Events and Programs
UCLA Luskin Student Support Services is excited to continue its series of drop-in hours dedicated to the mental, emotional, financial, legal health and wellness of Luskin Graduate students. Please see the yearly calendar of Luskin events https://luskin.ucla.edu/events to see when drop-in hours and other events are happening!
About
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Appointments
To sign up for a student service appointment, follow the instructions below:
- Login to CareerHub.
- Click “Appointments” on the left-hand navigation bar.
- All Luskin students are assigned to me for student support and split by last names for career counseling.
- Select a time block that has your preferred time in it, which works for your schedule.
- Click “Book Appointment” and you’ll be prompted to select the appointment type, select the time, and attach any relevant documents (resume/cover letter) directly to the appointment.
Note: Appointment availability is updated on CareerHub one week prior to the beginning of the subsequent academic quarter.
Student Organizations
Consistent with the University policy on nondiscrimination in all University-sponsored programs, all students may participate in any of the described clubs and organizations.
Student Group Conduct Code
“Student Groups are an integral aspect of the student learning environment as they provide opportunities for students to engage, and complement their academic learning with a vibrant campus experience. We hold the expectation that our student leaders, student group members and all students will uphold all facets of the UCLA Principles of Community and all University policies.”
List of Luskin Student Organizations
Below is a list of Luskin department specific student organizations.
How To Create A Student Organization/Group
Welcome to SOLE features a directory of all UCLA student orgs. It also has info on RESOURCES, POLICIES, ORGANIZATIONS, LEADERSHIP, FUNDING, and more to help your org succeed.
By signing up with SOLE, you are becoming a registered UCLA student organization. As a first step, please notify your department staff so your organization can be featured on the website. Please feel to reach out to Nael Rogers if you need support with your mission statement & strategic planning.
How To Secure Funding
Please find funding for Luskin student groups and organizations here: Luskin Funding
Please visit the funding section of Sole’s website here for Funding resources.
There are also opportunities for funding through D3. Please Contact Erin Collins at erinc@luskin.ucla.edu with inquiries/requests.
For additional funding opportunities, please contact the administrators of your respective departments.
How To Book A Room/Event Space
Please reach out to the administrator of your respective departments to check on room availability. Student organizations can also reference the resources put together by the Luskin Events team to request space and run an event.
Student Organization Support & Mediation
For Luskin student group support and/or mediation, please book an appointment with Nael via CareerHub or send an email at NaelRogers@luskin.ucla.edu
Student Organization Resource Manual
The Student Organizations Resource Manual was carefully curated by Tammy Borrero, our events director. Please find a complete Student Org directory and “need-to-know” information and forms in this manual. For any further questions, please contact Nael Rogers.
Student Org History and Files
To ensure smooth transitions of leadership, please add important information in your respective boxes here: Student Org History
Student Conduct, Values, and Policies
Student Conduct Code
“Students are members of both society and the academic community with attendant rights and responsibilities. Students are expected to make themselves aware of and comply with the law, and with University and campus policies and regulations. While many of UCLA’s policies and regulations parallel federal, state and local laws, UCLA’s standards may be set higher.”
Safety
Safety
- Bruin Safe Online
- Campus Evacuation Map
- Community Service Officer Evening Escort
- UCLA Safe Ride
- Campus Air Quality Index
Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Statement from the UCLA Dean of Students office:
“Creating a climate that is conducive to the honest exchange of ideas assists students in their pursuit of quality scholarship. While enforcement is important, you also play a major role in prevention. The side bar contains some links which are helpful in protecting academic integrity at UCLA. Academic integrity is taken seriously at UCLA. The Dean of Students Office is charged with responding when students are accused of committing a violation of policy.”
Related Documents
Assisting Bruins in Distress
Staff and faculty can utilize the UCLA Red Folder, developed by campus-wide offices, to assist Bruins in distress. It lists key offices, resources, and contacts to guide faculty and staff when assisting a student in crisis.
Contact Us
Please contact Nael Rogers at naelrogers@luskin.ucla.edu or Kevin Medina at kmedina@luskin.ucla.edu if you need further support navigating campus resources or would like consultation on a Luskin student case.
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Housing Resources
University Owned Properties
University-owned properties offer attractive, accessible and affordable residences for law students who are single, partnered or raising children.
Privately- Owned Properties
A diverse array of apartments are available near the UCLA campus. The UCLA Housing Office has compiled Neighborhood Profiles which offers links to housing in the surrounding area.
For options outside of Westwood and the surrounding areas, please search Apartments.com , Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, RentHop, RentCafe for Los Angeles rentals. Feel free to use other sites, such as Facebook Market and Craigslist but please do so, carefully.
University Cooperative Housing Association
The University Cooperative Housing Association provides affordable housing to qualified students, visiting scholars and faculty of UCLA. The Co-op offers reasonably priced accommodations for those who might not be able to afford alternatives.
Transportation Resources
As an alternative means of transportation to the UCLA campus and surrounding neighborhoods, explore the links below. Included in the links will be campus maps and more.
Bus Systems and Public Transportation
An efficient and user-friendly bus system connects UCLA to the greater Los Angeles area. Staples of transit at the University are the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus and the BruinBus shuttle service. One of the primary UCLA stops for these systems is just behind the Public Affairs building on Hilgard and Wynton.
Carpools and Vanpools
UCLA commuters save money and shed stress by sharing rides with fellow Bruins. Those participating in ride pools are eligible for discounted parking permits.
