CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2021!

The Association is proud to support more than 500,000 Bruins worldwide
with engaging events, volunteer opportunities, career resources and much more.
We are excited to welcome you to the UCLA alumni family.

Your Alumni Association

All graduates of UCLA are automatically members of the Association. Celebrate your Association membership by exploring the programs and services the Association offers.

The Bruin Promise is UCLA's bold commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and personal enrichment for all UCLA graduates.

Be sure to update your contact information before Sept. 30. Your UCLA Alumni Association member ID card will be mailed to your updated address in the fall.

The mission of the UCLA Alumni Association is:
“TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALUMNI AND INVOLVE THEM IN UCLA’S FUTURE.”

Celebrate

DIGITAL CELEBRATION ASSETS
The Association has created digital and printable signage that you can easily access here. Change your Facebook cover photo, plaster your windows with posters and banners, or change your virtual background on Zoom to mark this moment. You can also add the #UCLA2021 Facebook frame to your profile picture.

COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATIONS
In-person ceremonies for the Class of 2021 are in progress. The details can be found on the UCLA College's website. For a complete list of UCLA commencement celebrations, please click here. Explore the highlights from keynote commencement speaker and UCLA Alumni Association President D'Artagnan Scorza '07, Ph.D. '13.

KEEP IN TOUCH
Be sure to update your contact information so that the Association can keep you updated about important information and events in your area.

Congratulations to Sami Rafeedie '21, winner of this year's
decorated graduation cap contest! Explore #UCLA2021 on Instagram and Twitter to see other creatively decorated grad caps.

Career & Professional Development

Bruin Promise

UCLA’s bold commitment to professional development and personal enrichment for all UCLA graduates.

Job Search Starter Kit

Use the tips and templates in the kit to build your resume, cover letter and email correspondences.

On-Demand Content

Explore our extensive archive of career-related videos featuring experienced alumni in various fields.

UCLA ONE

Join our online community platform exclusively for Bruins to find job opportunities, mentors and more.

Alumni Career Engagement

The Association will be here for you throughout your professional journey. Explore this list of key resources as you begin your career.

Learn More

Join the LinkedIn Group

Be sure to join the official UCLA Alumni group on LinkedIn. You’ll be part of a community of nearly 50,000 Bruins ready to support you. Introduce yourself, ask a question, build your network and peruse the many jobs other Bruins are posting.

Learn More

First Destination Survey

Take five minutes to complete the First Destination Survey, a confidential online questionnaire to help UCLA learn more about the experiences and aspirations of recent grads. Those who complete the survey receive a list of tools and resources to assist with job searches and are entered for a chance to win one of many $100 amazon gift cards available.

Take the Survey

Events

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Locks of Love

Tuesday May 12

10 A.M. PDT

James West Alumni Center

Join ASC for a good cause. Get a free haircut by donating your hair to women and children that have suffered from medical hair loss

Spring Sing 2026

Saturday May 16

7:30 P.M. PDT

Royce Hall

Since 1945, Spring Sing has been one of UCLA’s most defining traditions — a celebration of the incredible talent, creativity and spirit of our student body. What sta...

Board Game Bar Social with UCLA Mixed Alumni Association

Saturday May 23

5 P.M. PDT

Guildhall - Burbank

Join us! The UCLA Mixed Alumni Association is organizing a social event at Guildhall in Burbank, where alums can meet and chat with other Mixed Alumni in the area. ...

San Fernando Valley: Wellness Walk

Sunday May 24

9 A.M. PDT

Greenbriar Trailhead

Please join our third wellness walk of the year! We will be walking the Greenbriar Trail in Topanga Canyon. It is a 3 mile out and back trail which means you can walk as...

Explore more events for recent grads.

Community & Connections

Alumni Networks

This may feel like the end, but your time as a Bruin is only beginning. No matter where you go you will always be surrounded and supported by your UCLA community. We can help build your network by quickly and easily connecting you with other alumni. By leveraging your Bruin network, the possibilities are infinite.

Connect Now

Class of 2021 Newsletter

The Association emailed a weekly newsletter to all graduating students throughout June. Each newsletter featured some of the best programs and services available as students transition to new alumni. Click on the links below for each edition. If you are a graduating student and did not receiving the Class of 2020 Newsletter, please email community@alumni.ucla.edu.

First Edition: Career support, community, events & more
Second Edition: Once a Bruin, always a Bruin
Third Edition: You did it!
Fourth Edition: Looking forward
Fifth Edition: You Will Always Be UCLA

Diversity Digest

Bruins are activists, changemakers and leaders in their communities. The Diversity Digest e-newsletter highlights the movements and successes of our diverse alumni community and offers ways to engage with UCLA through a social justice lens.

Social Media

The story of Bruins is shared everyday through features like Bruin of the Day, #IMissUCLA, #UCBruinsEverywhere and more. Like, follow, join, subscribe or connect with the more than 130,000 Bruins currently following us on social media.

Discounts

While there are many advantages to being a member of the Association, discounts are certainly one of the most popular. These offers are made available by the Association as well as campus and external partners. Save more with some of the most popular discounts listed below.

Take 20% off apparel and accessories on the UCLA Store website now through June 19, 2021, with promo code GRAD2021AA. (Disclaimer: One-time use per person. May not be combined with other promotions. Valid on UCLA apparel and accessories, with the following exceptions: UCLA Store Gift Cards, Diploma Frames, Graduation Regalia, Care Packs and Emergency Kits. Valid only at UCLAStore.com.)
UCLA Students with a fall, winter, or spring ’21 graduation are eligible to purchase the 21-22 Den Pass for $149, until the price increase on July 1.
Up to 50% discount on UCLA Extension courses for one year after graduation followed by 10% off afterwards
Free access to Handshake for Alumni (a job listings platform) for one year following graduation
Access to discounted rates for UCLA Recreation facilities
Discount on Hammer Museum membership
Discount on general admission for film screenings at the James Billy Wilder Theater in the Hammer Museum
Discounted general tickets for UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s Department of Theater shows
Special rates for Club Quarters 17 private hotels located in major cities

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE UCLA

Association programs and services are made possible by the support of Bruins like you.
Please consider making a gift of any amount to ensure the future of offerings like these.

For questions, contact community@alumni.ucla.edu.