UC Los Angeles
- Contact Information
- Housing
- Arrival Information
- Course Enrollment Information
- English Language Placement Testing
- Health Insurance
Contact Information
EAP Reciprocity Information EAP Campus Office |
Visa & Immigration Information Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars |
Housing Information
Housing is not guaranteed. Be aware that the standard rental contract for housing accommodations is nine months (or until the end of the academic year for students arriving in January). Students leaving their housing before the end of the agreement may be subject to a cancellation fee.
- California Housing Board
- University Residence Halls and Apartments
- Student Housing Cooperative
- Community Housing
- Other Housing Resources
California Housing Board
(Non-UC Housing)
The California Housing Board provides a forum for all Education Abroad Program participants to share information about housing for rent and housing situations wanted in California. Students are encouraged to post messages about housing sublets, shared housing situations, rooms for rent, and rentals.
About
the Housing Board
Go
to Housing Boards
University Residence Halls and Apartments (UC Housing)
Undergraduate students
Housing Assignment Office
Address: Housing Administration Building, Room 167, 360 De Neve
Dr, University of California, Los Angeles CA 90095-1383
Fax: (310) 206-4222
E-mail To contact
housing email use this site. You will find FAQ's to answer your questions.
Website
Application
Select the Undergraduate Housing Application link
Application Deadline: June 1, 2009
In order to be guaranteed a housing space, EAP students must submit the on-line application and pay the $30 non-refundable application fee prior to 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2009. In addition, students must also make the subsequent initial payment and all remaining payments by the deadlines stated on the the on-line housing offer. Students who submit an application after the stated deadline are not guaranteed a housing space and will be assigned on a space-available basis, in the order applications are received.
Application Fee Required: $30 (non-refundable); Payment on-line by valid credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, & Discover) or by Automated Clearing House (ACH), which are payments made by using the bank routing numbers from your checking or savings account.
Initial Payment Required: Amounts vary based on the building and room type offered, as well as the meal plan chosen. You make your initial housing payment online at http://www.housing.ucla.edu/myhousing, by selecting the View, Print, or Make Initial Payment for Your Offer link.
Application Notes: Students can apply for the various on-campus housing facilities as well as University Apartments if you are a continuing or transfer student. First-year students may not reside in the off-campus apartments. [EAP students are classified as transfer level.] Students will be asked to choose one housing preference on the housing application (facility/room type, roommate, or theme communities). Rank your preferences.
Notification of Housing Assignment: Sent by e-mail; housing contract will follow.Housing contracts are sold for the academic year, or the portion remaining at the time offer is issued. Contact Housing Accounts Receivable Office to request a payment agreement if you will not be able to meet the dates and payments required by the contract.
Note that students must have their UCLA Logon ID and password (to activate your UCLA Logon ID), and a valid credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, & Discover) or or by Automated Clearing House (ACH) available to pay the non-refundable $30 application fee on-line.
Student Cooperative Housing (Non-UC Housing)
Graduate/Undergraduate students
University Cooperative Housing [Co-op]
Address: 500 Landfaire Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone: (310) 208-8242
Fax: (310) 824-0112
Priority Status: EAP students are given priority on the placement waitlist.
Application Deadline: None
Application Fee Required: $35 (non-refundable); express processing (response within 3 days of receipt of application) is available for an additional $20 fee.
Membership Fee: $150 (payable at check-in)
Deposit Required: $1,000 (refundable)
Reservation Fee: $500 (non-refundable) fee is applied to the first rent payment of the term.
Method of Payment Options: Cashier's check, traveler's check, international money order, or credit card (Visa or Master Card) accepted. Personal checks cannot be accepted.
When completing the application form, students should
identify themselves as Education Abroad Program students to benefit
from priority status on the placement wait list.
Co-ops provide a living environment that may be very different from
living in a campus residence hall. See
definitions. Students may find smaller co-op houses quieter
and cleaner while larger co-ops provide opportunities for meeting a
greater variety of students.
Community Housing (Non-UC Housing)
Graduate/Undergraduate students
Community Housing Office (CHO)
Address: Housing Administration Building, Room 163, 360 De Neve
Dr, University of California, Los Angeles CA 90095-1495
E-mail (You may
ask a question or send an e-mail using this site.)
Website
Tips on Finding Housing
The office maintains a database of rental listings which includes shared and vacant apartments, rooms in private homes, studio apartments, guest houses, and short-term sublets. In addition to the on line database, the office also maintains additional resources to assist those searching for housing in the Los Angeles area.
Students with a UCLA Logon ID and password: Search
and post listings for free.
Activate your UCLA Logon ID
Students who do NOT yet have a UCLA Logon ID and password: You may request a temporary account for on-line database access by visiting CHO and selecting the "Purchase an Annual Membership On Line" option under the Affiliates menu. Enter contact information in the form, and in the Department field, enter "UCLA EAP Program" Once your enrollment in the EAP program as been verified, your account information will be emailed to you.
Other Housing Resources (Non-UC Housing)
Students should be aware that this housing is not UC sponsored or endorsed and that it not advisable to rent prior to arrival when you can visit the rental in person.
