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WELCOME TO AAP COUNSELING
Welcome Bruins, to the 2023-2024 Academic Year!
AAP College Counseling is available both in-person and virtually to help you with your UCLA journey. Appointments can be scheduled in one of the following ways:
- Stop by 1205 Campbell Hall, Monday -Friday 10am-3pm
- Send us a Message Center request (MyUCLA>Ask A Question>AAP Counseling)
Please be sure to send us your availability for 2 weeks with your request - Login to REACH Virtual Drop-In advising, Monday-Friday 11am-3pm
Follow the link to the left of this page
-AAP College Counseling
ABOUT US
Academic counseling is an integral component of learning and personal development at UCLA. AAP Counseling supports AAP Scholars to facilitate academic and personal achievement by expanding aspirations and future endeavors.
AAP College Counselors honor the diversity of students’ experience and background, and foster student empowerment through a developmental approach and philosophy. We are a team of professionals who have substantial experience advising students regarding the myriad of questions that generally arise during all stages of the undergraduate degree. AAP Counseling can be of particular assistance to students who: are facing academic challenges; are seeking readmission to the University; or need guidance on making the most of their undergraduate experience.
If you are an undergraduate student in the Academic Advancement Program, we encourage you to use these pages to educate yourself about the rules affecting your academic career, and to explore the many resources available to you in AAP and at UCLA in general. Because each student’s situation is unique, this site should supplement, rather than replace, meetings with your AAP College Counselor.
AAP addresses the specific needs of its target population. It is very important that you frequent our office to meet with an AAP College Counselor, or process UCLA College petitions and related requests. All AAP College Counselors are available for scheduled in-advance or same-day appointments. Please visit the AAP Counseling Hub at 1205 Campbell Hall to schedule a time to meet with your AAP Counselor or Peer Counselor.
Come and see us as often as you like – we are here for you and your ultimate success!
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AAP PEER COUNSELING
Academic Advancement Program (AAP) Peer Counselors are part of the AAP College Counseling
team. Peer Counselors help students become responsible, knowledgeable, and independent, in
both their academic and personal lives. Peer Counselors educate students about academic policies
and procedures, while identifying options and alternatives within the University system; this
approach empowers students to make their own choices throughout their academic journey.
AAP Peer Counselors gain leadership experience while growing within their organizational,
administrative, and problem–solving skills. AAP Peer Counselors collaborate with one another to
bring forward academic and social issues that impact AAP students.
Peer Counselor Position Overview
Academic Advancement Program (AAP) Peer Counselors are part of the AAP College Counseling team. Peer Counselors help students become responsible, knowledgeable, and independent, in both their academic and personal lives. Peer Counselors educate students about academic policies and procedures, while identifying options and alternatives within the University system; this approach empowers students to make their own choices throughout their academic journey.
AAP Peer Counselors gain leadership experience while growing within their organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills. AAP Peer Counselors collaborate with one another to bring forward academic and social issues that impact AAP students.
Eligibility
- Students with Freshmen-Junior standing are eligible to apply. This also applies to first-year Transfer students.
- Be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher)
- Be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week or more.
- Enroll in a minimum of 6 units at UCLA during the academic year.
- Commit to being a Peer Counselor for Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Spring 2024.
Peer Counseling Job Description
- Peer Counselors meet with students in one-on-one counseling appointments to help students understand academic policies and regulations under the College of Letters and Science.
- Peer Counselors form part of committees which lead efforts in social media enterprising, clerical work, and strategic planning.
- Peer Counselors support AAP Counseling with the AAP Counseling Hub by providing quality customer service to AAP scholars.
- Peer Counselors develop special projects and implement workshops that advance the mission of AAP College Counseling.
- Peer Counselors participate in the recruitment of incoming UCLA students by performing various tasks during Bruin Day.
Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Freshmen Transfer Summer Program
Peer Counselors also support new undergraduate students in the Academic Advancement Program’s Freshman and Transfer Summer Program (FTSP). During FTSP Peer Counselors help incoming students learn how to navigate the rigor of the university.
Peer Counselors provide guidance to students by helping them through their transition and providing opportunities for students to become familiar with campus resources. FTSP Peer Counselors also liaise between staff and students to ensure holistic support throughout the duration of our six-week program. Projected dates for the program are July 24, 2023-September 15, 2023.
- FTSP Peer Counselors are selected from among those hired for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- FTSP Peer Counselors may not attend Session C courses, nor participate in internships or other employment for the duration of the program.
- Candidates must commit to working through the academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to be considered for an FTSP Peer Counselor position.
Peer Counseling Professional Development
Spring 2023 Counseling Course (2 units; P/NP grading)
- Candidates will be invited to enroll in a course through the Center for Community Engagement during Spring Quarter 2023.
- The class will meet in person and is tentatively scheduled on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00pm-5:50pm (final day and time TBD).
- The instructor will issue PTE numbers at the first-class meeting.
Summer 2023-Fall 2023 Professional Development
- Candidates who would like to be considered for the FTSP Peer Counselor position must be available for two weeks of mandatory training prior to the start of the program. Projected dates for training are July 17, 2023- July 28, 2023.
- Training for all Peer Counselors is scheduled on September 18, 2023-September 29, 2023. All Peer Counselors—new and returning—are expected to attend orientation and training sessions. This training is mandatory.
Peer Counselor Application
Please note this application will be submitted through forms. The following tips are recommended before submitting your form. All these documents will be part of the application review process. Applicants who do not submit all the following information via forms will not be considered for this position.
- Have all your academic information prepared. (i.e., major, minor, GPA, etc.)
- You will be required to submit your resume.
- You will be required to submit an unofficial transcript.
- You must answer the following questions:
- Describe how your background and personal life experiences have shaped you.
- What do you think are three qualities an ideal Peer Counselor should have, and how do you exemplify these qualities? (required)
Please access the link by clicking here: https://sa.ucla.edu/Forms/p/2023AAPPCApplication
PETITIONS AND FORMS
This page features information about and access to College of Letters & Science petitions. Students who intend to submit a petition should use this information in consultation with an AAP College Counselor to determine the appropriate requests and processes for their individual situations..
Petitions and forms may take up to 15 business days (not including weekends and University holidays) to process.
Please check MyUCLA → Academics → Petitions for updates.
Effective Spring 2020, students may submit petitions to AAP Counseling online.
Several petitions have been converted to online forms that students may submit using their UCLA Logon ID and password. These petitions include:
- Late/Retroactive Add Petition
- Restricted Late Drop Petition
- Impacted/Retroactive Drop Petition (Formerly Red Drop Petition)
- Late/Retroactive Change of Grading Detail Petition
- Excess Study List Units Petition (Academic Year and Summer Sessions)
- College GE Petitions
Other petition forms are available for download as writable PDFs. Your web browser may not be able to display these files properly. If you encounter an error message when opening a writable PDF petition form, follow these steps to view and complete the form:
- Ensure that the computer that you are using is running the latest version of Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
- Download the PDF and save it locally (i.e. to your computer).
- Open the saved file.
- Complete all of the highlighted fields by typing directly into the form.
- Once you have entered all of the necessary information, print the form to PDF. Be sure to select “Document and Markups” so that your entries into the form are included on the digital printed version.
You may submit your digital printed petition, along with any additional documentation, via MyUCLA Message Center. An AAP Counseling staff member will confirm that your petition has been received, and provide instructions for checking your petition’s status.
Please allow 10-15 business days (excluding weekends and University holidays) for your petition to be reviewed and processed.
Study list petitions are requests to make changes to your enrolled classes after the Registrar’s Office deadlines. Study list petitions are considered retroactive if submitted after the last day of instruction (usually Friday of Week 10) of an academic year quarter (Fall, Winter, or Spring).
Please note that study list petitions cannot be processed if you have holds that prevent enrollment transactions.
Impacted/Retroactive Drop Petition (Formerly Red Drop Petition)
Late/Retroactive Change of Grading Detail Petition
Excess Study List Units Petition (Academic Year)
Excess Study List Units Petition (Summer Sessions)
LATE/RETROACTIVE ADD PETITION
Purpose: To add a class to your study list after Friday of Week 3
Late vs. Retroactive Adds
Late Add
A late add is submitted after Friday of Week 3 and before the last day of instruction |
Retroactive Add
A retroactive add is submitted after the last day of instruction |
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Deadline | Last day of instruction | Graduation, although you should submit your petition as soon as possible |
Fee | $20 (if approved) | $35 (if approved) |
Effect on transcript | None | Notation indicating date added |
Petition Process: The College of Letters and Science requires the following information to review your Late/Retroactive Add Petition:
- Course instructor approval
- A statement explaining why you were unable to enroll in the class before the deadline, and why you were unable to submit this petition before now
- Any documentation that supports your statement
You may pick up a copy of the petition form from the AAP Counseling Hub (1205 Campbell Hall) or from any ASK Peer Counseling Location.
