VIRTUAL DROP-IN COUNSELING
(SUMMER SESSION C)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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. For continuing students, we are available during Summer Session C Drop-In Hours for quick questions (Monday 12pm-1pm, Tuesday 4pm-5pm, Wednesday 3pm-4pm and Thursday 11am-12pm) at www.tinyurl.com/AAPSummerDI2020. 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
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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JESUS MIRANDA PRADO |
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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 |
LAURA SENCION-MENDOZA AAP College Counselor |
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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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AAP Counseling recruits Peer Counselors for the upcoming Summer and following academic year beginning in early Winter Quarter.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Peer Counselor applicants must:
- Be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher)
- Be able to commit to the position for at least one full academic year (Fall, Winter, Spring)
- Be available to work at least 10 hours per week
- Enroll full-time (12 units or more) at UCLA during the academic year
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.
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.
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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)
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.