VIRTUAL DROP-IN COUNSELING
(WINTER QUARTER 2021)
Monday: 9:30am-10:30am; 3:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am-10:30am; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am-1:00pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am-10:30am; 12:00pm-2:00pm
Friday: 9:30am-10:30am; 2:00pm-4:00pm
Click HERE to join via Zoom
Peer Counseling Drop-In Hours
Check here for Winter 2021 PC Drop-In Hours
UPCOMING CAMPUS PARTNER EVENTS
Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Scholarship Information Session
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
4:00pm
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Food Studies Minor Information Session
Thursday, January 21, 2021
4:00pm
RSVP via MyUCLA
Humanities Career Panel Series: Bruins from the Bay to the Beach: Inside Careers in Tech for North Campus Majors
Monday, January 25, 2021
4:00pm
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Disability Studies Minor Information Session
Monday, January 25, 2021
3:00pm
RSVP via MyUCLA
Public Affairs Major Information Session
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
1:00pm PT
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Public Affairs Major Information Session
Thursday, February 11, 2021
5:00pm PT
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WELCOME TO AAP COUNSELING
Dear Students,
Welcome to the AAP Counseling Unit website. We sincerely hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during this challenging time.
We understand the current climate has had a profound impact on students across the country. You may be facing challenges in adjusting to a virtual environment. Our Counseling team, including both College Counselors and Peer Counselors, are dedicated to provide support and help you navigate UCLA. We work collaboratively with students to identify their strengths and areas of growth by engaging you to think critically about achieving your goals.
While we may not be physically present, our team remains accessible online. We are available during Drop-In Hours for quick questions at www.tinyurl.com/DropIn-AAP. To schedule a 30-minute appointment with an AAP College Counselor, reach out to us via Message Center; be sure to include several (at least 3) days and times on which you are available when requesting your appointment. You can also follow us on Instagram for updates about events and activities happening around the UCLA community. We have recently updated our website to better serve you in this remote landscape. Please explore these pages, where you can access digital versions of many College petitions.
As you can imagine, the global pandemic has impacted staff and their families as well. While we strive to provide the best possible service, our response times may be slightly longer than normal. Please bear with us–we are all in this together as a Bruin community!
Sincerely,
Vivian Salazar
Associate Director for Counseling
ABOUT US
AAP Counseling staff are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For academic advising questions, or to schedule an appointment with an AAP Counselor, students may send a message through the MyUCLA Message Center.
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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VIVIAN SALAZAR |
JESUS MIRANDA PRADO |
ALBERT ALEXANDER, JR. |
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MICHELLE R. ANDERSON AAP College Counselor |
SANDRA ARREGUÍN AAP College Counselor |
JESSIKA HERRERA AAP College Counselor |
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AUTUMN KANNE AAP College Counselor |
TIM MAHLANZA AAP College Counselor |
LAURA SENCION-MENDOZA AAP College Counselor |
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STEPHANIE VALDEZ Office Coordinator |
AAP Counseling staff are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For academic advising questions, or to schedule an appointment with an AAP College Counselor, students may send a message through the MyUCLA Message Center.
IN PERSON
1205 Campbell Hall
Counseling Hub hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
PHONE
(310) 825-1481
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Please note: Voicemail is not monitored. Staff do not have access to this phone line while working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Select Academic Advancement Program from the Academic Advising Unit list. Please allow at least 2 business days (excluding weekends and University holidays) for a response.
If you cannot access Message Center through MyUCLA, please click here.
AAP PEER COUNSELING
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 and taking responsibility for these choices
AAP Peer Counselors (PCs) are trained to meet the needs of students who entered UCLA as either Freshman or Transfer admits using a student-centered approach. PCs can meet with you virtually via Zoom.
During your 30-minute PC appointment, you can discuss:
- Program planning for both lower and upper division courses
- Expected Cumulative Progress (1st time shortages only)
- Major/minor exploration
- Campus resources (e.g. Graduate Mentoring and Research Programs, Career Center, Community Programs Office, Undocumented Student Program, Bruin Resource Center, LGBT Center)
- Pre-Health Requirements
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ALBERTO MORALES (He/Him/His) Hometown: Lynwood, CA Major: Psychology Minor: Public Health Future Plans: Conduct research at UCLA, join the Peace Corps, work with non-profit organizations in order to aid mental health disparities for underrepresented communities Work experience: Community Programs Office intern, AAP Peer Counselor, Team Klausner Saving Lives research group Fun fact: I am learning how to sew and design stuff as a new hobby! |
ALIZAH WALTON (She/They) Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA Major: African American Studies Future Plans: Activism, Law, Public Health, Counseling, Travel Work experience: Disability Assistant Service Provider, Project Manager at law firm, Peer Counselor, film actor Extracurricular Activities: Musical theatre, Art, Hiking/Backpacking, games, cooking Fun fact: I have never broken a bone! 🙂 |