If you are not able to come to campus or cannot obtain your instructor’s physical signature, you may submit the petition online. Instead of the instructor’s signature, you may upload a JPEG or PDF of an email from them that explicitly answers all the following questions:
- Do you object to the student adding this course after the deadline?
- Has this student ever attended class? If “yes”, when was the first date of attendance?
- Did the student take the midterm?
- Did the student take the final?
- Based on the coursework completed, what is the student’s grade at this time?
We recommend copying and pasting the questions into the body of your email to the instructor. Please note that the answers to these questions must be explicitly stated, or your petition cannot be processed.
Once you have the instructor’s response to the questions above, you may submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
- Academic Advancement Program Late/Retroactive Add Petition
- College Academic Counseling Late/Retroactive Add Petition
- Honors Programs Late/Retroactive Add Petition
- Athletics – please consult CAC-Athletics for procedures to submit this petition
Once you have submitted your petition, you can check MyUCLA > Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions to see if your request is approved, denied, or if more information is needed.
Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed, and is generally granted only for extenuating and documented circumstances.
RESTRICTED LATE DROP PETITION
Purpose: To drop a non-impacted class between Weeks 8-10 of an academic year quarter. Students are limited to three (3) restricted late drops during their academic career.
PLEASE NOTE If you are dropping more than one (1) non-impacted class between Weeks 8-10 in the same quarter, you must meet with a College Counselor in your College Counseling unit before your petitions are approved. If you have already dropped three (3) non-impacted courses between Weeks 8-10, you will need to submit the Late/Retroactive (“Red”) Drop Petition. Please be aware that these petitions are rarely approved. |
Deadline: 4:30pm on the last day of instruction (usually Friday of Week 10)
Fee: Weeks 8-10, $35.00
Effect on transcript: Notation indicating the course and the week dropped
Petition Process: You may pick up a copy of the petition form from the AAP Counseling Hub (1205 Campbell Hall).
If you are not able to come to campus or cannot obtain your instructor’s physical signature, you may submit the petition online. Instead of the instructor’s signature, you may upload a JPEG or PDF of an email from them that explicitly answers the following question:
Has the student completed or attempted to complete the course by finishing or attempting the final exam, paper, or project?
We recommend copying and pasting this question into the body of your email to the instructor. Your instructor must explicitly state that you did not finish or attempt the final exam, paper, or project.
If you would prefer to obtain a physical signature from your instructor instead of an e-mail, please use this printable verification form.
Once you have the instructor’s response to the question above, you may submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
- Academic Advancement Program Restricted Late Drop Petition
- College Academic Counseling Restricted Late Drop Petition
- Honors Programs Restricted Late Drop Petition
- Athletics – please consult CAC-Athletics for procedures to submit this petition
IMPACTED/RETROACTIVE DROP PETITION (FORMERLY RED DROP PETITION)
Purpose:
- To drop an impacted course after the deadline (Friday of Week 2)
- To drop a non-impacted course between Week 8-10 after you have submitted three (3) approved Restricted Late Drop petitions
- To drop an impacted or non-impacted course retroactively (after the last day of instruction)
Deadline: Depends on the purpose. Retroactive petitions can be filed any time before graduation; however, you should submit your petition as soon as possible. The College will consider the length of time between the quarter in which you took the class and the date you request to drop it when reviewing your petition.
Fee: Depends on the purpose. Your BruinBill account is only charged if and when your petition is approved.
- Impacted course dropped after Week 2 and before instruction ends: $20
- Non-impacted course dropped between Weeks 8-10: $35
- Retroactive drop (impacted or non-impacted): $50
Effect on transcript: All approved Impacted/Retroactive Drop Petitions will generate a transcript notation indicating the course and week (for late drops) or date (for retroactive drops) it was dropped.
Eligibility: To be eligible for a late or retroactive drop, you must NOT complete the final requirements for the class (i.e., take the final exam or submit a final paper/project) in any way. The College will automatically deny your petition if you took the final exam or submitted a final paper/project.
PLEASE NOTE An approved retroactive drop does NOT exempt you from the College’s Expected Cumulative Progress requirement, Financial Aid eligibility requirements, or any other program or service requiring full-time enrollment. |
Petition Process: The College of Letters and Science requires the following information to review your Impacted/Retroactive Drop Petition:
- Course instructor approval
- A statement explaining why the drop is necessary. Address the following issues as they apply to your situation: (1) why you were unable to drop before the deadline; (2) why you were unable to file this petition until now; and (3) why circumstances affected this class and not others on your study list. Please note that the information you share in your statement will be kept private, but not confidential.
- Any documentation that supports your statement
You may pick up a copy of the petition form from the AAP Counseling Hub (1205 Campbell Hall).
If you are not able to come to campus or cannot obtain your instructor’s physical signature, you may submit the petition online. Instead of the instructor’s signature, you may upload a JPEG or PDF of an email from them that explicitly answers all the following questions:
- Do you object to the student dropping this course after the deadline?
- Has the student ever attended class?
- Did the student take the midterm?
- Did the student complete all the coursework and/or take the final exam and/or submit the last paper/project/assignment?
- Date of the final exam/paper/project
- Based on the coursework completed, what is the student’s grade at this time?
We recommend copying and pasting the questions into the body of your email to the instructor. Please note that the answers to these questions must be explicitly stated, or your petition cannot be processed.
Once you have the instructor’s response to the questions above, you may submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
- Academic Advancement Program Impacted/Retroactive Drop Petition
- College Academic Counseling Impacted/Retroactive Drop Petition (Request to drop an impacted class during Winter 2022)
- College Academic Counseling Impacted/Retroactive Drop Petition (Request to drop a class retroactively PRIOR to Winter 2022)
- Honors Programs Impacted/Retroactive Drop Petition
- Athletics – please consult CAC-Athletics for procedures to submit this petition
Once you have submitted your petition, you can check MyUCLA > Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions to see if your request is approved, denied, or if more information is needed.
Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed, and is generally granted only for extenuating and documented circumstances.
LATE/RETROACTIVE CHANGE OF GRADING DETAIL PETITION
PLEASE NOTE This petition is rarely approved. Insufficient reasons for a Change of Grading Detail Petition include: poor or superior academic performance, poor judgment in choosing classes, change of major, or illness. |
Purpose: To change the credit detail of a class from Letter Grade to Pass/No Pass, or from Pass/No Pass to Letter Grade, after the deadline (Friday, Week 6 during an academic year quarter)
Deadline: Petitions are considered late if submitted after the deadline but before the end of instruction for the quarter.
Retroactive petitions can be filed any time before graduation; however, you should submit your petition as soon as possible. The College will consider the length of time between the quarter in which you took the class and the date you request to drop it when reviewing your petition.
Fee: $20 (if submitted before the last day of instruction); $35 (if submitted retroactively)
Effect on transcript: Memorandum
Petition Process: You may pick up a copy of the petition form from the AAP Counseling Hub (1205 Campbell Hall).
If you are not able to come to campus or cannot obtain your instructor’s physical signature, you may submit the petition online. Instead of the instructor’s signature, you may upload a JPEG or PDF of an email from them that explicitly answers the following question:
What grade is the student earning at this time?
If you are requesting a change from Pass/No Pass to Letter grade, you must submit verification of your grade from the instructor. The instructor must explicitly state your grade. We recommend copying and pasting this question into the body of your email to the instructor. Please note that the answer to this question must be explicitly stated, or your petition cannot be processed.
Once you have the instructor’s response to the questions above, you may submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
- Academic Advancement Program Change of Grading Detail Petition
- College Academic Counseling Retroactive Change of Grading Detail Petition
- Honors Programs Change of Grading Detail Petition
- Athletics – please consult CAC-Athletics for procedures to submit this petition
Once you have submitted your petition, you can check MyUCLA > Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions to see if your request is approved, denied, or if more information is needed.
EXCESS STUDY LIST UNITS PETITION (ACADEMIC YEAR)
Purpose: To request enrollment in more than 19 units during an academic year quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Eligibility: To be eligible for excess study list units, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Be in good academic standing
- Have a cumulative (overall) GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have earned a quarter GPA of 3.0 or higher in at least 15 letter-graded units during your last completed academic year quarter
NOTE: If you are an entering student and do not have an established UC GPA, you are NOT eligible for excess study list units until you establish a UC GPA.
If all of your grades from your last completed academic year quarter have been recorded, and you meet the eligibility requirements, you will be automatically approved to enroll in up to 22 units on the following days:
- Fall Quarter: Friday before Week 0
- Winter Quarter: First business day in January
- Spring Quarter: Friday before Week 1
Petition Process: If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, you may submit a Request for Excess Study List Units online. You may only submit this petition on or after the first day of instruction. Do NOT submit this petition until all of your grades are posted for the previous quarter, or your request will be automatically denied.
