Undergraduate Education at UCLA
The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) serves the more than 30,000 undergraduates who call UCLA their academic home.
Every undergraduate journey at UCLA is unique, reflecting diverse goals, interests and aspirations. Whether it’s studying abroad, diving into groundbreaking research, engaging with the community through service-learning courses or even designing a custom major, the possibilities are endless.
DUE is here to support each Bruin’s path, offering a wealth of resources and programs to help undergraduates shape their UCLA experience. We can help you:
Discover your passions and interests.
Connect with peers and mentors.
Explore academics beyond the classroom.
Engage with Los Angeles and the world.
Chart your path. Find your community. Plan your future.
The Bruin Experience
DUE programming is helping students find their place on campus, explore their interests, build communities, secure scholarships and so much more. Hear what students had to say about how the experiences with DUE programming shaped their time on campus and influenced their academic futures.
Sohan Talluri
Microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics major, biomedical research minor 
Sohan’s interest in immunology started early. Growing up with food allergies, asthma, and eczema, he was deeply aware of the need for more effective treatments for these incurable immune diseases. While he originally intended to pursue a career as a physician, his experiences in the lab showed him how impactful research could be. Now, instead of only treating individual patients, his goal is to get his M.D./Ph.D. and continue conducting research to make a difference in millions of lives.
The Center for Scholarships and Scholar Enrichment (CSSE) has also impacted Sohan’s academic journey. Sohan worked closely with the CSSE for his nomination for the Goldwater Scholarship, and he won the award in 2024. The Scholarship will support his studies during his time at UCLA.
Sohan encourages his fellow students to embrace curiosity and apply for every opportunity.
Greer Little
Anthropology Major
A transfer student from Pasadena City College, Greer’s UCLA journey started with the Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP), which supported her through the transfer application process. Through CCCP’s programming she found confidence to not only apply to UCLA, but to bring her identity and experiences to UCLA.
Programs like Academic Advancement Program (AAP), Honors Programs, and her University Studies course helped Greer continue this momentum and carve out space for herself on campus. “These programs helped validate that everything I was bringing into the campus was important. The ideas that I had and the things I wanted to do, there was a space for all of that.”
Greer’s advice for fellow Bruins? Dive deeply into what you love. Connect with your department. Talk to professors, grad students, and peers because the UCLA community is brimming with passionate people eager to collaborate and inspire.
Ananya Ravikumar
Molecular, cell, and developmental biology major and biomedical research minor
Ananya considers undergraduate research to be the highlight of her undergraduate career at UCLA. She credits the lab experiences with not only allowing her to master techniques and follow lab protocols. These programs have equipped her with critical thinking skills that transformed her into an independent researcher – one who actively contributes to discussions, proposes hypotheses, and approaches problems with curiosity and innovation.
These experiences also deepened Ananya’s passions for science. Her participation in these programs introduced her to the collaborative and exploratory nature of research. During her time in the lab, she cultivated relationships with friends and mentors. Ananya’s advice for students is to ask questions and get advice from your peers and mentors.
Evelyn Giron
English and Chicano/a studies double major, Central American studies minor
Evelyn credits DUE programming with helping her find community at UCLA. She works as a Peer Learning Facilitator (PLF) with the Academic Advancement Program. Leading discussion groups emphasized a her passion for sharing knowledge and learning. Conducting research as an undergraduate sharpened her critical thinking and research skills. Both of these experiences fueled her dreams of pursuing a Ph.D. in English. She hopes to become a professor so she can continue researching and sharing her passion for knowledge with others.
For Evelyn, DUE programs not only provided mentorship and guidance but also fostered meaningful peer connections, creating lifelong friendships. Evelyn’s advice to fellow students is to branch out, explore your interests, and really dive into everything that UCLA has to offer.
Empowering UCLA Undergraduates
DUE encompasses 13 units dedicated to empowering students from orientation through graduation and beyond. These programs provide essential academic support, connect students to vital campus resources, and foster meaningful communities. Through DUE, students gain access to UCLA’s rich diversity of opportunities, equipping them with the skills and experiences to thrive on campus and translate their achievements into success after graduation.