BELEN BRAVO (She/Her/Hers) Hometown: Bakersfield, CA Major: Human Biology and Society B.S. Minor: Chicanx Studies Future Plans: Attain an MD and a MPH Work experience: UA Tour Guide, First To Go Special Projects Assistant, AAP FSP Peer Counselor, and Women’s Health Center at UCLA Intern! Extracurricular Activities: TEACH, Mobile Clinic Project, and Circle K! Fun fact: I can fit an M&M in my dimple! |
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BELINDA OLMEDA (She/Her/Ella) Hometown: Alhambra/East Los Angeles, CA Major: Biology Minor: Education Studies Future Plans: Emergency Medicine Doctor, Active involvement in the creation of health policy Work experience: Ice Cream Parlor, AAP F/TSP Peer Counselor, and AAP Peer Counselor Extracurricular Activities: MENTE at UCLA, the Latinx Admit Weekend Committee, High Aims Scholar, and an intern with United Teachers of Los Angeles Fun fact: I have road tripped around the country (10/10 recommend) and I really like camping. It’s just super calming. |
CHRIS ANISI (He/Him/His) Hometown: Fontana, CA Major: Neuroscience Future Plans: Become a Neurologist Work experience: Tutor Extracurricular Activities: HHMI, Neuroscience Undergraduate Society, COPE Health Scholars, and research Fun fact: I used to be ambidextrous when I was a kid! |
COSSETTE PEREZ (She/Her/Hers) Hometown: Tijuana, Mexico/San Diego, CA Major: Cognitive Science w/Specialization in Computing Future Plans: Attend graduate school Work experience: Summer Bruin Connector for UCLA’s Strategic Planning and Community Engagement Program, AAP Peer Counselor Extracurricular Activities: Community Representative, Latinas Guiding Latinas de UCLA, UCLA Beauty and Cosmetics Club, Alternative Breaks, Research Rookies, Law Fellows, Career Bootcamp Fun fact: I really enjoy doing makeup |
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DELILAH WILLIAMS (She/Her/Hers) Hometown: Sacramento, CA Major: Sociology Minors: African American Studies and Music Industry Future Plans: Work in the music industry finding ways to highlight and bring awareness to where art and activism intersect; Open own record store in the long run, and have a shoe deal with Nike Work experience: Administrative Assistant for CPO’s Pacific Islander Education and Retention Program, Yield Coordinator for Pacific Islander Admit Weekend, F/TSP Peer Counselor, and an AAP Peer Counselor Extracurricular Activities: ASU member, PISA member, Assistant Director at the Cultural Affair Commission’s Hip Hop Congress, FEM Magazine radio staff, part-time poet, skater, sneakerhead, and vibe creator Fun fact: My favorite music genres are old school Hip Hop, Jazz, and Alternative RnB |
DYLAN AGUIRRE (He/Him/His) Hometown: Baldwin Park, CA Major: Psychology w/Specialization in Computing Minor: Cognitive Science Future Plans: Become a Clinical Psychologist to provide services to underrepresented groups, specifically, the Latinx community Work experience: CCCP Peer Mentor for Mt. San Antonio College Extracurricular Activities: Research Assistant for the Culture and Race/Ethnicity in Youth Mental Health Lab, Research Assistant at the Multisensory Perception Lab, Peer Mentor for the Transfer Mentorship Program and for the TSP Honors Mentorship Program, Student in the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP), and a Mental Health Coach through the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge’s (DGC) Screening and Treatment for Anxiety and Depression Program (STAND). Fun fact: I have known how to play the Clarinet since I was in the 6th grade (2010)! |
EDUARDO CARDOS (He/Him/His) Hometown: Bell, CA Major: Sociology Minors: Entrepreneurship and Education Studies Future Plans: Empower first-generation college students by creating a nonprofit College Success Program geared towards first-generation, low income students Work experience: AAP Peer Counselor Extracurricular Activities: Director for Public Relations for the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Fun fact: I am a coffee enthusiast |
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JOCELYN FERMIN (She/Her/Hers) Hometown: Anaheim, CA Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Systems and Society Future Plans: Join the Field of Environmental Consulting or Environmental Justice Work experience: F/TSP Peer Counselor, AAP Peer Counselor Extracurricular Activities: LEED LAB, TEAM GREEN, UCLA UNICAMP, UCLA Sproul Hall Community Representative, PEERS, Career BootCamp Fun fact: I know how to embroider and sew! |
LAURA COLBERT (She/Her/Hers) Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Major: African American Studies Future Plans: Attend Law School, Work in the Entertainment Industry, and run my own production company Work experience: LA Rams Organization, F/TSP Peer Counselor Extracurricular Activities: Making movies, travelling, rock climbing, and playing flag football Fun fact: I am an anomaly! |
MICAH MEKBIB (She/Her/Hers) Hometown: Riverside, CA Majors: Political Science and African American Studies Minor: Philosophy Future Plans: Attain a J.D. from Law School and working passionately towards prison abolition Work experience: New Student Advisor, New Student Mentor Extracurricular Activities: Hip Hop Congress, Kappa Alpha Pi Co-Ed Pre-Law Fraternity, Cub Tours Fun fact: This summer, I got better at sticking to a vegan diet, roller skating, and chess. |
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YING YAN (She/Her/Hers) Hometown: Visalia, CA Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Future Plans: Attend medical school and work in the field of Pediatrics Work experience: AAP Peer Counselor, Intern at Foodlink, a nonprofit. Extracurricular Activities: Saving Hearts Foundation and the Central Valley Project at UCLA Fun fact: I am a huge film score/movie soundtrack enthusiast. A couple of my favorite composers are John Williams (of course!) and John Powell! |
ZACKARY ORTEGA (He/Him/His) Hometown: Oxnard, CA Major: Biology, Philosophy |
2021-2022 AAP PEER COUNSELOR APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00pm, February 5, 2021
ABOUT: AAP Peer Counselors (PCs) are part of the AAP College Counseling team. PCs help students become responsible, knowledgeable, and independent, in both their academic and personal lives. PCs 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 and taking responsibility for these choices.