Please submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
- Academic Advancement Program Excess Study List Unit Request
- College Academic Counseling Excess Study List Unit Request
- Honors Programs: Please send your request via Message Center
- Athletics – please consult CAC-Athletics for procedures to submit this petition
Once you have submitted your petition, you can check MyUCLA > Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions to see if your request is approved, denied, or if more information is needed. Turnaround time is usually 3-5 business days.
EXCESS STUDY LIST UNITS PETITION (SUMMER SESSIONS)
Purpose: To request enrollment in more than 18 units total during Summer Sessions
Eligibility: To be eligible for excess study list units, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Be in good academic standing
- Have a cumulative (overall) GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have earned a quarter GPA of 3.0 or higher in at least 15 letter-graded units during your last completed academic year quarter
NOTE: If you are an entering student and do not have an established UC GPA, you are NOT eligible for excess study list units until you establish a UC GPA.
Petition Process: You may request excess study list units for Summer once Winter Quarter grades have been recorded. Do NOT submit this petition until all of your Winter Quarter grades are posted, or your request will be automatically denied.
- If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be approved for up to 22 units at the AAP Counseling Hub (1205 Campbell Hall).
- If you wish to enroll in more than 22 units, please submit your request through the MyUCLA Message Center. An AAP College Counselor may either approve your request, or ask you to submit a Request for Excess Study List Units form.
If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, or if you are requesting more than 22 units, you may submit a Request for Excess Study List Units form. Please submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
- Academic Advancement Program Excess Summer Study List Units Request
- College Academic Counseling Excess Summer Study List Units Request
- Honors Programs: Please send your request via Message Center
Once you have submitted your petition, you can check MyUCLA > Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions to see if your request is approved, denied, or if more information is needed. Turnaround time is usually 3-5 business days.
The College Blue Petition is used to request an exception to rules, regulations, or requirements, when no designated petition form exists. Common requests include:
Deadline: None, specifically; however, you must submit your petition before graduation. Because some requests require a timeline, or if the decision will impact your program planning during your remaining terms at UCLA, you should submit your petition sooner rather than later.
Fee: None
Effect on Transcript: Approved changes may be noted in the “Memoranda” section of your Degree Audit Report, depending on your request. Your Degree Audit Report will be updated to reflect changes in degree requirements upon approval (with the exception of restored credit deductions).
Petition Process: You may pick up a copy of the petition form from the AAP Counseling Hub (1205 Campbell Hall) or from any ASK Peer Counseling Location.
Please complete the top half of the petition and write your request as clearly, completely, and specifically as possible. If your request is unclear, your petition may be delayed or denied. An AAP College Counselor can help you determine how best to communicate your request.
If your petition is requesting an exception to a rule, you should provide a reason why the College should make this exception. You may include documentation that supports your reason.
If you are not able to come to campus, you may submit the petition online via MyUCLA Message Center. Please send your completed Blue Petition form and any supporting documentation as JPEG or PDF files to your College Counseling unit’s queue. Once you have submitted your petition, you can check MyUCLA > Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions to see if your request is approved, denied, or if more information is needed.
Please DO NOT use the College Blue Petition for the following reasons; these requests will NOT be approved:
- Concurrent enrollment during your first quarter at UCLA
- To graduate with fewer than 180 units
- To graduate with fewer than 60 upper division units
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
PLEASE NOTE Submit your petition to request concurrent enrollment prior to enrolling in classes at the other institution. |
Purpose: To request permission to receive credit for courses taken at another institution, including UCLA Extension, while enrolled in classes at UCLA during an academic year quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring).
Request: Please include the name of the institution at which you would like to enroll, and specify the dates of your intended concurrent enrollment.
Example: “To allow concurrent enrollment for Spanish 2 at Santa Monica College during the Spring 2022 quarter from May 16, 2022-June 10, 2022.”
Reason: Please specify which course(s) you wish to take at the other institution and explain why you need to complete that coursework while enrolled at UCLA during an academic year quarter.
Attach: Supporting documentation is not required; however, you may wish to provide any documentation that supports your reason for requesting concurrent enrollment.
EXTENSION OF INCOMPLETE
Purpose: To request an extension of the time allowed to resolve incomplete grades.
Request: Please include the course number and title, as well as a specific date of completion.
Example: “To extend incomplete in ENGL 10A to December 9, 2022.”
Reason: Please discuss why you were unable to complete the work within one quarter. Specify what work you need to finish in order to complete the course.
Signature: Requests to extend an incomplete for one additional quarter require the instructor’s signature on the Blue Petition form. If you are not able to come to campus or cannot obtain your instructor’s physical signature, you may upload a JPEG or PDF of an email from your instructor that explicitly approves your request.
Requests to extend an incomplete for more than one academic year require a letter of support from the instructor. These petitions are rarely approved.
PASSED/NOT PASSED
Purpose: To request permission to take:
- More than the allowed number of units on a P/NP graded basis
- An optional P/NP graded course on a P/NP graded basis when not in good academic standing
- A mandatory letter graded course on a P/NP graded basis
Request: Please include the course number and title, when applicable.
Examples:
- “To enroll in a total of 15 units of P/NP graded coursework during Spring 2022.”
- “To enroll in PSYCH 10 on a P/NP graded basis while on Probation during Fall 2021.”
- “To enroll in ENGCOMP 3 on a P/NP graded basis during Winter 2022.”
Reason: Please explain how taking courses on a P/NP graded basis will facilitate your degree progress or participation in an academic program (e.g. PEERS, SRP, McNair Research Scholars, College Honors, etc.)
Signature: Requests to take mandatory letter graded courses on a P/NP graded basis require the signature of the Department Chair or Vice Chair, as well as that of the instructor. You must submit this petition before the deadline to change credit detail.
SENIOR RESIDENCY
Purpose: To request an exception to the Senior Residence Requirement.
Request: Specify the exact number of units by which you are asking to exceed Senior Residency and the institution you plan to attend.
Example: If you plan to take 12 of your last 45 units outside of UCLA, you would request: “To waive 2 units of senior residency and transfer in 12 units based on coursework completed at UCLA Extension during Spring 2022.”
Reason: Please explain why you must exceed the Senior Residence Requirement and why you are unable to complete your remaining units at UCLA.
Attach: Supporting documentation is not necessary; however, please attach any documents that support your explanation.
If you have taken—or plan to take—coursework at another institution that you would like to apply toward your UCLA College degree requirements, you may submit a petition online.
PLEASE NOTE These forms are only used to petition for credit from courses taken elsewhere to apply toward your UCLA degree requirements. DO NOT submit this petition to request GE credit for UCLA courses that are not on the approved GE Courses Master List; these requests are automatically DENIED. |
These petitions are for either the American History and Institutions, L&S Diversity, Writing II, Quantitative Reasoning, School/College Foreign Language, or Foundations of Arts & Humanities, Society & Culture, and Scientific Inquiry requirements. These forms cannot be used to petition credit for other requirements.
Students wanting to satisfy major or minor requirements with transfer course credit should consult their respective department counselors. Students wishing to satisfy the Entry Level Writing or Writing I requirements should consult Writing Programs.
Petition Process: These petition forms are only for use by students in the College of Letters & Sciences. Students who are not in the College of Letters & Science should consult with their School for petition procedures.
- These requests require a digital copy of the course syllabus from the term the course is taken. If the syllabus is unavailable, you may include: a syllabus for the same course from another term, the course description taken from the General Catalog of the institution at which you took (or will take) the course, the course reading list, and/or the course learning objectives. Please submit PDF or Word (.doc or .docx) format files only. The committee may not be able to evaluate requests if unable to view certain file formats (e.g., Pages).
- Identify which requirement you hope to satisfy. For more information about the UCLA College GE Foundation areas and sub-areas, please visit: https://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Academics/GE-Requirement.
Once you have this information, you may submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
- Academic Advancement Program Foundations of Arts & Humanities, Society & Culture, and Scientific Inquiry requirements Petition
- Academic Advancement Program American History and Institutions, L&S Diversity, Writing II, Quantitative Reasoning, or Foreign Language requirements Petition
- College Academic Counseling Foundations of Arts & Humanities, Society & Culture, and Scientific Inquiry requirements Petition
- College Academic Counseling American History and Institutions, L&S Diversity, Writing II, Quantitative Reasoning, or Foreign Language requirements Petition
- Honors Programs Foundations of Arts & Humanities, Society & Culture, and Scientific Inquiry requirements Petition
- Honors Programs American History and Institutions, L&S Diversity, Writing II, Quantitative Reasoning, or Foreign Language requirements Petition
- CAC-Athletics Transfer Course Credit Petition
Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed.
