UCLA Parents

New Bruin Send-offs are welcoming celebrations where incoming students can meet fellow new Bruins, families, and alumni. 🐻

Hosted by alumni and UCLA families around the world, these events range from small neighborhood gatherings to larger park celebrations -- all rooted in Bruin pride and the excitement of new beginnings.

If you're the parent of a new Bruin, we encourage you to learn more and find a celebration near you at https://alumni.ucla.edu/send-off-2026/.

Is your Transfer Bruin looking for an on-campus job? Transfer Student Center Staff applications are officially open! They are looking for dedicated undergraduate UCLA transfer students to join their student staff team-including incoming transfers for Fall 2026! Applications close Sunday, July 26, at 11:69 p.m.! Encourage your Bruin to apply thorugh https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGE5jkVLTlV9-wYYs46K2pU6lY7_m4vOVTtNrM5RM_nfsqlQ/viewform!

Encourage your Pre-Health Bruin to take a look at all of these opportunities offered by the UCLA Career Center for the summer! These events are focused on MCAT and DAT prep, application tips, and insider advice on getting into medical, dental, and other professional schools. All events are virtual and can be signed up for at https://career.ucla.edu/channels/health-science/.

Today kicks off New Parent & Family Orientation! 💛 The Parent & Family Association looks forward to sharing about our resources and involvement opportunities with families of new students throughout this summer. If you have any questions leading up to the fall quarter beginning, please know that you can always reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We're here for you - welcome to the Bruin family! 🐻