UCLA Parent & Family Association Bruinlink Newsletter
Vol. 8: New Family Issue July 26, 2021
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Welcome to the Family 

You're a Bruin, too!

The Parent & Family Association is your resource for all things UCLA. This Bruinlink issue was crafted specifically for our new Bruin families. Click here for a welcome letter from our Parents' Council Co-Chairs, Ron '84 and Peggy Yee '84, Parents '13, '17, '22. 
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Resources for New Families

Get acquainted with UCLA.

An informed and supportive family plays an integral role in a student's educational success. Explore the new family resource page to learn more about the family experience at UCLA.
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UCLA Alumni Association

Supporting Bruins everywhere.

The UCLA Alumni Association is here to support all Bruins — including you and your student! In this letter, Dr. Julie Sina, Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni Affairs and CEO of the Alumni Association, shares how to make the most of your relationship with UCLA. 
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New Bruin Send-offs

A UCLA tradition of welcome. 

Join UCLA Alumni Affairs for celebratory gatherings to welcome incoming students and families. Learn more about these in-person and virtual events, including virtual send-offs exclusively for families, and register here. 
Housing Move-in: Housing move-in will take place Sept. 15–19 for students moving onto The Hill and Sept. 13–19 for students moving into University Apartments. Learn more about move-in here and contact housing with questions here.

Ashe Health Center Updates: UCLA faculty, staff and students must be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of fall quarter instruction. Visit the Ashe Center COVID-19 Vaccine Hub for more information. Additionally, all registered students are automatically enrolled in UC SHIP, UCLA's medical insurance program. If your student would like to waive UC SHIP, they must submit a request by Sept. 20.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Visit Full Academic Calendar
August/September
Aug. 20 | Fall fees assessed
Sept. 7 | Labor Day 
(University closed)
Sept. 10 | Financial aid disbursed
Sept. 13–19 | Housing Move-in (Apartments)
Sept. 15–19 | Housing Move-in (The Hill)
Sept. 19 – Oct. 3 | True Bruin Welcome
September/October
Sept. 20 | Fall quarter begins
Sept. 20 | Fall BruinBill due
Sept. 20 | UC SHIP waiver deadline
Sept. 23 | Fall instruction begins
Oct. 1 | Immunization requirement documentation deadline
Oct. 1 | 2022–23 FAFSA & DREAM Act
applications open
Parent Helpline: 310-794-6737
Email: mybruinis@ucla.edu
The Association's work has always been, and will continue to be, to strengthen the Bruin community.
 
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