The Expected Cumulative Progress Policy (ECP) is designed to promote four-year graduation for undergraduates in the College of Letters and Science. ECP is a progress check that occurs every two quarters that you are enrolled. If a student is not making steady progress towards his/her bachelor’s degree, which can happen for a number of reasons, the student will be required to meet with his/her College Counselor. With a College Counselor, a realistic plan will be discussed with the goal of graduating in a timely manner.
PLEASE NOTE If you are registered with the Center for Accessible Education (CAE), and a health care professional (physician, therapist, etc.) has recommended that you enroll in a reduced course load, you may be eligible for ECP exemption. Please consult with a CAE specialist so that they can submit the appropriate verification to your College counseling unit for processing. |
ECP EXEMPTION/EXIT PLANS
If you were (1) admitted as a first year student, (2) have completed two years, and (3) can complete all requirements for your undergraduate degree within four years, you are eligible to apply for an exemption from ECP Progress Checks.
- Complete a Degree Plan Contract, outlining a realistic plan for finishing your degree in four years. You may consult with a College Counselor to verify that your program plan will satisfy all College requirements.
- Have your departmental advisor(s) for your major(s) and minor(s) sign the Degree Plan Contract.
- Declare your Degree Expected Term on MyUCLA (Academics tab > Academic Profile > Declare Candidacy Term).
- Submit your contract to your academic counseling unit. (Please note that you may check your Degree Audit to see your College advising/counseling unit. If you select the wrong unit, your petition will not be processed.)
Check the status of your ECP Exemption on MyUCLA (Academics tab > Advising and Academic Services > Petitions) within 10-15 business days
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your ECP Exemption Program Plan is approved, then you will no longer be monitored for ECP and will not be allowed to register after your last term. An enrollment lock will be placed on your record once your exemption is approved to prevent enrollment after the last term on your Degree Plan Contract.
If there are substantive changes to your program plan (e.g. not graduating in four years), it may result in a rescission of your exemption. Consult with a College Counselor if you must make subsequent changes to your program plan.
ECP APPEAL GUIDELINES
If you have had consecutive ECP shortages and will not be able to graduate by Spring or Summer of your fourth year, you must submit a Time to Degree Petition. Please check the box on the petition that you are submitting an ECP appeal.
Please note that approval is not guaranteed, and in some cases, the College may approve an alternate plan. Because staying longer is a significant exception, we encourage you to explain as fully as possible why you need to enroll in additional terms. If extenuating circumstances prevented you from doing well or completing classes, please include a chronology of events, and provide supporting documentation if possible.
If you are adding or changing your program, you should also discuss why you are interested in your requested academic program, how this program fits with your future plans, and how might your goals be impacted if this request is denied. Please be as specific as possible while also being concise, and limit your explanation to 2500 characters (approximately 2 pages double spaced). Documentation can also help support your explanation. We recommend drafting your explanation in Word or other text-based format in preparation for submitting this request.
You will need to attach a Degree Plan Contract, signed by advisors for each major/minor/specialization that you wish to complete, even if you are not yet eligible to be admitted to those programs. Please note that the Degree Plan Contract only indicates what courses would be required to complete those programs if admitted and does not guarantee admission; each department and program has its own eligibility requirements. You can find contact information for your department(s) here .Please submit your request here:
AAP ECP APPEAL FORM: https://sa.ucla.edu/Forms/p/by4zh
Please note that petitions are normally processed within 10-15 business days of submission. Students may check the status of their petition on MyUCLA via the “Academics” tab → “Petitions” after the petition has been processed.
Students are permitted to complete a maximum of 216 units, regardless of the number of majors or minors completed. Students with Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate credit (IB) may exceed the unit maximum by the total of that credit.
Select courses do not count toward the unit maximum, if taken in Winter 2004 or thereafter. These course numbers include: 19, 88S, 89, 89HC, M97X, 98X, 98XA, 98XB, 99, Honors Collegium 101A-E, 189, 189HC, 190, 193 and 194, Education 1SL and 10SL, Mathematics 71SL and 72SL. Units from these course numbers will still apply toward the minimum 180 units required for graduation.
Students must petition to exceed their unit maximum. Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed. Students who exceed their unit maximum without College approval are in violation of University regulation and will render themselves ineligible for a UCLA degree.
HOW TO PETITION YOUR UNIT MAXIMUM FOR GRADUATION
STEP 1: Download and complete the petition forms.
Your petition should include the following forms:
- Blue Petition
Request: Specify the number of units by which you will be exceeding your unit max and the new total
Example: “To exceed the unit max by 3 units and graduate with a total of 219 units.”
Reason: If you are planning to graduate by the summer following your 4th year (or, for transfer students, your 2nd year), you can simply state “graduating in 4 years (2 years).”PLEASE NOTE
If you plan to enroll in Fall, Winter, and/or Spring of your 5th year (or, for transfer students, your 3rd year), you will need to explain why you need additional units to finish your degree requirements. Your explanation should include academic reasons for the College to approve additional time and units. - Degree Plan Contract
Calculate the total number of units by which you will exceed your unit max, and the total number of units that you will need to graduate in the bottom right-hand corner of the form. Include both totals in your Request on the Blue Petition form.
STEP 2: Connect with the departmental counselors or advisors for your major(s) and minor(s).
Ask each counselor or advisor initial next to the courses on your Degree Plan Contract that will satisfy remaining major requirements (AAP College Counselors will review your plan to make sure all other degree requirements, such as GE, upper division, academic residence, and unit maximum for graduation are accounted for).
Students in good academic standing may be approved to declare a double major consisting of departmental majors from two departments in the College of Letters & Science, provided that all degree requirements can be completed within the student’s maximum units for graduation.
You can petition to declare a double major upon completing:
- All preparation (pre-major) requirements for both majors
- Two (2) or more upper division courses in each major.
With few exceptions, double majors in the same department are unacceptable.
You must designate one of the two majors as your primary major (i.e. the one that will appear first on your diploma).
No more than 20 units (up to 5 courses) may overlap between your two majors. Upper division units required as part of the preparation for the major are not included in this 20-unit restriction.
Please consult with an AAP College Counselor regarding the applicability of preparation for the major (pre-major) or upper division major requirement courses toward other degree requirements (e.g. GEs)
If you will exceed your unit maximum for graduation, you may request approval as part of your Double Major Petition. Please note that exceeding your unit maximum for graduation without College approval is a violation of University regulations, which could render you ineligible for a degree.
If you wish to double major in a major in the College of Letters & Science and a program in another School (e.g. Engineering, Education, Public Affairs), please consult with that School about their policies and procedures.
Petition Process
Step 1: Download and complete the petition forms.
Your Double Major Petition must include the following three forms:
- Department Approval for Double Major/Minor (Please complete the “Student Information” section on page 1 of the form. The remainder of the form must be completed by the department counselors or advisors for the majors/minors you wish to declare)
- Degree Plan Contract
Step 2: Connect with the departmental counselor or advisor for each major
Ask each counselor or advisor to:
- Confirm approval for you to enter the major/minor
- Indicate the number of courses and units (including preparation for the major and other pre-requisites) remaining in their respective majors
- Note any substitutions/waivers of preparation for the major (pre-major) or major requirements that have been approved by the department, but do not reflect on your current Degree Audit Report
- Review your Degree Audit Report to ensure that you will overlap no more than 20 units (up to 5 courses) between both majors
- Initial the courses on your Degree Plan Contract that will satisfy remaining major requirements (AAP College Counselors will review your plan to make sure all other degree requirements, such as GE, upper division, academic residence, and unit maximum for graduation are accounted for)
PLEASE NOTE If a department counselor or advisor is unable to complete the Departmental Approval for Double Major/Minor form or the Degree Plan Contract, they may indicate approval and provide additional information via Record of Interview (ROI) or email you with the required information. Please attach a PDF or JPEG of this email correspondence to your petition. |
Step 3: Complete and submit the Double Major Petition online via MyUCLA
Attach your completed and signed Departmental Approval for Double Major/Minor form and Degree Plan Contract to the online petition.
- If you determine that you will exceed the unit maximum for graduation after consulting with your department counselors or advisors and AAP College Counselor, you will need to indicate the exact number of units you will have earned upon completing all degree requirements.
- Time-to-degree is defined as graduating within 4 years (12 academic year quarters) as a Freshman admit and 2 years (6 academic year quarters) as a Transfer admit. If you will exceed time-to-degree, you must include a typed essay that addresses: (1) Why are you interested in these academic programs and when did you develop this interest?(2) How do these majors and/or minors fit with your future plans?; and (3) Do you foresee any hardships if your request is not approved?
You may wish to schedule an appointment with an AAP College Counselor before submitting your petition to ensure that your plan accounts for all remaining degree requirements (including: College & GE requirements, upper division units, and senior residency).
Please submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
Policy
In order to encourage on-time graduation and support a quality education that is accessible, undergraduate students in the College are allowed to enroll through Spring or Summer of their fourth year (for direct entry admits) or Fall of their third year (for transfer admits). Students may request an exception from their academic advising unit by submitting a petition for additional time if needed based on documented extenuating circumstances.
