UCLA College Academic Counseling

Have you ever received an error message while trying to enroll in that much needed class? Read up on how you may be able to avoid that as we cover enrollment restrictions! Swipe to learn more about restrictions that have to do with course requisites, your class level, and program 📚📓

🌻Summer CAAC Drop-in Hours🌻
Our REACH Virtual Drop-in summer hours (11-3) begin today! Our in person window also continues to be available for support.

For details and most updated hours, please check caac.ucla.edu!

Congratulations to all of our Bruins graduates! 🎓🎉
We would also like to congratulate all of our Peer Counselor graduates, and spotlight three of them and share their UCLA journeys. We will miss you all 💙Cheers to all your contributions and engagement on campus!

Good luck on finals, Bruins! Remember to take breaks and stay hydrated as you study 📚

Our office remains open during finals week. Please visit us in REACH virtual drop-in if you have any questions!

Hi Bruins! Here is a reminder that for this Spring 2024, you can change the grading basis for classes to Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade until Friday of Week 9 (5/31/24) via MyUCLA without a petition, fee, or transcript notation! To change the grading basis for a course, visit MyUCLA > Classes > Change Grade Type listed under the Enrollment Actions category. Please note that not all courses have both Pass/No Pass and Letter Grade options. Many requirements currently require a letter grade (e.g., Writing I, Writing II, Quantitative Reasoning, L&S Diversity, and major/minor requirements). Please visit CAC during REACH Virtual Drop-in Hours (caac.ucla.edu > Contact) or a blue CAC Peer Counselor station on campus if you have any questions!

The Connection | Spring 2024 Week 8. This week’s issue highlights the International Migration Studies Minor Application; Pre-Public Health Major Info Sessions; Sustainable LA USRP Grand Challenge; Undocumented Student Program; and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at caac.ucla.edu > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).

Hi Bruins, friendly reminder that this Friday (5/17/2024) at 11:59 PM is the last day to drop a non-impacted course via MyUCLA. Note that there is no petition or fee to drop the non-impacted course, but there will be a transcript notation. To check if your class is impacted, you can confirm by going to http://registrar.ucla.edu > Registration and Classes > Schedule of Classes > search for your class > open the class description and look under “Enrollment Information.” Visit CAC during REACH Virtual Drop-in Hours (http://caac.ucla.edu > Contact) if you have any questions!

Hi Bruins! The grading basis deadline for Spring 2024 has recently been extended to Friday of Week 9 (5/31/24) for Spring 2024. You can change the grading basis for your optional P/NP courses to Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade via MyUCLA without a petition, fee, or transcript notation until the end of Week 9 Friday, 5/31/24.

Please note that many requirements currently require a letter grade (e.g., Writing I, Writing II, Quantitative Reasoning, Diversity, and major/minor requirements).

To change the grading basis for a course, visit MyUCLA > Classes > Change Grade Type listed under the Enrollment Actions category. Please visit CAC during REACH Virtual Drop-in Hours (caac.ucla.edu > Contact) if you have any questions!

The Connection | Spring 2024 Week 7. This week’s issue highlights the How to Get Involved in Research Workshop for Transfers; Honors College Application Info Sessions; Pre-Med 101 Workshop; Legal Underground; and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at caac.ucla.edu > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).

Hi Bruins - Here is a reminder that the grading basis deadline is approaching this Friday (5/10/24). You can change the grading basis for your optional P/NP courses to Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade via MyUCLA without a petition, fee, or transcript notation until the end of this week. To change the grading basis for a course, visit MyUCLA > Classes > Change Grade Type listed under the Enrollment Actions category. Please visit CAC during REACH Virtual Drop-in Hours (caac.ucla.edu > Contact) if you have any questions!

Dear Bruin Community,

The past couple of weeks have been extraordinarily challenging and distressing. As fellow members of our UCLA community, we care deeply about your wellbeing and that of all students, staff, and faculty. We have personally felt the impacts of what has occurred and are hurting and in the process of healing alongside you. As advisors, we are here to listen, explore your academic options, and connect you to resources for support, especially during times of uncertainty. Please know that we are here for you.

Center for Academic Advising in the College

The Connection | Spring 2024 Week 5. This week’s issue highlights the Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS) 2024-2025 Program; UCLA Careers in Law Alumni Panel; AAP Peer Learning Facilitator Hiring; Bruin Dine; and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at caac.ucla.edu > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).

The Connection | Spring 2024 Week #. This week’s issue highlights the Graduation and Beyond Workshops; UCLA BruinCorps: Corps Member Application 2024-25; First Year Scholars Program Peer Mentor Hiring Info Sessions; The UCLA Commuter Support & Programs; and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at caac.ucla.edu > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).

