UCLA’s campus is operating normally, with final exams and move-out activities concluding this week, and Commencement activities expected through the weekend.

Protests have been taking place in Los Angeles, primarily at federal facilities downtown, in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. These protests have not been located on or near UCLA’s campus. Our Office of Campus and Community Safety is closely monitoring activities and participating in daily updates with senior officials.

UCLA’s campus is operating normally, and classes are in session this week as we prepare to celebrate the Inauguration of Chancellor Julio Frenk.

Inauguration marks the official installation of Chancellor Frenk as the leader of our university. This week, he will share a collective vision that will guide UCLA’s future. These milestone events will be available on a livestream, and all are invited to participate during this wonderful time on campus!

The campus community can expect to see an additional security presence and fencing outside Royce Hall to guide ticketed guests who will be attending these events on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5.

Classes will continue as scheduled: Dr. Frenk has chosen to prioritize the continuity of our academic mission during the inauguration.

UCLA’s campus is open and operating on normal status. We are monitoring a planned labor strike on campus on Thursday, May 1. 

8:00 AM - BruinALERT: ALL CLEAR – The hazardous materials incident at Molecular Sciences Building has RESOLVED. Emergency crews are departing. The UCLA campus remains open. Please follow the direction of facilities & public safety personnel as the affected building(s) reopen. Expect residual traffic delays, consider alternate routes, and allow for additional travel time. Thank you for your cooperation. ALL CLEAR.

6:00 AM - BruinALERT: AVOID THE AREA of Molecular Sciences Building. Emergency crews are On Scene. Expect traffic delays, consider alternate routes, and allow for additional travel time. Follow the direction of public safety personnel. 

UCLA’s campus is open and operating on normal status. We are monitoring a planned labor strike on campus on Tuesday, April 1. 

UCLA’s campus is open, and the Red Flag warnings were lifted. This means that our campus status has returned to normal operations.

We are thankful that UCLA’s campus never fell under evacuation warnings or orders, but this has been a difficult and devastating time for our entire campus community. 

UCLA resources

Many students, faculty and employees were affected by evacuation orders, and some are now struggling with loss and displacement. UCLA has several resources available to help.

Economic Crisis Response Team. Students who have been displaced by evacuation orders or whose homes have been lost should contact UCLA’s Economic Crisis Response Team at ecr@saonet.ucla.edu. The team will work with students to provide resources, including arranging immediate emergency housing, assisting with transitioning to permanent university-owned housing, providing food vouchers and exploring additional financial assistance options. Please also see the Student in Crisis website.

Basic Needs UCLA. Support for housing, food, and other essentials is available to you. Visit Basic Needs at the Student Activities Center or call 310-825-5969 for assistance. Students needing immediate assistance can also complete an intake form. Learn more about our offerings at Basic Needs UCLA.

Financial aid. If your family’s ability to contribute towards your educational costs has been impacted and you would like to speak with a financial aid counselor about how financial aid can help, please contact us using the MyUCLA Message Center or call Financial Aid and Scholarships at 310-206-0400.

Student Legal Services. Student Legal Services is available to offer legal advice on contract review, filing insurance claims, landlord/tenant disputes, and many more. Please reach out to the office at 310-825-9894 or SLegal@saonet.ucla.edu to meet with one of our attorneys.

Master inventory: L.A. wildfires. UCLA has created a master list of resources for wildfire evacuees that includes information on housing and shelter, food distribution, clothing donation, financial assistance and other important topics throughout the Los Angeles region.

Bruin Wildfire Relief Funds. UCLA has launched the Bruin Wildfire Relief Funds — including a specific fund for students — to provide a broad array of support, including emergency housing, meal vouchers and other help.

This disaster has touched everyone in our campus community. Please know that we are here to support you. The UCLA Staff and Faculty Counseling Center has put together a wildfire resources guide (PDF) that includes information on accessing both federal and state disaster assistance, coping with trauma, and other important topics.

EOC continuing to monitor wildfires

The Emergency Operations Center will continue to monitor the wildfires in and around southern California. We will continue to provide regular updates through the BruinALERT system and Bruins Safe Online. Members of the campus community can send queries about campus fire issues and preparedness to wildfirerelief@ucla.edu. You can also view messages about the wildfires from the Chancellor.

For general campus safety updates, we also invite the campus community to follow the UCLA Police Department on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and X.  Visit the OEM website to learn more about Campus Safety Resources.

On Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:17am, UCLA is participating in the California Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, along with 10.5 million other Californians. You are encouraged to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” for one minute. 

In the event of an actual emergency, you would be instructed to go to this emergency website, Bruins Safe Online, at https://www.bso.ucla.edu.  The UCLA Emergency Hotline at 1-800-900-UCLA may also be activated in the event of an actual emergency.

We encourage you to download the Bruins Safe application for additional emergency information and resources. You can download the application from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

For more information about the UCLA Office of Emergency Management, please visit https://www.oem.ucla.edu.  We’re also on social media including BruinALERT Twitter/X (@UCLABruinAlert).