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2021 New Graduate Student Welcome
Dean Ettner’s Welcome
On Thursday, September 23, the Graduate Division welcomed our newest graduate Bruins into the UCLA community at the Wilson Plaza! There were about 2,000 members who attended the event out of our 5,600 incoming first-year and 4,600 rising second-year graduate and professional students, representing 50 states, 2 U.S. territories, and 76 countries. Our newest Bruins enjoyed an eventful evening of delicious food, entertaining music by DJ Matt Graumann, raffle prizes, photo booths, fun games, and the camaraderie of other entering graduate students, faculty, and staff.
This event was brought to you by UCLA Graduate Division.
Thank you to our lead sponsor:
For information on sponsoring the New Graduate Student Welcome, volunteering, or supporting Graduate Education at UCLA, please contact Kayleigh MacPherson, Executive Director, Office of Scholarships and Student Support Initiatives, at kmacpherson@support.ucla.edu.
GET TO KNOW OUR STUDENTS
Incoming First-Year (Fall 2021 Entering) Graduate Students
Who You Are & Number of Students in Each Graduate Program
Home States of Domestic Students
Home Countries of International Students
Rising Second-Year (Fall 2020 Entering) Graduate Students
Who You Are & Number of Students in Each Graduate Program
Home States of Domestic Students
Home Countries of International Students
DAY OF SCHEDULE
EVENT GUIDE
View the 2021 New Graduate Student Welcome EVENT GUIDE here.
DAY OF SCHEDULE
Time |
Schedule |
4:00 pm |
Gates open for NEW Graduate Students to UCLA! |
5:30 pm
|
Brief welcome and remarksSusan L. Ettner
|
6:00 pm |
The fun continues! |
7:00 pm |
Goodnight! |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Please note: Bring your UCLA BruinCard or University ID number with a photo ID for entry to the event.
WEATHER
Dress appropriately. Check the weather forecast for the day!
GETTING TO THE EVENT
Address:
UCLA Wilson Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Campus Map | Directions | Parking | Google Maps
Public Transportation Options | Metro Trip Planner
PARKING
Parking Structure 4 is the designated lot for this event. UCLA permit holders can park for free at 4:30 pm and after. Non-permit holders can pay from $8-$20.00 at the self-service Pay Stations. Please note the average day parking is $14.00. The rate for guests parking with a disabled parking placard is the same as non- permit holders.
VISITOR PARKING
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO UCLA
Locate UCLA by zip code (90095) or by street address (405 Hilgard Avenue). Call 310-825-4321 for recorded directions. UCLA’s main campus is bounded by Sunset Boulevard on the north and Le Conte Avenue on the south; the east border is Hilgard Avenue and the west border is Gayley Avenue.
VIDEO and SLIDESHOWS
View a slideshow of the 2021 New Graduate Student Welcome
View the 360 photobooth slideshow of the 2021 New Graduate Student Welcome
PHOTO DISCLOSURE
During this event, we may be taking photos, videotaping, and/or recording audio. Thus, you may be photographed, filmed, or as part of the larger attendance or individually. In addition, these elements of the event may be accessible for viewing in marketing materials or online after the event has concluded. By your attendance, you authorize the Regents of the University of California and their appointed agents to photograph, televise, videotape, film, audio record, live stream, duplicate and/or transfer to any present or future technology your likeness while an attendee at the UCLA New Graduate Student Welcome Festival and agrees that the Regents of the University of California, their authorized agents, employees and assignees may use the videotapes, photographs, film and/or audio recordings prepared there from for UCLA archival and marketing purposes. No commercial use of the recordings are intended or will be authorized. No compensation will be paid for this express use.
SOCIAL MEDIA
FOLLOW US
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#uclagradwelcome | #welcomebruins
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in volunteering for the New Graduate Student Welcome, we would love to have your help!
Also, throughout the year, the Graduate Division hosts a number of events that provide a wide variety of opportunities for alumni, donors and friends to actively engage with our students and be a part of their graduate education experience. These events range from career development workshops to networking events to our Grad Slam competition that showcases our students who can best present their research in 3 minutes or less.
To volunteer, please fill out the form here.
MORE CAMPUS EVENTS FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS
Grad Student Welcome Events – True Bruin Welcome site
September 19 – October 3, 2021
CONTACT INFORMATION
gdevents@grad.ucla.edu
(310) 206-6086