Arrival Information
Dates
Suggested Arrival Date: September 14, 2009
You may arrive no more than 30 days prior to the start of your academic program. Program dates are printed on your visa certificate of eligibility. Students who do not have pre-arranged housing should arrive as early as possible.
Program Start Date on Certificate of Eligibility: September 24, 2009
Term Begins: September 21, 2009
First Day of Instruction: September 24, 2009
Residence Hall Move-In Date: Week end before start of classes. Link to move-in page.
Co-Op Move-In: To be arranged with Co-op housing administrative office.
Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars Events
International Student Check-in (Mandatory except for NISSO attendees)
Registration: Choose one of the four EAP/J-1 Checkin and Workshops
Dates and times:
Monday, September 14; 10-11:30am
Friday, September 18; 2– 3:30 pm
Tuesday, September 22; 9– 10:30 am
Friday, September 25; 9– 10:30 am
You are also required to choose and attend one arrival orientation. There are two options (see below): an orientation program named New International Student and Scholar Orientation (NISSO) offered by the UCLA Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars, and an orientation meeting named EAP Reciprocity Student Orientation offered by the UCLA International Education Office.
New International Student and Scholar Orientation (NISSO) (Highly recommended!)
EAP Reciprocity Student Orientation:Dates: September 15 -17, 2009
Location: Dashew Center
Fee: There is a $59 fee for participation.
Registration: On line registration is now closed. Contact Jennie Woolf to ask if there are any additional spaces for you.
There are several dates to choose from. Pre-registration is required.
Dates and Times:
September 15, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
September 16, 2009; 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
September 17, 2009; 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September 18, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
September 21, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
September 22, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
September 23, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: All orientation meetings will be held in Bunche Hall, 11th Floor, Room 10383.Registration: Sign up by sending an e-mail message to Danilo Bonilla
Temporary Accommodation Information (Non-UC Housing)
- Community Housing Office Hotel-Motel Directory
- UCLA Guest House
- Accommodations Near Campus
Ground Transport to Campus
To get to Westwood from the LAX airport, take a taxi (approximately $25.00) or a "shuttle van." Look for the blue "Van Stop" sign outside the baggage claim area and tell the airport employee that you need a shuttle to UCLA or Westwood.
Course Enrollment Information
Department
Links
Schedule of Classes
Course Catalog
Enrollment
Enrollment
FAQ
MyUCLA (YourPersonal Information Page)
Prerequisite
Clearance Request Form
Enrollment Period for New Students: Begins July 7, 2009 (9:00 a.m. California time)
Enrollment Appointment Time: Check for your appointment time on URSA.
Students must have their UCLA logon ID and password to enroll. To activate the UCLA logon ID, go to https://logon.ucla.edu as soon as possible. Check the enrollment website (URSA) to confirm your scheduled enrollment appointment time.
Note that students must have their UCLA Logon ID and password (to activate the UCLA Logon ID) to enroll. Instructions will be sent by email.
Undergraduate Students
This information is for all majors except the impacted majors listed below.
If the URSA enrollment system indicates that a code/permission to enroll is required:
a) Locate the course in the Schedule of Classes
b) Consult the course description in the General Catalog to determine that you meet all course prerequisites
c) E-mail the instructor to request permission to enroll:
- Select the "Course Website" button to see the instructor’s e-mail address.
- Include information regarding your academic preparation for any course prerequisites.
Advising pages for:
Graduate Students
Graduate students usually register after arrival and after consultation
with the department’s graduate advisor. Check with your host department
for registration advising.
English Language Placement Testing
Graduate EAP Reciprocity Students: Required of all students whose native language is not English.
Undergraduate EAP Reciprocity Students: Suggested for all students who anticipate that they would liken to enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) supplimentary coursework. Placement exam is required to determine your course level.ESL courses are highly impacted and enrollment cannot be guaranteed.
Cost: $20 payable at the time of the exam.
Registration Information
(See ESL Exam schedule.)
Dates and Location: 1200 Rolfe Hall; (See Registration
Information.)
More Information on
English Tutoring Services
Health Insurance
2009-10 costs and information are listed below.
Requirement: Students are automatically enrolled in the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan unless they complete a waiver form that provides proof of equivalent coverage, and it is approved.
Cost: Undergraduates $295 per quarter (USHIP Basic); graduates $541 per quarter (GSHIP).
Billing: Each quarter
Payment Deadline:
Fall: September 18, 2009
Winter: December 18, 2009
Spring: March 20, 2010
Instructions: For more information about SHIP requirements and benefits, and enrolling in SHIP Plus for dental coverage, go to the Ashe Center Website (Select "Insurance").
Effective Dates:
Fall: September 21, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Winter: January 4, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Spring*: March 28, 2010 - September 20, 2009
* If you are a registered student during spring quarter or semester, your spring SHIP fee provides coverage through the end of summer.
Insurance Information
(Select "Insurance")
Waiver
Form (Available from June 1st)
Waiver Deadlines:
Fall: June 1, 2008 - September 18, 2009
Winter: December 1, 2009 - December 18, 2009
Spring: March 1, 2010 - March 20, 2010
To receive a waiver, your plan must have coverage comparable to the UC plan, and be from a recognized company that is owned, headquartered and operated in the United States. Foreign insurance plans with U.S. affiliates/representatives, travel insurance plans and reimbursement programs do not qualify.