This fall, UCLA will welcome the most academically accomplished class in its history. Racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity also increased with a significant jump in the number of students from groups that have been historically underrepresented on campus.
As an alumni association, we look forward each year to welcoming our new Bruins and their families at New Bruin Send-Offs around the world. This issue is dedicated to the newest members of our Bruin family.
Read
Learn about the newest class of Bruins, which includes students from historically underrepresented groups that make up 34% of all admitted California-resident freshmen — the highest proportion at UCLA in over 30 years.
Listen
One of the most important rites of passage for new students, and their families, is attending orientation. Hear from Ryan Darling from UCLA New Student & Transition Programs about what students can expect from orientation this year on the Bruin Family Insights Podcast.
Support
UCLA Latino Alumni Association is wrapping up its Spark Campaign to support student scholarships and has surpassed its $16,000 goal. You can join them or contribute directly to any of our diversity network scholarship funds to support UCLA's diverse student body: