2025 New Graduate Student Welcome


Dean Kite’s Welcome

On Wednesday, September 24, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, the Division of Graduate Education will welcome our newest graduate Bruins into the UCLA community at Royce Quad! Our new Bruins will enjoy a relaxing evening of delicious food, entertaining music by DJ Matt Graumann, live music by Mariachi de Uclatlán, giveaways, photo booths, fun games, and the camaraderie of other graduate students, faculty, and staff.

This event is brought to you by the UCLA Division of Graduate Education.

For information on sponsoring New Graduate Student Welcome or supporting Graduate Education at UCLA, please contact Sarah Oliva, Director of Development.

DAY OF SCHEDULE

DAY OF SCHEDULE

Time Schedule
4:00 pm
Gates open for NEW UCLA Graduate Students!
5:00 pm
Brief welcome and remarks
Brian Kite — Dean of Graduate Education, Division of Graduate Education
Darnell Hunt — Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Monroe Gorden, Jr. — Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
Naomi Hammonds — President, Graduate Students Association (GSA)
5:30 pm
The fun continues!
6:30 pm
Event Ends — Have a good evening!

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 Royce Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095

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PARKING

Attendees may park in Lot 2 or 3 for this event. UCLA permit holders can park for free at 4:30 pm and after. Non-permit holders can pay $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

Visitor parking at UCLA

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.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

askgrad@grad.ucla.edu, please use the subject line 2025 New Graduate Welcome