Navigating Your Journey: A Guide for Transfer Students at UCLA

Transitioning to a new university can be both exciting and overwhelming. As a new Bruin transfer, understanding key dates, deadlines, and resources is crucial for a smooth integration into UCLA's vibrant academic and social landscape. This guide provides essential information to help you navigate your transfer journey successfully.

Key Dates and Deadlines: Stay on Track

Staying organized is paramount. Keep a close watch on important dates and deadlines related to enrollment, orientation, and other administrative tasks. Regularly check your email, including spam/junk folders, for official communications from UCLA. These communications often contain time-sensitive information and instructions.

Bruin to Bruin Sessions: Connect and Engage

Bruin to Bruin sessions are specifically designed to help newly admitted Bruins connect with the UCLA community. These sessions offer opportunities to interact with current students, faculty, and staff, fostering a sense of belonging and providing valuable insights into campus life.

Statement of Intent to Register (SIR): Securing Your Spot

If you have decided to make UCLA your academic home, submitting your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) is the official way to confirm your enrollment. After submitting your SIR to UCLA, log in to MyUCLA to access important resources and information related to your enrollment.

English as a Second Language Placement Exam (ESLPE): Determining Your Needs

UCLA Undergraduate Admission will review your application to determine if you need to take the English as a Second Language Placement Exam (ESLPE). This assessment helps ensure that students receive the appropriate support to succeed in their academic coursework.

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New Student Orientation: Your Bruin Immersion

New Student Orientation is mandatory for all new undergraduate students, including transfers. This comprehensive program is designed to acclimate you to both the academic and social life at UCLA. During orientation, you will:

Connect with other new students, building your Bruin network.
Learn about the campus and the many services available to Bruins, empowering you to thrive.
Meet with academic advisors, receiving personalized guidance for your academic journey.
Enroll in your first college classes, taking the first steps toward your degree.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the UCLA Degree Audit, a critical tool for tracking your progress toward graduation requirements.

Understanding Your Degree Audit: Charting Your Academic Course

The UCLA Degree Audit evaluates your progress toward meeting graduation requirements in your major. It’s a critical tool for selecting classes and plotting your academic course. It will be explained in-depth at New Student Orientation.

UC Immunization Policy: Ensuring a Healthy Community

The UC Immunization Policy requires all incoming students to provide proof of vaccination. This policy helps protect the health and well-being of the entire UCLA community.

Exploring Engineering at UCLA (DUET and Transfer Bruin Day)

DUET is part of the larger Transfer Bruin Day event for all students who have been admitted to UCLA as transfer students. For admitted UCLA Engineering transfer students and their families, DUET offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of engineering at UCLA. This closed-session provides a platform to:

Meet the Engineering Transfer Center staff, your dedicated support system.
Talk to current engineering transfer students about their experiences and why they chose UCLA Engineering.
Hear from faculty, staff, or current students about departmental offerings and career preparation.
Learn how UCLA Engineering prepares students for careers in professional engineering and future leadership roles.

Attendees will have an opportunity to speak with faculty, staff, or current students about what their departments have to offer and how they are preparing our engineering students for careers in professional engineering and to be future leaders in our community. At 4PM, our Engineering Ambassadors will walk students over to the Community Expo in the Court of Sciences where you can meet with student leaders from our student organizations and design teams. You’ll also meet with our current engineering undergraduates, faculty or staff from your departments. Returning engineering transfer students will be available to answer your questions about UCLA Engineering and transitioning your learning from your previous institution.

Read also: Transferring to UCLA

Engaging with Engineering Student Groups and Design Teams: Enhance Your Experience

An excellent way to round-out your Bruin Engineering experience is to join one of our over 120 engineering student organizations, design teams, and honor societies. Check-out our engineering student groups and design teams showcasing their projects, prototypes, and activities. These groups offer invaluable opportunities to:

Connect with like-minded peers, fostering collaboration and camaraderie.
Gain hands-on experience, applying your knowledge to real-world projects.
Network with alumni working in industry, opening doors to future career opportunities.

In addition to this exciting work, attendees can ask them how they help their members to connect with alumni working in industry.

Internships and Research: Launching Your Career

Staff from the UCLA Samueli Undergraduate Internship and Research Program will be in attendance. Visit with them to inquire about how to secure a summer internship or get involved in academic research! Explore internship and research opportunities to gain practical experience and enhance your resume. The UCLA Samueli Undergraduate Internship and Research Program can provide guidance and resources to help you secure valuable opportunities. This event will be virtual and hosted on Zoom.

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