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Lighting the way for the next century of True Bruins.

UCLA has been a hub of growth, opportunity, and positive impact for the last 100 years. What do the next 100 have in store for us? It starts with the promise of True Bruin Welcome.

True Bruin Welcome is your chance to explore your surroundings, make new friends, get involved, uphold our traditions, and enjoy a taste of everything UCLA has to offer.

No matter where you are in your UCLA journey, you can start your Centennial year off right during this very special edition of True Bruin Welcome.

True Bruin Welcome September 19 – 29, 2019

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Thursday September 19, 2019Thu 9/19

Department of Military Science-Army ROTC Program Open House

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

120P Student Activities Center

If you have a desire for public service and a sense of adventure, visit our open house and learn more about UCLA's Army ROTC program. Meet current faculty and students, learn about our premiere leadership training, and explore scholarship and career opportunities. Army leaders made here since 1920!

Parent & Family Programs Move-in Weekend Tabling

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

De Neve Auditorium

The office of Parent & Family Programs will have tables/tents set-up at both Rieber front patio and De Neve Quad area.

Mathematics Department Drop In Advising

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

6356 Math Sciences

Daily from Thursday September 19 – Wednesday September 25.

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

10:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

UCLA Move-In Fair presented by Wescom

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sunset Village Courtyard

After moving into your hall come to check out all the vendors and services to help you during this exciting time. Forgot something, check out the supplies and services from Bath Bed & Beyond, UCLA Store, Collegiate Concepts, Wescom Credit Union and others.

Casino Night and Toy Story 4 Movie Viewing

5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Carnesale Palisades

Friday September 20, 2019Fri 9/20

Parent & Family Programs Move-in Weekend Tabling

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

De Neve Quad and Rieber Patio

The office of Parent & Family Programs will have tables/tents set-up at both Rieber front patio and De Neve Quad.

Mathematics Department Drop In Advising

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

6356 Math Sciences

Daily from Thursday September 19 – Wednesday September 25.

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

Wescom Workshop: Ten Steps to Financial Success

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Carnesale Commons Hermosa Room

Students, parents and family members are invited to attend this session and learn more about ways to set oneself up for financial success. For students, this workshop will provide approachable and achievable methods for taking control of your finances. For family members this session will provide topics of conversation to have with your student as they begin to establish more financial independence.

UCLA Move-In Fair presented by Wescom

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sunset Village Courtyard

After moving into your hall come to check out all the vendors and services to help you during this exciting time. Forgot something, check out the supplies and services from Bath Bed & Beyond, UCLA Store, Collegiate Concepts, Wescom Credit Union and others.

Geek Week Preview and Avengers Endgame Movie Viewing

5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Carnesale Palisades

Saturday September 21, 2019Sat 9/21

Parent & Family Programs Move-in Weekend Tabling

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

De Neve Quad and Rieber Patio

The office of Parent & Family Programs will have tables/tents set-up at both Rieber front patio and De Neve Quad area.

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

UCLA Move-In Fair presented by Wescom

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sunset Village Courtyard

After moving into your hall come to check out all the vendors and services to help you during this exciting time. Forgot something, check out the supplies and services from Bath Bed & Beyond, UCLA Store, Collegiate Concepts, Wescom Credit Union and others.

Out-of-State and International Family Reception

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Carnesale Commons - Palisades Ballroom

Students and their families are invited to stop in at your leisure to enjoy light refreshments and mix and mingle with other out-of-state and international UCLA families.

The Tone of Television: A Conversation on the Art of Music Supervision

2:00 PM

Evlyn & Mo Ostin Recording Studio

A panel discussion on music supervision with Emmy nominees in the Outstanding Music Supervisions category

Grocery Bingo and ALADDIN Movie Viewing

6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Carnesale Palisades

Sunday September 22, 2019Sun 9/22

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

Commuter Mix & Mingle

12:30 PM to 1:45 PM

128 Kerckhoff Hall

Join other commuter students, First Year Experience (FYE) and the Transfer Students Center (TSC) Team at the Bruin Bear at 1pm. See ‘This Is Bruin Life’ together, head to dinner at 4:00pm at the Transfer Center, Kerckhoff Hall 128, and then join the Bruin community at the for the Westwood Block Party @5:30!!! #UCLACommuters #CommuterLife

Commuter Welcome Dinner

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

128 Kerckhoff Hall the Transfer Student Center

After the ‘This Is Bruin Life’ show have dinner with other commuters and start building your UCLA network! After dinner the party continues at the Westwood Block Party! and/or: Join the First Year Experience (FYE) and the Transfer Student Center (TSC) Team at the Bruin Bear at 1pm. See ‘This Is Bruin Life’ together, head to dinner at 4:00pm at the Transfer Center, Kerckhoff Hall 128, and then join the Bruin community at the for the Westwood Block Party @5!!! Make a day and night of it!

