Return to Undergraduate Study
After an absence of more than one term, undergraduate students must submit an application to resume their studies at UCLA.
An undergraduate student who has not registered for two or more consecutive regular session terms (summer not included) must submit a Return to Undergraduate Study application to return to UCLA. Upon approval, a nonrefundable fee applies. This application is required to attend a regular session term only (fall, winter, or spring).
UCLA logon ID and password are required to access this application. UCLA logon ID instructions are available on the UCLA Identity and Accounts Manager website.
Students whose last registered term at UCLA was prior to fall 1980 should contact the Registrar’s Office for an alternate application.
Ineligibility
New undergraduate students who cancel registration in their first quarter are not eligible to submit a Return to Undergraduate Study application. New undergraduate students admitted fall quarter 2024 or later, who withdraw or lose student status on or before Friday of week three of their first quarter, are not eligible to submit an application. They must reapply to UCLA using a UC admission application.
EAP and PAL Students
Students participating in the Education Abroad Program (EAP) and PAL for non-UC study abroad are not required to submit a Return to Undergraduate Study application. Upon registration fees payment, EAP students are considered continuing registered UCLA students for all approved terms abroad.
Summer Sessions
A Return to Undergraduate Study application is not required to attend UCLA summer sessions. The Summer Sessions office can supply course enrollment guidance.
Advising Offices
Applicants should consult with the appropriate academic advising office for any conditions that may apply.
- College of Letters and Science
- Academic Advancement Program (AAP), 1209 Campbell Hall
- Center for Academic Advising in the College (CAAC), A316 Murphy Hall
- College Honors Program, A311 Murphy Hall
- Student Athletics Academic and Student Services, Morgan Center
- School of the Arts and Architecture
2200 Broad Art Center - School of Education and Information Studies
1002 Moore Hall - Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science
6426 Boelter Hall - Herb Alpert School of Music
1642 Schoenberg Music Building - Joe C. Wen School of Nursing
2-137 Factor Building - Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs
3357 Public Affairs Building - Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health
16-059 Center for Health Sciences - School of Theater, Film, and Television
103 East Melnitz Building
To contact a departmental adviser, see the individual department.
Requirements
Statement of Legal Residence
All students submitting a Return to Undergraduate Study application must also complete a Statement of Legal Residence, and upload it with the application.
Official Transcripts
Students who have attended any educational institution, including another University of California campus or UCLA Extension, since their last attendance at UCLA must submit official transcripts from those schools with the application. Students admitted to UCLA prior to fall 1988 who have not been registered at UCLA for the last five years are required to resubmit official transcripts of all work completed outside UCLA.
Action taken on the application is contingent upon receipt and evaluation of these transcripts.
Submission
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application at least six to eight weeks before the priority deadline to maximize their opportunity to enroll during the first pass enrollment period. Applications received after the priority deadline are assessed a late readmission fee and, if applicable, a late registration fee.
Under no circumstances will an application be accepted after Friday of Week 2 of the term for which the student wishes to return.