The Bruin Family Insights podcast exists to equip families with knowledge to help you get to know UCLA better, and encourage your student to thrive. Click here to catch up on seasons one and two, and discover all the ways you can listen before new episodes drop in January.
UCLA ONE
Opportunity, Networking, Experience
UCLA ONE is UCLA's largest online Bruin networking platform. Your Bruin can browse job and internship opportunities, get support for every stage of their career from alumni who are willing to help, and find events to connect with Bruins in person and virtually. Encourage your student to sign up today and start taking advantage of this valuable resource.
UCLA Blood & Platelet Center
Who will your Bruin save?
The UCLA Blood and Platelet Center is the largest hospital-based donation center in the United States. In this article, Helen Albrecht '25 shares how blood donations saved her life and how your student can make a greater impact at UCLA by becoming a donor.
2023-24 Financial Aid: The FAFSA and DREAM Act applications for the 2023-24 academic school year are now open. Complete the application by March 2 to be considered for financial aid.
UCLA Alumni Travel: Discover the world with UCLA Alumni Travel Further Adventures, launching in 2023. These trips are geared toward alumni (and parents!) ages 30-55. Learn more about the tours and how to participate here.
Jan. 9 | Winter instruction begins
Jan. 16 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
(Campus closed)
Jan. 20 | Study list deadline
Feb. 20 | Presidents' Day
(Campus closed)
Your days are busy. Banking should be convenient. With a mobile app, UCLA Campus Branch, six campus ATMs, and access to 30,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, we make depositing checks (and transferring money between accounts) as simple as possible for you and your Bruin. Learn more at wescom.org/UCLA.
The Association's work has always been, and will continue to be, to strengthen the Bruin community.
