Prospective and Current Students

Dear Graduate Bruins, past, present, and future,

Welcome to Graduate Education at UCLA.

Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate study or already deep into your academic journey, I want to extend a warm welcome and my sincere thanks. Graduate education is a profound commitment. It asks for curiosity, discipline, and imagination. At UCLA, you’ll find a dynamic, inclusive environment where your ideas can take shape and your goals can take flight.

As one of the world’s top public research universities, UCLA offers more than 130 graduate and professional programs across every discipline. Our graduate students are scientists and artists, educators and engineers, healthcare providers and policy thinkers. You are essential to UCLA’s mission. Your contributions drive the university’s research, teaching, and public service.

Supporting you throughout is the Division of Graduate Education. We’re here to help—from admissions and funding to academic milestones and professional development. We work closely with departments and faculty to ensure you have the resources you need to succeed. At the same time, we advocate for policies and programs that strengthen the graduate experience across campus.

If you’re a prospective student, we can help you navigate admissions, explore funding options, and find your academic home. If you’re already here, we offer support for your academic progress, well-being, and career goals.

Choosing graduate study is a bold, life-changing decision. It’s also a personal one, and no two paths look the same. That’s why we are committed to fostering a culture of care, equity, and excellence. At UCLA, you’re not just earning a degree. You’re joining a community that values your voice and is invested in your success.

To those considering UCLA, imagine the possibilities—what you’ll learn, what you’ll contribute, and who you’ll become.

To our current students, thank you. Your insight, creativity, and determination elevate this university. We’re proud to support you.

 

Faculty and Alumni

Dear Colleagues and Esteemed Alumni,

Graduate education at UCLA is a shared effort built on mentorship, scholarship, and the pursuit of excellence. I’m deeply grateful for the role you play in sustaining and strengthening this academic community.

To our faculty, you are at the heart of graduate education. As mentors, instructors, and research collaborators, you help students grow into scholars, professionals, and leaders. Your guidance not only advances knowledge, it transforms lives. The Division of Graduate Education is proud to partner with you by offering infrastructure, policy support, and programs that help students thrive from admission to degree completion.

To our alumni, your accomplishments reflect the lasting impact of a UCLA graduate education. Whether you mentor current students, give back through philanthropy, or collaborate with faculty and departments, your continued engagement helps shape the experience for those who follow. Your leadership reminds us that the reach of graduate education extends far beyond campus, into communities and industries across the globe.

Looking ahead, the Division is focused on advancing excellence, access, and opportunity. We’re investing in inclusive mentorship, student well-being, interdisciplinary research, and career development. These efforts are only possible because of your insight, partnership, and support.

Thank you for all you do. Together, we prepare the next generation of scholars and professionals and help shape the future of our shared world.