What is the

UCLA college?

We are the academic heart of UCLA and home to five dynamic divisions: Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and Undergraduate Education.

The College is

YOU

“UCLA College is home to the widest variety of thinkers and problem-solvers I could have ever asked for. I never run out of new, cool people to learn from, whether it’s my professors who inspire me to see the world in new ways, my labmates who help me make discoveries that are too big for one person or the university staff members who help me communicate my work and journey to the world.”

—Megan Grace Li M.S.’24, Ph.D. ’26

Every UCLA College story may be different, but each one is life-changing. What’s yours?

The College is

FIVE Divisions

Humanities

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Life Sciences

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Physical Sciences

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Social Sciences

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Undergraduate Education

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The College is

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Jared Diamond on warning signs – and hope – for the future of democracy

The professor emeritus delivers UCLA’s 11th Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership

The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years. Scientists now know where it went

Venture capitalist and Bruin alumnus Barry Eggers explains why it’s crucial

UCLA announces $5 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin for fusion science

The university aims to increase its interdisciplinary leadership role in this crucial field

‘Building a better future’: UCLA receives $33 million to address LA’s youth mental health crisis

Ballmer Group investment supports academic, clinical training that will bring more Bruin practitioners into local communities

Podcast: Inside the science of agency

UCLA neuroscientist Kate Wassum on how the brain drives choice, behavior and health

The College is

OUR SHARED STORIES

Bat-inspired science and art

Mission to the moon

The future of American democracy

The entrepreneurial “Iron Man”

Congrats, 2026 UCLA graduates!

The College is an

ADVENTURE

Currently Bruin

AT THE UCLA COLLEGE

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First held at UCLA in 2011, DataFest, the largest data analytics hackathon on the West Coast, gives teams of undergraduate students 48 hours to provide the best insights gleaned from a large, complex dataset.

This #BruinGivingDay, your support for DataFest will fuel transformative, hands-on opportunities that empower undergraduates to apply data science beyond the classroom.

Learn more at the link in our bio. #UCLASeizeTheDay

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The future starts now. 💙💛

From before orientation to after graduation, the UCLA Division of Undergraduate Education shapes the journeys that make Bruins lifelong leaders across fields and disciplines.

This #BruinGivingDay, your support fuels the programs that define the Bruin experience — from the Academic Advancement Program, the Center for Scholarships and Scholar Enrichment, the Honors Programs, the Latinx Success Center, the Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies, Startup UCLA, UCLA Study Abroad, the Undergraduate Research Centers, and more.

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Bruin Giving Day is back! 💙 💛

Following the incredible success of our #BruinGivingDay campaign, the UCLA Division of Social Sciences is thrilled to once again join our Bruin community in this campus-wide tradition of support for our students, faculty, and research.

The UCLA Division of Social Sciences — one of the largest academic divisions at UCLA — is home to 19 academic departments and 19 research institutes and centers, all united in their mission to shed light on the complexities of our society and answer our world’s most urgent questions.

Your support directly benefits our current students by enabling us to continue providing resources for programs and initiatives that enrich their academic experience, and it allows us to support our world-class faculty in their pursuit of vital research with real societal impact.

Learn more at the link in our bio. #UCLAYouSeizeTheDay

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The inspiring scientists, pioneers and change-makers at @uclaphyssci are contributing to real-world advances that positively affect our lives in so many ways. 💙💛

This #BruinGivingDay bolster their research and support vital programs such as the Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle (left photo) and DataFest, funds where your contributions will be matched two to one!

One community. Double matches. Triple impact!

Don't miss this moment to TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT and make your gift count more than ever!

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UCLA Life Sciences advances innovative research and teaching that leads to real‑world breakthroughs with lasting impact. 🔬

This #BruinGivingDay, help unlock over $80,000 in challenge funds supporting students, faculty, and vital research.

Home to more than 20 departments, centers and institutes, UCLA Life Sciences drives discoveries — from improving how we diagnose and treat disease to strengthening our response to a changing natural environment and advancing breakthroughs in our understanding of mental health.

Learn more at the link in our bio. #UCLAYouSeizeTheDay

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#BruinGivingDay is upon us! 💙💛

In the UCLA College Division of Humanities, we believe that humanists are uniquely capable of envisioning frameworks for more just and inclusive societies. Our interdisciplinary approach — and emphasis on public impact — prepare students to graduate with the essential skills needed to thrive as engaged global citizens in a wide range of professional industries.

Your support of UCLA Humanities elevates the student experience inside and outside the classroom, ensuring Bruins have access to interdisciplinary courses, quality global language instruction, research opportunities with top scholars and dynamic study abroad programs.

Head to the link in our bio and join us in championing a UCLA Humanities education at this critical time for humanistic inquiry, connection and understanding.

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There's still time to apply to be a student speaker or singer at commencement! 🎓

Whether you want to uplift and inspire the Class of 2026 with your words or your voice, apply now for the chance to send off your peers in true Bruin fashion. 🎤

Don't take it from us, take it from UCLA alumna and one of last year's speakers, Dami Salami. ✨

Singer and speaker applications are due Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM PST.

Visit the link in our bio for more information. #UCLA2026 #CollegeBruins

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For the first time this winter, UCLA welcomed students from the Female Community Reentry Program to campus to take a Fiat Lux course alongside undergraduates through the Prison Education Program. Studying trauma and its impact on communities, inside and outside students learned from one another as peers, discovering shared experiences and perspectives.

“These courses open doors for people who might never imagine themselves at UCLA,” Dr. Jocelyn Meza, a UCLA College alumna and assistant professor-in-residence of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, who was inspired to teach a course at Victorville Prison thanks to the enriching experience she had in a Fiat Lux course as a UCLA undergraduate.

Learn more about the opportunities made possible through the partnership between UCLA’s Fiat Lux Program and the Prison Education Program. https://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/2026/04/14/i-choose-to-learn/

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It’s National Poetry Month and this Sunday Bruin bard and English professor Harryette Mullen will read from her acclaimed new poetry collection "Regaining Unconsciousness" at The Brick.

The event is free and will take place at 3 p.m. at The Brick's 518 N. Western Avenue location. Link in bio. 📎| 📸: Bethany Mollenkof

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