Parking
Parking is at a premium on the UCLA campus. A limited number of individual parking permits are available to students for main campus structures and affiliated lots. The parking application process is strict and competitive, and we strongly recommend that students read the university’s parking information thoroughly and apply early.
Bicycles, motorcycles and scooters are popular and efficient ways to get to and around campus. UCLA offers free parking for these vehicles in designated areas.
Looking to Establish California Residency?
For nonresident continuing education students looking to establish California residency for purposes, including tuition, please take a look at the following links for more information and access to applications, as well as a Graduate Student Factsheet.
Luskin International Students
Greetings Luskin International students!
Below are some useful links to Dashew Center resources and guides. Please reach out to mysef, your department, and Dashew if you have questions, or need further assistance.
Commuter?
Commuter Support & Programs
“Housed in the Division of Campus Life within UCLA Student Affairs, the Commuter Support and Programs office aims to advocate for Bruin commuters’ academic, co-curricular, and transportation needs as well as create visibility for the commuter student experience across the university. Our mission is to help commuter students build community and ensure that this large, diverse population has access to campus resources to promote their success at UCLA.”
Luskin Lockers
Are you Experiencing a Crisis?
Case Management Services
“Students’ personal situations may negatively impact their well-being or academic life. In other instances, students’ actions may disturb campus community members. In these situations, Case Managers are available to receive reports of concern and help determine an appropriate response to assist the student and those who may also be impacted by the situation. Case Managers are available to consult with or provide training for campus community members who would like to better support students of concern. Case Managers must abide by FERPA laws, which means they are a private, not confidential resource.”
Counseling & Psychological Services CAPS)
CAPS is committed to supporting your health, healing, and hope.
Click here to Make an Appointment with a CAPS counselor.
If you are Experiencing A Crisis, please click on the link or dial 911 or (310) 825-1491 for UCPD.
If you are Concerned About A Fellow Bruin, please click the link to find out ways you can help.
Economic Crisis Response Team
“The Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) provides support and guidance to enrolled UCLA students who have self-identified, or are identified by UCLA faculty or staff, as experiencing a financial crisis that impacts their academic success at UCLA.”
UCLA Basic Needs
For more than one decade, UCLA Basic Needs has served as a lead advocate for food justice. Campus and community members are invited to join our efforts to combatting food and housing insecurity.
Contact basicneeds@cpo.ucla.edu for more information.
For specific services, please click on the following links:
Undocumented Students and Immigration Info
Dashew
Important Information:
Please find below helpful links related to recent immigration updates for F-1, J-1, and employment-based visa categories. The Dashew Center is committed to keeping our international Bruin community informed of any new developments. See important relevant information and resources shared:
- Dashew Center Messages
- UCLA Chancellor Messages
- Immigration Insights Webinar Presentation (May 15,2025)
- Post-Inauguration Immigration Panel FAQ (January 23, 2025)
UCOP Federal Updates Page
With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts underway, the University of California is working diligently to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues. We remain committed to our UC values as stated in our Principles of Community, and we will continue to pursue UC’s mission of teaching, research, and public service in the most effective ways we can. We recognize this uncertainty has caused concern across the UC community, and we will continue to share updates and resources as they become available. Navigate the UC Page.
UCLA Newsroom Federal Updates Page
The University of California Office of the President — in collaboration with UCLA leadership and federal government relations experts — is working to understand new directives, assess their impact, ensure compliance, challenge directives when appropriate and support our community. Our top priority is to maintain clarity and stability so our important mission of teaching, research and service can continue. Read the Federal Updates for the UCLA Community.
Visa and Legal Services
Visa and Legal Services
Undocumented Students Program
The Undocumented Student Program (USP) within the Bruin Resource Center supports UCLA undergraduate and graduate students who are undocumented and/or part of mixed-status families. Through individual support, education, and campus advocacy, USP is dedicated to providing academic, wellness, and emotional support to students and creating an inclusive environment and supportive community.
Schedule Your Appointment
Know Your Rights!
Please find the Know Your Rights info below. Download for review or to keep with you, if you choose to do so.
Title IX
What is Title IX?
Title IX
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states:
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
How Can UCLA Help?
Filing a Report
If you or someone you know is in danger and/or needs immediate assistance, please call 911
If you’ve experienced sexual violence (e.g., sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking), sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or other prohibited Title IX conduct, confidential and non confidential support and guidance is available to you. Whether you chose to FILE A REPORT or not, our office is available to assist you navigate your options.
Resource Options and Support
The link below provides resources, options, and support for survivors of sexual assault.
https://ucla.app.box.com/s/xxveb1zmcl2521alojwjezxun0pico0q.
Accommodations & Item Lending/Recycling
Accommodations
- Campus Safety officer (CSO) Evening Escorts
- UCLA Community Programs Office (CPO) Commuter Van Service
- Students With Disabilities
- Gender Inclusive Restroom Map
- UCLA Preferred Name Change Process
- Lactation/Prayer Space
- Email Nael Rogers directly at naelrogers@luskin.ucla.edu to book a room
- if Nael is unavailable, email Nandini Inmula at ninmula@luskin.ucla.edu
Item Lending/Recycling
- UCLA Surplus Stop
- Luskin textbook recycling program
- Email Nael Rogers directly at naelrogers@luskin.ucla.edu to borrow or donate a textbook
- if Nael is unavailable, email Nandini Inmula at ninmula@luskin.ucla.edu
- Laptop & Technology Lending
Campus Life & Academic Resources
Graduate Resource Library