AAP PCs are trained to meet the needs of students who entered UCLA as either Freshman or Transfer admits using a student-centered approach.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: PC applicants must:
- Be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher)
- Be available to work at least 10 hours per week
- Enroll full-time (12 units or more) at UCLA during the academic year
JOB REQUIREMENTS: PCs:
- Meet with students in one-on-one counseling appointments
- Develop and implement workshops
- Provide administrative support at the AAP Counseling Hub and/or during virtual drop-in counseling hours.
- Collaborate with AAP College Counselors on special projects that advance the mission of AAP College Counseling.
FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER SUMMER PROGRAMS PEER COUNSELORS: PCs also support new undergraduate students in AAP’s Freshman and Transfer Summer Programs (F/TSP). During F/TSP, PCs help incoming students learn how to navigate the University’s academic rules and regulations and campus resources, while providing mentorship. PCs also liaise between AAP staff and F/TSP students to ensure holistic support throughout these 6-week programs (July 26-September 10, 2021).
*PLEASE NOTE: F/TSP PCs are selected from among those hired for the 2021-22 academic year. F/TSP PCs may not attend Session C, nor participate in internships or other employment for the duration of these programs. Candidates must commit to working through the academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to be considered for an F/TSP PC appointment. PCs may not work during F/TSP only.
PAY RATE: $15.00 per hour
COMMITMENT: PCs must commit to working through the academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring), and must be available to work at least 10 hours per week.
TRAINING: HONORS 101D: Counseling Diverse Communities (2 units; P/NP grading; Honors content)
Candidates will be invited to enroll in HONORS 101D during Spring Quarter 2021. The class will meet via Zoom, and is tentatively scheduled on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00pm-6:50pm (final day and time TBD). The instructor will issue PTE numbers at the first class meeting.
F/TSP PC TRAINING: F/TSP PCs must be available for two weeks of mandatory training prior to the start of the programs (July 12-23, 2021).
MANDATORY PC TRAINING (Fall 2021): Training for all PCs is scheduled on September 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21. All PCs—new and returning—are expected to attend these mandatory orientation and training sessions.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Prospective Peer Counselors are encouraged, but not required, to attend a 30-45 minute information session before applying. Discussion topics include:
- Peer Counselor job responsibilities
- Training
- Expected commitment
- Application instructions and deadline
Attendees can RSVP via MyUCLA > Academics > Workshops.
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
- Late/Retroactive (“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 the 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.
Late/Retroactive (“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.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
- Honors Programs
- 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; for Fall 2020, December 11, 2020 at 4:30pm Pacific)
Fee: No fee during Weeks 8-9; $35 during Week 10 (Fall 2020 only)
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.
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.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
- Honors Programs
- Athletics – please consult CAC-Athletics for procedures to submit this petition
LATE/RETROACTIVE (“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 Red 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 Red 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 take the final exam or submit a final paper/project?
- 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.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
- Honors Programs
- 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.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
- Honors Programs
- 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 (for Winter Quarter 2021, excess study list units will be automatically approved on Monday, January 4, 2021)
- 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.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
You may request excess study list units for Winter 2021 starting at 12:00pm Pacific on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. The link above will be inactive until this date. If you are graduating in Winter 2021 or attempting to enroll in 4 classes totaling more than 19 units, please visit our Virtual Drop-In Counseling hours after second pass enrollment begins.
- 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.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
- 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:
Applying transfer credit toward College requirements
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
APPLYING TRANSFER CREDIT TOWARD COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Purpose: To apply transfer courses to the American History & Institutions, UCLA College Writing I or II, Quantitative Reasoning, or Foreign Language requirements. You may petition courses that you have previously completed, or courses that you plan to take in the future.
PLEASE NOTE
Please use the College GE Petition form to petition for credit from transfer courses to apply to the UCLA College General Education Requirements. |
Request: Please include: the course number, course title, and the name of the institution at which you took or plan to take the course. Specify which requirement you wish to satisfy.
Example: “To satisfy Writing II with ENGL 201 taken at University of Chicago.”
Reason: No reason is necessary. Please write “See attached”.
Attach: These requests require a copy of the course description from the General Catalog of the school at which you took or plan to take the course. A syllabus or course outline should be included, if available. You must submit a syllabus if you are requesting to apply credit toward the Writing I or II requirements.
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 2021 quarter from May 16, 2021-June 10, 2021.”
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, 2020.”
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 quarter require a letter of support from the instructor. These petitions are rarely approved.
LATIN HONORS
Purpose: To request permission to apply for Latin Honors without the requisite 90 letter graded UC units in residence (transfer students only)
Request: Confirm that you will graduate with at least 76 letter graded units completed (check the “Latin Honors” section of your Degree Audit Report). Specify the number of letter graded units that you will have completed by the time you graduate.
Example: “To be eligible for Latin Honors with a minimum of 76 letter graded UC units.”
Reason: No reason is necessary.
Attach: No attachments are necessary.
