About Parent & Family Association
The Office of Parent & Family Programs is committed to helping parents and families participate in their student’s experience at UCLA. We believe an informed and supportive family plays an integral role in a student’s educational success. To that end, our office is the “one-stop shop” for all of your UCLA questions and needs. We offer resources for you to understand your student’s experience at different stages in his or her collegiate career. To do this, we communicate regularly with families via our helpline, emails, digital newsletters, Facebook and website.
Overview
The Office of Parent & Family Programs is committed to helping parents and families participate in their student’s experience at UCLA. We believe an informed and supportive family plays an integral role in a student’s educational success. To that end, our office is the “one-stop shop” for all of your UCLA questions and needs. We offer resources for you to understand your student’s experience at different stages in his or her collegiate career. To do this, we communicate regularly with families via our helpline, emails, digital newsletters, Facebook and website.
Helpline & Email Assistance
Parents and families can call or email us with any question, big or small. We want to be your one-stop-shop for all things UCLA related. If you have a question, please call our office at (310)794-6737 or send us an email at mybruinis@ucla.edu.
Social Media
Our office makes frequent posts through our Facebook page, including information on important deadlines, upcoming parent-involvement events and happenings around campus. Parents typically use Facebook as another vehicle to reach our office and connect with other Bruin Families. You can also find us on Instagram and on Twitter, by searching “UCLA_Parents.”
Newsletter
Bruinlink is our digital parent newsletter that is published five times a year. It is designed to inform parents of growing university trends, college student development and their role as a parent of a college student.
Handbook
Our Parent & Family Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of many important aspects about the University. In our handbook you will find an overview of academic requirements, housing and campus dining, financial matters and student and campus life.
Stay Connected
You are part of the Bruin family, and we want to make sure you are connected to the University. If you have a change of address, email or telephone number, please be sure to update your contact information with us. By updating your contact information, you will continue to receive campus alerts, news and updates, as well as information about campus events and programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about UCLA or your Bruin’s experience, but aren’t quite sure where to look for your answer? Our Frequently Asked Questions page is a great place to begin. It outlines common questions we receive as well as answers and links to important resources.
Mission
The Office of Parent & Family Programs is committed to helping parents and families participate in their student’s experience at UCLA. We believe an informed and supportive family plays an integral role in a student’s educational success. To that end, our office is the “one-stop shop” for all of your UCLA questions and needs. We offer resources for you to understand your student’s experience at different stages in his or her collegiate career. To do this, we communicate regularly with families via our helpline, emails, digital newsletters, Facebook and website.
MISSION
- To offer UCLA parents and family members opportunities for involvement in campus and regional activities that promote the University and enrich their students’ college experience;
- To provide parents with a formal link to the University;
- And to make the college experience as positive for parents as it is for students.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- Ensure open, person-to-person channels of communication between parents and the University so that parents can find, or be directed to, reliable University-related information and have ample opportunity to express views and concerns to University administration
- Explore and aid parent involvement across a diverse range of parent knowledge and experiences, including specifically designed communication for those less informed about college
- Give parents opportunities to meet, become acquainted, and to discuss topics of mutual interest or concern both at UCLA and in their home areas
- Enable parents to participate in University life by sharing personal and professional experiences and associations via volunteer opportunities
In collaboration with offices and departments throughout campus, Parent & Family Programs works with parents to help them understand the student experience, support student learning, and empower students to take personal responsibility for their social and academic choices.
Program & Events
The Office of Parent & Family Programs collaborates on several large events on campus throughout the year to provide opportunities for you to visit your student and connect with other parents at both a local and regional level. Below are some important annual events.
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Bruin Day(April - Freshman; May - Transfers)
Bruin Day is dedicated to welcoming newly admitted students and families and helping them decide if UCLA is the best fit for them. Events include fairs on academic and student life, workshops and lectures, campus tours and open houses, and much much more! |
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Family Orientation(July-September)
New Family Orientation is designed to help new parents and families get acquainted with the university and provide them with information and resources geared towards supporting their students’ success at UCLA. At orientation, parents and families receive information on a variety of topics from faculty and staff presenters. For more information, please visit the New Student & Transition Programs website. |
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Bruin Family Weekend(Late October - Early November)
This annual three-day, on-campus event is designed to give parents the opportunity to experience UCLA’s campus from a new perspective with your Bruin. Weekend events include workshops, lectures from faculty and staff, social events, and much more! Parents will receive more information about this exciting event in September. |
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Coffee Social Day(January-February)
Coffee Socials are small, informal gatherings held at neighborhood coffee shops and hosted by a current UCLA parent or family member. This event allows the Office of Parent & Family Programs to bring UCLA to communities across the globe. They also provide an opportunity for parents to engage with one another on a regional level and foster connections and relationships between parents and family members of current UCLA undergraduate students. |
Bruin Family Insights
At UCLA, we believe an informed and supportive family plays an integral role in a student’s educational success. To that end, Bruin Family Insights is here to equip families with knowledge to help you get to know UCLA better, and encourage your student to thrive during their time at UCLA and beyond. In each episode, we explore the ins-and-outs of UCLA through the eyes of those who know this journey best: staff, faculty, students and – of course – Bruin parents themselves. Visit our Anchor podcast page to check out all of our episodes, and learn where you can listen and subscribe (including Spotify, Google Podcasts and RadioPublic).
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Before there was a podcast…there was a YouTube Live series! Visit the Bruin Family Insights Virtual Archive to view past video discussions on topics including campus safety, unconventional career paths, mental health, financial wellness and more!
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