FRESHMAN
new student checklist
FALL QUARTER 2023
Welcome, new Bruins! Make your transition from high school to college smoother by following this list of important
dates and deadlines for freshmen entering UCLA. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folders for responses.
We recommend adding "@admission.ucla.edu" as a safe sender to ensure you receive all of our communications.
March to May
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ACTION ITEM DEADLINE
Add the admission email as a safe sender
immediately
Activate your UCLA Logon ID and password
immediately
View your financial aid and scholarship information
immediately
Review your immunization requirements
Before accepting
May 1
Housing deadline
May 1
May to July
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ACTION ITEM
DEADLINE
Bruin to Bruin sessions
Report changes in your academic record or mailing address
As needed
After accepting
Take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam
When notified
Before May 15
Beginning May 15
Take the math and/or chemistry diagnostic test
May 1–July 1
Consider enrolling in the College Summer Institute
Before July 1
Apply for your BruinCard
July 1
Send official high school transcripts
July 1
Send test scores
July 15