ucla summer
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WELCOME TO UCLA SUMMER SESSIONS We invite you to UCLA, one of the world’s greatest research universities, for Summer 2015. Our summer courses and programs are taught by UCLA’s outstanding faculty in a variety of lengths and formats, including online. During your study at UCLA, you will experience academic excellence and enjoy an extensive array of resources such as libraries and athletic facilities, as well as cultural events that are among the world’s finest. We hope you will join us for an enriching and unforgettable summer! For updates and additional details as they become available, visit our website: www.summer.ucla.edu.
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CALENDAR
06 ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION
08 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
10 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
12 SUMMER INSTITUTES
16 MORE SUMMER PROGRAMS
18 ABOUT UCLA
20 LOS ANGELES & BEYOND
25 DIRECTORY
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academic courses FEB 1 M AR 1 M AY 1 J UN 1
Registration opens for UCLA Students on MyUCLA Registration opens for all other Students Session A deadline* for International Students S e ssion C deadline* for International Student s *International Students must register and complete the online I-20 request process by this date.
session a JUN 22 JUL 31 AUG 14 AUG 28
Session A begins Six-week session ends Eight-week session ends Ten-week session ends
session c AUG 3 SEP 11
Session C begins Session C ends
summer institutes FEB 1
Registration opens
travel study NOV 15
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Registration opens
ACADEMIC COURSES
COURSE REQUISITES
Enrollment in academic courses is done through UCLA’s online system, MyUCLA at www.my.ucla.edu. You will also use MyUCLA for paying bills, viewing grades, and using other services. For a list of subject areas, see page 19.
If you are a UCLA student, MyUCLA will automatically verify that you have met the course requisites. If you are a visiting student, please make sure that you have experience comparable to the listed course requisites; there is no need to submit transcripts. If you are uncertain about the level of difficulty of a course, course descriptions are available at www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/ catsel.aspx.
NEW & RETURNING VISITING STUDENTS Start by registering online at www. summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/ register, beginning March 1, 2015. Once you have registered and submitted a nonrefundable deposit, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your UCLA student ID number (UID). After receiving your UID number, visit www.my.ucla.edu and follow the instructions for creating a logon. If you have questions about UCLA logons, please visit www.logon.ucla.edu.
UCLA STUDENTS Enroll directly through MyUCLA at www. my.ucla.edu beginning February 1, 2015.
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SUMMER INSTITUTES Register online at www.summer.ucla. edu/institutes/register beginning February 1, 2015. Eligibility requirements, fees, and durations vary by program. Program dates and availability are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.summer.ucla.edu/ institutes for more detailed information on each program.
Summer is a great opportunity for UCLA and non-UCLA students alike. With numerous academic courses and Summer Institutes to choose from, students can enjoy a successful and productive summer in their field of interest.
TRAVEL STUDY Enrollment is open to students from any college or university. Registration opens on November 15, 2014 at www.ieo.ucla. edu/travelstudy.
TUITION & FEES Fees vary depending on the number of courses or programs you choose to take. Additional fees apply for campus housing and other factors. Please visit our website at www.summer.ucla.edu for a complete description of our various fees and their applications, as well as our refund policies. You will also find information on payment methods and deadlines. All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
ADMISSION TO UCLA
you would like to attend UCLA during the academic year, you should formally apply for admission to UCLA through UCLA Undergraduate Admission, www.admission.ucla.edu, or Graduate Division, www.grad.ucla.edu.
GRADE REPORTS & TRANSCRIPTS All grades earned in Summer Sessions become part of your permanent UCLA transcript. The transcript shows all work completed at UCLA. A one-time document fee for transcript orders may be assessed to those who meet the assessment criteria. Additional fees apply for transcripts requiring special delivery services. Visit www.registrar.ucla.edu/pdf/ documentfee.pdf for more details.
Registration in Summer Sessions does not constitute admission to UCLA. If
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I-20 REQUEST & F-1 STUDENT VISA
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
All international students are required to obtain an F-1 Student Visa and be enrolled full-time. Full-time is defined by enrollment in a minimum of 8 units of credit per summer session.
To enroll in non-ESL summer courses for UCLA credit, English fluency is required. An internet-based TOEFL score of 79 is the standard. Please visit our website for additional English proficiency test options.