Considerations
Please note that approval is not guaranteed, and in some cases, the College may approve an alternate plan. Because staying longer is a significant exception, we encourage you to explain as fully as possible why you need to enroll in additional terms. If extenuating circumstances prevented you from doing well or completing classes, please include a chronology of events, and provide supporting documentation if possible. If you are adding or changing your program, you should also discuss why you are interested in your requested academic program, how this program fits with your future plans, and how might your goals be impacted if this request is denied. Please be as specific as possible while also being concise, and limit your explanation to 2500 characters (approximately 2 pages double spaced). Documentation can also help support your explanation. We recommend drafting your explanation in Word or other text-based format in preparation for submitting this request.
You will need to attach a Degree Plan Contract, signed by advisors for each major/minor/specialization that you wish to complete, even if you are not yet eligible to be admitted to those programs. Please note that the Degree Plan Contract only indicates what courses would be required to complete those programs if admitted and does not guarantee admission; each department and program has its own eligibility requirements. You can find contact information for your department(s) here .
You will be asked if you are planning to change your program, double major, or switch into the College.
- I am not requesting a program change and am currently in the pre-major or major and any minor(s) I intend to pursue. Select this option if you are already in the program(s) (e.g., pre-major or major, minor) you intend to complete.
- I am planning to change my major and/or add a minor. Select this program if you are not yet in the major/minor you intend to pursue. If approved, contact your department regarding admission to the major/minor. Please note that approval of this request does not guarantee admission to the major/minor; contact the department for eligibility requirements.
- I am planning to double major but am not yet eligible to apply at this time. Select this option if you have not yet completed all of the preparation requirements for both majors and 2 upper division major courses for each major.
- I am requesting to declare a double major, and have completed all the preparation for both majors and at least 2 UD major courses for each major. Select this option if you are eligible to apply for the double major at this time. You will need to submit the Departmental Approval for Double Major/Minor Form along with the Degree Plan Contract; if approved, your Double Major will be processed.
- I am requesting to change into the College from another School. You must submit the Program Change Petition with this request; if approved, your program change will be processed. If you are currently in the Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Arts and Architecture, or Luskin School of Public Affairs, your School must also sign the Program Change Petition and approve the change.
Forms that you may or will need:
- Degree Plan Contract: required for all requests. Must be signed by all departments for your major(s) and any minor(s). Departmental signature is intended only to indicate what courses would be required if admitted to the major and does not constitute a guarantee that you will be admitted; please contact the department for eligibility requirements if you are not already admitted to the major/minor. Please see our Departmental Advisors Directory for contact information for departments.
- Departmental Approval for Double Major/Minor form: submit this if you are eligible to apply for the double major (completed all preparation requirements for both majors and 2 upper division major courses for each major). Must be signed by all departments for your majors.
- Program Change Petition : submit if you are requesting to change into the College. Must be signed by department if requesting to change into a major or pre-major. Students switching from the Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Arts and Architecture, or Luskin School of Public Affairs must also have approval from their current School to switch into the College.
Ready To Submit
Please select your advising unit to ensure that your request is routed correctly. If you select the wrong unit, your petition will not be reviewed, and you will be asked to resubmit it to the correct advising unit. Your advising unit is indicated on your DARS in the upper right hand corner.
Please note that petitions are normally processed within 10-15 business days of submission. Students may check the status of their petition on MyUCLA via the “Academics” tab → “Petitions” after the petition has been processed.
Students who have completed 150 or more units and wish to change their major or declare a minor must ask the departmental counselor or advisor for their intended major or minor to request College approval for these program changes.
PLEASE NOTE This form should NOT be used to request approval for a double major. |
Petition Process (for students): Please consult with a College Counselor and your departmental counselor or advisor to establish eligibility for your intended major or minor within time to degree and unit maximum.
Petition Process (for departmental counselors and advisors): Please select your student’s College Counseling unit below to submit your request. You can check your student’s College Counseling unit on Counselor Desktop, directly under the student’s UID and name.
- Academic Advancement Program Request to Add a Major/Minor with 150+ Units
- College Academic Counseling Request to Add a Major/Minor with 150+ Units
- Honors Programs Request to Add a Major/Minor with 150+ Units
- CAC-Athletics Request to Add a Major/Minor with 150+ Units
You will need your UCLA Logon ID and password to access these forms via MyUCLA. The forms require the following information:
- Student’s first and last name
- Student’s UID
- College Counseling unit (found on Counselor Desktop under the student’s UID and name)
- Student’s current major or minor
- Student’s intended major or minor
- The number of classes the student will need to complete in the major or minor after the current term
- The number of units the student will need to complete the major or minor after the current term
- Student’s proposed Degree Expected Term
- Your phone number
- Any additional comments related to the student’s situation
Please allow 10-15 business days (excluding weekends and University holidays) for a response. The student’s College Counseling unit will add a Blue Petition in Counselor Desktop and enter their decision with any comments there. If the request is approved, the College Counseling unit will place an enrollment on the student’s record to prevent enrollment in an academic year quarter after their proposed Degree Expected Term. The College Counseling unit will also enter a response in the online form system that will generate an email to you.
If you encounter a student with 150 or more units who is trying to add a major or minor, and would benefit from meeting with a College Counselor, please do not hesitate to refer them to their College Counseling unit for an appointment.
Students in good academic standing may be permitted to switch into the College of Letters & Science. If they wish to declare a major in the College, they must also obtain approval from their requested major department. In addition, they must complete and submit the following:
Step 1:
Schedule an appointment and meet with an AAP College Counselor to discuss College specific requirements.
Step 2:
Speak with the departmental advisor for the major you wish to enter regarding requirements and how to be admitted to the major.
The department advisor must confirm approval that you may switch into their major/minor by completing and signing a Program Change Petition .
- If necessary, please also obtain an exit signature from your current School* (see below for additional information).
The following students are required to complete and submit a Degree Plan Contract (DPC) outlining their remaining degree requirements:
- Third and fourth year students;
- Any student who will be exceeding the 216 unit maximum and/or time-to-degree.
The DPC must be reviewed and signed by the Letters and Science major department advisor – the advisor must also initial next to any courses that apply toward the major.
Step 3:
Submit the Change of College Request on MyUCLA forms through one of the College advising office using one of the links below.
Attach the completed and signed Program Change Petition and the DPC (if applicable) to the online petition.
If necessary, submit a request to petition to exceed time-to-degree.
- If you will be exceeding time-to-degree [time-to-degree is defined as graduating within 4 years (12 consecutive quarters, excluding summers) as a first year admit and 7 consecutive quarters, excluding summers, as a transfer admit], you must submit a Degree Plan Contract and an essay that addresses the following: (1) why are you interested in this academic program and when did you develop this interest, (2) how does this major fit with your future plans, and (3) how might your academic, professional and personal goals be impacted if your request is not approved? Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed.
- If, after conferring with the departmental and/or College advisors, it is determined that you will also exceed the 216 unit maximum, you will need to indicate the exact number of units you will have completed when you have finished all major/minor and College requirements (for example: “224 units”).
Please select your College advising/counseling unit below to submit your petition. (Please note that you may check your Degree Audit to see your College advising/counseling unit. If you select the wrong unit, your petition will not be processed.
Please note that petitions are processed within 10-15 business days of submission. Students will be updated of the status of their petition via the “Academics” tab → “Petitions” on MyUCLA .
Additional information regarding the Change of College request:
- In order to switch into the College, a student must have an established UC GPA—meaning, students cannot switch into the College until they have completed at least one term of UC coursework.
- Students wishing to enter the UCLA College as undeclared or who are not yet admissible to a major should enter as undeclared. Undeclared students will still need to submit an Undergraduate Program Change Petition to their counseling unit.
- Students leaving the School of Arts and Architecture, Luskin School of Public Affairs or Herb Alpert School of Music, must have the respective School approve the Undergraduate Program Change Petition by obtaining an exit signature before submitting it to their College advising unit.
- Requests to change into the UCLA College for the current quarter must be received by Friday of Week 4 of the current quarter. Requests submitted after Week 4 will be processed, however the change will go into effect the following quarter.
Undergraduates in the College of Letters and Sciences may request to satisfy the College Foreign Language requirement based on knowledge of a language other than English that is not taught at UCLA and in which no assessment is available.
Foreign Languages Not Taught at UCLA PLEASE NOTE Students who hold a foreign visa AND have been classified as ESL learners, or students who can supply proof that they attended a secondary school taught in a language other than English for at least two years, are EXEMPT from the College Foreign Language requirement. |
Petition Process:
- Identify a qualified instructor of the specific language in which you are proficient. Ask them to complete the Foreign Language Proficiency Verification Form and return it to you. The form can be completed and signed by a language teaching professional, including: high school, college, or university instructors; an instructor who teaches this langauge through a community program or organization.
