Our Mission & Vision

Since 1934, our mission has been to enrich the lives of alumni and offer ways to engage you in UCLA’s future.

We’re your UCLA Alumni Association

A world-class university like UCLA offers a tremendous breadth of services and opportunities to a diverse population. The UCLA Alumni Association exists as a conduit, a resource, and an advocate to advance the interests of UCLA and its nearly half a million living alumni, including you.

We serve as a vital partner in the success of the University by engaging and connecting its alumni, students, their parents and family members. As a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization, the Association offers scholarships, career programming, lifelong learning opportunities, and connects alumni with Bruin networks worldwide.

Wherever you are in life or the world, your Alumni Association is your bridge back to UCLA.

• History

Take a deep dive into our origins and evolution.

• Staff
  Meet the talented team keeping it all running.          
• Board of Directors
  Get to know your Alumni Association leadership.
• Annual Report
  Keep tabs on program impact and financial health.
  

Contact Us

Located at the center of UCLA Campus, James West Alumni Center opens 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Email

General: alumni@alumni.ucla.edu

Update Your Info: alumni@alumni.ucla.edu

Alumni Travel: travel@alumni.ucla.edu

Volunteer Opportunities: volunteer@alumni.ucla.edu

Alumni Scholarships: AlumniScholarships@support.ucla.edu

Facility Reservation: reservation@alumni.ucla.edu

Phone and Fax

Phone: 310-825-2586
Toll free: 800-825-2586
Fax: 310-825-8678
Secure Travel Fax: 310-209-4271

AddressMailing Address:
UCLA Alumni Association
James West Alumni Center
Box 951397

Frequently Asked Questions

1. About the UCLA Alumni Association

• What is the UCLA Alumni Association?

A: The UCLA Alumni Association exists as a conduit, a resource and an advocate to advance the interests of UCLA and its nearly half-a-million living alumni. We serve as a vital partner in the success of the University through the significant engagement of alumni, students, parents and members. As a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization, the Association offers scholarships, career programming, lifelong learning opportunities and connects alumni with Bruin networks worldwide. Wherever you are in life or the world, your Alumni Association provides the bridge back to UCLA.

• Who is considered a UCLA alum? 

A: Anybody who graduated from UCLA is considered an alum. UCLA Extension, Medical Fellows, UCLA Engineering and UCLA Anderson programs are all considered graduates of UCLA.

• How does the Alumni Association support all Bruins across life stages?
  
• Is a membership needed to be part of the Alumni Association?

A: A membership is not needed to be part of the Alumni Association, as long as you have graduated from UCLA you are an automatic member. If you previously purchased a membership such as Blue, Gold, and Life, you are grandfathered into our memberships.

2. Alumni Pathways & Engagement Opportunities

• What opportunities help Bruins navigate career or life transitions?
  
• How can alumni build leadership, skills, and networks?
  
• How can alumni support students, families, and the UCLA community?
  
• What opportunities exist for Bruins returning after time away?
  
• What resources help Bruins find community, mentorship, or affinity connections?
  
• How can families, parents, and supporters engage with UCLA?
  

3. Events & Community Connection

• How can I build community with fellow Bruins?
  
• What types of events does the Alumni Association offer?
  
• How do I find regional networks or clubs?

• How can I start receiving email/ mail in my area?
  
• What identity-based alumni communities exist?
  
• Are events open to families and guests?
  
• What travel programs or group trips does UCLA offer for alumni?

4. Career & Professional Development

• What career resources are available to alumni?

A: UCLA ONE (Opportunity, Network, Experience) actively connects over 40,600 Bruins in 160 fields and industries through our free online professional community. You can network with professionals by industry or location, receive or offer mentorship, and reconnect with classmates and colleagues. Also, Our Alumni Career Engagement page offers a curated list of resources and programs all aimed at empowering your success. Check out relevant professional development webinars, watch past episodes of our Bruin Career Insights series or gain insider knowledge through our Bruin Success podcast.  Adding to this, Our regional networks offer virtual networking opportunities, career panels and other events and programming to bring Bruins near you together, whether in person or virtually. 

• How can I access coaching, workshops, or professional tools?
  You could go ahead and access coaching, workshops or professional tools through our Alumni Website. 

• Do alumni have access to UCLA Career Center services?

5. Digital Tools & Staying Connected

• How do I update my contact or profile information?

• How can we access our digital membership card?
  
• What is UCLA ONE and how do I use it?
  
• How can UCLA ONE help me find community, mentors, or career support?
  
• How do I subscribe to alumni communications?
  
• Where can I read Bruin stories or alumni news?
  
• How do I submit or view Class Notes?

A: Thank you for reaching out to the UCLA Alumni Association to share the great news! You can share your message to our Class Notes team, classnotes@support.ucla.edu, who can highlight your achievement on our class notes page, which can be found here: https://alumni.ucla.edu/class-notes/. We extend our congratulations on this big step in your career.

• Where can I find alumni features, profiles, or articles?
  
• Does UCLA publish updates about Bruins making an impact?
  

6. Volunteering & Mentorship

• How can I volunteer with the Alumni Association?
  
• What mentorship opportunities are available?
  
• Can I volunteer remotely?
  

7. Giving, Support & Philanthropy

• How can alumni give back to UCLA?
  
• What is the Alumni Support Fund?
  
• Can I contribute to scholarships or student support?
  

8. Business Partnerships & Sponsorships

• How do businesses partner with the Alumni Association?
  
• What sponsorship opportunities are available?
  
• How do corporate partnerships benefit Bruins and the campus?
  

9. Using the UCLA Alumni Center (Venue Rental)

• Can I rent the UCLA Alumni Center for an event?
  
• What types of events does the venue support?
  
• What amenities or services are included?
  
• How do I check pricing and availability?
  

10. Leadership, Strategy & Impact

• Who leads the UCLA Alumni Association?
  
• How does the Alumni Association share its impact with the community?
  
• How can alumni get involved in shaping the future of UCLA’s alumni community?