The I-20 process is the first step in obtaining an F-1 visa. International students complete an online request for an I-20 form after registering and enrolling. This process includes uploading a copy of your passport, proof of English proficiency, and proof of sufficient funds. Full details about the I-20 system and visa process are available on our website. The visa process takes several weeks, so you are encouraged to register EARLY and to check the I-20 deadline dates. International students who plan to enroll in online courses only do not need a visa and are not restricted to these deadlines.
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UCLA also offers English language courses (ESL) to help you advance to the next level of English fluency if you are a beginner or intermediate level English speaker. There is no TOEFL requirement for enrollment in ESL courses only. Some of the more popular ESL options include: “Conversation and Interaction for Academic Purposes,” “Business Communication,” and “American Culture Through Film.”
UCLA Summer Sessions offers students from around the world the opportunity to enroll in academic courses that are exclusively available to full-time UCLA students during the academic year. International students get access to all campus amenities, including residence halls, libraries, and recreational facilities. Experienced staff members are available to help you plan your studies at UCLA. Contact us via e-mail at: international@summer.ucla.edu.
REGISTRATION ACADEMIC COURSES
SUMMER INSTITUTES
You can apply online directly, or you can go through one of our designated overseas Registration Centers where staff can assist you in selecting classes and applying for the F-1 Visa. For information on the registration fee, tuition, and other costs, please visit our website www.summer.ucla.edu. Registration opens on March 1, 2015.
For a list of Summer Institutes that meet the unit requirement for an F-1 visa, please refer to www.summer.ucla. edu/institutes. Registration opens on February 1, 2015.
Nearly 1500 international students attend UCLA every summer.
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UCLA offers high school students two ways to engage in challenging academics while earning college credits.
ACADEMIC COURSES
SUMMER INSTITUTES
Experience college life by enrolling in lower-division courses where you will study alongside UCLA students. You must be 15 years of age prior to September 1, 2015. For a list of courses, visit www. summer.ucla.edu/academiccourses/ hscourselist. Registration opens March 1, 2015 at www.summer.ucla.edu/ academiccourses/register.
Sign up for one of our precollege Summer Institutes specifically designed for motivated high school students. Many of these Summer Institutes offer on-campus housing and full supervision. For details, visit www.summer.ucla. edu/institutes. Registration opens February 1, 2015 at www.summer.ucla. edu/institutes/register.
ACTING & PERFORMANCE * This intensive program includes performance training, workshops, and a final performance project. Designed for the high school student with a serious interest in theater or a career in the performing arts. Admission is by instructor consent only.
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hip-hop, ensemble physical theater, improvisation, and issue-related compositions are explored. Admission is by instructor consent only. Mandatory residential plan.
DESIGN | MEDIA ARTS
ART Increase your artistic skills in categories such as painting, drawing, color darkroom photography, digital photography, or sculpture. Sessions are structured around studio work, lectures, presentations, field trips, and a final exhibition. Admission is by instructor consent only. Optional residential plan.
DANCE / PERFORMING ARTS Find a mixture of dance, theater, music, and social activism in this popular program. Postmodern dance,
An intensive introductory course in four aspects of design: graphic, web, game, and audio-visual. This program combines lab and one-on-one instruction allowing students to develop projects and build portfolios. Mandatory residential plan.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS Simulating the way governments work together, this program introduces students to international diplomacy and foreign affairs. Students will take on the role of a diplomat, engage in independent research, and debate on one of the many United Nations committees. Mandatory residential plan.
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MOCK TRIAL
NANOSCIENCE LAB
An intensive introduction to the nation’s legal system that culminates in a public mock trial presentation. Participants will visit the UCLA School of Law and LA Federal Courthouse. Learn about direct and cross examination techniques, exhibits and impeachments, objections, rules of evidence, and witness portrayal. Mandatory residential plan.
Questions similar to those currently investigated by the scientific community are explored and hands-on experiments combine scientific methodologies and techniques. In collaboration with the California NanoSystems Institute. Admission is by instructor consent only. Optional residential plan.
SCI | ART NANOLAB Connects cutting edge scientific research, popular culture, and contemporary arts. Includes visits to labs and museums as well as workshops and meetings with renowned scientists and contemporary artists. Designed for upper level high school students. Admission is by instructor consent only. Mandatory residential plan.