PLEASE NOTE
Approval only means that you are eligible to receive Latin Honors. You must complete enough units and meet the GPA requirements by graduation for the Registrar’s Office to award Latin Honors. |
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 2021.”
- “To enroll in PSYCH 10 on a P/NP graded basis while on Probation during Fall 2020.”
- “To enroll in ENGCOMP 3 on a P/NP graded basis during Winter 2021.”
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 2021.”
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 General Education requirements, you may submit a College GE Petition online.
PLEASE NOTE This form is only used to petition for credit from courses taken elsewhere to apply toward your GE 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. |
This petition is used for UCLA College General Education requirements only, and cannot be used for other degree requirements (e.g. Writing I & II, Foreign Language, Quantitative Reasoning, etc.)
Petition Process: This petition form is 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.
- Before you submit your online petition form, please obtain a copy of the course description from the General Catalog of the institution at which you took (or will take) the course. If available, you should also provide a syllabus or course outline. Please note that petitions for labs or philosophy courses must always include a syllabus. You may also need to provide a syllabus if the Catalog description is deemed insufficient. Catalog descriptions and/or syllabi should be saved electronically and uploaded in PDF or Word (.doc or .docx) format.
- Identify which GE 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.
Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed.
Expected Cumulative Progress (ECP) is designed to promote four-year graduation for undergraduates in the College of Letters and Science. ECP progress checks occur every two (2) academic year quarters that you are enrolled. If students are not making steady progress towards their bachelor’s degree, they will need to meet with their College Counselor to discuss a realistic plan for graduation 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 admitted to UCLA as a freshman, have completed at least two (2) years (6 academic year quarters), and can complete all of your undergraduate degree requirements within four (4) years (12 academic year quarters), you may apply for an exemption from ECP monitoring.
Petition Process:
- Outline a realistic plan for graduating in four years using the Degree Plan Contract form.
- Ask the departmental counselors or advisors for your major(s) and minor(s) to sign your Degree Plan Contract.
- Connect with a College Counselor to verify that your program plan will satisfy all College requirements.
- Declare your Degree Expected Term on MyUCLA (Academics > Academic Profile > Declare Candidacy Term).
- Submit your completed and signed Degree Plan Contract to your College Counseling unit.
- Check the status of your ECP Exemption on MyUCLA (Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions) 10-15 business days after your submission.
If your ECP Exemption/Exit Plan is approved, you will no longer be monitored for ECP. An enrollment lock hold will be placed on your record to prevent enrollment after the last term on your Degree Plan Contract. This hold will not prevent you from graduating, nor will it interfere with your access to your diploma or official transcripts.
If you make substantive changes to your program plan (e.g. you will no longer graduate in four years), the College may rescind your ECP exemption. Consult with a College Counselor if you must make subsequent changes to your approved program plan.
ECP APPEAL
Students who incur at least three consecutive ECP shortages, or who will not graduate in four (4) years (12 academic-year quarters), must submit an ECP Appeal.
Petition Process:
- Complete the ECP Appeal Cover Page (Please download this form by following the “Instructions for Accessing Online Petitions”)
- Prepare a letter, addressed to the Vice Provost’s ECP Appeal Committee, that discusses:
- The circumstances that have impacted your academic progress
- Any program planning that you and your academic counselor(s) or advisor(s) have created to help you catch up and graduate in a timely manner
- What circumstances currently prohibit you from catching up in a timely manner?
- If possible, please attach any documentation that supports the information in your appeal letter.
- Outline a realistic plan for graduating using the Degree Plan Contract form. Ask the departmental counselors or advisors for your major(s) and minor(s) to sign your Degree Plan Contract.
- Submit your completed ECP Appeal cover page, letter, any supporting documentation, and your signed Degree Plan Contract to your College Counseling unit.
- Check the status of your ECP Appeal on MyUCLA (Academics > Advising & Academic Services > Petitions) 10-15 business days after your submission.
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.
Petition Process
Step 1: Download and complete the petition forms.
Your Double Major Petition must include the following three forms:
- Double Major Petition (Please download this form by following the “Instructions for Accessing Online Petitions”)
- Degree Plan Contract
- Undergraduate Program Change Petition
Step 2: Connect with the departmental counselor or advisor for each major.
Ask each counselor or advisor to:
- 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)
- Approve the major on the Undergraduate Program Change Petition
Step 3: Petition to exceed the unit maximum for graduation.
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 submit a Blue Petition with your Double Major Petition forms. Your Request should indicate the exact number of units you will have earned upon completing all degree requirements (example: “Request to graduate with a double major in _____ and _____ by [your degree expected term] with a total of _____ units”). Your Reason should explain why the College is justified in granting you an exception to the unit maximum for graduation.
If your Blue Petition to exceed the unit maximum for graduation is approved, the College will also allow you to declare the double major. Please be aware that approval is NOT guaranteed.
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).
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).
Undergraduates in the College of Letters and Sciences who have knowledge of a language other than English for which a proficiency exam is not offered at UCLA may use the Request for a Proficiency Test in a Language Not Taught at UCLA form to request to satisfy the College Foreign Language requirement.
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:
- Download the Request for a Proficiency Test in a Foreign Language Not Taught at UCLA (please download this form by following the “Instructions for Accessing Online Petitions”). Complete all required information in the “Student Information” and “Foreign Language Information” sections of the petition form.
