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Housing
& Dining

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There are no residential programs or housing offered through UCLA Summer Sessions. Housing is ONLY available through UCLA Housing to students who will be 17 years of age or older by June 22, 2026. Per official campus policy, UCLA Housing will NOT approve any exceptions for students who are 15 or 16 years old.

If you are 17+ and enrolled in a Summer Course, SCIP, or Summer Precollege Focus Series, you may apply for housing through the UCLA Housing application which opens in mid-May. Housing contracts are for periods of 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12 weeks. To learn more about campus living, take the virtual tour of the residential halls and watch our UCLA housing videos.

For students who prefer the independence of living off-campus, UCLA also offers furnished University Apartments near campus. To be eligible for University Apartments, students must be 18 years of age or older by June 22, 2026. For more information on summer housing opportunities, please visit UCLA Housing Services.

UCLA Summer Sessions is unable to advise on housing options; therefore, it is up to the student/family enrolled in courses/programming to determine independent housing accommodations.

Housing contracts* through UCLA Housing may include:

*Please contact UCLA Housing for details about Amenities and Meals offered with their housing contracts.

  • Triple occupancy furnished rooms
  • 24-hour front desk service and a secure facility entrance
  • Access to world class recreation facilities
  • Laundry facilities and a lounge located in each building
  • Internet access
  • Gender-specific shared bathrooms on each side of the hall; gender inclusive bathrooms on every other floor
  • Access to laundry facilities
  • One wardrobe, closet, or dresser drawer per student
  • One desk per student
  • Essential bedding: flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillow, and blanket

Meals

  • Breakfast and dinner (two meals) are provided each day in the UCLA dining halls, nationally recognized for their excellent cuisine. Lunch, however, may be purchased by the student each day at any of the campus eating establishments on campus
  • If you have questions about dietary restrictions or food allergies, please contact the UCLA Dining Services Registered Dietitian (RD) at AsktheRD@ha.ucla.edu or 310-206-3193 (Office) / 424-535-4286 (Mobile). The dietician can assist only with residential dining hall inquiries. The daily menu for dining halls is also available online, and notes all dietary/allergy information next to each meal.

Once you sign a housing contract, UCLA Housing will provide details of your check-in and check-out times, as well as roommate assignments. Please contact UCLA Housing if you have any questions regarding check-in/check-out, or roommate assignments.

Suggested items to bring:

  • Bathrobe, towel, washcloth, and toiletries
  • A plastic caddy or bag for carrying shower items
  • Swimsuit and a beach towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Hangers (if desired)
  • Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
  • Sandals and comfortable shoes
  • Notebook, pens/pencils
  • Water Bottle
  • Extra pillows or blankets (Twin XL sheets, blanket, and pillow are provided)
  • Sweater, sweatshirt, or light jacket
  • Any necessary medication

If you choose to bring an electronic device(s), we strongly recommend documenting the serial number to prove ownership in the event of a lost and recovered device. Your sole responsibility is to keep track of all your belongings; we are not responsible for lost items. We do not recommend bringing expensive jewelry or irreplaceable items.

Housing offered through UCLA Housing is not designed for high school students, and will therefore provide no residential/evening activities, no curfew, and no supervision outside of the general housing staff who are assigned to each residential hall. Therefore, families of precollege students should consider these factors before applying for a housing contract with UCLA Housing. Please direct questions about housing staff and protocols to UCLA Housing.

Program staff for SCIP and Precollege Summer Focus Series may offer non-curricular evening or weekend activities; the availability of which is at the sole discretion of the department offering the program. To learn more about whether (and when) your selected program will host such activities, please consult the schedules for each program or contact the department in question directly.

SCIP and Precollege Summer Focus Series attendance for academic programming, co-curricular events, and team-building extracurricular activities, unless otherwise specified, is mandatory. You must participate in and be punctual to all required activities, including, but not limited to, orientations, classes, group meetings, and excursions. Program faculty and administrators reserve the right to dismiss a participant for repeated tardiness to and/or unauthorized absences from required activities for reasons other than unforeseen emergencies; program fees will not be refundable in the event of dismissal. Parents/guardians should consult the program administrators concerning any foreseeable absence as soon as possible.

