Events Calendar

New Graduate Student Welcome

Welcome our newest graduate Bruins into the UCLA community. Hosted annually in September/October.

Past events:

2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

Postdoctoral Scholars & Mentors Ceremony

Postdoctoral scholars and their mentors are honored for their important contributions to the university’s interrelated missions of research, teaching, and service. Hosted annually in April.

Past events:

2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015

Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Award Ceremony

Join us as we celebrate the importance of mentoring and honor the exceptional faculty members who have made a lasting impact on their students’ academic and professional journeys. Hosted in April.

Diversity Networking Dinner

A networking event for diversity fellows and program participants that features guest speakers and workshops. Hosted annually.

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UCLA Grad Slam

All master’s and doctoral students are challenged to visually present their graduate research in under 3 minutes with the help of coaching sessions and workshops. Hosted annually in March/April.

Past events:

2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

UCLA Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Celebrate the achievements of doctoral graduates with mentors, peers, family, and friends. Hosted annually in June.

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Other events on campus

The Graduate Division, as well as other campus departments, organizations and groups serving UCLA graduate students and postdoctoral scholars host a rich and wide variety of events throughout the year ranging from career development workshops to social events to arts, cultural and sports offerings.

Visit the pages below for a selection of other events on campus.