Hi Bruins, we want to remind everyone that this Friday (4/19/2024) at 11:59 PM (PT) is the last day to add an open course on MyUCLA without a petition. There is no fee and no transcript notation if the course is added before the deadline of Friday of Week 3. Students can add a course that is closed using a PTE number by contacting the instructor or department of the course; however, students should keep in mind that some departments do not issue PTE numbers. For further questions relating to PTE numbers, please contact the instructor or department for the course. Visit College Academic Counseling during REACH Virtual Drop-in Hours (caac.ucla.edu > Contact) or a blue CAC Peer Counselor station on campus if you have any questions!

Transfer Bruins 🐻 Join College Advisors for a workshop intended for graduating seniors who are seeking information regarding graduation, commencement and life beyond UCLA. By attending this workshop, we hope students will walk away feeling more confident with navigating graduation and the college-to-career transition. 🎓

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/uclatransfergrad

The Connection | Spring 2024 Week 2. This week’s issue highlights Labor Summer Research Program 2024, Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, LA Global Health Conference, RISE Center, and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at http://caac.ucla.edu > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).

Looking to enroll above 19 units for Spring? Check out this flowchart to confirm any next steps 👀

The Excess Unit petition opens today (April 3rd) at noon (Pacific Time)! Please note that requests are not guaranteed approval.

The Connection | Spring 2024 Week 1. This week’s issue highlights University Studies Summer Session Offerings, Undergraduate Student Initiated Education Applications, Human Biology and Society Major Applications, UCLA Volunteer Center, and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at http://caac.ucla.edu > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).

🗓️Our CAC Peer Counselor applications are due next Monday (3/25) by noon! Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted, so don’t forget to submit yours 😊✨

Hi Bruins! Here is another friendly reminder that if you need to drop a non-impacted course during Weeks 8-10, you will need to submit a Restricted Late Drop petition to your College Advising Unit. You have until 4:30 PM PT on Friday of Week 10 (3/15/24) to submit this petition, and the petition must be submitted online and not in-person. Note that an instructor verification on the form is required, and there will be a transcript notation and a fee for dropping the non-impacted course. The Restricted Late Drop petition and instructions for the form can be found at caac.ucla.edu > Petitions > Study List Petitions > Restricted Late Drop Petition. Visit CAC during REACH Virtual Drop-in Hours (caac.ucla.edu > Contact) or a blue CAC Peer Counselor station on campus if you have any questions!

Hi Bruins. Here is a friendly reminder that if you need to drop a non-impacted course during Weeks 8-10, you will need to submit a Restricted Late Drop petition to your College Advising Unit. You have until 4:30 PM PT on Friday of Week 10 (3/15/24) to submit this petition, and the petition must be submitted online and not in-person. Note that an instructor verification on the form is required, and there will be a transcript notation and a fee for dropping the non-impacted course. The Restricted Late Drop petition and instructions for the form can be found at caac.ucla.edu > Petitions > Study List Petitions > Restricted Late Drop Petition. Visit CAC during REACH Virtual Drop-in Hours (caac.ucla.edu > Contact) or a blue CAC Peer Counselor station on campus if you have any questions!

The Connection | Winter 2024 Week 9. This week’s issue highlights Quarter in Washington Info Sessions; UCLA Library Prize for Undergraduate Research; Summer Sessions Pre College Residential Assistant Hiring; Peer Counselor Hiring; and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at https://caac.ucla.edu > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).

🌟PEER COUNSELOR TESTIMONIALS (Part 2)🌟

Join the CAC Peer Counselor team for the 2024-2025 academic year! Swipe to meet the current Peer Counselors and learn more about their experiences in the position, including the skills they have acquired and their favorite memories.

If you are interested in applying, attend one of our virtual information sessions happening in Weeks 8, 9, and 10 to learn more about the position. For all the details, check out our link in bio!

Application Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2024 by 12:00pm (PT)

The Connection | Winter 2024 Week 8. This week’s issue highlights the Public Health Major and Minor Application Sessions; Women and Finances: Panel Discussion with Female Leaders Who Work with Money, Numbers, and Finances; Spring University Studies 10 Seminars; Peer Counselor Hiring; and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at http://caac.ucla.edu > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).

Transfer Bruins 🐻 Join College Advisors for a workshop intended for graduating seniors who are seeking information regarding graduation, commencement and life beyond UCLA. By attending this workshop, we hope students will walk away feeling more at confident with navigating graduation and the college-to-career transition.

Register now: http://tinyurl.com/TRgradworkshop
Link is also in bio!

Hi Bruins, friendly reminder that this Friday (2/23/2024) at 11:59 PM is the last day to drop a non-impacted course via MyUCLA. Note that there is no petition or fee to drop the non-impacted course, but there will be a transcript notation. Visit CAC during REACH Virtual Drop-in Hours (caac.ucla.edu > Contact) or a blue CAC Peer Counselor station on campus if you have any questions. Have a great week 7!

The Connection | Winter 2024 Week 7. This week’s issue highlights the How to Get Involved in Research Workshop, Graduation and Beyond Workshop, First Gen Awareness Week Events, Peer Counseling Hiring, and upcoming dates and deadlines. You can access the newsletter at http://caac.ucla.edu (http://caac.ucla.edu/) > The Connection Newsletter (bottom left corner).