Steps To Apply to a UCLA Graduate Program

Applying to UCLA for graduate school is a multi-step process.

1. EXPLORE OUR 136 DEGREE PROGRAMS

Start by exploring programs to determine which are a good fit for your goals:

This is a big step in your career. You’ll find every UCLA program competes well across grad school rankings, quality of our faculty and research facilities, and graduate student support—both financial and academic.

2. CHOOSE A PROGRAM THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

After comparing programs, if you still have questions, reach out to the department through their website. UCLA allows you to apply to only one program per application period. Now might be a good time to schedule a campus visit.

3. READ APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Some requirements apply to all UCLA applicants:

After reviewing these, jump straight to program-specific admission requirements by typing a program’s name below:

Admission requirements covers admission criteria, fees, and international applicants. Questions still? Check our FAQs. Most outstanding questions can be answered by the department through their website.

4. APPLY ONLINE

Ready to apply? The online application will walk you through all application steps. You can pause and return to the application at any time. In most cases we’ll ask you to submit supplemental material within the app.

Candidates for the DDS, MD, JD, LLM, SJD and MBA degrees should visit the following professional school websites for information on the admissions requirements and to submit an application:

UCLA School of Dentistry for the DDS program
David Geffen School of Medicine for the MD program
UCLA School of Law for the JD, LLM and SJD degree programs
Anderson School of Management for programs leading to the MBA degree (Full time MBA, Executive MBA, Fully Employed MBA, and Global Executive MBA).

Questions about whether we received your supplemental application materials can be directed to your specific program.

The Graduate Education website and websites for individual programs contain all the information and instructions needed for completion of the UCLA Application for Graduate Admission. UCLA strongly discourages the use of agents in this process. Please complete and submit the application yourself!

5. APPLICATION DECISIONS ANNOUNCED

We announce decisions for fall applications starting in February and continuing through Summer. Each program has a different review period that follows its admission deadline. For questions about decisions and offers of financial support, contact your program directly.

6. DECIDE & ACCEPT

Once you’re admitted, huge life changes are ahead. If you decide to attend UCLA, know that we’ll do everything we can to support you throughout your academic career.

7. TRANSITION TO UCLA

Congratulations on joining UCLA’s community of talented and enthusiastic students and alumni. Your next steps are all right here—searching for an apartment, meeting your fellow classmates, figuring out where the best coffee shops are, and attending the welcome reception and your program’s orientation events:

Still have questions? Check out our UCLA Grad Admissions FAQs.

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