Class of 2026

Office of Academic Excellence

Mission Statement

 

The Office of Academic Excellence (OAE) supports the unique needs of each student-athlete by providing strategic services and programming in the areas of academic support, academic advising, and eligibility monitoring. Our student-centered approach empowers student-athletes to maximize their educational experience as they pursue their academic and personal goals. It is our mission to graduate self-sufficient learners who are able to successfully embark on life after college.

Student-Athlete Handbook

Student-Athlete Handbook

Know the Standards

Whether you are a new or returning student-athlete, you are now a part of the Bruin family and the rich tradition of UCLA Athletics. Please review the important information in this handbook and keep it handy throughout the year.

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Peer Learning - Academic Excellence

Peer Learning

A Collaboration For Growth

Peer Learning Facilitators (PLFs) provide subject area tutoring in a collaborative learning environment in which student-athletes and PLFs work together to maximize content understanding in individual and small group sessions.

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College Academic Advising - Academic Excellence Page

College Academic Advising

Academic Game Plan

Each team is assigned a College Academic Advisor who provides academic advice and direction in program planning, academic difficulty counseling, petitioning degree requirements, and major selection.

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Academic Excellence - Learning Specialists

Learning Specialists

One-On-One Guidance

Learning Specialists work individually with student-athletes to strengthen study habits, time management, learning strategies, and reading/writing skills, while connecting them to campus resources for a successful transition.

Academic Mentoring - Academic Excellence

Academic Mentoring

Support for New Bruins

Academic Mentors are an extension of the Learning Specialists and College Academic Advisors, assisting with first-year transition, time management, program planning, goal setting, studying, and exam preparation.

"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."

NCAA Academic Eligibility

Learn the Requirements. To practice, compete, and receive an athletics scholarship, student-athletes must meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements.

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Exam Proctoring

Contact & Coordination. Faculty with questions regarding exam accommodations for student-athletes traveling for competition may contact the UCLA Athletics Proctoring Office at proctoring@athletics.ucla.edu. Once approved, our staff partners with instructors to coordinate secure exam proctoring in alignment with course expectations and university policies.

OAE Staff Directory

Meet the Team. The Office of Academic Excellence has a full team of dedicated staff members. Please access the staff directory at the link below.

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UCLA Faculty & Staff Assistance

Here to Help. Questions about student-athlete progress, midterm grade reporting or any other academic related questions can be sent to: OAE@athletics.ucla.edu.

Mailing Address

J.D. Morgan Center 127

E-Mail

OAE@athletics.ucla.edu