Monday September 23, 2019Mon 9/23

Mathematics Department Drop In Advising

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

6356 Math Sciences

Daily from Thursday September 19 – Wednesday September 25.

UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair 2019

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

All newly-admitted incoming UCLA students must provide documentation of vaccination or immunity to certain infectious diseases (Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Pertussis, and Meningitis). In addition, newly admitted incoming students must be screened for tuberculosis risk by completing the TB risk questionnaire form on the Ashe Patient Portal. Students found to be at high risk for Tuberculosis must provide documentation that they have negative Tuberculosis testing within 6 months of entry to UCLA. UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. No RSVP is required. However, prescheduling online (available September 2019) is recommended. Please note: All fees are listed on the Immunization Requirement website. Daily from Monday September 23 – Sunday September 29.

UndocuBruins Orientation

9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

TBD

Learn how to navigate UCLA as Undocumented Transfer and First Year Students

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

World Arts & Culture & Dance New Student Welcome

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Kaufman Hall

This event will explore major specific academic information, include words from current students, alumni and professors. It will also provide relevant information on research opportunities, extracurricular opportunities, important resources, and more. Lunch will be provided!

Computational & Systems Biology Open House

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Boyer Hall 529

Come learn about what to expect in the Computational & Systems Biology major, meet the Program Chair and current students, and mingle with other new CaSB pre-major!

Transfer T-Shirt Exchange

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Bruin Bear

New transfer students will have the opportunity to exchange a t-shirt from a previous institution for a brand new, exclusive UCLA t-shirt.

Undergraduate Education Initiatives Minors Open House

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

A316 Murphy Hall

Learn about the Community Engagement and Social Change Minor, Disability Studies Minor, and Food Studies Minor. Meet the Minor Counselors and declared students to learn about the interdisciplinary minors.

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Covel Grand Horizon

Orientation & BBQ Covel Grand Horizon Mon 9/23 2 PM–6 PM Recruitment Meet at Gayley & Strathmore Day 1 Tue 9/24 4–9 PM Day 2 Wed 9/25 4–9 PM Day 3 Thu 9/26 5–9 PM Day 4 Fri 9/27 5–9 PM Day 5 Sat 9/28 4–8 PM

Panhellenic Council Recruitment Orientation

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Royce Hall

Attend Orientation for formal recruitment, which takes place at the beginning of every school year in the fall. Formal recruitment is the process by which active members of our 11 NPC member chapters meet potential new members (PNMs) interested in joining the Panhellenic community. Registration is required.

Sex Week Preview and Book Smart Movie Viewing

5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Carnesale Palisades

Let’s Talk About Sex, Bruins! Have some pillow talk convos around healthy relationships, sex, & sexuality with Sexperts & CARE. Or maybe a raffle for a sexy prize is more your speed. Treat Yo’ Self with a mini makeover and a photo shoot to spice up your dating profile. And to finish out the night, come learn about our campus resources! This event is a preview of Sex Week, hosted in Spring Quarter. Sex Week @ UCLA is a campus-wide initiative that focuses on love, healthy relationships, communication, sex, self-love, consent, abstinence, faith, and sex positivity. It recognizes that sexuality comes in many shapes, sizes, colors, forms, and definitions. To be inclusive and open to the variety of personal experiences and needs that exist, a week-long series of events have been created to have something for everyone! Sex Week @UCLA is sponsored by UCLA Sexual Health Coalition.

Tuesday September 24, 2019Tue 9/24

Panhellenic Council Formal Recruitment

8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Meet at the Inverted Fountain

Formal recruitment is the process by which active members of our 11 NPC member chapters meet potential new members (PNMs) interested in joining the Panhellenic community. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Meet at the Inverted Fountain Round 1 Tue 9/24 8 AM–10:30 PM Round 2 Wed 9/25 9:30 AM–9:30 PM Round 3 PART ONE Thu 9/26 6–11 PM PART TWO Fri 9/27 5–11 PM Preference Night uclapanhellenic for location Sat 9/28 2–8 PM Bid Day Ackerman Grand Ballroom Sun 9/29 12–5 PM

Immunization Requirement Wellness Fair

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. During this time, Bruins can also participate in the Immunization Requirement Wellness Fair in Collins Court as well. Student groups and campus organizations with a health-related mission will be available to answer questions, provide materials and engage with the Bruin community. In addition, students can receive their free flu shots or begin/ continue to the HPV vaccination series. Daily from Monday September 23 – Friday September 27.

Mathematics Department Drop In Advising

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

6356 Math Sciences

Daily from Thursday September 19 – Wednesday September 25.

UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair 2019

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

All newly-admitted incoming UCLA students must provide documentation of vaccination or immunity to certain infectious diseases (Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Pertussis, and Meningitis). In addition, newly admitted incoming students must be screened for tuberculosis risk by completing the TB risk questionnaire form on the Ashe Patient Portal. Students found to be at high risk for Tuberculosis must provide documentation that they have negative Tuberculosis testing within 6 months of entry to UCLA. UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. No RSVP is required. However, prescheduling online (available September 2019) is recommended. Please note: All fees are listed on the Immunization Requirement website. Daily from Monday September 23 – Sunday September 29.

Asian Greek Council Recruitment Events

10:00 AM

Various

Recruitment events for chapters occur in the evenings during True Bruin Welcome. Registration is not required. Contact each chapter or the council for chapter specific recruitment information. Recruitment Events @bruinagc for locations Wed 9/25–Sat 9/28 7–10 PM

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

ASUCLA Job Fair

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Bruin Plaza

Need a job on campus? ASUCLA is one of the largest student employers. Come meet the managers and find out what opportunities are available. You can also search and apply for available jobs from your phone using the ASUCLA App.

Powell Library Tours

11:00 AM to 11:40 AM

Powell Front Steps

Tour historic Powell Library’s study spaces, community collections and technology locations.

Linguistics Department Undergraduate Welcome

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

2122 Campbell Hall

Powell Library Tours

12:00 PM to 12:40 PM

Powell Front Steps

Tour historic Powell Library’s study spaces, community collections and technology locations.

Explorers Wanted: Career Center Open House

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Career Center Library

Drop-in and engage with us anytime on Tuesday, September 24 from 1:00p-4:00p to learn more about how the Career Center can help you explore yourself and your career options. At the Career Center, we believe that everyone's journey is different.

Powell Library Tours

1:00 PM to 1:40 PM

Powell Front Steps

Tour historic Powell Library’s study spaces, community collections and technology locations.

Department of History Open House

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

6275 Bunche Hall

History Majors and Minors, make the most of your UCLA experience and learn about academic/career counseling, HistoryCorps internships, faculty-student engagement, Writing Center support, Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society, History Undergraduate Advisory Board (HUAB), library services and support, study abroad, academic research centers, fellowships, and programs.

Asian Greek Council Welcome and Recruitment Events

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

TBD

Come meet members of the Asian Greek Council's sororities and fraternity as they share about their community and how to join. Recruitment events for chapters occur in the evenings during True Bruin Welcome. @bruinagc for location

Bruin Guardian Scholars Welcome Reception

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Join the foster youth community, the Bruin Guardian Scholars (BGS) Team, UCLA campus partners, and new and continuing students to celebrate the 2019-20 school year! Mix, mingle, chat, and build community while enjoying with free food, music, and great giveaways!

Bruin Resource Center Welcome Party

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Join the Bruin Resource Center (BRC) staff, UCLA campus partners, and new and continuing students to celebrate the 2019-20 school year and the BRC's 10-year anniversary! Mix, mingle, chat, and build community with free food, music, and great giveaways! All students invited!

Collegiate Recovery Welcome Reception

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Join the Collegiate Recovery Program student staff, UCLA campus partners, and new and continuing students to celebrate the 2019-20 school year! Mix, mingle, chat, and build community with free food, music, and great giveaways! All students invited!

Intergroup Dialogue Program Welcome

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Join the Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) Program, UCLA campus partners, and new and continuing students to celebrate the 2019-20 school year! Mix, mingle, chat, and build community while enjoying with free food, music, and great giveaways!

Olive Tree Initiative Welcome Reception

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Join the Olive Tree Initiative (OTI), UCLA campus partners, and new and continuing students to celebrate the 2019-20 school year and learn more about OTI! ! Mix, mingle, chat, and build community while enjoying with free food, music, and great giveaways!

Students with Dependents Welcome

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Join the Students with Dependents student staff, UCLA campus partners, and new and continuing students to celebrate the 2018-19 school year! Mix, mingle, chat, and build community with other parenting students while enjoying with free food, music, and great giveaways!

Transfer Welcome

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

It's the biggest transfer party of the year! Come by to chat, eat, and connect with current transfers and be welcomed to the UCLA Transfer Community. #UCLATransfers #TransferPride #TransferCommunity

UndocuBruins Student Welcome

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Join the Undocumented Student Community, UCLA campus partners, and new and continuing students to celebrate the 2019-20 school year! Mix, mingle, chat, and build community while enjoying with free food, music, and great giveaways!

Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Welcome

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Come by to eat, chat, connect with other Veteran and military affiliated students and be welcomed to the Bruin Family!

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

All Day

Meet at Gayley & Strathmore

Orientation & BBQ Covel Grand Horizon Mon 9/23 2 PM–6 PM Recruitment Meet at Gayley & Strathmore Day 1 Tue 9/24 4–9 PM Day 2 Wed 9/25 4–9 PM Day 3 Thu 9/26 5–9 PM Day 4 Fri 9/27 5–9 PM Day 5 Sat 9/28 4–8 PM

Open Mic on the Hill

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Sunset Village Plaza

If you've got a dance in your hips or a song on your lips, come share your story with other students at this year's first Open Mic on the hill. We'll have some musical instruments and a hot mic, ready for you to perform!

