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(This
page may also be downloaded as a PDF here.)
Dear incoming
student,
The Department
of Health Services welcomes you to the UCLA School of Public
Health. You will receive an orientation packet in August describing
the Health Services Department and also general information
about the School of Public Health. However, here are a few important
items in the meantime:
Instruction
begins Thursday, September 27, 2007-December 7, 2007.
Registration
for classes has started and you may register
for classes at https://www.ursa.ucla.edu/Default.asp.
Most entering student take 3 courses please follow the suggested
study list below:
| MPH*
(Management) |
HS
200A, Biostatistics 100A and HS M236 |
| MPH*
(Policy) |
HS
200A, Biostatistics 100A and HS 268 |
| HSO/MPH
1** |
HS
200A, Biostatistics 100A, HS M236 |
| MS
2* |
HS
200A, Biostatistics 200A, HS 237A |
| MS
1** |
HS 200A, Biostatistics 200A, HS 237A |
| Ph.D.*
|
HS
200A, HS 237A, Biostatistics 200A + elective |
| Dr.PH* |
HS
200A, HS 237A, Biostatistics 100A, HS 207A |
Concurrent
Programs:
JD/MPH, MD/MPH, MBA/MPH |
Same
as MPH (Management) |
*Depending on your previous course work and the recommendation
of your advisor (when assigned) study list may vary.
*The MS1 and MPH 1=HSO are for students with a prior doctoral
degree in the USA ONLY!
You may
wish to take four courses, in that case the fourth course should
be an HS elective…and you may select any 200+ level courses
from HS as your elective. To view a full list of courses offered
by HS in fall 07, please visit http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/schedulehome.aspx
. If you have any questions, please email me.
University
Records System Access (URSA) registration, enrollment &
course suggestion for entering students:
Please
refer to the Graduate Division Orientation Handbook which contains
information on how to register, how to enroll, and how to access
URSA online. For the most updated enrollment information visit
the registrar's web site at http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/.
You may enroll in classes on-line through your URSA account.
Fall
2007 Important Academic Dates:
Please visit http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/calendar/calf07.htm
for the full calendar. Students are responsible for observing
all due dates and deadlines.
Highlights:
| Reg
Fee Payment Deadline |
Thursday,
September 20 |
| Quarter
begins |
Monday,
September 24 |
| SPH
Orientation |
Tuesday,
September 25 |
| Instruction
begins |
Thursday,
September 27 |
| Holidays |
Veterans
Day holiday Monday, November 12 |
| |
Thanksgiving
holiday Thursday-Friday, November 22-23 |
| Instruction
ends |
Friday,
December 7 |
| Final
examinations |
Monday-Friday,
December 10-14 |
| Quarter
ends |
Friday,
December 14 |
Orientation:
The School of Public Health Orientation Day for
Incoming Students will be Tuesday,
September 25, 2007 from 8:30-4:00pm. Be sure to
attend the Orientation as important information will be conveyed
to help you acclimate to UCLA. During orientation you will get
a chance to meet your advisor and the rest of the faculty.
School
of Public Health New Student Orientation
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
8:30 - 4:00 pm
UCLA Faculty Center
Map: http://www.ucla.edu/map/map_central.html
In addition
to the School of Public Health and Graduate Division incoming
student activities, the Graduate Student Resource Center
is sponsoring a general introduction to campus services and
offices that are of specific importance to graduate students
on Friday, September 21, 2007 from 9:00am to 4:30pm.
For more information and to register, please visit http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/gsrc/Events/Orientation.htm
Graduate
Division 2007 Entering Graduate Student Welcome Reception
This year the Graduate
Division sponsored Entering Graduate Student Welcome Reception
is on:
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Faculty Center
Graduate
Division Orientation page: http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/orientation.html
Waiver
Exam (s) Information: Please see PDF here.
Registration
fees
must be paid prior to each term. Fees can be paid by check,
credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover), or cash. View the
Schedule of Classes Calendar for specific dates at www.registrar.ucla.edu/calendar/.