- Complete and submit the Foreign Langauge – Language Not Offered at UCLA petition online via MyUCLA. You will need to upload the completed Foreign Langauge Proficiency Verification Form and provide specific information on the form, including:
- Foreign Language Information: Language name, whether it was spoken at home, where you were living, which languages were spoken at home and which was used most often
- Experience in Language: Was the language learned through formal study?, Did you learn the language among native speakers?, reading and writing experience in this language
Please submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit (you can check your Degree Audit Report to identify your Counseling unit). Note that your petition will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
- Academic Advancement Program Foreign Language – Language Not Offered at UCLA Petition
- College Academic Counseling Foreign Language – Language Not Offered at UCLA Petition
- Honors Programs Foreign Language – Language Not Offered at UCLA Petition
- Athletics Foreign Language – Language Not Offered at UCLA Petition
Once you have submitted your petition, you can check MyUCLA > Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions to see if your request is approved, denied, or if more information is needed.
College undergraduates who attended a secondary institution [equivalent to a United States (U.S.) high school] where the primary language of instruction was not English for at least two years of study, may file a petition requesting to be exempt from the College’s Foreign Language requirement. This institution may be located in the U.S. or abroad–so long as the primary language of instruction is NOT English, your petition is eligible for consideration.
In order for the College to complete a review of this request, you must first ensure that an OFFICIAL transcript from the institution has been received by UCLA and is available for review in your record. For information on sending official transcripts to UCLA, please see the UCLA Office of Admissions website.
Upon confirmation that an official transcript has been received, please select your advising/counseling unit below to submit your petition (you may check your Degree Audit to see your advising/counseling unit; if you select the wrong unit, your petition will not be processed).
Please note that petitions take a minimum of 10-15 business days to be reviewed and processed.
Approval of this petition is not guaranteed, and if a request is not approved, the student will be required to complete through level 3 of a foreign language (with a “C” or better or Passed grade) OR successfully place past level 3 and into level 4 or higher of a foreign language proficiency exam (contact department for details). See General Catalog for more information on the requirement.
Special Inclusion Petition
The Special Inclusion Petition is for students who completed their degree requirements in a previous academic year (e.g. 2021-2022 academic year) or who are graduating in Winter 2024 or beyond and who wish to request to participate and walk in the June 2023 commencement ceremonies.
FALL 2023 GRADUATES SHOULD NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM: Fall 2023 graduates who wish to participate in the June 2023 commencement ceremony should submit their automatically-approved Special Inclusion Petition through the commencement ticket portal on MyUCLA.
Please select your advising/counseling unit below to submit your petition (please check your Degree Audit to confirm your advising/counseling unit. If you select the wrong unit, your petition will not be processed. Students may submit their petition once the form opens on May 1, 2023. Please note that we will begin reviewing these petitions on May 8th, 2023 – it may take up to 5-10 business days to be reviewed and processed.
Please note that graduates from the previous Fall and Winter quarters are automatically included in the commencement events in the June following their graduating term.
Consult the UCLA College Commencement website for the most up-to-date information regarding commencement events.
LATIN HONORS: The official Latin Honors designation made to your diploma is based on your final grades at the time of degree completion. Fall degree candidates are NOT eligible to receive any Latin Honors designations in the prior June College Commencement Program, and should check for revised GPA requirements in the Fall. If you do not have 90 graded UC units but otherwise may meet the GPA requirements, please consult your College advisor.
For UCLA College undergraduate students who have been academically dismissed or who are in violation of the multiple withdrawal policy, standard readmission is required to be readmitted. However, many factors contribute to poor academic performance and some circumstances may warrant an exception. If you have been dismissed or are in violation of the multiple withdrawal policy and would like to request an exception, you may file an appeal letter to request re-entry.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic counselor at their academic advising unit prior to submitting an appeal.
Preparing Your Appeal Letter
- Meet with a College advisor: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a College counselor to discuss their circumstances, readiness to return, and intended major. Contact your College advising unit to schedule an appointment. If you have completed course work at another institution during your absence from UCLA, we recommend that you bring a copy of your transcript(s) to the appointment.
- Obtain Supporting Documentation (if applicable):
- If appropriate, obtain documentation supporting the circumstances that impacted your academic performance and/or decision to withdraw multiple times.
- If you have documentation on file with the Center for Accessible Education that is relevant to your situation, you will need to request CAE submit verification directly to the Appeals Committee prior to submitting your appeal letter.
- If you have any documentationthat supports your explanation, please be sure to have them available to upload with your petition.
- Request a Departmental Evaluation: If any of the following situations applies to you, please request an evaluation from the department of your intended major to be submitted directly to the Appeals Committee prior to submitting your appeal letter.
- If the classes in which you have been experiencing problems are preparation or major courses; or
- If you have not completed any or have completed very few courses in your intended major; or
- If you will exceed the 216 unit maximum or time-to-degree. For all UCLA College undergraduate students, time-to-degree is defined as four academic years or 12 academic quarters for students admitted as freshmen; and two academic years or 6 academic quarters for students admitted as transfers.
- Complete a Degree Plan Contract (if applicable): If you are not enrolled in the current term, download and fill out a Degree Plan Contract, and contact your department to obtain their approval on the plan.
- Write a Statement (i.e. Appeal Letter): You will need to submit a written explanation of your situation saved as a Word or PDF document. It is strongly recommended that you draft this prior to submitting your appeal. You will need to address the following questions:
- What circumstances led to your dismissal or multiple withdrawals?
- What was the chronology of events?
- Since your dismissal or discontinuation, what has changed in your circumstances and what steps have you taken to fully resolve or better manage those circumstances so that they will no longer have a negative impact on your academic progress?
Submitting Your Appeal
Please select your advising/counseling unit to submit your appeal. You may check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) on MyUCLA to see your advising/counseling unit. If you select the wrong unit, your appeal will not be processed. Please allow 10-15 working days from the date of submission for processing. After your appeal letter is reviewed by the Appeals Committee, your advising unit will contact you via Message Center to set up an appointment to discuss the results of your appeal with an academic advisor/counselor.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
- Honors Programs
- CAC-Athletics – Please contact your CAC-Athletics advisor to submit your appeal.
Withdrawing from a Term in Progress or Retroactively
Once the quarter has begun and fees have been paid, you may withdraw (drop all of your classes) from a Fall, Winter, or Spring quarter provided that you have not completed the work in any course taken that term. A UCLA Withdrawal Notice form must be submitted to your College advising unit via Message Center. The Withdrawal Notice is available online at the Registrar’s webpage . Please be aware that dropping all courses online through MyUCLA does not constitute an official withdrawal from the term.
If you are withdrawing from a Fall, Winter, or Spring quarter after Friday of Week 9 of the term, you will also need to submit verification from your instructors confirming that you did not attempt or complete the final exam/paper/project for your courses. Along with the withdrawal notice form, please also include a signed Withdrawal Supplement form OR a PDF or JPG of email(s) from your instructors’ verifying the following:
- What course is the student enrolled in?
- Did the student complete all the coursework and/or take the final exam and/or submit the last paper/project/assignment?
If submitting emails as verification, please note that the answers to the above questions must be explicitly stated, or your withdrawal request cannot be processed. We recommend you cut and paste the above questions and include them in your individual email requests to the instructors.
Once you have a completed Withdrawal Notice and instructor verification (if applicable), please submit the form(s) to your College advising unit via Message Center.
Additional Points for Consideration
- If you are an international student on a visa, please consult the Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars (DCISS) before submitting a withdrawal form.
- If you receive financial aid, you should consult with the UCLA Financial Aid Office concerning any refunds or repayment of money if such issues are relevant to your situation.
- If you are on a Subject To Dismissal agreement or on probation, you should meet with an Academic Advisor before submitting a withdrawal form.
Multiple Withdrawals
If you have withdrawn or were eligible to withdraw from a previous quarter (for example, you earned all Incomplete grades), you should meet with an advisor in your College advising unit before withdrawing from a subsequent term. There will be a hold placed if you withdraw or are eligible to withdraw but have not completed three academic terms (fall, winter, or spring) since your prior withdrawal.
Please note: If you stay out from UCLA for two or more terms consecutively, your enrollment has been deactivated, and you must file for Readmission in order continue at UCLA. Please note that readmission is not competitive and is simply an administrative process to reactivate your enrollment.
UCLA Summer Session is not considered an “official” or regular quarter at UCLA. Unlike Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, Summer Sessions is open to the public, and tuition is unit-based. Each Summer Session can vary in length from 6 to 10 weeks, and many of the College’s “normal” rules, regulations, and deadlines do not apply to Summer Sessions.
Once the Summer Session has ended, any study list change is considered retroactive; students must thereafter follow regular retroactive petition processes. If approved, the student’s study list is updated, and any applicable fees are assessed via BruinBill. All retroactive drops, adds, and credit detail changes generate a transcript notation.
