Community
Thursday August 21
Twilight in the Garden - August 21
Thu 8/21 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, our summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Free admission for ages 13 and under. Picnics are encouraged. Check-in at La Kretz and Hilgard Entrances. We can't wait to see you there!
Friday August 29
BUS Summer Kickoff and INFO hour on Campus
Fri 8/29 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
SAC Conference Room 4
Whether you're tuning in online or showing up in person, these sessions are designed to help you connect, learn about program resources, and kick off the summer with the Bruin Underground Scholars community. New and returning members are all welcome!
Saturday September 6
September Guided Garden Tour
Sat 9/6 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on September 6, 2025 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.
Thursday September 18
Twilight in the Garden - September 18
Thu 9/18 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
See the sunset from the Garden at Third Thursdays, our summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Free admission for ages 13 and under. Picnics are encouraged. Check-in at La Kretz and Hilgard Entrances. We can't wait to see you there!
Sunday September 21
Commuter Student Welcome
Sun 9/21 • 12PM - 3PM PDT
Calling all commuters! Join us to connect with fellow commuter students, discover resources tailored to your needs, and embark on your UCLA journey with confidence.
New Student Welcome
Sun 9/21 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
Pauley Pavilion
Join us as we welcome all new students! Meet campus leaders, show your Bruin spirit, and kickstart your UCLA journey. This event is for all incoming transfer and direct-entry undergraduate students.
UCLA Westwood Block Party
Sun 9/21 • 5PM - 9PM PDT
Westwood Village (Broxton Ave & Weyburn Ave)
Join over 10,000 Bruins at the Westwood Village Block Party! Enjoy games, activities, and delicious food from Westwood vendors while UCLA musical acts and DJs light up the stage.
Bruin Bash
Sun 9/21 • 8PM - 10PM PDT
Los Angeles Tennis Center (LATC)
Bruin Bash is the ultimate welcome-back celebration. A pivotal True Bruin Welcome experience, this epic concert and festival hosted by USAC Cultural Affairs Commission and Campus Events Commission is not to be missed. Stay tuned for electrifying artist announcements!
Monday September 22
Enormous Activities Fair
Mon 9/22 • 12PM - 3PM PDT
Royce Quad
Let’s get involved! Discover over 500 student organizations and departments and dive into your passions, explore new interests, and connect with fellow Bruins.
Wednesday September 24
Asian American Studies Department Open House
Wed 9/24 • 12PM - 2PM PDT
Rolfe 3333
The Department of Asian American Studies would like to invite you to our Open House on Wednesday, September 25th from 12-2pm in and around Rolfe Hall 3333. Students, both new and continuing, are invited to come and learn about the Asian American Studies Department, our major, two minors, graduate degree, and courses. Meet the amazing people of the department and discover the resources and services that we have to offer! There will also be free food!
Meet the Hill
Wed 9/24 • 4PM - 7PM PDT
The Hill
Discover everything you need to know about living and studying on the Hill! Meet the teams and explore the areas that make the Hill your home away from home.
Thursday September 25
Transferpalooza
Thu 9/25 • 4PM - 6PM PDT
Connect with fellow Transfer students and explore UCLA's vibrant arts scene at Transferpalooza! Enjoy live music, art, and comedy, and embrace your Transfer pride while making new Bruin friends.
Friday September 26
UCLA Spirit Day
Fri 9/26
Show your Bruin pride; wear your UCLA gear today! All are encouraged to join —undergraduates, graduates, faculty, staff, and alumni. Let's unite and celebrate! Go Bruins!
Saturday September 27
Volunteer Day
Sat 9/27 RSVP
On and Off Campus Locations
Join one of UCLA's largest community service events! Come together to make a difference at 45+ sites across Los Angeles and the globe. Volunteer at food banks, parks, shelters, schools, and more. Advanced registration is required. Be part of this impactful day!