Bruin Compass

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As a premiere public institution, we are home to students, faculty, and staff from varied lived experiences and backgrounds. UCLA is the most applied-to university in the country, made up of over 47,000 current students, interns, and residents. Of those thousands, more than 30% of undergraduates are the first in their family to attend college. Within the entering transfer cohort, 43% are first generation college students. In 2021, 25% of graduate students who matriculated at UCLA came from underrepresented groups in California and the United States. Currently, more than 150 professors (and counting) proudly identify as former first-generation college students.

Recognizing the diverse lived experiences and educational backgrounds among UCLA students, these Bruin Compass navigation resources include information about campus centers, initiatives, and opportunities specifically geared to meet the needs of students who identify as first-generation, transfer, low-income, formerly-incarcerated, foster youth, or students with dependents. Consistent with its mission of inclusive excellence, UCLA is committed to supporting the success of all Bruins.

Click the tabs below to explore the Bruin Compass navigation resources. The Bruin Compass is designed for UCLA undergraduate and graduate/professional school students to facilitate access to campus resources, academic support, and varied educational opportunities. A variety of resources and services are featured, which may particularly benefit students who have had limited exposure to and/or preparation for campus life in higher education.