Below are general guidelines for Summer study list changes. Protocols are subject to holidays and University closures. For each Summer’s specific deadlines, please visit: www.summer.ucla.edu.
ADDING CLASSES
PLEASE NOTE If you have an active hold that prevents enrollment or study list changes, you can enroll in Summer Sessions or make changes to your Summer study list by submitting the Student Update Form to info@summer.ucla.edu. |
Students may enroll in Summer Sessions classes via MyUCLA through Friday of Week 1. During Week 2, students must obtain PTE numbers to enroll in classes, either via MyUCLA or by submitting the Student Update Form to the Summer Sessions office. Between Week 3 and the end of the Session, students must submit the Student Update Form with the instructor’s approval to the Summer Sessions office in order to enroll in classes.
After the Session ends, students must submit a Late/Retroactive Add Petition to their College Counseling unit. The deadline to petition to retroactively add classes for Summer is December 31 of that year.
DROPPING CLASSES
Impacted Courses
Students have until Friday of Week 1 of the Session to drop an impacted course. After Week 1, students must submit a Late/Retroactive (“Red”) Drop Petition to their College Counseling unit. Approved drops will generate transcript notations, and fees will be assessed via BruinBill. Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed.
Non-Impacted Courses
Students may drop non-impacted courses via MyUCLA through Friday of Week 4 of the Session. During Week 5 and through the end of the Session, students must submit a Summer Drop Request Form with an email from the instructor that verifies that the student did not attempt or complete the final to the Summer Sessions office.
After the Session ends, students must submit a Late/Retroactive (“Red”) Drop Petition to their College Counseling unit. Approved drops will generate transcript notations, and fees will be assessed via BruinBill. Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed.
Dropping all Summer Courses
Students who wish to drop all of their Summer courses during the Session(s) should drop each course according to the instructions outlined above.
Students who wish to drop all of their Summer courses retroactively must file a Summer Session Withdrawal Form with their College Counseling unit (NOTE: Please download this form by following the “Instructions for Accessing Online Petitions”). This form requires written verification that the student did not take a final exam or otherwise complete the course (e.g. by attempting a take-home final exam; submitting a final paper in lieu of an in-person exam; etc.).
CHANGING GRADING DETAIL
Students may make changes to their grading detail with no fee via MyUCLA as follows:
- Between Weeks 1-4 for 6-week courses during Sessions A & C
- Between Weeks 1-5 for 8- or 9-week courses
- Between Weeks 1-6 for 10-week courses
After these deadlines pass, students must submit a Late/Retroactive Change of Credit Detail Petition to their College Counseling unit. Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed.
AAP COUNSELING WORKSHOPS
The Academic Advancement Program (AAP) supports students from groups historically underserved in higher education through an array of services that encourage and promote academic achievement and excellence.
AAP-eligible students must complete the AAP Community of Scholars Orientation to learn how they can activate their membership. The workshop centers the history, mission, and relevance of AAP and its services, and helps students navigate the UCLA environment to achieve academic success.
If you are a currently registered and enrolled UCLA student, please email the AAP New Student Programs Office at aapnewstudents@college.ucla.edu with your 7-digit UCLA ID number to determine your AAP eligibility status.
AAP Peer Counselors host Enrollment Workshops before and during Winter Quarter enrollment appointments (usually mid-October through November). These workshops are designed to help students–especially those in their first academic-year quarter at UCLA–navigate the enrollment process. During Enrollment Workshops, participants will learn:
- How to identify their enrollment appointment times
- How to build a schedule with consideration for: meeting time conflicts; finals schedule; other commitments, such as: work, family obligations, personal appointments, Peer Learning, extracurricular activities, etc.
- How to navigate the MyUCLA Class Planner to plan and enroll in classes for Winter Quarter
Participants are asked to bring their own laptops or tablets.
AAP College Counselors and Peer Counselors host iGrad Workshops every Winter and Spring Quarters. Designed for graduating seniors in the College of Letters & Sciences, these 90-minute sessions provide students with an opportunity to learn more about participating in June’s Commencement activities while ensuring that they will meet their degree requirements.
AAP College Counselors provide attendees with individual degree check worksheets that confirm completion of their degree requirements, or specify any remaining requirements.
AAP College Counseling is pleased to continue its longtime partnership with the UCLA Career Center to host workshops specifically for AAP students. AAP students in any year are encouraged to attend.
RESOURCES
GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT
Graduation is completion of all degree requirements, including: University & College Requirements, General Education, major/minor requirements, Academic Residency, Upper Division, and 180-unit minimum.
Commencement refers to the celebratory events held annually in June to recognize students who have graduated during the past academic year, or will graduate in Summer or (by petition) the following Fall Quarter.
The College publishes an annual Graduation Checklist to help seniors plan their last year at UCLA.
GRADUATION CHECKS Students nearing graduation (Winter 23, Spring 23 or Summer 23) are welcome to request a graduation check of their degree requirements. Upon submitting your request, and AAP College Counselor will review your Degree Audit Report and identify areas of your degree that have been completed, in-progress or still missing. Students will receive their graduation check via Message Center, 7-10 business days following submission of their request. Requests can be made by submitting the Graduation Check Form. |
DECLARE DEGREE CANDIDACY
Declaring degree candidacy informs the Registrar’s Office of your intent to complete all degree requirements by the end of a specific term (your Degree Expected Term).
PLEASE NOTE Students who enter UCLA Fall 2020 and thereafter will be automatically declared for degree candidacy upon entrance. Freshman admits will have a Degree Expected Term of Spring Quarter of their 4th year (12th academic-year quarter). Transfer admits will have a Degree Expected Term of Spring Quarter of their 2nd year (6th academic-year quarter). |
Deadline: Students should declare their Degree Expected Term before they complete 160 total units. Students who do not declare candidacy before they complete 160 units will be charged a late candidacy fee. Your Degree Expected Term must fall within the academic year (Fall, Winter, Spring) or Summer Session following the term in which you reach (or expect to reach) the 160-unit limit.
Please note: If the current term is your Degree Expected Term, you will not be assigned an enrollment appointment for the following term.
Declaring Degree Candidacy for the Current Term
If you decide to graduate at the end of the current term, you must declare degree candidacy via MyUCLA (Main Menu > Academics > Academic Profile > Declare Candidacy Term) by Friday of the second week of classes. If you declare candidacy after Friday of the second week of classes, your degree award date may be delayed to the following quarter.
Changing Degree Expected Term
If you declared a past term as your Degree Expected Term but did not complete your degree requirements by the end of that term, you must re-declare your Degree Expected Term by submitting a Declaration of Candidacy Form to the Registrar’s Office.
Degree Expected Term for Students Participating in EAP during Spring Quarter
Students who plan to complete their degree requirements through the UC Education Abroad Program should declare Summer candidacy to allow time for their transcripts to arrive and for credit to post to their UCLA academic records. If you plan to study abroad during your final quarter, be sure to consult with a College Counselor and your major/minor department(s) regarding any necessary petitions or other paperwork before you leave.
GRADUATION IN ABSENTIA
If you plan to complete your degree requirements as a non-registered UCLA student via coursework at another institution (including UCLA Extension’s Concurrent Enrollment program), you will need to file a Request to Graduate In Absentia form with the Registrar’s Office no later than Friday of the second week of your Degree Expected Term. Once the Registrar’s Office processes your request, you will be assessed both the “Undergraduate In Absentia Degree Service Fee” and the “Declaration of Candidacy Fee”.
Students who plan to graduate in absentia should consult with both their College Counseling unit and their major/minor department(s) to ensure that they will not violate the College’s Residence Requirement, and that coursework completed in absentia will, in fact, complete their remaining degree requirements.
ACADEMIC COUNSELORS AND ADVISORS AT UCLA
Academic counseling and advising at UCLA is a partnership between students and UCLA counseling and advising staff members. These counselors and advisors provide different types of support that empowers students to make informed decisions about their academic journey.
WHO ARE MY ACADEMIC COUNSELORS AND ADVISORS?
College counselors: Every student in the College of Letters & Science is assigned to one of four College Counseling units:
- College Academic Counseling (CAC)
- Academic Advancement Program (AAP)
- Honors Programs
- AAP students may belong to both AAP and Honors Programs
- College Academic Counseling in Athletics (CAC-Athletics)
You can identify your College Counseling unit by checking the upper right-hand corner of your Degree Audit Report.
College Counselors can help students:
- Understand their graduation requirements, including: University, College, General Education (GE), Residency and unit requirements
- Navigate petition processes
- Determine their academic standing and identify ways in which students in academic difficulty can resolve their status
- Resume their studies after an extended period of time away from UCLA, whether because of dismissal or discontinuation or by choice
Departmental counselors and advisors: Each major and minor at UCLA has designated staff who help students navigate their major and minor requirements. These counselors and advisors are students’ best resources for program-specific support, including:
- Application processes for the pre-major/major/minor
- Substitutions and exemptions on preparation for the major or major requirements
- Enrollment assistance for courses in the major/minor, including contract courses
- Information on program-specific opportunities, such as: research, internships, Departmental Honors, Department Scholars, etc.