World Music Ensemble Open House

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Schoenberg Music Building

UCLA Store After Hours Sale

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Ackerman B-Level

It’s your private sale! After normal hours, the UCLA Store reopens at 7pm and will offer 20% off almost everything.* Many store vendors will be offering free product tastings and samples too! Come stock up for the school year or treat yourself before you hit the books. *(does not include computer hardware and software; some other exclusions apply).

Wednesday September 25, 2019Wed 9/25

Arts and Architecture Student Services Walk-In Appointments

All Day

2200 Broad Art Center

Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology Drop-In Open House

All Day

128 and 126 Hershey Hall

Come by the MCDB Undergraduate Office if you missed our presentation during New Student Orientation, have questions about the major, or just want to meet your departmental advisors! We'll be open 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

UCLA Summer Sessions Open House

All Day

1331 Murphy Hall

DMA Fall Orientation

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

1250 Broad Art Center (EDA)

The Department of Design Media Arts invites new first year and transfer students to the DMA Fall Orientation. Students will meet our faculty and staff, learn about DMA facilities, and take a tour of the department. Lunch will be provided.

Immunization Requirement Wellness Fair

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. During this time, Bruins can also participate in the Immunization Requirement Wellness Fair in Collins Court as well. Student groups and campus organizations with a health-related mission will be available to answer questions, provide materials and engage with the Bruin community. In addition, students can receive their free flu shots or begin/ continue to the HPV vaccination series. Daily from Monday September 23 – Friday September 27.

International Education Office Open House

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

1332 Murphy Hall

Mathematics Department Drop In Advising

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

6356 Math Sciences

Daily from Thursday September 19 – Wednesday September 25.

UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair 2019

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

All newly-admitted incoming UCLA students must provide documentation of vaccination or immunity to certain infectious diseases (Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Pertussis, and Meningitis). In addition, newly admitted incoming students must be screened for tuberculosis risk by completing the TB risk questionnaire form on the Ashe Patient Portal. Students found to be at high risk for Tuberculosis must provide documentation that they have negative Tuberculosis testing within 6 months of entry to UCLA. UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. No RSVP is required. However, prescheduling online (available September 2019) is recommended. Please note: All fees are listed on the Immunization Requirement website. Daily from Monday September 23 – Sunday September 29.

LGBTQ Studies Minor Open House

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

A9 Haines Hall

Please join new and continuing students, staff, and faculty at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Studies Minor Open House to learn more about the minor and opportunities in this program. Breakfast will be served. All students welcome!

New Student Welcome

9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

2033 Young Hall

Panhellenic Council Formal Recruitment

All Day

Meet at the Inverted Fountain

Formal recruitment is the process by which active members of our 11 NPC member chapters meet potential new members (PNMs) interested in joining the Panhellenic community. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Meet at the Inverted Fountain Round 1 Tue 9/24 8 AM–10:30 PM Round 2 Wed 9/25 9:30 AM–9:30 PM Round 3 PART ONE Thu 9/26 6–11 PM PART TWO Fri 9/27 5–11 PM Preference Night uclapanhellenic for location Sat 9/28 2–8 PM Bid Day Ackerman Grand Ballroom Sun 9/29 12–5 PM

Anthropology Open House

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

352 Haines Hall

Biomedical Research Minor Open House

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Hershey Hall 220

Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology Open for Counseling

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

125 Hershey Hall

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

National Pan-Hellenic Council Welcome Event

10:00 AM

TBD

Join members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council's fraternities and sororities. The Divine Nine represent nine historically Black Greek letter organizations. Meet members as they share about their community and how to join. Also look for them during Black Bruin Welcome during Week 3. @nphcofucla for time & location

Naval ROTC Informational Drop In Hours

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

120T Student Activities Center

Scholarship Resource Center Open House

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

233 Covel Commons

The UCLA Scholarship Resource Center (SRC) will provide general information about our various resources and services. The SRC assists all UCLA students, regardless of their financial need, to navigate the private scholarship process. We support students through all phases of the scholarship application process. The Center also manages UCLA's undergraduate national and international merit scholarships.

UCLA Scholarship Resource Center Open House

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

233 Covel Commons and the 2nd floor Covel Commons rotunda area

The UCLA Scholarship Resource Center (SRC) invites students to stop by and find out about our free resources and services! We assist all UCLA students in the search for private scholarships. The SRC also administers the national and international merit scholarships for UCLA undergraduates. We would like to help you graduate with less debt!

AAP Open House

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

2160E Broad Art Center Auditorium

AAP-eligible students, become a full member of AAP and learn about the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) and it array of academic services provided by Counseling, Mentoring, Peer Learning and our Outreach units. We also have a dedicated Computer Lab and offer annual scholarships.

