UCLA BRUINS - Athletics News
|
|
A. Academic Counseling: Through the College of Letters and Science, UCLA has four full-time counselors employed within the Athletic Department. The counselors assist with class and major selection, degree planning and all other academic matters.
B. Pre-Enrollment in Classes: Student-athletes may pre-enroll by telephone each quarter prior to regular enrollment. This allows great class flexibility around practice and playing seasons.
C. Major Selection Workshops: UCLA students have up to two years to declare from over 100 majors. Workshops are held each quarter to identify areas of interest.
D. Honors Program/Study Abroad: Many student-athletes participate in the College Honors program taking specialized seminars and classes. Each quarter UCLA provides the opportunity to study overseas in a "Study Abroad" program in over 60 countries.
E. Career Pathing/Job Placement: UCLA's Career Center conducts seminars each quarter to provide a realistic orientation towards prospective careers. Areas of help include developing a resume, applying to graduate school, mastering interview techniques and the availability of part-time jobs and internships.
F. Final Score: Final Score allows former UCLA student-athletes, who have completed their eligibility, to return to campus with the same benefits as during their undergraduate career and finish their degree. This program is specifically designed for professional athletes in their off-seasons and athletes who leave early for Olympic careers.
G. Media/Interview Techniques: UCLA's Sports Information Office prepares student-athletes for the television, newspaper or radio interviews they will encounter. UCLA also produces "UCLA Bruin Talk" on cable television.
H. Professional Agent Information: Any athlete considering a career in professional sports is eligible to meet with a panel of experts from the School of Law and Anderson School of Management to discuss his/her future.
I. Sports Psychology: Sports psychologists are available through the Student Psychological Services office to address the concerns of the student-athlete from perspectives on and off the playing surface.
J. Mentor Advice: Current student-athletes work as "Mentors" to assist new student-athletes in adjusting to the academic, athletic and social demands of college life.
II. Academic Support
A. Individual/Group Tutoring: Individual and group tutoring are available for all student-athletes. Tutors are undergraduate and graduate students with previous expertise for the class they are assigned.
B. Review Sessions: Class tutors conduct review sessions for student-athletes prior to midterms and final exams.
C. Lecture Notes: The UCLA Student Store sells lecture notes for a nominal fee for selected introductory and advanced classes. Professional note-takers record notes directly from the professor's materials, including diagrams and experiments. The weekly notes are ideal for student-athletes to study on road trips.
D. Academic Coordinators: Graduate students and interns are hired to work with selected small groups on specific needs to improve academic success. Learning specialists are also a-vailable on a one-on-one basis.
III. Orientation Programs
A. Summer Orientation: Three-day and two-night sessions on campus during the summer are utilized by incoming student-athletes to select Fall Quarter classes and ease the adjustment from high school to college. Student-athletes are encouraged to attend an early July session to have the best opportunity to pick classes before other new students.
B. Athletic Orientation: In late September prior to the start of classes, UCLA conducts sessions with its new student-athletes to introduce them to the various services and personnel that will enhance their college experience. It is also a great opportunity to meet other new athletes from all 21 sports.
C. Freshman Summer: Student-athletes wishing to get a head start on their college education can participate in a six-week summer program beginning in August where they live on-campus and take two college level classes.
D. Community Outreach: UCLA's program is designed for student-athletes to give something back to the local area. This is accomplished through community service such as Special Olympics, speaking programs, and appearances at local charities, children's groups and hospitals.
UCLA's Student-Athlete Services
1. Counseling Programs
A. Academic Counseling
B. Pre-enrollment in classes
C. Major Selection Workshops
D. Honors Program/Study Abroad
E. Career Pathing/Job Placement
F. Final Score Degree
G. Media/Interview Techniques
H. Professional Agent Info
I. Sports Psychology
J. Mentor Advice
2. Academic Support
A. Individual/Group Tutoring
B. Review Sessions
C. Lecture Notes
D. Academic Coordinators
3. Orientation Programs
A. Summer Orientation
B. Athletic Orientation
C. Freshman Summer
D. Community Outreach
Student Athlete Services and Academic Resources
I. Counseling Programs
