University of California, Los AngelesMove-In Guide
Los Angeles, California
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1919🔗 www.ucla.edu
UCLA's Westwood campus is anchored by Royce Hall, one of the university's four original 1929 buildings and its defining architectural image, with first-year students housed in residence halls on "The Hill" - De Neve, Hedrick, Rieber, Sproul, and Sunset Village - during a four-day move-in window each September.
Enrollment
33,471
Total Students
Freshman Class
8,368
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Sep 16-19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
9%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
You will be assigned a specific move-in date and time in late August depending on which building you are in - room, roommate, and move-in information will be sent by the end of August. All students are assigned an unloading zone, viewable via the move-in information on the Housing Portal; True Bruin Ambassadors will help direct you and assist with unloading. UCLA operates on the quarter system, so Fall Quarter contracts begin Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, notably later than many semester-based California schools. Your contracted meal plan begins with dinner on the day contracts start - students get 3 free meal swipes daily from the start of move-in through then.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Satellite check-in stations near your assigned unloading zone, where your BruinCard is encoded for your room.
- Parking
- Once unloaded, you'll be directed to long-term parking with 3 hours free - if you need longer, move to one of the pay-by-space spots within the lot.
- What you'll receive
- Your BruinCard, encoded to serve as your room key.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Commercial moving vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and pods, are prohibited from parking on University property for on-campus check-in and must use designated unloading zones instead.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
De Neve
Suite-style · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Hedrick Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Rieber Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to University of California, Los Angeles's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - September 15, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$18,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target0.7 miles
- CVS Pharmacy0.8 miles
- Walgreens2.7 miles
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