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Each college/school and academic department at UCLA has a staff of academic counselors and advisers who are knowledgeable and experienced. They are eager to help students plan their academic program, monitor their progress toward the bachelor's degree, provide information about college and major requirements and requisites, and assist them with academic problems, improving study habits, and program planning. See the Schedule of Classes for a listing of counselors and advisers.
Counseling assistants (CAs) in the College of Letters and Science are graduate students who help lower division students with course selection, major requirements, and graduate school information. Many CAs have served as teaching assistants (TAs) and can give unique perspectives on courses and faculty, in addition to academic advice and referrals to student support services. Appointments can be made at Window 1, A316 Murphy Hall. CAs are also available on a walk-in basis on weekday afternoons in Sunset Village Commons and in selected departments across campus. Call (310) 206-6681 or visit the website at http://www.hup.ucla.edu/COUNSELING/COUNSELING/camain.html for additional information.
The ASK Peer Counseling Program is an extension of the College of Letters and Science Counseling Service. ASK peer counselors are undergraduate students in the college trained to provide counseling and respond to students' immediate concerns and questions in convenient walk-up settings. No appointments are required. Counselors can provide most petitions, give directions, make referrals, and bridge the gap between campus life and the college office in Murphy Hall.
Students can find ASK counselors weekdays when school is in session at these campus locations: Campbell Hall (southwest corner), Royce quad, and Powell Library (southeast corner) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; next to A316 Murphy Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and adjacent to 1105 Murphy Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students may also e-mail questions to ASK@hup.ucla.edu.
Orientation at UCLA provides a comprehensive introduction to campus life. During the summer and before the beginning of Winter and Spring Quarters, special programs offer new undergraduates extensive academic counseling and educational planning. During Orientation students work in small groups with peer counselors and gain insight into necessary academic skills, learn how to plan and construct their academic program, and become familiar with the educational opportunities, student services, and facilities available at UCLA. Individual counseling sessions help students adjust to University life and fulfill the advising requirements of their college or school. Sessions for parents are also offered.
During the summer, Orientation offers three-day, two-night residence hall live-in programs for first-year students and one-day programs for transfer students. Prior to Winter and Spring Quarters, a one-day program is offered. There is a fee for participation. For more information, contact the Orientation Office in 201 Sunset Village Commons (310-206-6685).
The College Composition Tutoring Laboratory, in cooperation with the UCLA Writing Programs, offers individual assistance to students enrolled in English A, 2, and 3 and to students writing papers for other UCLA courses. The laboratory is staffed by trained undergraduate peer tutors who have shown outstanding ability in advanced composition courses and who can help students at any stage of the writing process -- from generating and organizing ideas to polishing final drafts.
The College ESL Tutoring Laboratory assists nonnative-speaking students with English grammar, idioms, pronunciation, listening comprehension, and composition. Priority is given to students enrolled in English as a Second Language 33A, 33B, and 33C, and other ESL courses. Most of the ESL tutors are graduate students pursuing degrees in teaching English as a second language.
Both the Composition and ESL Laboratories are located in 228 Sunset Village Commons and offer free individual tutoring by appointment. For tutoring appointments or further information, call (310) 206-1491.
The College Mathematics/Sciences Tutorials, located in 230 Sunset Village Commons, provide an organized by-appointment tutorial program for most introductory courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Trained tutors meet in small group sessions on a weekly basis, teaching methods to improve problem-solving skills and test-taking strategies. Requests for tutors must be made during the first three weeks of the term; early registration is strongly advised. Drop-in tutoring is also offered. Schedules vary each term. For more information, call (310) 206-6965 or 825-7305.
The College Tutorials for Student Athletes provide tutoring in the evening and on weekends for intercollegiate athletes whose practice and competition schedules prevent them from participating in other tutorial services. Eligible student athletes can receive regular individual or small group assistance in a wide range of courses, provided they request tutoring within the first four weeks of the term. Trained tutors clarify course content, teach study strategies and, in consultation with course instructors, develop problem-solving exercises and practice examinations to build learning and performance skills.