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TEEN ARCHSTUDIO Structured like a design studio, this intensive program focuses on developing design skills. Students experience the profession hands-on through design projects, field trips to landmark buildings and LA-based architectural offices, and learning how to create a portfolio. Admission is by instructor consent only. Optional residential plan.
and writing skills, it will also cultivate knowledge about life at an American university and its surroundings. If you are an international high school student and your academic and personal goals involve attending an American university, this Summer Institute is for you. Admission is by instructor consent only. Mandatory residential plan.
WRITING WORKSHOP Prepares students for college-level writing challenges and addresses essentials such as timed essay exams and effective e-mails. All activities will demystify the differences between college and high school writing.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE * An intensive 3-week program designed to prepare international students for academic study at American universities. Not only will the program sharpen critical thinking, speaking, listening,reading,
* These programs meet the unit requirement for an F-1 visa
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Summer Institutes combine material and resources usually found in separate courses into an intensive format that allows students to share a unique learning experience. For more details, please visit www.summer. ucla.edu/institutes.
JUMPSTART: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE * An intensive introduction to architecture for students contemplating careers in the field. Open to undergraduate students, incoming graduate students, and working professionals. The curriculum includes Introduction to Architectural Design with the option to enroll in History of Architecture and Urban Design: Baroque to Contemporary Moment.
* These programs and tracks meet the unit requirement for an F-1 visa
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MANAGING ENTERPRISE IN MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT, & SPORTS * Students will be provided with an overview of the legal, management, marketing, and financial aspects of managing a global entertainment and media enterprise. All students enroll in “The Business of Entertainment, Media, & Sports: Leading Change in Challenging Times.� Students also select one of four tracks for their concentration: 1) Lights, Cameras, Business: TV and Film Industry; 2) Music Industry in the Digital Age; 3) Social Media and Digital Communication; and 4) Sports Marketing and Management.
WILDERNESS RETREAT
FILM AND TELEVISION
An introduction to mindfulness, students will learn basic mindfulness meditation practices integrated into a week of wilderness backpacking and living. The program will also include lectures on the emerging science of the beneficial effects of mindfulness practice for mental and physical health, exercises in relational (interactive) mindfulness, and deeper awareness of the natural world.
Taught by top scholars and industry professionals, this institute is a rare opportunity to study the role of the Hollywood producer. The program also includes lectures by industry executives and opportunities to intern with a major entertainment company. Students can choose from three tracks: 1) Creative Producing; 2) Film Production*; and 3) Animation*.
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Beyond programs on campus, UCLA also offers students the opportunity to participate in Travel Study and Online Classes.
TRAVEL STUDY
ONLINE CLASSES
UCLA Summer Travel Study takes students to global destinations for courses led by UCLA’s distinguished faculty. It is an opportunity to enjoy rigorous academics in some of the world’s most invigorating settings as you study modern realities and historic legacies.
Taught by UCLA faculty, UCLA online courses give you the opportunity to earn UC credit anytime, anywhere. We’ve implemented the latest in technology for top-quality online learning. The wide variety of online courses offered in the summer allow you flexibility with your study schedule while experiencing the excellence and quality of UCLA education. www.summer.ucla.edu/online
Enrollment is open to students from any college or university. You’ll be earning credit toward your degree as your idea of ‘classroom’ changes forever. Financial aid and scholarships are available to qualified applicants. www.ieo.ucla.edu/travelstudy
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Over 700 academic courses are offered in a number of subject areas. Visit www.registrar.ucla.edu to view the Schedule of Classes. African Languages Afro-American Studies Ancient Near East Anthropology Applied Linguistics Arabic Art Art History Asian American Studies Asian Languages & Cultures Astronomy Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Biostatistics Chemistry & Biochemistry Chicana & Chicano Studies Chinese Civil & Environmental Engineering Classics Communication Studies Comparative Literature Computer Science Dance Design | Media Arts Earth, Planetary, & Space Sciences Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Economics Education Electrical Engineering Engineering English English as a Second Language English Composition Environment Epidemiology Ethnomusicology Film & Television French Gender Studies Geography German Global Studies Greek Health Services Hebrew
History Information Studies International Development Studies Iranian Italian Japanese Korean Latin Law, Undergraduate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Studies Life Sciences Linguistics Management Mathematics Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Medicine Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology Music Music History Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Physiological Science Political Science Portuguese Program in Computing Psychology Public Policy Religion, Study of Romanian Russian Scandinavian Section Serbian/Croatian Social Welfare Sociology South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Spanish Statistics Theater Urban Planning Vietnamese World Arts & Cultures
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BRUINCARD
UNIVERSITY HOUSING
www.bruincard.ucla.edu
www.housing.ucla.edu
The BruinCard is your official university identification card. It allows you to borrow library books, work out in the campus gym, and receive discounts at a selection of local businesses. If you are living on campus, you will use it for meals and dorm access, among other conveniences. It can also be used as a debit card if you set up an account and deposit money into it. You can apply for your BruinCard after completing registration and enrollment.
