Homecoming
Signature Events
UCLA is thrilled to welcome back students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to campus! This year, Homecoming at UCLA invites you to join us for a weeklong celebration leading up to Bruin Family Weekend and the UCLA vs. Colorado football game at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
For questions, email us at homecomingatucla@gmail.com.
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Paint the Town
Show your Bruin Spirit by decorating your room, and home with blue and gold and share your Bruin spirit on your social channels using #UCLAHOMECOMING.
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Fireside Chat with Martin Jarmond
Wednesday, Oct. 25
6:30 - 8 p.m.
James West Alumni Center
Join us for a fun chat with athletic director, Martin Jarmond on Wednesday, October 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the James West Alumni Center. Light Refreshments will be provided.
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Alumni Trivia Night
Wednesday, Oct. 25
8:30 p.m.
Barney's Beanery - Westwood
Bring your Bruin spirit and celebrate Homecoming 2023 with a trivia night in Westwood! Put your Bruin knowledge to the test for a bit of healthy past versus current Bruins competition! All are welcome to attend.
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Homecoming Kick-off
Monday, Oct. 23
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (PT)
Bruin Plaza
Kick-off the week and get into Homecoming spirit at Bruin Plaza. Stop by and begin making your #UCLAHomecoming week one you will never forget.
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Interview With a Bruin
Tuesday, October 24
6-8:30pm
James West Alumni Center/Ackerman Grand Ballroom
Interview With a Bruin pairs alumni with UCLA students to help sharpen their interview skills. UCLA alumni professionals will walk students through a mock interview and give tips and feedback.
Interested in attending, visit our site here.
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Bruin Blankets & Hygiene Kits
Thursday, Oct. 26
6-8 pm
James West Alumni Center
Come join the Alumni Scholars Club as we will be making no-sew blankets and hygiene kits to help those experiencing homelessness in the greater Los Angeles area.
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Blue & Gold Challenge
Starting Monday, Oct. 23
All Week
Make your Homecoming experience extra special with exclusive collectible pins. Simply participate in the Blue & Gold Challenge taking place during Homecoming. This special week of giving invites Bruins of every affiliation to band together to support brighter tomorrows for everyone that UCLA serves. Make a $10 gift during Homecoming week to receive one of three collectible UCLA pins, or donate $25 to collect all three.
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Blood Drive
The UCLA Blood & Platelet Center is currently facing a blood shortage. Schedule your lifesaving donation here and scan the "Homecoming at UCLA" QR code at check-in.
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Dine Westwood
Oct. 22–28
Enjoy deals in Westwood all week long. You can redeem by showing your UCLA ID.