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology New Student Welcome

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

158 Hershey Hall

Join the Department of EEB in welcoming all new and incoming students to our program! Come MIX, MINGLE, and build a community with FREE FOOD, MUSIC, and celebrating the 2019-20 school year! You will have the opportunity to meet faculty, continuing students, and your undergraduate counselors. All students in the Department of EEB invited!

Herb Alpert School of Music All-School Fall Welcome

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Multiple Locations

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Students and faculty: please join us at your departmental welcome, followed by an all-school pizza mixer. New and continuing students are all encouraged to attend!

Open House at the Center for the Study of Women

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

1500 Public Affairs Building

Want to learn opportunities for students interested in gender and sexuality studies? Drop by the CSW open house, meet the staff, and find out about our funding and research opportunities for students!

AAP Awareness Day Fair

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Dickson Court North

Come meet new and returning AAP students and learn about its history and the wealth of services provided. Enjoy food, music and raffles prizes.

Labor Studies Open House

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

6275 Bunche Hall

Philosophy Department Open House

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Shapiro Courtyard

The Philosophy Department will be hosting its annual Open House on Wednesday, September 25th from noon to 2:00pm. This event will be held in the Shapiro Courtyard (between Dodd Hall and the Law School) and all are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet Philosophy faculty & graduate students and learn more about the Philosophy department in an informal setting. Students interested in learning more about the Philosophy major/minor or just learning more about Philosophy courses are encouraged to attend. Pizza and light refreshments will be served.

Rest & Recharge with RISE

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Lu Valle Commons (Basement Level Rm 01)

Need some R&R? Join the RISE Wellness Center for our Fall 2019 Open House! There will be free food (first come, first served), self-care kit giveaways, and so much more! This is an opportunity to recharge, learn about the RISE Center, and meet our RISE Staff and Student Ambassadors.

Spanish & Portuguese Ice Cream Social

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Rolfe Hall 1301

Come and meet other students in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese and get to know your peers while you enjoy some ice cream and delicious toppings. Hope to see you there! ^_^/

Veterans Lunch

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

132 Kerckhoff Hall

Come by to eat, chat, connect with the Veteran Resource Center and other Veteran and military affiliated students before classes start!

College Academic Counseling Open House

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Murphy Hall Shostak Patio

College Academic Counseling is your partner in making sure you can tailor your UCLA experience to fit your intellectual, personal, and professional goals. Get to know the Counselors, Advisors, Peer Counselors, and College Academic Mentors who are here to help you craft your UCLA journey. Stop by for some tasty eats and good company! Tours of Murphy Hall will also be provided. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a prize.

Comparative Literature Open House

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

348 Kaplan (Humanities) Hall

An open house for new and continuing major and minor students in the Department of Comparative Literature. Enjoy refreshments and snacks with fellow students and faculty prior to the Humanities Division Welcome Session!

Slavic East European and Eurasian Languages and Cultures

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

311 Kaplan (Humanities) Hall

We invite you to attend our annual Open House to learn more about the department and meet your fellow students, professors, teaching assistants, and academic counselor!

Transfer T-Shirt Exchange

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Bruin Bear

New transfer students will have the opportunity to exchange a t-shirt from a previous institution for a brand new, exclusive UCLA t-shirt.

Career Jumpstart for 1st Year Economics Freshmen Students

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

121 Dodd Hall

As part of Welcome Week, Partnership UCLA / Alumni Career Programs is hosting Career Jumpstart sessions for new freshmen students planning to major in Economics or Business Economics. Join this presentation to learn about career opportunities in and outside of the classroom and how to make the most of your time as a UCLA student.

Center for Community Learning Open House

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

A265 Murphy Hall

Take your learning beyond the classroom! The Center for Community Learning is your resource for community-engaged learning throughout your undergraduate experience at UCLA. Stop by to learn more about the Center’s offerings -- including courses which combine academic work with opportunities to work at non-profit organizations, internship courses, the Community Engagement & Social Change minor, the Astin Fellows and Community Scholars programs, AmeriCorps programs which enable students to work with young children on literacy and work in the L.A. Civil Courts -- and get to know our staff and current students!

Geography Welcome

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

1255 Bunche Hall

Humanities Welcome

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

1100 Schoenberg Music Building

The Humanities Welcome is an annual event held at the beginning of the academic year that invites faculty, staff and students to come together to showcase the Humanities at UCLA. At this event we will introduce the UCLA campus to the benefits of coursework and degrees in the Humanities. The program includes an introduction from the Dean of Humanities, a faculty member discussing their research, a student and alumni speaker. There is a reception to follow with representatives from on-campus Humanities clubs and opportunities to mingle with faculty, staff and students.

Physics and Astronomy Open House 2019

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

2-222 Knudsen Hall

Department of Chicana/o Studies Open House

2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

7386 bunche hall

we will provide information about our chicana and chicano studies major and minor. faculty, current undergraduate and graduate students will be invited.

