UCLA Bruin Resource Center

Welcome to the Bruin Resource Center. The Bruin Resource Center (BRC) is here to help you make the mo

BRC is here to help students make the most of their educational experience at UCLA. We understand that even the most capable student can, at times, feel confused and intimidated by the size and complexity of the campus. BRC helps by providing information, referrals, and support to navigate the university and to connect with the right campus resource or person. BRC also provides specialized service

07/20/2023

It’s bittersweet to share that Valeria Garcia will be leaving her role as Associate Director of the BRC to start a new role as the Project Manager for the Student Equity Center at SMC!⁣

Join us next Tuesday at the BRC from 3:30 - 5pm to give her a proper send-off. 💛💙🐻

06/26/2023

It’s bittersweet to share that Dr. Brianna Harvey will be leaving her role as Associate Director of the BRC to pursue a faculty position at Cal State Fullerton!

Join us tomorrow at the BRC to from 3-5pm to give her a proper send-off.

01/22/2023

Happy Lunar new year ! It’s the year of the rabbit, but in Vietnam it’s the year of the cat, so we included both cuties 🌙 🐰🐈‍⬛ also we love
BRC wishes everyone a healthy and prosperous new year ahead, may all your wishes and goals come true!

12/05/2022

It’s time! 🎶 BRC wishing you good luck on finals !!! 💙🙏🏽

09/07/2022

We apologize for the short notice. Due to extreme heat wave! Paolo Velasco’s Farewell it’s reschedule for next Thursday September 15 3:00-5:00pm
Hope everyone could still make it thank you so much- BRC

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 08/27/2022

It is incredibly bittersweet to share with you that Paolo Velasco has accepted the position of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager for the City of Santa Monica, starting mid-September. This position highlights the versatility, compassion, and thoughtfulness that is part of who Paolo is as a leader and as a person. We are very excited for this incredible opportunity for Paolo.⁣

Join us to a farewell celebration for Paolo on September 8th from 3-5pm in Plateia (Luskin Conference Center). All alumni, currently enrolled students, staff and faculty welcome to join us for this last hoorah!⁣

RSVP link in bio. If you are unable to make it, please consider recording a tribute video (see bio for more info).⁣

We hope to see you there!

06/15/2022

We hope your summer is off to a great start! Please note, we have updated summer hours. If you can’t make it during this time, you can always email us and we will work with your availability. 💙💛🐻

06/13/2022

The Bruin Resource Center and the Undocumented Student Center will be closed Monday, June 12th and Tuesday, June 13th! Congratulations to all graduates and students who completed another year (almost there!). Our office will open Wednesday, June 14th with new hours of operations.⁣

We will see you soon!⁣

05/17/2022

✨🎓 congratulations

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 05/09/2022

We are so excited to meet out transfer students!⁣

The Bruin Resource Center (or the BRC as we call it) is the home for a number of campus centers and programs that provide support to different student communities including students who have been part of the foster care and probation systems, students who are undocumented or a part of mixed-status families, parenting students and students who are taking care of other dependents such as siblings, students in recovery, students were formerly incarcerated or impacted by the carceral system, and students who have experienced houselessness.⁣

Join us at one or multiple info session over the next couple of weeks!⁣

We look forward to meeting you! ⁣




















05/04/2022

We hope your quarter is going well. We invited you to participate in the New Admit Transfer Mingle taking place on Friday, May 13th 4-6pm in the Kerckhoff Patio

04/28/2022

Happy Admit Day 2022 ! Congratulations to all the new Transfer Bruins! 🥳💙💛🐻⁣




















03/19/2022

Happy Finals week enjoy your break Bruins 🐻!!! this quarter was tough but you did it!!! Congrats on ending the winter quarter Bruins

And a very happy welcome to Class of 2026 🎈

03/19/2022

Happy Admit Day 2022 ! Congratulations to all the new Bruins! 🎈💛💙 https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/uclabound/

Welcome to Bruin Resource Center!Congratulations on being accepted to UCLA! Now it’s time to learn more about what UCLA has to offer you as a system impacted student, connect with fellow students and explore Bruin life.

02/17/2022

Tonight!! RVP for zoom code 🎉

02/03/2022

We hope our Bruins also enjoyed their Lunar New Year! BRC wishes everyone a healthy and prosperous new year ahead, may all your wishes and goals come true!

02/03/2022

BRC is here to celebrate Black History Month 2022 (Feb 1 - March 1)! We are grateful for the contributions and sacrifices of those who helped shape history. We encourage our fellow Bruins to honor this month with positivity and creativity!

02/01/2022

Sorry, the BRC will be CLOSED today, and we are working remotely! UCLA is closely monitoring the situation and we will give updates as soon as we receive them. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience 💛💙

01/17/2022

As you might have noticed, Paolo Live Sessions are BACK! We have the honor of having Paolo on our page to give you BRC and UCLA insights, news, and everything nice.

🌟🌟Tune in every TUESDAY to join our conversations! See you then! 🌟🌟

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 12/29/2021

DAY 8: Collegiate Recovery Program () is for Bruins recovering from substance use or other addictive behaviors! Swipe to learn more!

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 12/29/2021

DAY 7: Guardian Scholars Academy is a four year program that helps Bruins with grade progression!

12/29/2021

DAY 6: Intergroup Dialogue Program () that cultivates inclusion and sense of belonging on campus!

*this program is temporarily paused closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 12/29/2021

DAY 5: Guardian Scholars Program () is for those who are current and former foster youths! Swipe to learn more!

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 12/22/2021

Let’s come back safe!

12/22/2021

Repost from the !!

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 12/22/2021

DAY 4: Undocumented Student Program () for our Bruins in need! Tag or share with someone who you think might benefit :)

12/22/2021

DAY 3: Bruin McKenny Vento Initiative () for our Bruins in need! Tag or share with someone who you think might benefit :)

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 12/18/2021

DAY 2: Bruin Underground Scholars () for our formerly incarcerated or system impacted Bruins! Ask us any questions about the programs that we’re sharing 💛💙

Photos from UCLA Bruin Resource Center's post 12/17/2021

DAY 1 - Student with Dependents Program () for our fellow Bruin parents, caregivers, or guardians.

12/16/2021

Welcome to BRC💙💛! We are the Social Media Team, and this year, we will be doing 🌟8 DAYS OF BRUIN RESOURCE CENTER🌟, sharing with you all the resources at the center made available to our beloved Bruins!

🌺Rachel 🌺
Year: 4th year, 2nd year transfer
Major: Psychology
Minor: Education
Hobbies: rock climbing/bouldering, looking out for new sneaker releases 👀, discovering new places to eat with my friends!
Fun fact: I have big feet (?)

🌸Brenda🌸
Year: 4th year, 2nd year transfer
Major: Art                                 
Minor: Art Education, Art History
Hobbies: art + tea drinking with movies or shows
Fun fact: I was On TV (Univision) last week talking about my Artwork.‪ ‬

🌼Ariel 🌼
Year: 4th year, 2nd year transfer
Major: Communication
Minor: Digital Humanities
Hobbies: Watching movies, listening to pop music, playing puzzle and adventure games
Fun fact: I can say the alphabet backwards :D

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