University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of California, Los Angeles students' favorite campus events are Bruin Bash, Blue and Gold Week and Spring Sing.

Does University of California, Los Angeles Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of California, Los Angeles.

University of California, Los Angeles offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of California, Los Angeles students live off campus. In 2023, 48% of undergrads at University of California, Los Angeles lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 52% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of California, Los Angeles.

University of California, Los Angeles offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of California, Los Angeles Athletics

At University of California, Los Angeles there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of California, Los Angeles:

Is University of California, Los Angeles Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of California, Los Angeles is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UCLA campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UCLA offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of California, Los Angeles

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of California, Los Angeles, take San Diego Freeway Route 405 to Los Angeles, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Los Angeles International airport.

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