Please visit your program page and note sample schedules are subject to change.

Visiting
UCLA

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UCLA’s campus is full of optimism, inspiration, and opportunity for students from a variety of backgrounds during the summer. With over 1,000 clubs and organizations, numerous libraries and research labs, and classrooms with inspirational discoveries and learning, you are sure to have a remarkable experience as a Summer Bruin.

Explore UCLA’s historic campus, a university with a tradition of academic excellence, a vibrant and diverse student body, and a vast array of resources and opportunities. You can easily reserve a tour online!

UCLA’s big and beautiful campus has many buildings to explore and navigate through. This Interactive Map is a useful tool to help you familiarize yourself with campus. If you prefer to learn on the go, carry a copy with you by printing this handy PDF Version.

UCLA’s main campus is bounded by Sunset Boulevard on the north and Le Conte Avenue on the south; the east border is Hilgard Avenue and the west border is Gayley Avenue. You can locate UCLA by Zip code (90095) or by street address (405 Hilgard Avenue). For recorded directions, please call 310-825-4321.

Outside of the official program class schedule, participants are expected to participate in all the aforementioned planned evening or weekend programming activities offered by the residential supervision team. However, during their down time, students may also wish to spend time doing homework or relaxing in their dormitories or elsewhere on campus. Off-campus trips that are not part of either official programming or part of residential activities are only permitted when they do not interfere with scheduled activities and are done safely. Any requests to leave campus or the program at any time for precollege high school students must be made well in advance of any planned absence by parents/guardians, and are subject to university approval as described in the Supervision and Curfew section on this page. If students are approved for an off campus trip, they must review and follow the Bus & Public Transit Safety Guidelines.

Summer Sessions parking permits will be available beginning May 30 on a first-come, first-served basis. Students have the option to purchase a summer term permit or a daily permit. Generally, summer-term permits are more cost-efficient for long-term courses or programs, while a daily permit may be better suited for students in short-term courses or programs.

Please review the Transportation and Parking Services web page and read the “Summer Quarter Parking (All Students)” section for more information on all permit types, including cost. Note: Motorcycles, mopeds, and motor scooters do not require parking permits, but may only park in designated areas.

If arriving to UCLA by plane, you will need to arrange your own transportation to campus. LAX is the closest airport to UCLA, approximately 13 miles away. For a list of ground transportation options to/from LAX and campus, visit the LAX Ground Transportation webpage. Other nearby airports include Bob Hope Airport in Burbank (21 miles away) and Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport (32 miles away).

UCLA Facilities
& Resources

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UCLA has allocated several resources for your success while you are studying with us over the summer. Please be sure to review the Summer Resources page, as well as the specific resources listed below.

  • ASUCLA is the student union center which includes many restaurants for eating options while on campus.
  • ASUCLA also includes a textbook store, making it a convenient place to purchase necessary class materials.

  • Bruin Safe Online is a website and mobile app to provide access to campus safety resources, emergency contact information, and up-to-date safety notifications during any incidents on campus.
  • The UCLA Police Department (UCPD) offers evening walking escort on campus (310-794-WALK). Students can report safety concerns or any suspicious activities/behavior to UCPD at 310-825-1491. For non-emergency medical needs, students may visit the UCLA Ashe Student Health Center during regular hours.
  • Residential participants will be assigned to residential halls with 24-hour front desk service, surveillance cameras, and key-access entry. In addition, UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services has put together Safety and Emergency information, including safety protocol you should follow.

You must maintain sufficient health, accident, disability, and hospitalization insurance while traveling to and from UCLA, as well as throughout participation in Summer Sessions.

UCLA does not provide insurance for students enrolled in Summer Sessions unless specified otherwise below.

UC Students Only

The UC Student Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) is available to registered UC students only. If you are a continuing UCLA student and have purchased UC SHIP for Spring 2024, your UC SHIP coverage continues through September 2024 (End date TBD); if you have purchased BruinCare for Spring 2024, your BruinCare coverage ends on June 2024 (End date TBD). If you attend one of the other UC campuses and have purchased UC SHIP from your home UC campus, please consult your campus health care office for information on your coverage.

