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Move In Resources

Welcome to Move In at UCLA! This is an exciting time as we prepare to welcome new Bruins to their home away from home. Our Move in team is here to ensure a smooth and seamless transition, providing support and guidance every step of the way. From unpacking vehicles to navigating the campus, we're committed to making this experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Your enthusiasm and teamwork help create a warm and welcoming environment for all new students, setting the stage for a successful start to their UCLA journey.

As you step into your new Bruin home at UCLA, our dedicated True Bruin Ambassadors will be there to help guide residents and their families throughout the move in experience.

True Bruin Ambassador Resources

Move in

Training Locations

Meals

Building Prep

Hill Schedule

Westwood Hills Schedule

Gayley Heights & Southwest Schedule

Court Lead Contacts

General Move in Resources

Campus Map

Dining

Mailroom

Parking, The Hill

Parking, UAN

True Bruin Welcome

UCLA Store & Hill Top Shop

Westwood & More!

TBA crew on Gardenia

Important Contacts

Housing Dispatch

UCPD/Ambulance

De Neve Front Desk

Sproul Front Desk

Rieber Front Desk

Hedrick Front Desk

UAN Front Desk

Move In Support

True Bruin Ambassadors: True Bruin Ambassadors play a vital role in making Move-In Day a welcoming experience for new students at UCLA. They greet incoming Bruins with enthusiasm, assist with moving belongings, and offer guidance on navigating their new home and campus. Their warm, friendly support helps ease the transition, ensuring that new students feel confident and excited about starting their journey at UCLA.

Resident Assistants (RAs): Resident Assistants are crucial in fostering a supportive and inclusive living environment for UCLA students. During Move-In, RAs help new residents settle into their rooms, answer questions, and provide information about campus resources. Their role extends beyond Move-In, as they create a sense of community, offer peer support, and organize events to enhance students' living experience throughout the year.

Assistant Resident Directors & Resident Directors: Assistant Resident Directors and Resident Directors oversee the Move-In process to ensure everything runs smoothly. They manage logistics, coordinate with staff, and address any issues that arise. Their leadership ensures that students and their families experience a seamless transition into campus life, setting a positive tone for the academic year ahead and maintaining a safe and supportive residential environment.

Housing: The Housing team is dedicated to making Move-In Day as efficient and organized as possible. They handle the intricate details of room assignments, key distribution, and coordination of move-in schedules. Their meticulous planning and problem-solving ensure that all new Bruins have a smooth start to their UCLA experience, providing the foundational support for a successful and enjoyable college life.

Residential Life: The Residential Life team plays a key role in shaping the living experience at UCLA. During Move-In, they support the setup of residence halls, provide resources and information to new students, and ensure that all aspects of residential life are addressed. Their efforts help create a vibrant and engaging community, where students feel connected and supported from day one.