FRESHMAN
new student checklist
FALL QUARTER 2023
Welcome, new Bruins! Make your transition from high school to college smoother by following this list of important
dates and deadlines for freshmen entering UCLA. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folders for responses.
We recommend adding "@admission.ucla.edu" as a safe sender to ensure you receive all of our communications.
March to May
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ACTION ITEM DEADLINE
Add the admission email as a safe sender
immediately
Activate your UCLA Logon ID and password
immediately
View your financial aid and scholarship information
immediately
View your Admission Contract immediately
Review your immunization requirements
Before accepting
Accept (or decline) your o°er of admission
May 1
Housing deadline
May 1
May to July
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ACTION ITEM
DEADLINE
Bruin to Bruin sessions
Starting in May
Report changes in your academic record or mailing address
As needed
Review I-20 and student visa process (international students only)
After accepting
Take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam
When notified
Complete your Pre-Session Planner for your New Student Session
Before May 15
Sign up for New Student Session
Beginning May 15
Take the math and/or chemistry diagnostic test
May 1–July 1
Consider enrolling in the College Summer Institute
Before July 1
Apply for your BruinCard
July 1
Send official high school transcripts
July 1
Send test scores
July 15
July to September
˜
ACTION ITEM
DEADLINE
Apply for parking
Beginning of August
Take foreign language or music theory placement exams
At New Student Session
Enroll in your fall quarter classes
At New Student Session
Get your first UCLA Degree Audit
At New Student Session
September to November
˜ ACTION ITEM DEADLINE
Pay tuition and other fees
September 20
Enroll in or waive UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP)
September 25
Fall quarter classes begin
September 28
Take part in True Bruin Welcome Week
September 17–September 30
Complete the online Mandatory Health Requirement
October 1
Submit your immunization history and proof of COVID-19 vaccination
October 1
Submit proof of flu vaccine
November 1
To easily import these dates into your digital calendar, an iCalendar file is available for download
online at www.admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/freshman-checklist. This is compatible with
a large number of products including Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and more.