Visiting International Students Only

If you are a visiting international student receiving an I-20 from UCLA for participation in Summer Sessions, you will be enrolled in a two-part health insurance plan. Please see the Health Insurance for International Students section of the Summer Sessions website for more information. Prior to your arrival to UCLA, you are expected to have consulted with your healthcare providers with regard to any individual medical, physical, or mental health needs. You are expected to be capable of meeting the fundamental requirements of your courses, with reasonable accommodation if needed.

Regardless of your insurance status, you may be able to access services at the UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center at fee-for-service rates as long as you are enrolled in summer and have made a full payment of your summer fees.

Located in the heart of campus, Ackerman Student Union is the center of student life. Inside Ackerman Union, you can:

  • Check your email
  • Mail your letters
  • Manage your finances
  • Play video games
  • Grab a bite to eat

On the B-level the UCLA Store includes a bookstore, market, computer store, and UCLA gift shop.

UCLA Recreation
& Creativity

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UCLA is not only known for its top-ranked academics, but also its state-of-the-art campus resources including a variety of sports and recreation areas. Stay active with our numerous gyms and fitness classes! Spark your curiosity and creativity by visiting our art museums, galleries, and gardens surrounding the beautiful UCLA campus. With hundreds of painted, sculpted, and naturally created works, you are sure to be inspired.

UCLA Recreation is committed to providing high-quality recreational experiences that benefit the campus community. Recreation provides extensive access to a broad range of recreational activities and services at various facilities across campus. Recreation offers programming which encompasses the competitive, passive, social, cultural, and instructional aspects of recreational activity.  Visit Member Services for details on how to obtain Recreation access.

The Wooden Center is the UCLA campus gym. It offers a range of sports facilities, including:

  • Basketball courts
  • Racquetball courts
  • Weight room
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Fitness equipment
  • Classes in yoga, dance, martial arts, and more

Sunset Recreation Center, located on the hill, is a park-like facility that features:

  • Picnic areas
  • Volleyball courts
  • Swimming pools
  • Bonfire pits
  • Tennis courts
  • Challenge course

Throughout campus there are also soccer fields, running tracks, and more.

A tour of all the UCLA museums and art galleries will take you from the corner of Wilshire and Westwood Boulevards to the northeast corner of the campus. All of the following museums, galleries, and gardens are free for summer students at UCLA.

The UCLA Hammer Museum

Through its collections, exhibitions, and programs, the Hammer Museum illuminates the depth and diversity of artistic expression through the centuries.

The New Wight Gallery

The New Wright Gallery is coordinated by a Board of Directors made up of students from the Departments of Art, Architecture and Urban Design, and Design | Media Arts.

The Murphy Sculpture Garden

Located alongside Bunche Hall, the Sculpture Garden is a collection of over 70 major works by Rodin, Matisse, Calder, Lachaise, Lipchitz, Moore, Miro, and many more.

The UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History

The Fowler Museum is ranked among the top non-western art museums worldwide. The Fowler’s collections are especially strong in holdings from Africa, the Americas, Southeast Asia and Oceania.

The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

The seven-acre Mathias Botanical Garden is located in the southeast corner of the campus and contains five thousand species of native and exotic plants. This is our recommendation for a beautiful and secluded spot to take a lunch break between classes.

Tickets for all UCLA cultural events are available at the Central Ticket Office (CTO). CTO also offers discounted student tickets to campus athletic events, local movie theaters, theme parks, and public transit options that you can take to explore Los Angeles!

UCLA is full of life and activity during the summer, with events happening throughout your studies. You can view a list of events on the UCLA Happenings webpage.

BruinCard
Your Passport to
Life at UCLA

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The BruinCard is your passport to life at UCLA. It is the primary student identification used at the library, gym, dining halls, campus events, and many more. Starting June 1, you can pick up your BruinCard at the BruinCard Center in 123 Kerckhoff Hall. Note: If this is your first time applying for a BruinCard, you may submit a photo of your choice online. If you lose or need a replacement BruinCard, you must request for it in person and pay a replacement fee.