- Departmental Commencement ceremonies
For a specific major or minor counselor or advisor’s contact information, please consult the Departmental Counselor Directory.
AAP Peer Counselors (PCs): AAP Peer Counselors are trained to support their fellow AAP students using a student-centered approach. PCs are available for 30-minute appointments throughout the academic year, during which students can discuss:
- Program planning, including both enrollment for an upcoming term and four-year program planning
- Expected Cumulative Progress (1st time shortages only)
- Major Exploration
- Campus resources (e.g. Graduate Mentorship Programs, Career Center, Community Programs Office, Undocumented Student Program, Bruin Resource Center, LGBTQ Campus Resource Center)
- Pre-Health Requirements
College Academic Mentors (CAMs): College Academic Mentors are graduate students from a wide variety of academic departments who advise undergraduates in the following areas:
- GE program planning (freshmen & sophomores)
- Choosing a major (freshmen & sophomores)
- Preparing for graduate/professional school (juniors & seniors)
PREPARING FOR YOUR COUNSELING APPOINTMENT
WAYS FOR YOU TO DO YOUR PART:
PROACTIVE – Please prepare talking points in advance of your appointment. Determine which questions you should prioritize during your meeting with your counselor or advisor.
ACCOUNTABLE – Make sure to bring a pen and paper, laptop, tablet, or other way to take notes during your appointment.
RESPECTFUL – As a courtesy to your counselors and advisors, please be on time to your appointment. If you are running late, contact your counselor or advisor as soon as possible. If you will be more than 10 minutes late to your appointment, your counselor or advisor may ask you to reschedule your appointment.
TRANSPARENT– Share with your counselors and advisors any information that you are comfortable disclosing and that may help them better understand your questions, so that they can help you identify as many relevant options as possible.
PROBATION
Students are placed on probation if their term and/or overall (cumulative) GPA falls below 2.0, but is above or equal to 1.5.
If you are on probation, you will have one academic-year quarter to raise your term GPA to a 2.0 or higher, or two academic-year quarters to raise your cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher.
If your term GPA falls below 2.0 while you are on probation, you will become Subject to Dismissal.
If you do not raise your cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher within two academic-year terms, you will become Subject to Dismissal.
SUBJECT TO DISMISSAL
Students can become Subject to Dismissal (STD) three ways:
- If their term GPA in an academic-year quarter falls below 1.5
- If their term GPA falls below 2.0 while they are on Probation
- If they do not clear Probation within two academic-year terms (i.e., they do not raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0 or better).
Students who become STD receive a MyUCLA notification that explains how they became STD and how they can regain good academic standing. The requirements for clearing STD status depend on the individual student’s case. Students who are STD should follow the written instructions from their College Counseling unit. Some offices may require individual appointments with a College Counselor, while others may offer special group sessions.
PLEASE NOTE
Students who are either on Academic Probation or who are Subject To Dismissal may not take classes on a Pass/No Pass option grading basis. |
Withdrawal while on Academic Probation or STD
Students who need to withdraw from an academic-year term while on Probation or Subject To Dismissal from a previous term should meet with an College Counselor in their College Counseling unit.
Although UCLA does not offer a “pre-health” major, students in any major in the College may opt to complete the pre-health curriculum, either as part of or alongside their undergraduate degree requirements. This coursework prepares students to apply for graduate or professional school programs in a number of medical or health fields.
PRE-HEALTH COURSE REQUIREMENT WORKSHEET
Most professional health programs require a general curriculum of chemistry, biology, math, and ph ysics. The UCLA Pre-Health-Requirements Worksheet includes a recommended basic course of study for health professional schools.
Some graduate or professional schools may require fewer or additional courses. Always confirm requirements for your top-choice programs. For specific course requirement information by health profession, please visit the Pre-Health Services homepage, and click on the appropriate profession’s icon.
PRE-HEALTH RESOURCES
UCLA pre-health students can access a multitude of advising resources for program planning and preparation for the admissions process.
- College Counselors: Visit your College Counseling unit for support in: major exploration; course planning and requirements; career exploration in the medical and health fields; identifying research and volunteer opportunities; and connecting with other campus resources for pre-health students.
You can identify your College Counseling unit by checking the upper right-hand corner of your Degree Audit Report.- College Academic Counseling (CAC): A-316 Murphy Hall
- Academic Advancement Program (AAP): 1205 Campbell Hall
- Honors Programs: A-311 Murphy Hall
- College Academic Counseling in Athletics (CAC-Athletics): 127 Morgan Center
- Departmental Counselors & Advisors: If you are a STEM major, please visit your departmental counselor or advisor for help navigating your major and pre-health requirements, and guidance through the professional school application process. If you are not a STEM major, you may connect with Inna Gergel, departmental advisor for the Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology, for advice about applying to medical school.
- College Academic Mentors (CAMs): CAMs are graduate students at UCLA who are trained on College academic policies and pre-health requirements. You can schedule an appointment with a CAM for help with course planning to fulfill pre-health requirements.
- AAP Graduate Mentors: Graduate Mentors work closely with AAP students and alumni who wish to enter graduate and professional school, assisting them in planning appropriate undergraduate courses, identifying existing graduate and professional programs that fit their interests, and encouraging them to participate in co-curricular activities. Along with this support, the mentors walk students through the entire application process, from writing a letter of intent, to asking for letters of recommendation, to taking the appropriate tests and preparing for interviews. AAP’s Graduate Mentorship & Research Programs has also created a Pre-Med/Pre-Health Student Manual that students can use to navigate their pre-health journey.
- Career Educators at the Career Center: The UCLA Career Center provides Pre-Health Advising appointments, programs, and resources for all UCLA students. NOTE: Career Educators do NOT advise regarding course requirements. Students can schedule Pre-Health Advising Appointments through Handshake for support in: exploring career options; application processes and timeline planning; personal statement development and review; mock interviews; applying for clinical, research, service, and other educational opportunities.Follow the Pre-Health at UCLA Facebook Page to stay updated about pre-health events on campus, organized by a variety of campus departments and organizations.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for a bachelor’s degree from the UCLA College of Letters and Science, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- The University Requirements
- Entry Level Writing Requirement (formerly Subject A/ESL Subject A)
- American History and Institutions
- The College Requirements
- Writing I and Writing II
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Foreign Language
- Diversity Requirement (for Freshmen admitted Fall 2015 and thereafter, and Transfers admitted Fall 2017 and thereafter)
- General Education (also known as the Foundations of Knowledge)
- Preparation for the Major, and the Major requirements
- The College Residence Requirements (senior and major residency)
- Students must satisfactorily complete for credit a minimum of 180 units for the bachelor’s degree. At least 60 of the 180 units must be upper-division courses numbered 100 through 199. Students may not exceed their allowed maximum units without College approval.
- Scholarship: students must have an overall GPA of 2.0 in all of their UC coursework, and a 2.0 GPA in the major coursework
UCLA students in the College of Letters and Science should meet with a College Counselor to review the College and University requirements.
FIND YOUR MAJOR
UCLA is a research institution, committed to promoting new knowledge through research and scholarship. The University expects you to contribute to knowledge production by engaging with your community of scholars in and outside of the classroom. We encourage you to take advantage of this rich landscape, and to be open to discovering your interests and passions.
UCLA houses over 100 majors. If you are undecided, undeclared, and open to options, then you are in a great position to explore the various disciplines that UCLA has to offer and expand your intellectual horizons.
If you already know which major you will pursue, then we encourage you to consider how the abundant opportunities available at UCLA can enrich your academic experience.
UCLA majors are not necessarily designed to lead directly into a specific career path. Contrary to the popular idea that your major defines your career, your major is only one of many components that will contribute to your post-graduation endeavors.
When choosing your major, we advise you to select a program that highlights your strengths and interests, and that facilitates academic excellence and personal enrichment. All majors at UCLA provide students with transferable skills for a variety of dynamic fields and professions.
The MyMajors assessment can help you make an informed decision about your academic plans. The results are intended as a tool to guide you in the process of identifying the options that align with your interests and academic strengths.
THREE- AND FOUR-YEAR DEGREE MAPS
Several departments have partnered with the College of Letters & Science to create three- and four-year graduation options for students admitted to UCLA as freshmen. These degree maps can help you build your individual academic plan in the major.
CURRICULUM OPTIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MAJORS
The Division of Life Sciences has created four different curricular paths for students who wish to major in one of eight Life Sciences majors. These paths are based on students’ academic preparation, and are all designed to facilitate completion of the majors in 4 years.