Dear Bruin Community:
Welcome to spring at UCLA. This is our quarterly reminder highlighting key policies and resources related to free expression, safety and community well-being. As we have shared in the past, our central aim is to ensure that UCLA is a place where Bruins of all backgrounds and identities feel safe, welcome, respected and able to participate fully in campus life.
Campus Events, Public Expression and Related Activities at UCLA
UCLA is deeply committed to freedom of expression, a principle that is fundamental to our academic mission. Freedom of expression is also a right: As a public university, UCLA is barred by the Constitution from restricting expression on the basis of viewpoint.
While the right to free speech is legally protected, it is not absolute, and the university has the right and the duty to enforce certain policies that regulate speech. These are called Time, Place and Manner (TPM) policies. They help prioritize safety, respect and well-being while upholding UCLA’s commitment to freedom of expression and an environment where Bruins feel welcome and able to effectively learn, work and enjoy campus life. We encourage you to read through these policies carefully. Everyone is expected to follow them, and individuals who violate the policies may face legal penalties, student or staff disciplinary action and/or exclusion from campus.
Discriminatory acts, harassment and abuse are strictly prohibited by law and university policy. Anyone who experiences such conduct should immediately report it to the university.
UCLA’s free speech website provides more details on campus policies and procedures, answers to frequently asked questions, and resources that describe how we uphold fundamental rights while maintaining our commitment to a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Safety and Well-Being Resources
We have a host of resources to help you stay safe, prepared and healthy at UCLA. Please familiarize yourself with campus resources that may be useful to you:
- Emergency Notifications – UCLA uses BruinALERT to notify students, staff and faculty of dangerous situations or significant emergencies that threaten the health or safety of the campus community or disrupt normal operations. These alerts are sent by SMS text and email. For important safety matters that may not rise to that level, the Office of Campus and Community Safety issues BruinADVISORY messages directly to your email inbox to keep you informed and aware.
- Campus Safety Resources – Visit the BSO page for campus safety resources and services, including emergency information, personal safety tips and how to report a concerning behavior or safety issue. Download the Bruins Safe app to contact campus safety staff quickly, receive notifications and instructions if on-campus emergencies occur, and more.
- Mental Health and Well-Being Resources – Students can find comprehensive resources on the Be Well Bruin website, in addition to our free speech website, which also includes a host of resources for faculty and staff.
- Federal Updates for the UCLA Community – Stay current with guidance for faculty, students and staff on directives from the federal government on our federal updates site. You may also consult UC’s federal updates page.
Important Guidance: What to Do If You Encounter Immigration Enforcement on Campus
We have no indication or reports that immigration enforcement activities will occur on our campus. However, we want community members to be aware of actions you should take. In general, if you encounter or are notified of federal immigration enforcement on campus:
- Contact UCPD immediately at (310) 825-1491. UCPD does not enforce federal immigration law and is available 24/7.
- Do not obstruct officers in any way.
Please read more detailed information and learn about additional community resources on UCLA’s federal updates site, which also includes immigration enforcement information and a printable Know Your Rights Card.
Thank you for taking the time to read through these policies and resources. We look forward to a safe quarter ahead.
Sincerely,
Darnell Hunt
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Michael J. Beck
Administrative Vice Chancellor
Monroe Gorden Jr.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Steve Lurie
Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus & Community Safety