Aerial shot of UCLA campus

Where to Start
You can pre-purchase parking or pay for parking when you arrive. If you purchase parking in person, there are two ways to pay. Please read below for more info.

You can park in structures 2, 4, 7 and 8. You may want to print or save the parking map pdf so you have it on hand.

Pre-Purchase Parking
Bruin ePermits can be purchased in advance online. Click “Bruin Day for First-Years” in the list of upcoming events, then choose from the list of structures being offered. You can look at the parking map to see which structure is best for you. All of the structures are close to the event. The daily rate is $17.

Purchase Parking When You Arrive
If you purchase parking when you arrive, you can pay at a pay station (stations accept credit cards and cash, but do not dispense change) or with the ParkMobile app. Get more info from UCLA Transportation. Rates range from $5 per hour to $17 for the entire day.

Hospitality tent area

Start your day on campus at the Admission Tent. While there’s no official check-in, this is where you can pick up your Bruin Day map, schedule of events and signature tote bag. Head over to Wilson Plaza to snap a pic with mascots Joe and Josie Bruin!

If you aren’t able to make it to the Admission Tent, you may also be able to get a schedule and bag just outside Pauley Pavilion before the University Welcome.

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Volunteers
Everyone at UCLA is excited to meet you. Hundreds of volunteers, mostly current students, will be available to answer your questions. Look for them in yellow Bruin Day t-shirts. Volunteers in key locations will also have “Ask Me” signs so they’re especially easy to spot.

student volunteers

A shuttle service will run from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. on Bruin Day. To see the stops, go to the map and select the shuttle filter.

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Student getting food at the cafeteria

If you’d like to grab a bite to eat, check out dining options at ASUCLA.

Dining Tips:

  • Lines can be long at peak hours, so plan to allow an hour for lunch.
  • Place an order in advance by downloading the "Starship" app for iOS and Android.
  • To view dining locations, select the dining filter on the map.
  • Consider packing a lunch, snacks and water.
Directions signage on campus

UCLA is located just east of the I-405 freeway. The most convenient exits are Wilshire and Sunset Boulevards from both north and southbound directions.

Exit Sunset Boulevard
For easy access to the north side of campus, exit via the Sunset Boulevard eastbound off-ramp.

Recommend parking: Structures 4 and 7.

Exit Wilshire Boulevard
For easy access to the south side of campus, exit via the Wilshire Boulevard eastbound off-ramp. 

Recommended Parking: Structures 2 and 8.

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Aerial shot of full UCLA campus

Los Angeles is serviced by two regional airports. The closest to UCLA is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which also provides the most convenient transit options for families. 

If you are traveling from LAX, you can catch a taxi, Lyft or Uber at LAX-it. Once you are outside of baggage claim, walk or catch a free shuttle to the LAX-it lot, where your ride will pick you up. 

Los Angeles International Airport

Hollywood Burbank Airport

big blue bus shuttle

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

If you plan on taking public transportation to UCLA, we recommend using Google Maps to find the most convenient routes. 

RIDESHARING

Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are widely available in the Los Angeles area. Click here to see the designated pick-up and drop-off locations on campus.  

COMMERCIAL SHUTTLES

Super Shuttle
(800) 258-3826

Prime Time Shuttle
(800) 733-8267

TAXIS

Independent Cab Co.  
(800) 521-8294

United Taxi
(800) 822-8294

Yellow Cab
(424) 222-2222

UCLA Luskin Conference Center

Let the Adventure Begin



Here are some tips to help you make the most of Bruin Day.

  • Plan ahead to get the most out of your visit.
  • Use the Event Saver to create a list of favorite events. Please note: Saving an event does not guarantee a spot; space is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Note key events: University Welcome, Information Fair, Campus Tours, Housing Tours and Financial Aid Presentations.
  • Use the map to find events and plan your route.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • Bring a water bottle — you can refill it for free at stations throughout campus.
  • There might be long lines at lunch so plan in advance. Visit Where to Eat for more info.