Academic work at UCLA is measured by units of credit, which are used to evaluate the amount of time a student has devoted to a particular subject and to determine a student’s class level.
Most UCLA courses are assigned a unit value. One unit represents three hours of work per week per term by the student, including both class attendance and preparation.
Undergraduate class level is based on completed and in-progress units, not years attended.
| Undergraduate Class Levels | |
|---|---|
| Class Designation | Units Completed |
| Freshman (UFR) | 0–44.9 |
| Sophomore (USO) | 45–89.9 |
| Junior (UJR) | 90–134.9 |
| Senior (USR) | 135 or more |
Graduate class level is based on the degree objective, whether or not students are advanced to candidacy for a doctorate, and/or completed units.
