accessible Education
The Center for Accessible Education (CAE) in A255 Murphy Hall offers academic support services to regularly enrolled students with documented permanent or temporary disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and UC and UCLA policies. Services include campus orientation and accessibility, notetakers, reader service, sign-language interpreters, registration assistance, test-taking facilitation, special parking assistance, real-time captioning, assistive listening devices, on-campus transportation, adaptive equipment, support groups and workshops, tutorial referral, special materials, housing appeals, referral to the Disabilities and Computing Program, and processing of California Department of Rehabilitation authorizations. There is no fee for any of these services. All contacts and assistance are handled confidentially.
For information, see See Disabilities and Computing Program under Study Services.
Dean of Students/Student Conduct
The Office of the Dean of Students in Murphy Hall helps students, either directly or by referral, with whatever needs they might have. Direct services include general counseling; sending emergency messages to students; and assisting in understanding UCLA and UC policies and procedures, including grievance procedures regarding student records, discrimination, and student debts.
The office publishes official notices in the Daily Bruin at various times during the year. Such notices are important, and all students are held responsible for the information in them.
The Student Conduct office administers campus discipline and enforces the standards of citizenship that students are expected to follow at UCLA. Standards involve complying with the policies and regulations governing this campus and being aware that violation of those policies or regulations can result in disciplinary action. Refer to Student Conduct Policies for more information.
Resource Centers
Bruin Resource Center
The Bruin Resource Center (BRC) in the Student Activities Center can help students navigate the campus and its many services by directing them to the correct office or personnel to meet their specific needs.
The center offers services to all UCLA students, including specialized services for transfer and re-entry students, students who are transitioning out of foster care, student parents, and veterans. Additional offerings include workshops and academic courses to help students develop practical skills and knowledge to succeed at UCLA.
The BRC also houses the Veterans Resource Office, which offers services specifically designed to assist students who are U.S. armed forces veterans or current military members.
Career Center
The UCLA Career Center, located in the Strathmore Building, offers career education, development, engagement, and support free to all UCLA students.
Career Support
Career educators offer assistance with completing self-assessments, exploring career options, evaluating graduate and professional school programs, identifying transitional skills, and conducting a successful job or internship search. Career educators also share information on internship opportunities and how to develop a professional network. A variety of workshops are offered year-round to help students become career-ready. Additionally, students can connect with employers through career fairs, employer information sessions, on-campus interviews for internships and jobs, and other employer-facing events.
Online Tools and Resources
Students looking for internships, jobs, and other experiential learning opportunities to develop their skills can find listings through Handshake, an online platform that connects UCLA students with thousands of employers looking to hire and recruit UCLA graduates, exclusively. Additional online resources are available for resume review; interviewing practice; searching for project-based internships, micro-internships, and international options; and tools that allow students to explore interests and career fields.
International Student Services
International student services, based in Bradley International Hall, offer support for the UCLA international community, particularly for nonimmigrant students. An online orientation program helps international students become familiar with visa regulations, campus life at UCLA, and life in the U.S. Programs throughout the year allow them to share viewpoints with American students and the community.
Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars assists students with questions about immigration, employment, government regulations, financial aid, academic and administrative procedures, cultural adjustment, and personal matters. The center seeks to improve student and community relationships; helps international students with language, housing, and personal concerns; and sponsors cultural, educational, and social programs. The center offers visa assistance for faculty members, researchers, and postdoctoral scholars.
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Campus Resource Center
The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Campus Resource Center in the Student Activities Center offers education, information, and advocacy services for the UCLA community. The center offers support groups, educational workshops, training seminars, and social activities; and maintains a library of 4,000 books, periodicals, and films. The staff provides confidential assistance and support to students, faculty, and staff who feel they have experienced harassment or discrimination or who wish to connect to the campus LGBTQ community.
Office of Ombuds Services
The Office of Ombuds Services responds to issues and concerns from students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Acting impartially, ombudspersons may investigate unresolved conflicts or facilitate the resolution of problems for which there are no established guidelines; and may also, where possible and when requested, assist in resolving an issue through mediation (including sexual harassment cases). The office is located in the Strathmore Building.
Student Legal Services
Through Student Legal Services in Murphy Hall, currently registered students with legal problems or questions about their legal rights can get assistance from attorneys or law students under direct supervision of attorneys. They help students resolve legal problems, including those related to landlord/tenant relations; accident and injury problems; criminal matters; domestic violence and harassment; divorces and other family law matters; automobile purchase, repair, and insurance problems; health care, credit, and financial aid issues; consumer problems; and UCLA-related issues. Assistance is available only by appointment.
Veterans Affairs Services
The veterans affairs benefits officer provides assistance with benefit information, waivers, enrollment certification, and coordinating transitions to and from active duty. For more information, see Registrar’s veteran services.
Part of the Bruin Resource Center, the Veterans Resource Office (VRO) helps veterans navigate UCLA and furnishes mentoring, guidance on educational benefits, and tools to succeed academically and personally through a variety of programs and services.