UCLA Parent & Family Association Bruinlink Newsletter
Vol. 10: Issue 4 May 17, 2024
A note from the Parent & Family Association:
We know that this has been a very difficult time for the UCLA community. The Parent & Family Association is committed to keeping Bruin families informed, serving as a resource for you should you have questions or concerns, and sharing the feedback we receive with University leadership. To stay updated with the most current campus operations information, please refer to Bruins Safe Online (BSO), the official website for campus safety and emergency response. You can also access an archive of the Chancellor’s recent messages to the UCLA community here.
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Parent & Family Association

Explore our office's resources.

The UCLA Parent & Family Association (PFA) helps parents and families support their student’s journey at UCLA and create their own Bruin experience along the way. We believe an informed and supportive family plays an integral role in a student’s educational success. To that end, our office serves as the first stop for UCLA-related questions and needs. Learn more about PFA and our resources here.
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Student Health Resources

Support is available to your Bruin.

UCLA aims to support the mental and physical health of its students and community. To access support during this time, students are encouraged to utilize the following campus resources:
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center
  • Resilience in your Student Experience (RISE) Center
  • Be Well Bruin
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Commencement 2024

Celebrate your Bruin June 14-16.

It's almost time for graduates to be honored at commencement! Visit the commencement website for information on the schedule, tickets, parking and more. The UCLA Alumni Association Class of 2024 webpage also has great resources for grads.

Note: Plans for commencement remain in place.
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The Classroom

Encourage your Bruin to jump start their post-grad success.

The Class of 2024 is invited to participate in The Classroom, a career management course tailored specifically for recent graduates gearing up to enter the job market. This two-part course will teach tactics and strategies to navigate the job search process, and delve into the intricacies of transitioning to the workforce. All graduating students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity!
Parents' Council 2024-25: Create your own Bruin experience and make a lasting impact at UCLA by applying to join the Parents' Council for the 2024-25 academic year. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 8.

Housing Move-Out: Make sure your Bruin understands the process for moving out of on-campus housing as the academic year comes to a close.

UCLA ONE: Students and parents are encouraged to join UCLA ONE, the largest professional networking platform for the Bruin community. Users can give and receive career advice, find and post jobs and get help to meet their professional goals.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Visit Full Academic Calendar
May/June
May 27 | Memorial Day holiday
(Campus closed)
June 10-14 | Spring final exams
June 14 | Housing checkout
June 14-16 | Commencement weekend
June 19 | Juneteenth holiday
(Campus closed)
June 24 | Summer sessions begin
July/Sept.
July 4 | Independence Day holiday
(Campus closed)
July 8 | Parents' Council applications due
Sept. 2 | Labor Day holiday
(Campus closed)
Sept. 20 | Fall Bruinbill due
Sept. 20 | UC SHIP waiver deadline
Sept. 26 | Fall instruction begins
Parent Helpline: 310-794-6737
Email: mybruinis@ucla.edu
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For a limited time, your student can earn $200 when they open a new account. 

As the official banking partner of UCLA, we are here for your student during every step of their financial journey — and it starts here.

Learn more at wescom.org/UCLA.
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