Graduate Students

Beyond Your Exceptional Program…

Is an Extraordinary Community and Experience

Recent Graduates

A graduate education is a new step in your journey, and the UCLA community is here to make this experience an exceptional one. From professional development programs to campus traditions, you can enjoy the benefits of both a small cohort family and a large university community. While you may be focusing your sights on a specific area of study, you can explore new friendships, mentors, and moments to make your UCLA experience one you won’t forget. We encourage you to take part in all that our office has to offer for students, as a new Bruin or alumni. Take the first step and be met by a family 500,000 strong.

Graduate students are encouraged to participate in all listed activities.

Events indicate activities that are especially suited to graduate students

Campus Traditions

Create lifelong memories and Bruin pride that lasts long after graduation.

Beat ’SC Bonfire and Rally

Bruins cheer when soaring flames light up the night sky as UCLA Football gets ready to battle our crosstown rivals, the USC Trojans for the right to bring the Victory Bell home.

Bruin Networking Night

Successful people learn to leverage the essential skill of making connections. Network in a safe space and get advice from alumni about life after college.

Dinners for 12 Strangers

It’s okay to sign up just for the home cooked meal. You’ll leave the table understanding how Bruins have mastered UCLA’s original tradition of alumni hosting students and faculty for good food and great conversation.

Grad Central

A traditional last stop on campus before or after commencement, graduates celebrate their achievement with friends and family in their alumni home on campus.

Homecoming

Loyal & true; gold & blue; spirit and pride for Bruins nationwide.

I ♥ UCLA Week

A week of arts, culture, philanthropy and good old Bruin spirit!

Locks of Love

Donate you hair to support financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss.

My Last Lecture

Each year a professor voted as inspirational by students answers the question, “What would you tell your audience if you had but one last lecture to give on this earth?”

New Bruin Send-offs

Summertime celebrations around the world welcome incoming students and families to UCLA.

Senior Trip

Celebrate graduation by visiting Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy and Vatican City with fellow Bruins.

Spring Sing

A Bruin student showcase of song, dance and sketch comedy that dazzles and amazes.

Thanksgiving for International and Former Foster Youth

Students far from home or without a place to go join family celebrations hosted by alumni, faculty or staff for Thanksgiving dinner.

UCLA True Bruin Traditions Keeper Program

Download the app that makes taking part in UCLA’s traditions of excellence, spirit and service a snap and earn the True Bruin Traditions Keeper medal to wear at Commencement.

Diversity Programs

Connect students with generations of Bruins of diverse backgrounds to provide a sense of community that enriches leadership development, advocacy and activism, recruitment and retention efforts—all to promote a positive and inclusive campus climate at UCLA.

American Indian Alumni Association (UCLA AIAA)

Since 1988, the UCLA AIAA has provided a vehicle for alumni, students and friends of native heritage to become meaningfully involved in the affairs of UCLA.

Asian Pacific Alumni Association of UCLA (APA)

Founded more than 25 years ago with Bruin spirit and strong ties to one another UCLA APA is in a unique position to further its collective goals through programs and events that represent the vast diversity and strength of the community.

Mixed Alumni Association

UCLA’s newest official alumni support network has joined forces with the Mixed Student Union (MSU) which gives voice to those who don’t fit into the traditional perceptions of race. MSU provides a social, political and educational community for students of mixed race, culture, ethnicity, or heritage at UCLA.

Pilipino Alumni Association (PAA)

Alumni offer students career advice, academic and professional guidance and opportunities for internships and summer jobs. PAA annually awards scholarships to recognize the outstanding achievements of UCLA students in academics, leadership, and community service.

UCLA Black Alumni Association (UBAA)

UBAA exists to empower African American alumni, students and faculty through advocacy, professional and social networking, scholarships and mobilization that create greater educational opportunities and resources for the community.

UCLA Lambda (LGBTQ) Alumni Association

Lambda is one of the oldest and most well-established LGBTQ alumni organizations in the country. Serving UCLA’s community of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) alumni and students with social, professional, community outreach, and mentorship opportunities.

UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA)

Dedicated to the advancement, benefit and success of Latino alumni, students, faculty and staff at UCLA, ULAA offers connections to cultural, educational, intellectual and social resources and support.

UCLA Muslim Alumni Association (UMAA)

In support of the Muslim Student Association at UCLA (MSA) UMAA provides networking programs, resources and leadership development to students and alumni to build a connected and resourceful network for Muslim Bruins at UCLA.

UCLA Pacific Islander Alumni Association

This network supports current Pacific Islander students at UCLA in their studies and retention, career exploration and social events. The associations provides mentorship and fosters relationships that will help the next generation of leaders within the community.

Professional Programs

Highlight the power of the Bruin network, facilitate career connections and prepare you for life outside the classroom.

Alumni Mentor Program

Bruins helping Bruins is more than a slogan when alumni share their personal and professional experience and expertise with UCLA students.

Bruin Development Academy

Gain hands-on-skills in a targeted, industry-based learning experience that will prepare you for the real world.

Interview with a Bruin (IWAB)

Sharpen your interviewing skills in mock interviews with alumni

Life After Degree

Alumni share after graduation experiences about specific industries or career paths.

Entertainment Networking Night (ENN)

Learn about careers in the entertainment field by interacting with industry professionals in informal roundtable discussions.

Entrepreneurship Networking Night

Make connections with alumni entrepreneurs in small, informal roundtables and learn how to be successful as a Bruin business owner.

Sharpe Fellows Internship Program

Connecting UCLA juniors with mentorship and targeted training to achieve competitive internships in Investment Banking, Finance, Consulting, and Tech.

Social Enterprise Academy

A six month academy that connects students with nonprofit organizations to identify earned income opportunities, or “social enterprises.”

STEM Networking Night

A part of our Networking Night series, this event is a chance for students to learn and network with success alumni in the field of STEM.

UCLA ONE

A one-stop-shop to advance your career by leveraging the power of your vast alumni network.

Student Groups

With more than 1,000 clubs and student organizations, UCLA is a mosaic of culture and activity where you’ll get to meet people beyond your dorm and classrooms. Check out the following Alumni Affairs sponsored student groups and get involved for a transformative experience, guaranteed.

Alumni Scholars Club (ASC)

Leadership training, mentoring and networking opportunities abound for recipients of scholarships issued through the UCLA Alumni Scholarships Program.

Homecoming

Be a part of the committee that unifies UCLA’s past and present through Bruin pride and spirit.

Spirit Squad

If you cheer, dance or yell this official cheer squad for the university encourages you to tryout and bring spirit to the campus and surrounding community.

Student Alumni Association (SAA)

Lead by students for students, committee volunteers plan and produce social and career-oriented events and popular campus traditions.