Welcome!

Welcome to the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles! We are excited that you have chosen our program to continue your path in anthropology! This site is designed to prepare you for your first quarter and introduce you to the way UCLA operates. Please make sure to read through the contents of this site carefully as it covers much of the information you need to know as a UCLA graduate student, including academic/degree program, student resources and available services, financial information, and getting settled. Some sections have subpages, so please make sure you don't miss those!

If at any time you need clarification, more information, or have a question that is not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact the department's Graduate Advisor at anthrogradadvisor@anthro.ucla.edu. The Graduate Advisor serves as the main contact for student questions and will answer them if possible, or point you in the right direction. 

Beginning in the Summer and leading to the start of Fall Quarter, you will receive a large amount of information from the University and the Department stating deadlines, information, orientation, opportunities, etc. It is your responsibility to read these notices, observe the deadlines, and take any action that is required. This is especially important for items such as award acceptances, immunization requirements, and visa orientation. It is recommended to create a folder in your inbox, a computer folder, or cloud storage to store this information for quick reference in the future.

To avoid information overload, the Graduate Advisor will share the link to the Anthro Graduate Student Resources portal with you close to the beginning of Fall Quarter. This portal includes additional information on departmental forms, exams, and other resources specifically for current students. For now, please be sure to focus on submitting official FINAL transcripts (if not done so already), establishing yourself as a student, fulfilling the immunization requirements, and preparing to establish California residency (if eligible)!

IMPORTANT ACTIONS, EVENTS, AND DATES FOR YOUR FIRST QUARTER

Please reference the table below for important deadlines. Some specific dates for 2024 are not yet available and tend to be published in the Summer. Fall 2024 deadlines are typically made available by the University in early Summer (late June, early July). Be sure to check back periodically for updates on actions. The full UCLA term calendar is available to view on the Registrar's Office website.