current students
Your Bruin story starts here.
The UCLA Alumni Association isn’t just for graduates, it’s for Bruins at every stage. As a current student, you’re already part of our vibrant, lifelong community. Tap into the power of the Bruin network, connect with alumni who’ve stood where you stand, and start shaping your own story of impact, growth, and connection today.
connect with alums for mentorship, career insights or advice
Whether you’re looking for career insight, life advice, or a sounding board, our mentorship programs offer real-world support from Bruins who care. Get started by setting up your profile on UCLA ONE, our online community for mentorship and career connections. You can also find mentorship opportunities through alumni networks and scholarship communities, each offering tailored guidance and support based on shared experiences and goals.
alumni-powered scholarships support your next chapter
UCLA alumni create lasting impact by investing in the next generation of Bruins. Through Alumni Scholarships, our alumni community extends their encouragement, experience, and belief in the next generation. Explore your eligibility and take the next step toward a future supported by an alum community that believes in you.
gain leadership experience through the student alumni association (SAA)
As a UCLA student, you’re already part of something bigger. Join the Student Alumni Association (SAA) and be part of a volunteer community that creates campus traditions, builds alumni connections, and strengthens Bruin pride. Gain leadership experience, grow your network, and make a lasting impact starting now.
bruin spirit and featured events
Your Bruin community shows up year-round with events built to fuel your school spirit and your career. Browse what’s coming up and join the moments that help you grow, connect, and feel at home at UCLA.
Dinners for 12 strangers
Pull up a chair and share a meal with Bruins you haven’t met yet. Build unexpected connections through conversation, laughter, and shared experience.
Entertainment networking night
Entertainment Networking Night connects UCLA students with alums who make the entertainment industry run by creating small, casual conversations to build connections and gain practical industry insight.
i heart UCLA week
Take part in a weeklong celebration of Bruin pride, connection, and tradition. Revisit what makes UCLA special through shared events and community moments.
My last lecture
Listen as UCLA faculty share the wisdom they would offer in a final lecture. Reflect, learn, and reconnect with the intellectual heart of the university.
New bruin send-offs
Welcome incoming students into the UCLA family with encouragement and advice. Help send them off feeling supported, confident, and connected before they even arrive on campus.
True bruin traditions keepers
As you complete a certain number of completed UCLA traditions, you can be awarded a True Bruin Traditions Keeper medal during a dinner ceremony and in your last quarter of senior year.
career resources and programs
Get career-ready with real-world experiences, alumni insight, and programs designed to help you grow. From networking nights to hands-on learning, the Bruin network is here to support your next step.