- Return the petition to your College Counseling unit. If you are not able to come to campus, you may submit the petition online via MyUCLA Message Center. Please send your completed petition form 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.
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.
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.
In order to change Schools into the College of Letters and Science, a UCLA student must establish their UC GPA. Students cannot change into the College until they have completed at least one term of coursework.
Deadline: Requests to change into the College for the current quarter must be received by Friday of Week 4 of the current quarter. Requests submitted after Friday of Week 4 will be processed; however, the change of School will take effect the following quarter.
Petition Process:
Step 1: Schedule an appointment and meet with an AAP College Counselor to discuss College-specific requirements.
Step 2: Consult the departmental advisor for the major you wish to enter regarding admission to the major and major requirements.
The departmental counselor or advisor must complete and sign an Undergraduate Program Change Petition to confirm approval for you to enter the major. Students who wish to enter the College as Undeclared, or who are not yet admissible to a major and should enter as Undeclared, still need to submit an Undergraduate Program Change Petition to their College Counseling unit.
PLEASE NOTE
Students leaving the School of Arts and Architecture, Luskin School of Public Affairs, or Herb Alpert School of Music, must ask their respective School to approve the Undergraduate Program Change Petition and obtain an exit signature before submitting their petition to their College Counseling unit. |
Third- and fourth-year students must also submit a Degree Plan Contract that outlines their remaining degree requirements. Ask your department counselor or advisor to 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).
Step 3: Submit your petition online to your UCLA College Counseling unit. Attach the completed Program Change Petition and Degree Plan Contract (if applicable) forms to the online petition. If necessary, include a request to exceed the unit maximum and/or time-to-degree.
- If you and your College or departmental counselors or advisors determine that you will exceed the 216-unit maximum for graduation, please indicate the exact number of units you will have completed when you have finished all University, College, and major/minor requirements (for example: “224 units”).
- If you will exceed time-to-degree (defined as graduating within 4 years, or 12 quarters, as a Freshman admit, and 2 years, or 6 quarters, as a Transfer admit), please submit an essay that addresses the followings questions: (1) Why are you are interested in this academic program?; (2) When did you develop this interest?; (3) How does this major fit with your future plans?; (4) Do you foresee any hardships if your request is not approved?
PLEASE NOTE
You are requesting an exception to the rule, and must provide an explanation to justify an exception. |
Please select your College Counseling unit below to submit your petition. (Check your Degree Audit Report on MyUCLA to identify your College Counseling unit). Your appeal will not be processed if you select the wrong unit.
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.
If you are a Summer 2020 degree candidate who did not complete 148 units by the end of Winter 2020 OR a Fall 2020 degree candidate, you may request to participate in the June 2020 College Commencement by submitting a Special Inclusion Petition to your UCLA College Counseling unit.
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.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
- Honors Programs
- Athletics – please consult CAC-Athletics for procedures to submit a Special Inclusion Petition
Consult the UCLA College Commencement website for up-to-date information regarding Commencement events.
PLEASE NOTE
Fall graduates are automatically included in the Commencement events in the June following their degree term. |
UCLA College undergraduate students who have been academically dismissed or who are in violation of the multiple withdrawal policy are usually required to complete standard, or full readmission in order to return to UCLA. Many factors contribute to poor academic performance, and some circumstances may warrant an exception. If you have been academically dismissed, or are in violation of the multiple withdrawal policy, and would like to request an exception to re-enter UCLA, you may file a Dismissal Appeal.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a College Counselor at their College Counseling unit prior to submitting an appeal.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR DISMISSAL APPEAL
- Meet with a College Counselor: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a College Counselor to discuss their circumstances, readiness to return, and intended major. Contact your College Counseling unit to schedule an appointment. If you completed coursework at another institution during your absence from UCLA, please bring a copy of your transcript(s) to your appointment (if available).
- Obtain supporting documentation (if applicable): If appropriate, obtain documentation that supports the circumstances that impacted your academic performance and/or decision to withdraw multiple times.
- If you have relevant documentation on file with the Center for Accessible Education, ask your CAE specialist to submit verification directly to the Appeals Committee prior to submitting your appeal letter.
- Upload any documentation that supports your explanation with your appeal.
- Request a Departmental Evaluation: Please request a Departmental Evaluation from the departmental counselor or advisor for your intended major prior to submitting your appeal letter. A Departmental Evaluation provides the Appeals Committee with important context about your performance in the major and pathway to graduation in that program. The departmental counselor or advisor must submit their evaluation directly to the Appeals Committee. A Departmental Evaluation is REQUIRED if:
- The classes in which you have been experiencing problems are preparation or major courses; or
- 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 (4) academic years (12 academic quarters) for students admitted as freshmen; and two (2) academic years (6 academic quarters) for students admitted as transfers.
- Write your appeal letter: Your appeal letter is a written explanation of your situation. You may upload either a Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF. Draft your appeal letter prior to submitting your appeal. Your appeal letter needs 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?
- Submit your Dismissal Appeal online: Please select your College Counseling unit below to submit your Dismissal Appeal (Check your Degree Audit Report on MyUCLA to identify your College Counseling unit). Your appeal will not be processed if you select the wrong unit. Please allow 5-10 working days from the date of submission for processing. After the Appeals Committee reviews your appeal letter and supporting documentation, your College Counseling unit will contact you via Message Center to set up an appointment to discuss the results of your appeal with a College Counselor.