The coordinator is located in 209 Sunset Village Commons. For tutoring appointments and further information, call (310) 825-8699.
The Academic Advancement Program (AAP), with more than 7,000 students, is a multiracial and multicultural program working to retain and graduate historically underrepresented (African American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American), first-generation college, and low-income students of all races and ethnicities. AAP's goals include increasing the number of AAP students who enter graduate and professional schools and developing the academic, political, economic, and community leadership necessary to transform our society in the twenty-first century. AAP encourages and promotes academic achievement and excellence by providing its students with academic, personal, and career counseling, tutoring, summer academic programs, graduate mentoring, scholarships, research opportunities and stipends, opportunities to participate in innovative science programs, and a computer laboratory.
Students are eligible to join AAP, participate in its programs, and use its resources if they come from a historically underrepresented population or are from a low-income family. AAP students, except Native Americans, must be California residents. For more information, contact the AAP Office in 1209 Campbell Hall (310-825-1481).
The six-week Freshman and Transfer Summer Programs prepare students to succeed at UCLA by exposing them to the rigor and demands of academic life and the wide range of campus programs, services, and learning resources.
Students enroll in two University courses (both meet UCLA's requirements for graduation) and receive close personal attention, in either small groups or individual sessions, from teaching assistants and tutors. They are encouraged to live on campus so that they can participate in the many cultural and social events, interact with students of diverse backgrounds, build a network of friends, and broaden their life experiences and world outlook.
AAP counselors, including two science counselors, work with students to plan their academic programs, monitor progress toward the bachelor's degree, provide information about requirements and requisites for different majors, discuss graduate school and career options, and provide support and assistance for students' personal problems. One counselor is responsible for scholarships, housing, and financial aid needs.
Six upper division AAP peer counselors provide a student perspective on courses, study strategies, educational goals, and stress management to entering students.
PLUS provides retention services such as counseling, tutoring, and a variety of specialized developmental programs for first-generation college students. The PLUS team personalizes the educational process and gives students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to achieve their academic and career goals.
AAP provides tutoring for more than 450 courses through its humanities, social sciences, and mathematics/sciences laboratories. The Tutorial unit builds on the premise that critical thinking and intellectual independence are best developed through questioning and active dialogue. Free individual or small group tutoring is offered to all AAP students who wish to improve their critical thinking and analytical reading, composition, quantitative reasoning, and study skills while mastering course materials. Being tutored is a term-long commitment by students, designed to enhance their learning; it is not a program that they enter during the term to remedy academic difficulties.
The primary goal of the Graduate Mentor Program is to increase the number of AAP students who enroll in graduate or professional schools. Underrepresented graduate students act as mentors by encouraging and informing AAP students about the rewards of graduate school and a career in academia. Mentors help students prepare effectively to get into graduate school. They counsel, set up meetings with faculty at roundtable discussions, give workshops and seminars (on such topics as the graduate application process, financing graduate studies, and GRE preparation), review statements of purpose, award summer undergraduate research stipends, and provide a letters of recommendation mailing service.
The Instructional Media Laboratory provides individual student access to course- or textbook-related audio, interactive, and videotape programs. Students, assigned by faculty to study specific supplementary materials, may learn at their own pace and at times that suit their individual schedules. The laboratory is located in 270 Powell Library (310-206-1211).
The Instructional Media Library is UCLA's central resource for the collection and maintenance of educational and instructional media. Materials from the collection are loaned to regularly scheduled UCLA classes and may be rented by organizations and individuals from the campus community and beyond. The library is authorized to monitor compliance with University guidelines and federal copyright law governing the use of video recordings. Reference books from educational and feature film distributors are available. The staff assists in researching media on any subject and obtaining materials from outside sources. The library is located in 46 Powell Library (310-825-0755).