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UCLA is a shining example of the best of public higher education, and I have every confidence that the university is well positioned for an exceptionally bright future.”. — Gene Block, UCLA Chancellor Read the message from Chancellor Block to the Bruin community.
In March 1881, at the request of state senator Reginaldo Francisco del Valle, the California State Legislature authorized the creation of a southern branch of the California State Normal School (now San José State University) in downtown Los Angeles to train teachers for the growing population of Southern California.
As the highest-ranked public university in the nation, UCLA is a sought-after destination for students from all walks of life who are eager to be part of an academic culture that values public service. Join a diverse family of students and faculty who want to make an impact with their life’s work.
The main undergraduate library on campus, Powell Library offers students a wealth of services, spaces, collections and programs that promote student learning. Students move along Janss Steps and enjoy the sun on Wilson Plaza where, in 1965, Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke to a crowd of 5,000 students and faculty.
Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join our Garden Guides for a free guided tour of the Garden. We’ll hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome.
As a public research university, our mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. UCLA combines the close-knit learning environment of a spirited public school with the endless opportunities of a world-class city.
Learn about applying to UCLA, the personal insight questions and what we look for. Get info for freshmen, transfers, international students, first-generation students and more.
