Data science minor UCLA
There are several options for students looking to pursue a data science minor UCLA. One is the Statistics and Data Science minor, which is administered by the Department of Statistics and Data Science and provides students majoring in other disciplines with a strong background in statistics. Students must take Mathematics 33A, Statistics 20 and one course from Statistics 10-15 to be granted admission to this data science minor UCLA.
UCLA social sciences computing
UCLA Social Sciences Computing provides technology services and lab spaces to various departments within the UCLA social sciences division including Aerospace Studies, African-American Studies, American Indian Studies, Archaeology, Asian American Studies, Cesar E. Chavez Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, Communication Studies, Conservation, Gender Studies, Geography, Military Science and Naval Science.
UCLA master’s social work
The UCLA Master of Social Welfare (UCLA MSW) is offered by the Luskin School of Public Affairs and is ranked one of the top 10 programs nationwide and in the top two among CA MSW programs offered by public universities. The UCLA social work master’s program is a two-year full-time program comprising coursework and two separate year-long field work placements with social work agencies.
UCLA Law Fellows program
The UCLA Law Fellows program is run by the School of Law and provides early academic support to high-potential undergraduate students and college graduates, particularly those from traditionally underserved or socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. The program focuses on increasing participants’ competitiveness for applying to law school.
Happy National Napping Day!
If today finds you fighting the urge to close your laptop “just for a second,” you’re not alone… and you’re also right on time. National Napping Day is this week on March 11, Bruins! In honor of this day, we’re taking a closer look at why naps matter in college, and how UCLA’s campus might actually be the perfect place to get one in.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
The month of March marks Women’s History Month, when we celebrate the vital and often overlooked contributions of women to American culture, history and society. Women’s History Month actually began in California as a Women’s History Week celebration in Santa Rosa in 1978. In 1987, March was designated Women’s History Month by Congress after women’s groups and historians lobbied for national recognition. UCLA has no shortage of influential alumnae to celebrate this month — keep reading to learn more.
UCLA campus store
The UCLA campus store, formally known as the UCLA Store, has various locations across campus as well as an ecommerce platform. The largest UCLA campus store location on campus is in Ackerman Union and contains apparel, accessories, textbooks, the Computer Store, UCLA Store Market and more. For UCLA campus store hours by location, click the link below.
UCLA Law Library
The UCLA Law Library, or the Hugh & Hazel Darling Law Library, is the library facility of the UCLA School of Law. The current library was completed in 2000 following investment by UCLA Law alumna and former dean Susan Westerberg Prager ‘71 and is a vital resource for law students, faculty and practitioners in California.
UCLA Law bookstore
UCLA School of Law does not have its own dedicated UCLA Law bookstore; UCLA Law students looking for textbooks can purchase them at the UCLA Store location at LuValle Commons, which stocks textbooks for arts, architecture, law, management and urban planning.
UCLA merch
Shop authentic, high quality UCLA merch, including UCLA hoodies, UCLA sweatshirts and Bruins shirts at the UCLA Store. The UCLA Store is the official retailer of UCLA licensed merchandise and has various locations on UCLA’s campus with the biggest being in Ackerman Union, as well as a convenient online store.
Ronald Reagan UCLA medical center
The Ronald Reagan UCLA medical center is a hospital located on UCLA’s campus at 757 Westwood Plaza. The medical center serves over 50,000 emergency room patients each year and is consistently ranked among the best hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report.
UCLA block party
The UCLA Block party is an annual event in Westwood Village near the UCLA campus featuring student performances, games, local and campus vendors and more. Events last year included human foosball, photo opportunities and a Ferris wheel, as well as giveaways from sponsors such as Coca Cola, IKEA and ASUCLA.
UCLA Bruins gear
The UCLA Store is a one-stop shop for UCLA Bruins gear. The store’s BearWear UCLA branded apparel lines combine big name brands such as Lululemon, Nike, Johnnie-O, Disney, Hype and Vice, Tommy Bahama, Columbia and more with UCLA logos and marks to offer a wide selection of officially-licensed athletic and everyday apparel, bringing in new brands when available.
UCLA campus holidays
UCLA observes several UCLA campus holidays aligned with standard state and federal holidays, as outlined in the annual academic calendar. To view the 2025-2026 calendar, click the link below, or keep reading for an overview of UCLA campus holidays this year.
UCLA hours of operation
UCLA hours of operation vary by building or service offered on the UCLA campus. Additionally, campus closure on holidays may impact UCLA hours of operation during the academic year, such as the annual winter campus closure from the end of December to the beginning of January, and hours may also be modified during the summer.
Cheapest grocery store near UCLA
When scouring Google Maps for the cheapest grocery store near UCLA options, note that there are many locations on campus and in the surrounding Westwood Village area. In Ackerman Union on the UCLA campus, the UCLA Store Market sells grocery items, school supplies and more. On the Hill, the residential area of campus, the Hill Top Shop is conveniently located right next to the dorms and sells grocery items as well
Pop into the movies at UCLA
Happy National Popcorn Day, Bruins! UCLA is surrounded by movie magic, from big-screen premieres in Westwood to iconic spots on campus that have starred in Hollywood films. For those looking for the best nearby theaters, curious about the films shot right here on campus or want to learn more about Westwood’s cinema history, keep reading!
National Secondhand Wardrobe Week
Happy National Secondhand Wardrobe Week, Bruins! This holiday, celebrated during the second week of February, is dedicated to supporting local thrift shops and shopping secondhand. Keep reading for more information about how to participate at UCLA.
UCLA Basketball season is here
College basketball season is officially in full swing, and there is no better time to show your Bruin spirit. After an exciting season for the UCLA Basketball teams last year, we can’t wait to pack Pauley Pavilion again and cheer alongside thousands of fans.