Student Resources
PRE-ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION
Please review the Before You Arrive page for more information.
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Campus Arrival Day: Jan 2 | Orientation Week: Jan 2-5 |
Summer 2024 | |
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Campus Arrival Day: Jun 17 | Orientation Week: Jun 17-21 |
Spring 2024 | |
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Campus Arrival Day: Mar 25 | Orientation Week: Mar 25-29 |
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Campus Arrival Day: Sep 16 | Orientation Week: Sep 17-19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
ACADEMICS
UCLA Extension Academic Calendar
Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 | |
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Move-In | April 23, 2023 | July 30, 2023 | November 05, 2023 |
Orientation | April 24, 2023 | July 31, 2023 | November 06, 2023 |
Classes Begin | June 26, 2023 | September 25, 2023 | January 08, 2024 |
Last Day of Quarter | September 17, 2023 | December 17, 2023 | March 24, 2024 |
You will need to meet with your Advisor throughout your journey with American Collegiate, LA. It is recommended that you meet one-on-one with your advisor a minimum of 3 sessions each quarter. Group advising sessions will also be made available via open office hours. Office hours for each term will be announced during week 1 of classes.
Schedule an appointment with your American Collegiate, LA Advisor here.
Students will be pre-enrolled in all academic courses for their first term. Beginning term 2 and beyond, students will meet with their ACLA Advisor to selective 1-2 elective courses, depending on their study plan.
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Give your learning journey the support you need by signing up for a free account today! Here’s how:
1. Click here or scan the QR code to find our Home page.
2. Click the orange “Sign up now” button to request access.
3. On the sign up form, type your given name and family name as you are registered at your university.
4. Type any email address (personal or university, etc.). You will need to access your email to verify your address.
5. Create a password with at least one special character and 6-50 characters total.
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8. Check the box to accept the Terms & Conditions (feel free to read those first).
9. Optional: Sign up for our newsletter by checking the last box.
10. Click the large orange button that says, “Start your learning journey.”
11. You’ll be asked to verify your email address next. In your inbox, you’ll see two emails from us. Open them and click the link to verify your email address. Check your spam folder if you don't see the two emails.
12. You'll receive an email within two business days to let you know that your account is approved (or if not, how to fix the problem).
13. Return to the Home page linked above (or in the email) to log in when your account access has been approved.
If you encounter any technical trouble, just use the Live Chat button at the bottom of our Home page.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
UCLA Extension offers courses in various modalities, including in-person, remote (synchronous online), and online (asynchronous online). Learn more here. Your class schedule will vary every term and may have a combination of these modalities; however, each term you will have at least two in-person classes.
Each transfer destination will ultimately determine which of your academic credit-bearing courses will transfer to their institution. Your advisors will work with you to ensure you are enrolling in courses with the most likelihood of transferring to your desired transfer destination so that you can make steady progress in your degree requirements.
You will be pre-enrolled in all academic courses your first term with ACLA. All academic courses during the first term are required and cannot be changed. Beginning with your second term, you will meet with your ACLA advisor to select 1-2 elective courses, depending on your program track and progress. Each term will have at least 1-2 required courses for your study plan.
ACLA students enroll in a wide range of first-year foundational courses that span the humanities and sciences. Most often these courses will meet prerequisite, general education, and/or elective requirements.
All ACLA students are required to complete the ALEKS math placement exam upon full acceptance to the program. You will have three opportunities to complete the ALEKS math placemnent exam, and it is highly recommended that you complete the first attempt prior to your Pre-Arrival Advising Session with your ACLA Advisor. The ALEKS math placement exam will inform the ACLA Team which course is the right fit for you based on your current skill level, and your ACLA Advisor will provide guidance on the sequence of math courses based on your score and program track.
Students without an ALEKS math placement score will be enrolled in Introduction to Statistical Reasoning (STATS XL 10) their first term. Moving forward, if you do not complete the ALEKS math placement exam (or do not score sufficiently to qualify for advanced math courses), you will not be able to enroll in any additional math courses.
You can learn more about UCLA Extension course here.
Please note that course offerings can change each term. For this reason, you will work closely with your ACLA Advisor to determine which electives are right for you.
HEALTH & COVID-19
Visit https://covid-19.ucla.edu/ for the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 on campus.
Individuals with F-1 student visa status are required to show proof of COVID vaccination in order to enter the US. Vaccinations must align with the US’s approved list of COVID-19 vaccines. Only two exceptions apply:
- Student is from a country with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability (see list here ).
- Student is under 18 at the time of travel.
Effective December 06, 2021 – all international travelers (regardless of vaccination status) must show results of a negative coronavirus test taken one day prior to their flight’s departure from a foreign country traveling to the United States.
If neither vaccine exceptions apply to you and you remain unvaccinated, you may not be able to enter the US on the date of your scheduled travel.
For those passengers traveling under one of the above exceptions they must complete and present the Combined Covered Attestation Form to the airline at the time of departure. Passengers must be prepared to answer questions regarding Section 4 of the form and should have a clear understanding of their school's COVID policies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IMMIGRATION
Immigration and enrollment policies
All students are required to be enrolled full-time under their respective ACLA program track. Failure to remain enrolled full-time will result in the termination of the student's SEVIS record (i.e. I-20) and will the student will be dismissed from the ACLA program. Learn more about maintaining F-1 visa status here.
Immigration advising
UCLA Extension’s International Student Office (ISO) will help students keep track of their student status while studying at UCLA Extension. Click here for more information about UCLA Extension's ISO.
Students arriving to campus will need to clearly scan the below listed documents and combine them into one PDF. This combined PDF of documents will then be emailed to the ACLA Team at studentservices.LA@americancollegiate.com. This combined PDF of documents must be received no later than ACLA Orientation Day 1.
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Visa
- Copy of Signed I-20
- Copy of I-94 (Find your I-94 here)
- Offer Letter
- Completed Health & Immunization form, including any required supporting documents.
- Paper FERPA Form, if under the age of 18 at the time of program start date.
JOB & CAREER SERVICES
American Collegiate, LA students have the opportunity to earn a UCLA Extension General Studies Certificate, exclusively offered to ACLA student only. Upon successful completion, students gain the following benefits:
- UCLA Alumni Association Membership
- Access to UCLA Career Center's online job board, "Handshake", featuring thousands of jobs and internship postings
- Access to UCLA Extension's Career Resources, including online career coaching, workshops, and networking events
The Career Accelerator Program (CAP) at American Collegiate, LA allows for students to build their skills and confidence to enter their desired professional field following graduation. Students will have a dedicated CAP Advisor with whom they can connect directly via Pronto and email. Be sure to check your Pronto for the latest events and opportunities available to students!
PARKING & TRANSPORT
- Required city permits to park in residential neighborhoods
- Street cleaning (often once a week with 2-hour window for no parking)
- Metered or timed parking
- Loading zones or Curb-side pickup only
- Reserved parking for business-specific employees and/or customers
- Anti-Gridlock Tow-Away Zones