The University offers furnished residence halls and residential suites within a short walking distance of classrooms, libraries, and recreational facilities. Housing is available for periods of 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12 weeks. Most students find living on campus to be a convenient and enjoyable option during Summer Sessions. For students who prefer the independence of living off campus, UCLA also offers University Apartments near campus.
RECREATION www.recreation.ucla.edu The Wooden Center is the UCLA campus gym. It offers a range of sports facilities, including basketball and racquetball courts, a weight room, rock climbing wall, fitness equipment, and classes in
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In summer, UCLA’s park-like campus is an especially welcome combination of shade and sunshine. Enjoy what UCLA has to offer in a more relaxed atmosphere. You will find out why so many consider summer the best of all seasons on campus.
yoga, dance, and martial arts. Sunset Recreation Center, located on the hill, has picnic areas, volleyball courts, and swimming pools. Throughout campus you will also find swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, and running tracks.
Vegetarian and vegan options are also available in the dining halls and other campus eateries.
MEAL PLANS www.dining.ucla.edu Students who live in University housing can choose among several meal plans. Our award-winning dining halls are known for high quality food and service.
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TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
LIBRARIES
www.transportation.ucla.edu
www.library.ucla.edu
Parking is assigned on a space-available basis for an additional charge. Payment is due upon receipt of the parking pass; parking contracts are issued equal to the length of your enrollment in Summer Sessions. Public transportation is also available near and around campus for commuters or for the purpose of visiting local tourist attractions.
With a collection of more than eight million volumes, UCLA Library is ranked among the top ten research libraries in the country. The two main collections are housed in the College Library, geared toward the undergraduate curriculum, and the Young Research Library, which specializes in graduate research. Additionally there are thirteen special subject libraries with impressive collections in the arts, engineering, science, film and television, law, and medicine.
COMMUNITY HOUSING OFFICE (CHO) www.cho.ucla.edu For students who wish to live in the Westwood area but do not wish to live in University apartments or residence halls, please visit the CHO website for listings of temporary apartment availabilities and roommate requests.
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ACKERMAN UNION www.asucla.ucla.edu Located in the heart of campus, Ackerman is the center of student life. There, you can do your banking, play video games, get your hair cut, mail your letters, check your e-mail, or grab a bite to eat. There are several restaurants and coffee shops located on the first floor and A-level of Ackerman. On B-level, the UCLA Store includes a bookstore, market, computer store, and UCLA gift shop.
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
RESTAURANTS
www.happenings.ucla.edu
www.asucla.ucla.edu/restaurants
UCLA invites a wide variety of performers and lecturers to campus every year. With two museums, the Fowler and the Hammer, as well as the Film and Television Archive (the world’s largest university-based collection of motion pictures) and the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP UCLA), summer is full with musical performances, special exhibitions, and screenings.
Most on-campus restaurants are centered in a few locations: Ackerman Union, LuValle Commons, North Campus, and Court of Sciences Student Center, or CafĂŠ Synapse in the Gonda Center. Varying cuisines are available at each location.
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CENTRAL TICKET OFFICE (CTO) www.cto.ucla.edu Tickets for all UCLA cultural events are available at the Central Ticket Office (CTO). CTO also offers discounted student tickets to campus athletic events, local movie theaters, theme parks, and public transit options that can take you all over the city.
STUDENT SECURITY www.ucpd.ucla.edu UCLA works hard to ensure the wellbeing of all its students through a professional police department. Services include an evening van service, walking escorts, bike lockers, and emergency telephones placed throughout campus.