International Institute Open House & Fall Reception

2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

10383 Bunche Hall (10th floor)

Undergraduates interested in any International Institute academic program (African & Middle Eastern Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Global Studies, International Development Studies, Latin American Studies) are welcome to attend! Learn about resources! Discuss research interests! Visit Institute centers! Explore study abroad opportunities! Mix, mingle and network over snacks and drinks with faculty, staff, and fellow students!

How to Thrive in the Sciences at UCLA and Beyond

2:45 PM to 4:30 PM

De Neve Plaza Auditorium

Are you a freshman or first-year transfer student considering a major in Physical Sciences? Join Dean Miguel García-Garibay, UCLA alumni, faculty, and current students at a welcome event especially for you! The event will feature UCLA alumni speaking about their experiences as undergraduates majoring within the Physical Sciences. You’ll learn about opportunities to become involved in research as an undergraduate, career paths that you may never have thought about, and tips for balancing work with the rest of your life at UCLA. Plus, you’ll have the chance to speak with faculty one-on-one, network with alumni, and meet new friends over plenty of food and giveaways. Mark your calendar for this great way to kick off your UCLA student experience! Physical Sciences disciplines include biochemistry; chemistry; chemistry-materials science; math; applied math; math-economics; statistics; physics; astrophysics; biophysics; climate science; atmospheric and oceanic sciences; geochemistry; geology; space physics; and more.

Career Jumpstart for 1st Year Economics Transfer Students

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

121 Dodd Hall

As part of Welcome Week, Partnership UCLA / Alumni Career Programs is hosting Career Jumpstart sessions for new transfer students planning to major in Economics or Business Economics. Join this presentation to learn about career opportunities in and outside of the classroom and how to make the most of your time as a UCLA student.

Public Affairs Information Session & Open House

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

1222 & 3383 Public Affairs Building

Join us for appetizers and learn about an amazing new major at UCLA — the B.A. in Public Affairs! We welcome freshmen to an information session and open house about the B.A. in Public Affairs, which combines critical thinking and experiential learning, connecting the dots between theory and action. Students interested in leadership and social change are encouraged to attend. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet faculty and staff. 3:30–4:30 p.m. Information Session 1222 Public Affairs Building The chair of the Undergraduate Program, along with a student panel, will discuss admissions, curriculum, requirements and the experiential learning capstone. Students considering the B.A in Public Affairs are advised to attend. 4:30–5:30 p.m. Open House 3383 Public Affairs Building Dean Gary Segura will welcome students and introduce faculty. Students will then have the opportunity to meet informally with Public Affairs faculty and staff. open to all incoming freshmen Students DO NOT need to be declared as a Public Affairs major to attend.

Art History Department Open House

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

275 Dodd Hall

Department of Classics - Open House

4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

Dodd Hall 248

English Department Open House

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

193 Kaplan Hall

Meet representatives from a variety of resources and opportunities for American Literature & Culture and English major and minor students.

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

All Day

Meet at Gayley & Strathmore

Orientation & BBQ Covel Grand Horizon Mon 9/23 2 PM–6 PM Recruitment Meet at Gayley & Strathmore Day 1 Tue 9/24 4–9 PM Day 2 Wed 9/25 4–9 PM Day 3 Thu 9/26 5–9 PM Day 4 Fri 9/27 5–9 PM Day 5 Sat 9/28 4–8 PM

NeuroConnect

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

1357 Gonda Center

Students will get an overview of the Interdepartmental Program for Neuroscience as well as a chance to hear from the Chair & Vice Chair, faculty and board members of the neuroscience student organizations.

PhySci Transfer Orientation and Meet & Greet

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Transfer Student Center

Learn how to succeed as a Physiological Science major! Meet the instructors for PhySci 107 and connect with other transfer PhySci transfers!

Student Alumni Association Information Session

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

James West Alumni Center

Learn about joining the Student Alumni Association!

Multi-Interest Greek Council

7:00 PM

TBD

UCLA’s governing body of 13 culturally/identity-based fraternities and sororities! Follow @uclamigc for time & location

Thursday September 26, 2019Thu 9/26

Happy First Day of Class - Donuts and Coffee Meet and Greet

7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

128 Kerckhoff Hall

Come on over to the Transfer Center to celebrate the first day of school!!! Meet & Greet with fellow transfers before classes start! #UCLATransfers #TransferSuccess #TransferCommunity

ASK ME Tents

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Bruin Plaza

Visit an ASK Me Tent to get directions to your first classes, grab some free giveaways on your way to class, and receive some high-fives and cheers as you begin to embark on your UCLA journey!

Immunization Requirement Wellness Fair

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. During this time, Bruins can also participate in the Immunization Requirement Wellness Fair in Collins Court as well. Student groups and campus organizations with a health-related mission will be available to answer questions, provide materials and engage with the Bruin community. In addition, students can receive their free flu shots or begin/ continue to the HPV vaccination series. Daily from Monday September 23 – Friday September 27.