Questions regarding fees should be directed to the Registrar's
Office at 1113 Murphy Hall, (310) 825-1091 or see www.registrar.ucla.edu/fees/.
Transportation and parking:
http://www.transportation.ucla.edu/
If you would like to apply for a campus parking permit, you
should submit your application no later than Friday,
July 27, 2007 at 5pm. Parking spaces are limited, so
be sure to submit your application by the due date. To obtain
quarterly deadline dates and information on how to apply for
a parking permit, visit http://www.transportation.ucla.edu/students/index.htm
or phone Parking & Commuter Service at (310) 825-3618, or
in person at 555 Westwood Plaza. All campus
parking inquiries should be directed to the UCLA Transportation
Services Office at (310) 825-9871.
What
other means of transportation are available?
Options include vanpools, carpools, buspools, public transit,
bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles. The BruinGo! program allows
members of the UCLA community to ride the Santa Monica Big Blue
Bus and Culver City Bus at a reduced fare by using their BruinCard.
Go Metro program offers discounted quarterly transit passes
for Metro bus and rail lines. A comprehensive look at campus
transportation options is outlined in the UCLA Commuter's Guide,
published by the UCLA Commuter Assistance Ride-sharing (CAR)
Office. For information call (310) 794-7433; stop by 555 Westwood
Plaza, Room 200; or go to www.transportation.ucla.edu.
Other
Useful Information and Websites:
Campus Information: http://www.ucla.edu/audience/students.html
Campus
Map: http://www.ucla.edu/map
Graduate
Division Orientation page: http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/orientation.html
Student
Link: http://www.my.ucla.edu/
URSA
Online: http://www.ursa.ucla.edu/
Address
change: If your email and/or mailing address
changes over the summer you must notify us via URSA online.
You must also contact me at rnaranjo@ph.ucla.edu.
It is EXTREMELY important that we have your most current addresses.
All future announcements will be sent to you via email.
BRUINCARD:
(Student Photo-ID Card): http://www.bruincard.ucla.edu
You are required to have a BruinCard. BruinCard is the official
UCLA identification card. Many services are accessed using this
card, including campus library privileges, use of the Wooden
Center, and many others. The first BruinCard is free to all
students. The replacement cost for a lost/stolen card is $20,
which will be charged to your BAR account.
BruinCard
offices:
123 Kerckhoff Hall, (310) 825 - 2336
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 PM (Mon - Fri)
150-A Sproul
Hall (Sunset Plaza), (310) 825 - 4775
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 PM (Mon - Fri)
Bruin Online - Email
Account: http://www.bol.ucla.edu/
To create a Bruin Online e-mail account please visit: https://www.bol.ucla.edu/cgi-ssl/accounts/newuser/
All future department announcements will be distributed via
email.
Establishing
California Residency for Tuition Purposes (US Citizens and Permanent
Residents only):
Domestic students who are not California residents will need
to establish residency to avoid assessment of nonresident tuition.
In order to establish your residency, certain requirements must
be met. Please refer to the Registrar's web page at http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/faq/residencefaq.htm
or call the Residence Deputy at (310) 825-1091, option 7, for
the complete details on establishing California Residency. This
is very important. Otherwise, you may have to pay non-resident
tuition during your second year.
Dashew
Center for International Students and Scholars (Foreign Students):
To begin an introduction to the campus, new international students
should visit the UCLA Dashew Center for International Students
and Scholars (DCISS) within the first 10 days upon arrival.
The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars provides
services and programs to UCLA's international community. The
services include personal counseling on visa and immigration
issues, financial and tax matters, academic adjustment, insurance,
and release of funds from other countries. The Center also supports
international and intercultural programs which assist student
and scholars to adjust to the community, including housing assistance,
community services, friendship families and English conversation
groups. The Center is located in the Tom Bradley International
Center at 417 Charles Young Drive West, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1379,
(310) 825-1681. Visit www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/
for more information.
Looking
forward to meeting you in September!
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