What is the

UCLA college?

We are the academic heart of UCLA and home to five dynamic divisions: Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and Undergraduate Education.

The College is

YOU

“UCLA College is home to the widest variety of thinkers and problem-solvers I could have ever asked for. I never run out of new, cool people to learn from, whether it’s my professors who inspire me to see the world in new ways, my labmates who help me make discoveries that are too big for one person or the university staff members who help me communicate my work and journey to the world.”

—Megan Grace Li M.S.’24, Ph.D. ’26

Every UCLA College story may be different, but each one is life-changing. What’s yours?

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The College is

FIVE Divisions

Humanities

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Life Sciences

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Physical Sciences

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Social Sciences

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Undergraduate Education

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The College is

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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California Bird Atlas calls for public help to map breeding birds

The California Bird Atlas is a collaborative, multi-year statewide project to document breeding birds

Lessons from planet Earth

Geology powers the collaboration between UCLA assistant professor John He and postdoc Jordan Wang

UCLA receives $6 million from alum to support Undergraduate Writing Center

Kwame J. Granderson’s commitment will help generations of Bruins ‘write to the top’ of any field they choose

‘Building a better future’: UCLA receives $33 million to address LA’s youth mental health crisis

Ballmer Group investment supports academic, clinical training that will bring more Bruin practitioners into local communities

Podcast: Inside the science of agency

UCLA neuroscientist Kate Wassum on how the brain drives choice, behavior and health

The College is

OUR SHARED STORIES

Bat-inspired science and art

Mission to the moon

The future of American democracy

The entrepreneurial “Iron Man”

Congrats, 2026 UCLA graduates!

The College is an

ADVENTURE

Currently Bruin

AT THE UCLA COLLEGE

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May 27

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In one of the world’s most remote regions, UCLA scientists are piecing together 300 million years of Earth’s history. 🏔️

Learn how geology powers the collaboration between UCLA assistant professor John He and postdoc Jordan Wang at the link in our bio.

[Video description: A video featuring John He and Jordan Wang who traveled to the Qiangtang Wilderness Preserve in Tibet, China. The video features shots of the preserve including sweeping views from atop mountains, He and Wang in a snow-laden field, rock formations and two yaks running in a field of snow.] #Geology #Tibet

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May 19

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Writing is an essential skill for students across all majors, and UCLA’s Undergraduate Writing Center — which has helped Bruins develop and strengthen each other’s writing through peer-to-peer consultations for over a decade — has received a $6 million commitment from UCLA College alumnus Kwame J. Granderson.

“Mr. Granderson’s support of the Undergraduate Writing Center will allow us to continue helping generations of Bruins with the demands of college-level writing,” said Tara Prescott-Johnson, director of the center. “After all, it’s a student-run center and a supportive community of student writers who are not only empowering each other to write better in their courses, but, eventually, in their careers and beyond.”

Learn more about this transformative gift at the link in our bio. | 📸: Damon Cirulli

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May 14

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From neuroscience to education to psychology and beyond, UCLA undergraduates are exploring big research questions. During Undergraduate Research Week (May 18-22) you can hear directly from hundreds of Bruins as they present their research.

On Monday, URW is hosting a special “Research Powers Progress” panel where Bruins will share how their research is driving impact in their respective fields.

URW is happening all week long, so don’t miss the chance to hear what undergrads are exploring. Learn more at the link in our bio.

[Video Description] The video begins with a textured blue card featuring yellow and white text that says “UCLA Undergraduate Research Week May 18-22, 2026.” The video transitions to four students who share information about their research topics. The first student, Alexandra Tabacu, a human biology and society major, is in a laboratory setting. The second student, Sabah Alidina, a Spanish and Education and Social Transformation student, is sitting in a wood paneled room. The Sabah Alidina is sitting in a wood paneled room. The third student, Amaya Ellis, a human biology and society student, is standing in a laboratory wearing a blue lab coat. The fourth and final student featured in the video is Tamanna Tikoo, a psychology student. The video closes with white and yellow text on a blue background that says “UCLA Undergraduate Research Week May 18-20, 2026.”