Labor Studies Drop-in Hours

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

9244 Bunche Hall

UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair 2019

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

All newly-admitted incoming UCLA students must provide documentation of vaccination or immunity to certain infectious diseases (Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Pertussis, and Meningitis). In addition, newly admitted incoming students must be screened for tuberculosis risk by completing the TB risk questionnaire form on the Ashe Patient Portal. Students found to be at high risk for Tuberculosis must provide documentation that they have negative Tuberculosis testing within 6 months of entry to UCLA. UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. No RSVP is required. However, prescheduling online (available September 2019) is recommended. Please note: All fees are listed on the Immunization Requirement website. Daily from Monday September 23 – Sunday September 29.

Undergraduate Research Centers Open House

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Life Sciences Building (LSB) 2nd Floor Hallway

Attend "How to get into Research" presentations led by experienced Graduate Students, meet with staff from the Undergraduate Research Centers, and network with representatives from Undergraduate Student Research Groups and Clubs.

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

Welcome Back Snack

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

James West Alumni Center

Join us at the James West Alumni Center as we welcome you back to campus with an afternoon snack!

Cookies & Queers

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

LGBT Campus Resource Center

A social for first years, incoming transfers, and incoming graduate students! Come hang out at the LGBT Campus Resource Center to meet our 20+ LGBTQ student organizations and connect other LGBTQ students. Bring yourself and your friends and we'll provide the food and the fun!

Happy First Day of Class - Milk and Cookies Meet and Greet

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

128 Kerckhoff Hall

How was your first day of classes!?!?!? Come on over to the Transfer Center to chat about the first day and mix and mingle with other transfers! #UCLATransfers #TransferSuccess #TransferCommunity

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

All Day

Meet at Gayley & Strathmore

Orientation & BBQ Covel Grand Horizon Mon 9/23 2 PM–6 PM Recruitment Meet at Gayley & Strathmore Day 1 Tue 9/24 4–9 PM Day 2 Wed 9/25 4–9 PM Day 3 Thu 9/26 5–9 PM Day 4 Fri 9/27 5–9 PM Day 5 Sat 9/28 4–8 PM

Panhellenic Council Formal Recruitment

All Day

Meet at the Inverted Fountain

Formal recruitment is the process by which active members of our 11 NPC member chapters meet potential new members (PNMs) interested in joining the Panhellenic community. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Meet at the Inverted Fountain Round 1 Tue 9/24 8 AM–10:30 PM Round 2 Wed 9/25 9:30 AM–9:30 PM Round 3 PART ONE Thu 9/26 6–11 PM PART TWO Fri 9/27 5–11 PM Preference Night uclapanhellenic for location Sat 9/28 2–8 PM Bid Day Ackerman Grand Ballroom Sun 9/29 12–5 PM

International Comedy Night

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Carnesale Commons: Palisades Room

Come one, come all, to the EIGHTH ANNUAL International Comedy Show at UCLA! This show presents the very best international comedians working today in Los Angeles. Join FYE, OCHC, Residential Life and the Dashew Center for a night full of laughs. This years event will take place in the Carnesale Commons: Palisades Room. We will be giving out raffle prizes at the event. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Following the show, there will also be an after-party with refreshments.

Friday September 27, 2019Fri 9/27

ASK ME Tents

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Court of Sciences

Visit an ASK Me Tent to get directions to your first classes, grab some free giveaways on your way to class, and receive some high-fives and cheers as you begin to embark on your UCLA journey!

Immunization Requirement Wellness Fair

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. During this time, Bruins can also participate in the Immunization Requirement Wellness Fair in Collins Court as well. Student groups and campus organizations with a health-related mission will be available to answer questions, provide materials and engage with the Bruin community. In addition, students can receive their free flu shots or begin/ continue to the HPV vaccination series. Daily from Monday September 23 – Friday September 27.

Labor Studies Drop-in Hours

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

9244 Bunche Hall

UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair 2019

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John Wooden Center Collins Court

All newly-admitted incoming UCLA students must provide documentation of vaccination or immunity to certain infectious diseases (Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Pertussis, and Meningitis). In addition, newly admitted incoming students must be screened for tuberculosis risk by completing the TB risk questionnaire form on the Ashe Patient Portal. Students found to be at high risk for Tuberculosis must provide documentation that they have negative Tuberculosis testing within 6 months of entry to UCLA. UCLA students can receive all of their required vaccines/ titers to meet the new UC requirements at The Ashe Center's planned Immunization Requirement Fairs during the first week of the Fall 2019 quarter. No RSVP is required. However, prescheduling online (available September 2019) is recommended. Please note: All fees are listed on the Immunization Requirement website. Daily from Monday September 23 – Sunday September 29.

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

Latinx Greek Council Welcome and Informational Meeting

10:00 AM

TBD

Bienvenida! Join the Latinx Greek Council as they welcome any student interested in Latinx fraternities and sororities and looking to build community around shared heritage and experiences. @ucla_lgc for location

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

All Day

Meet at Gayley & Strathmore

Orientation & BBQ Covel Grand Horizon Mon 9/23 2 PM–6 PM Recruitment Meet at Gayley & Strathmore Day 1 Tue 9/24 4–9 PM Day 2 Wed 9/25 4–9 PM Day 3 Thu 9/26 5–9 PM Day 4 Fri 9/27 5–9 PM Day 5 Sat 9/28 4–8 PM

Panhellenic Council Formal Recruitment

All Day

Meet at the Inverted Fountain

Formal recruitment is the process by which active members of our 11 NPC member chapters meet potential new members (PNMs) interested in joining the Panhellenic community. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Meet at the Inverted Fountain Round 1 Tue 9/24 8 AM–10:30 PM Round 2 Wed 9/25 9:30 AM–9:30 PM Round 3 PART ONE Thu 9/26 6–11 PM PART TWO Fri 9/27 5–11 PM Preference Night uclapanhellenic for location Sat 9/28 2–8 PM Bid Day Ackerman Grand Ballroom Sun 9/29 12–5 PM

Saturday September 28, 2019Sat 9/28

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

Panhellenic Council Formal Recruitment

All Day

follow uclapanhellenic for location

Formal recruitment is the process by which active members of our 11 NPC member chapters meet potential new members (PNMs) interested in joining the Panhellenic community. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Meet at the Inverted Fountain Round 1 Tue 9/24 8 AM–10:30 PM Round 2 Wed 9/25 9:30 AM–9:30 PM Round 3 PART ONE Thu 9/26 6–11 PM PART TWO Fri 9/27 5–11 PM Preference Night uclapanhellenic for location Sat 9/28 2–8 PM Bid Day Ackerman Grand Ballroom Sun 9/29 12–5 PM

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

All Day

Meet at Gayley & Strathmore

Orientation & BBQ Covel Grand Horizon Mon 9/23 2 PM–6 PM Recruitment Meet at Gayley & Strathmore Day 1 Tue 9/24 4–9 PM Day 2 Wed 9/25 4–9 PM Day 3 Thu 9/26 5–9 PM Day 4 Fri 9/27 5–9 PM Day 5 Sat 9/28 4–8 PM

International House of Bruincakes

9:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Bradley 300

Orders up! For one night only, the Dashew Center will transform into the International House of Bruincakes! We will have pancakes with yummy toppings, games, big prizes, and a DJ! Pancakes will be served from 9 - 11 pm. All Bruins are invited to stop by our welcome event. The first 250 attendees will receive a free prize! Come hungry and enjoy a late-night breakfast!

Sunday September 29, 2019Sun 9/29

Donate Blood at the Blood and Platelet Center

All Day

Ackerman A-Level

UCLA 100 year t-shirts to all first-time donors (while supplies last). Daily from Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 29.

Panhellenic Council Formal Recruitment

All Day

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Formal recruitment is the process by which active members of our 11 NPC member chapters meet potential new members (PNMs) interested in joining the Panhellenic community. Registering and attending Orientation is required. Meet at the Inverted Fountain Round 1 Tue 9/24 8 AM–10:30 PM Round 2 Wed 9/25 9:30 AM–9:30 PM Round 3 PART ONE Thu 9/26 6–11 PM PART TWO Fri 9/27 5–11 PM Preference Night uclapanhellenic for location Sat 9/28 2–8 PM Bid Day Ackerman Grand Ballroom Sun 9/29 12–5 PM

Hypnotist: Brian Imbus

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

De Neve Auditorium

In this energetic performance, Brian will invite random volunteers to the stage to experience the state of Hypnosis. Hypnotized volunteers will escape to an altered state of reality as they may be taken to a rock concert or a trip to the most amazing vacation destination. Brian's show is continuously evolving as he uses his ability to innovate routines that are original and unique to a variety of audiences. He strives to tailor his performance content to fit the needs of each and every unique client.

Hypnotist: Brian Imbus

9:00 PM to 11:00 PM

De Neve Auditorium

In this energetic performance, Brian will invite random volunteers to the stage to experience the state of Hypnosis. Hypnotized volunteers will escape to an altered state of reality as they may be taken to a rock concert or a trip to the most amazing vacation destination. Brian's show is continuously evolving as he uses his ability to innovate routines that are original and unique to a variety of audiences. He strives to tailor his performance content to fit the needs of each and every unique client.

Monday September 30, 2019Mon 9/30

ASK ME Tents

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Bruin Plaza

Visit an ASK Me Tent to get directions to your first classes, grab some free giveaways on your way to class, and receive some high-fives and cheers as you begin to embark on your UCLA journey!