Welcome to the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs!
Incoming graduate students from Public Policy, Social Welfare and Urban Planning will learn about resources at UCLA Luskin and throughout campus during this orientation gathering.
Mandatory in-person training on equity, diversity and inclusion for incoming graduate students. Training includes workshops and guided discussions on how issues such as racism, sexism and privilege impact our world view. Please direct EPA Training questions to Erin Collins at erinc@luskin.ucla.edu.
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Location: Dodd Hall, Room 147
Schedule:
8:30 a.m.
- Outdoor breakfast reception and check-in
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- UCLA graduate student services
- Student health – Ashe Center, counseling
- Library services
- Luskin IT services and computer lab
- Luskin fellowships
- Luskin Office of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Equity in Public Affairs training
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Departmental breakout lunches
- Public Policy will have lunch at Coral Tree Walk
- Social Welfare will have lunch at Public Affairs Building, 3rd Floor Roof and Patio
- Urban Planning will have lunch at Public Affairs Building, Room 2355
Resources
Printable orientation map and schedule
UCLA Luskin Graduate Resource Library: This landing page contains helpful information on graduate student resources provided by the university and the Luskin School.
Title IX Training: UCLA requires all first-year graduate and professional students to complete a one-hour online training session on prevention of sexual violence and sexual harassment. The university’s Title IX Office will contact students directly. FAQ