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May 7

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You're invited! 📖

On Wednesday, May 13, the UCLA Department of English will welcome back Woody Brown '22, UCLA's first minimally speaking graduate, to celebrate his debut novel, "Upward Bound," which is now a New York Times bestselling book.

The event will feature a reading and Q&A moderated by professors Mona Simpson and Justin Torres.

Learn more about the event and Brown's worldview at the link in our bio.

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Apr 28

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#BruinGivingDay might be over, but opportunities to fuel scholarships, research and access at UCLA can be found at the link in our bio.

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First held at UCLA in 2011, DataFest, the largest data analytics hackathon on the West Coast, gives teams of undergraduate students 48 hours to provide the best insights gleaned from a large, complex dataset.

This #BruinGivingDay, your support for DataFest will fuel transformative, hands-on opportunities that empower undergraduates to apply data science beyond the classroom.

Learn more at the link in our bio. #UCLASeizeTheDay

Video description: UCLA students speak about the importance of DataFest while standing in Dickson Court.

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Apr 28

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#BruinGivingDay might be over, but opportunities to fuel scholarships, research and access at UCLA can be found at the link in our bio.

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The future starts now. 💙💛

From before orientation to after graduation, the UCLA Division of Undergraduate Education shapes the journeys that make Bruins lifelong leaders across fields and disciplines.

This #BruinGivingDay, your support fuels the programs that define the Bruin experience — from the Academic Advancement Program, the Center for Scholarships and Scholar Enrichment, the Honors Programs, the Latinx Success Center, the Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies, Startup UCLA, UCLA Study Abroad, the Undergraduate Research Centers, and more.

🔗 Link in bio. #UCLAYouSeizeTheDay

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Apr 28

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#BruinGivingDay might be over, but opportunities to fuel scholarships, research and access at UCLA can be found at the link in our bio.

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Bruin Giving Day is back! 💙 💛

Following the incredible success of our #BruinGivingDay campaign, the UCLA Division of Social Sciences is thrilled to once again join our Bruin community in this campus-wide tradition of support for our students, faculty, and research.

The UCLA Division of Social Sciences — one of the largest academic divisions at UCLA — is home to 19 academic departments and 19 research institutes and centers, all united in their mission to shed light on the complexities of our society and answer our world’s most urgent questions.

Your support directly benefits our current students by enabling us to continue providing resources for programs and initiatives that enrich their academic experience, and it allows us to support our world-class faculty in their pursuit of vital research with real societal impact.

Learn more at the link in our bio. #UCLAYouSeizeTheDay

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Apr 28

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#BruinGivingDay might be over, but opportunities to fuel scholarships, research and access at UCLA can be found at the link in our bio.
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The inspiring scientists, pioneers and change-makers at @uclaphyssci are contributing to real-world advances that positively affect our lives in so many ways. 💙💛

This #BruinGivingDay bolster their research and support vital programs such as the Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle (left photo) and DataFest, funds where your contributions will be matched two to one!

One community. Double matches. Triple impact!

Don't miss this moment to TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT and make your gift count more than ever!

Learn more at the link in our bio. #UCLAYouSeizeTheDay

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Apr 28

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#BruinGivingDay might be over, but opportunities to fuel scholarships, research and access at UCLA can be found at the link in our bio.

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UCLA Life Sciences advances innovative research and teaching that leads to real‑world breakthroughs with lasting impact. 🔬

This #BruinGivingDay, help unlock over $80,000 in challenge funds supporting students, faculty, and vital research.

Home to more than 20 departments, centers and institutes, UCLA Life Sciences drives discoveries — from improving how we diagnose and treat disease to strengthening our response to a changing natural environment and advancing breakthroughs in our understanding of mental health.

Learn more at the link in our bio. #UCLAYouSeizeTheDay

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