- College Academic Counseling
- Academic Advancement Program
- Honors Programs
- CAC-Athletics – Please contact your CAC-Athletics advisor to submit your appeal.
UCLA does not offer an undergraduate “leave of absence” status; however, undergraduate students who may need to take time away from the University have several options:
- They can not register (i.e. pay fees) for a term
- They can cancel their registration before instruction begins
- They can withdraw (i.e. drop all enrolled classes) during the quarter in progress, or retroactively
If you are considering taking time away from UCLA, you should consult with a College Counselor to determine your options, especially if:
- You have withdrawn during a previous term
- You are not in good academic standing
If you are an international student who is considering withdrawal, you MUST consult with advisors at the Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars to determine what impact, if any, withdrawal may have on your visa status.
PLEASE NOTE
If you do not register and enroll for two or more consecutive quarters, the University will assume that you have officially left UCLA; you will then need to apply for readmission in order to return. |
NOT REGISTERING FOR A TERM
If you have not paid your fees, you may declare non-attendance for a term via MyUCLA. If you receive financial aid, you must declare non-attendance before your award disburses to your BruinBill account.
CANCELING REGISTRATION BEFORE INSTRUCTION BEGINS
If you have already paid your registration fees, but instruction has not yet started, you may submit a Cancellation of Registration form to the Registrar’s Office. You will receive a full refund, minus some administrative fees.
WARNING FOR NEW STUDENTS
If you are an incoming student, and you cancel registration for your first term at UCLA, the University will assume that you have decided not to attend UCLA and CANCEL your offer of admission. DO NOT CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION UNLESS YOU HAVE DECIDED NOT TO ATTEND UCLA! Should you need to take time away from UCLA in your admit term, please consult with a College counselor regarding withdrawal. |
WITHDRAWAL
Once instruction has started, you may withdraw from a term as long as you have not completed any course taken that term. You must complete and submit the Withdrawal Notice form to your College counseling unit.
If you are unable to come to campus or cannot obtain your instructors’ physical signatures, you may submit the Withdrawal Notice form to your College Counseling unit via Message Center.
If you are withdrawing from a term after Friday of Week 9 of that quarter, you must submit a Withdrawal Supplement with your Withdrawal Notice (NOTE: Please download this form by following the “Instructions for Accessing Online Petitions”). The Withdrawal Supplement requires your instructors’ signatures verifying that you did not complete the course by attempting or completing a final exam, paper, or project. If you cannot obtain your instructors’ physical signatures, you may submit a PDF or JPEG of an email from them that explicitly answers the following questions:
- Did the student attend the course?
- Did the student take the final exam or submit a final paper/project?
We recommend cutting and pasting the questions into the body of your email to the instructor. Please note that it the answers to these questions must be explicitly stated, or your petition cannot be processed.
If you withdraw, or are eligible to withdraw (i.e. earning only “F”, “NP” and/or “I” grades in one quarter), within three academic-year quarters from a previous withdrawal, you may be considered in violation of the Multiple Withdrawal policy, which could impact your registration and enrollment in the following term. If you have previously withdrawn, or are eligible to withdraw from a previous term, please consult with a College Counselor before withdrawing from a subsequent term.
PLEASE NOTE Dropping all classes online through MyUCLA does not constitute an official withdrawal from the term. |
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 Student Update Form with the instructor’s approval 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 Request 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.
RESOURCES
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 and Research Programs, Career Center, Community Programs Office, Undocumented Student Program, Bruin Resource Center, LGBT 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.
ACADEMIC & CAMPUS DEADLINES
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.
DISMISSAL/READMISSION
Readmission Information
Dismissal Appeal Information
Bruin Readmission Program
Grade Point Balance
Students are expected to understand and abide by policies governing course grading, residency, and degree progress. Because individual students may have circumstances that affect how these policies impact their degree program, you should consult with your College Counselor for specific guidance regarding these rules.
Expected Cumulative Progress (ECP)
PLEASE NOTE The College has temporarily suspended ECP holds due to COVID-19. Although no holds will be placed on students’ records for ECP shortages, you are still expected to complete the target units each quarter |
PASSED/NOT PASSED GRADING
The Passed/Not Passed (P/NP) grading option is intended to provide students with an opportunity to explore areas of possible academic interest outside of their areas of expertise without jeopardizing their GPA.
For Spring 2020 and Summer 2020, the Academic Senate has suspended some regulations and will allow students in good academic standing to take more than one course for P/NP grading during the term.
- Students are also allowed to change their grading detail in Spring 2020 through Friday of Week 10 via MyUCLA without a fee.
- Grading detail changes in Summer 2020 are allowed through July 31, 2020 @ 5:00 pm (Session A) and September 11, 2020 @ 5:00 pm (Session C). Please visit the Summer Sessions website for more details, and follow up with a College Counselor if you have any questions.
P/NP and Equivalent Letter Grades
In order to receive a “P”, you must earn the equivalent of a letter grade of “C” or better. If you earn the equivalent of a letter grade of “C-” or below, you will earn an “NP”, which contributes no units toward graduation.
Limits on P/NP
Please consult your departmental and College counselors when in doubt about whether a requirement must be taken on a letter-graded basis or can be taken on a P/NP graded basis.
- Preparation for the major and major requirements may not be taken on a P/NP graded basis. Please consult the General Catalog’s department listings for exceptions.