CODE OF CONDUCT www.deanofstudents.ucla.edu As members of the UCLA Summer Community, summer students are afforded the same rights and privileges
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as regularly matriculated UCLA students and are held to the same standards of conduct. The UCLA Student Code of Conduct has been developed to maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus community that engages students in order to foster their academic success, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. Behavior governed by the UCLA Student Code of Conduct includes academic honesty, treatment of others, health and safety, use of resources, and use of alcohol and controlled substances. UCLA’s reputation for academic excellence and institutional integrity is among the most valued assets; as such, academic integrity is of paramount importance and UCLA does all within its power to maintain its standards. Please visit the Dean of Students website for more information on student conduct and academic integrity.
Los Angeles is an international destination city that is a hub of creativity in the arts and business. It is filled with vibrant neighborhoods and ethnic communities —Chinatown, Koreatown, and Little India among them —where you can hear sounds and taste food from around the world. In summer, there are outdoor concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and the Greek Theater.
WESTWOOD VILLAGE Located just south of campus, Westwood Village is designed around student tastes and needs. It has three major grocery stores and dozens of restaurants and cafés. Among its movie theaters is the Mann Village Theatre, which hosts frequent movie premieres. The Geffen Playhouse puts on plays that are as inventive as they are star-studded. UCLA’s own Hammer Museum showcases art and inventive programming. Not far from the village —just a few minutes by bus on the other side of the 405 Freeway —is the Getty Center.
BEVERLY HILLS Just a couple of miles from UCLA, you’ll find Beverly Hills and its famed Rodeo Drive. The city is home to tree-lined boulevards, carefully-kept mansions,
and high end retailers. If shopping and locating star homes isn’t your thing, you can take in a screening at the Museum of Television and Radio.
SANTA MONICA What was once a sleepy beach town is now a vibrant city between UCLA and the coast. In addition to Santa Monica’s beaches and the famed Santa Monica Pier, you can stroll Main Street, lined with shops and art galleries, or the Third Street Promenade, a pedestrian district with restaurants, more than 200 shops, a farmers’ market, and street performers.
VENICE The developer Abbot Kinney was inspired by New York’s Coney Island when he designed Venice, California as a beach resort, complete with a casino, a saltwater pool, and a pier full
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of restaurants and other amusements. He dug huge canals to imitate the Italian city and built a beachfront boardwalk (home to Muscle Beach and some of the most colorful characters in town). Venice remains a great place for playing and people watching; the restaurants that line Abbot Kinney Boulevard are among the best in the area.
DOWNTOWN Downtown LA has emerged as a hub of LA nightlife, with scores of new clubs, restaurants, and arts events making names for themselves. The south end of
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Downtown is anchored by LA Live, the Nokia Theatre (home to the Grammys), and the Staples Center (home to the Lakers , Clippers, and Kings). On the north end you’ll find the Frank Gehrydesigned Disney Hall (home to the LA Phil), MOCA, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (home to the LA Opera), and the Ahmanson and Taper theaters. Nearby are such architectural classics as the Bradbury Building, City Hall, and Union Station. Two new architectural standouts —the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and the School of Visual and Performing Arts—face each other from either side of Highway 101.
...AND BEYOND When you are at UCLA, you don’t have far to go to explore the rest of California. To the east is the desert, with Palm Springs and its retro vibe, and the climbing rocks of Joshua Tree National Park. To the south, the magic of Disneyland, the surfing beaches of Orange County, and the wonderful climate of San Diego unfold one after another. Drive north on coast-hugging Highway 1 for unforgettable ocean views, lunch in Santa Barbara and a tour of Hearst Castle. Farther north, you can
explore the streets and bridges of San Francisco, the Napa Valley vineyards, and breathtaking Yosemite National Park.
Many activities are free, including stargazing at the Griffith Observatory, and outings to the mountains and beaches.
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SUMMER SESSIONS 310.825.4101 www.summer.ucla.edu
BOOKSTORE 310.825.7711 www.uclastore.com
BRUINCARD CENTER 310.825.2963 www.bruincard.ucla.edu
CAMPUS DIRECTORY 310.825.4321 www.directory.ucla.edu
FINANCIAL AID 310.206.0400 www.financialaid.ucla.edu
HOUSING 310.206.7011 www.housing.ucla.edu/summer
LIBRARIES 310.825.1938 www.library.ucla.edu
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 310.825.6918 www.transportation.ucla.edu
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE 310.825.1091 www.registrar.ucla.edu
STUDENT ACCOUNTING 310.825.9194 www.sfs.finance.ucla.edu
ARTHUR ASHE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER www.studenthealth.ucla.edu
MYUCLA www.my.ucla.edu
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