- Courses taken to satisfy certain College requirements may not be taken on a P/NP graded basis. Please check your Degree Audit Report or the General Catalog for grading standards.
- Courses applying toward a minor may not be taken on a P/NP graded basis.
Other Important Considerations
- Students must be in good academic standing (2.0 cumulative and quarterly GPA) to take courses on a P/NP graded basis. If you wish to take P/NP graded courses but are not in good academic standing, please speak with a College Counselor.
- Courses taken on a P/NP graded basis will not impact your UC GPA, and do not count towards Latin Honors.
- If you are hoping to apply one course toward multiple degree requirements, please check the grading standards for each requirement. You should follow the most stringent grading standard.
- If you are repeating a course in which you initially earned a letter grade of “C-” or below, you MUST repeat that course for a letter grade. If you take the repeat on a P/NP graded basis, you will not receive credit for the repeat course.
- A letter grade of “C-” may satisfy requirements (e.g., General Education, elective), but an “NP” grade will not earn any credit or satisfy requirements.
- Law schools will calculate an “NP” grade as an “F” for admission purposes. A “P” will not affect the GPA for admission purposes.
- Students who plan on applying to professional schools should consult those specific schools regarding their policies on P/NP graded coursework for admissions purposes. If in doubt, you should take courses on a letter-graded basis.
- If you take all of your courses on a P/NP graded basis in a single term, you will not have a GPA at the end of that term; this decision could affect your Financial Aid or scholarships. Please consult with Financial Aid and Scholarships to clarify how your individual award could be impacted.
INCOMPLETE POLICY
Students who have been completing work of passing quality but are unable to complete a portion of their course assignments due to illness or other extenuating circumstances may request an “Incomplete” in the course. Although the student is responsible for requesting an “Incomplete”, instructors assign “Incompletes” at their discretion.
If you request an “Incomplete”, and the instructor approves your request, you are responsible for communicating with your instructor regarding the work needed to resolve the “Incomplete” and award a final grade. Note that some departments may require you to sign a contract with the instructor.
Removing an Incomplete
If your instructor agrees to give you an “Incomplete”, you must complete and submit your remaining coursework during your next completed academic year quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring).
PLEASE NOTE Students should NOT re-enroll in the same course to remove an “Incomplete”. |
Once you have submitted your completed coursework to the instructor, they are responsible for submitting a Report of Academic Revision to the Registrar’s Office. You will be charged $5 will be on your BruinBill account for removal of the “Incomplete”.
Both the Incomplete and the Final Grade are noted on the transcript.
Effect on GPA
An “I” grade has no effect on the GPA of the term in which it was assigned. A student receives units and grade points for the course after the instructor submits a Report of Academic Revision to remove the “I” and award a final grade. The final grade appears on the transcript and DAR/DPR in the term in which the work was completed. Grade points and units are averaged into the student’s cumulative GPA, NOT in a specific term GPA.
Requesting an Extension for an Incomplete
If you are unable to remove the “Incomplete” within your next completed quarter, you can submit a Blue Petition to extend the time allowed to remove the “Incomplete”. You must specify the exact date by which you will complete the coursework, what coursework remains to be done, and why you were unable to complete the coursework within the allotted time. This request requires the instructor’s approval. Please be aware that College approval is NOT guaranteed.
REPEAT POLICY
A course may be repeated only once for credit. Although only the second grade earned (for better or worse) will be calculated in your cumulative GPA, both grades will remain on your transcript.
Passed/No Passed Graded Courses
If you took a course on a P/NP graded basis and did not pass, you have the option to repeat the course for a letter grade OR on a P/NP graded basis. The College does not limit the number of P/NP graded courses that a student may repeat if they earn a grade of “NP” in their first attempt.
Letter Graded Courses
Students may repeat up to 16 units of letter graded coursework in which they receive a grade of “C-” or below. If you repeat a course that you took for a letter grade, you MUST repeat the course for a letter grade.
Once you have repeated the allowed 16 units of repeat credit, or if you do not have enough units left to repeat a course, you may still repeat a course in which you received a letter grade of “C-” or below. However, both grades will be averaged into your cumulative GPA.
No form or petition is required to repeat a class; you simply enroll in the course again via MyUCLA. The Registrar’s Office will automatically code the course as a repeat.
Restrictions
- You may repeat the same course only once.
- You may earn units for a repeated course only once.
- You will not earn credit if you repeat a course in a true sequence (i.e. Math, Chemistry, or foreign language courses) after you have completed a more advanced course in the sequence with a grade of “D-“ or higher, or “Pass”.
Unauthorized Repeats
An unauthorized repeat does not earn credit. The following unauthorized repeats generate a transcript notation (“Unapproved Repeat – No Credit”):
- You received a grade of “C” or better, or a “Pass” the first time you took the course
- You repeat the same course more than once
- You repeat a course in an earlier part of a true sequence (i.e. Math, Chemistry, or foreign language) after completing courses later in that same sequence with a grade of “D-“ or higher, or “Pass”.
RESIDENCY POLICIES
Academic (“Senior”) Residence
Students must earn 35 of their last 45 units in residence (at UCLA); in other words, you may only complete 10 of your last 45 units outside of the UCLA College for degree credit.
This requirement is referred to as the Senior Residence requirement because students usually accumulate the last 45 units they need to graduate during their senior year.
Major Residency
A minimum of 24 upper division units must be completed in your major while in residence in the College.
EXPECTED CUMULATIVE PROGRESS
Expected Cumulative Progress (ECP) is designed to promote four-year graduation for undergraduates in the College of Letters and Science. ECP progress checks occur every two academic year quarters that you are enrolled. If students are not making steady progress towards their bachelor’s degree, they will need to meet with their College Counselor to discuss a realistic plan for graduation 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 Guidelines
These guidelines are based on consecutive registration during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters; however, only completed quarters are monitored. Target units completed exclude AP/IB credit or any community college units completed prior to UCLA matriculation.
You can check your ECP progress on MyUCLA (Classes > Grades and Transcripts > Expected Cumulative Progress).
QUARTER | PROGRESS CHECK | TARGET UNITS COMPLETED | SUGGESTED ENROLLMENT | |
1 | Fall, First Year | 13 | 13 | |
2 | Winter, First Year | CHECK | 27 | 14 |
3 | Spring, First Year | 42 | 15 | |
4 | Fall, Second Year | CHECK | 56 | 14 |
5 | Winter, Second Year | 71 | 15 | |
6 | Spring, Second Year | CHECK | 86 | 15 |
7 | Fall, Third Year | 101 | 15 | |
8 | Winter, Third Year | CHECK | 116 | 15 |
9 | Spring, Third Year | 132 | 16 | |
10 | Fall, Fourth Year | CHECK | 148 | 16 |
11 | Winter, Fourth Year | 164 | 16 | |
12 | Spring, Fourth Year | CHECK | 180 | 16 |
Progress Checks
ECP Checks only occur at the end of registered, even-numbered quarters. If a student is continuously enrolled at UCLA in their first year, their academic progress will be checked once after Winter quarter (quarter 2, completed 27 UC units). During their second year, a student‘s academic progress is checked twice (quarters 4 and 6; see Guidelines chart above).
Unit targets do not include AP/IB credit or any community college units completed prior to UCLA matriculation. Units completed during Summer at another institution–including community colleges–can apply toward ECP. Once UCLA Admission receives official transcripts and evaluates the coursework, the units are added to the previous term (i.e. Spring).
PLEASE NOTE Please consult with your College Counseling unit if you plan to take community college coursework during Summer and have (or will have) completed 105 units. Once you complete 105 units, you may not receive unit credit for community college coursework. |
ECP Shortages & Holds
If a student does not complete the expected units in a monitored term, a hold will be automatically placed on their record during Week 5 of the following term. ECP holds will prevent changes to a student’s current study list changes on MyUCLA (e.g. change of grading basis, dropping classes) and will prevent enrollment for the following term. Campus services may also be restricted. Verify your holds on MyUCLA (Academics Tab > Academic Profile > Holds).
Track your progress on MyUCLA (Classes tab > Grades and Transcripts > Expected Cumulative Progress).
1st ECP Shortage
If you do not meet the ECP unit target outlined in the ECP Guidelines during a monitored term, a hold will be placed on your record during Week 5 of the following quarter. In order to remove the hold, you will either need to meet with your College counselor to check your academic progress, or enroll in and successfully complete the ECP Online Workshop on your CCLE page.
If you catch up with ECP by the next monitored term, then no hold will be placed. If you are confident that you will graduate in four years (12 academic year quarters), you can file an ECP Exemption Plan.
2nd ECP Shortage
If you incur a 2nd ECP Shortage, another hold will automatically be placed on your record. You will need to meet with a College Counselor to discuss your progress and create a new program plan. If you intend to graduate in four years (12 academic year quarters), you can file an ECP Exemption Plan. Your College Counselor will also advise you on the potential outcomes of a 3rd ECP Shortage if you do not follow the program plan discussed during your appointment.
If you catch up and avoid your 2nd ECP Shortage, then you are making progress towards your degree and meeting ECP. If, after catching up with ECP, you incur another ECP Shortage, then it will again be considered a 1st ECP Shortage.
3rd ECP Shortage
If you incur a 3rd ECP Shortage, another hold will automatically be placed on your record. You will need to meet with College Counselor to check your academic progress and create a new program plan. If you can graduate in four years (12 academic year quarters), you may file an ECP Exemption. A committee will review your plan. If approved, the hold will be removed and you will be exempt from ECP monitoring based on your plan to graduate in four years.
If you will not graduate in four years, you must meet with a College Counselor to discuss the ECP Appeal process. The hold will not be removed until your ECP Appeal has been submitted and reviewed. Your ECP Appeal may be approved as-is or with modifications, and you may be monitored every quarter. If your ECP Appeal is denied, or if you do not follow your Degree Plan Contract, you may be required to complete units at another institution (e.g. UCLA Extension or other four-year institution).
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE 12TH QUARTER CHECK Students in their 12th quarter who are not graduating and have an ECP Shortage (1st, 2nd or 3rd ECP Shortage) must submit a Degree Plan Contract to their College Counseling unit. They may also need to file an ECP Appeal letter . Consult with your College Counselor to determine if you need to file an ECP Appeal letter. |
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 Guide to Graduation to help seniors plan their last year at UCLA.
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.
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 physics. 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. For departmental advisor contact information, visit: www.ucla.edu/academics/departments-and-programs.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.