• Change Of Major procedures for the 26-27 academic year will be published by October 1.

    Here are the links out to the department websites where you can find Program Change information:

    Architectural Studies - admits annually; application deadline is January 20.

    Art - admits annually; application deadline is January 20.

    Computational Art (new major as of Fall 2027) - admits annually; application deadline is January 10.

    Dance - admits annually; application deadline is January 10.

    Design (new major as of Fall 2027) - admits annually; application deadline is January 10.

    Design|Media Arts - this major is being sunsetted and will no longer accept new students. The major is splitting into three new majors in Computational Art, Design, and Games.

    Games (new major as of Fall 2027) - admits annually; application deadline is January 10.

    World Arts and Cultures - admits annually; application deadline is January 10.

  • We’re finalizing some programmatic/procedural details for the Program Change applications before we publish. Thank you for your patience.

    In the meantime: the portfolio/audition requirements, as well as artist statement prompts/writing elements for the majors are identical to those in our new UCLA student applications, which are already live on SlideRoom. You're welcome to review those now to see the requirements and begin preparing.

    Please do not submit a new student application if you are a Program Change applicant— it will not be processed as a Change of Major. Once the Program Change application is live, you will submit that application.

  • No, there is not. Currently enrolled UCLA students wishing to submit a Program Change application for a UCLA Arts major, are not subject to SlideRoom fees.

  • No, please fill out the application that reads “PROGRAM CHANGE” for your major. The applications are for distinct populations and have different requirements.

    If you are in SlideRoom and only see open applications for New Undergrads, please wait. Program Change applications are published on a different schedule and will be available.

  • Yes— you need a UC GPA to be eligible, and all Program Change applications have deadlines in Winter Quarter, after you’ve earned a UC GPA from Fall Quarter.

    *If you were admitted to UCLA as a Transfer student in a major outside of UCLA Arts, please note some of our majors will not allow you to apply, and the ones that do may add 1-2 additional years to your degree completion. Please reach out to your desired department to inquire.

  • All of the majors keep spots open for Program Change candidates.

    Here are the application/admit numbers for each major, on an annual basis. Please note that these statistics are much broader and aren't as easily defined as the admission statistics for new students.

    • Architectural Studies receives around 15-30 applications, and admits around 10-15.

    • Art receives around 5-15 applications, and admits around 5-10.

    • Dance receives around 3-12 applications, and admits around 5-10.

    • World Arts and Cultures receives around 5-10 applications, and admits around 5-10.

    For Computational Art, Design, and Games, we do not have any data since they are new majors.

  • The studio courses in the School of the Arts and Architecture are part of a professional curriculum, where students who are in the major were admitted with a portfolio, audition, or other supplemental material. All classes are closed to non-majors in the registration process, so you need instructor consent.

    You have to come on the first day of class at the beginning of the quarter. The course instructor will prioritize enrollment for students in the major, and then if there are spots available they will consider adding non-majors.

    It does not make a difference if you email an instructor beforehand to express interest. They will still tell you to come on the first day of class, because it’s only at that time if they know they have space.

    It is a good idea to be prepared to show that you have the ability to keep up with the coursework, so you might be asked to dance, show portfolio work, etc. These are classes for people who have established investment in their arts practice, they are not for beginners.

    If you do not have experience in the arts and are more interested for recreation and enjoyment, UCLA Recreation has many visual and performing arts classes that are listed at recreation.ucla.edu.

  • The "Change of Major" process is a general term we use for students who are already enrolled at UCLA that wish to either double major with a UCLA Arts major or change out of their original major into UCLA Arts. If you wish to change out of your current UCLA major or add a double major within the arts, you would be considered a "Change of Major" applicant either way.

    You can specify if you plan to keep your first major or not on the supplemental application. Make sure you speak with your academic counselor first to make sure you are on track to be able to make this change.

  • Please email admission@arts.ucla.edu, as well as your desired department from the list below with your question(s):

    Architectural Studies: admissions@aud.ucla.edu

    Art: artinfo@arts.ucla.edu

    Dance: wacdadmissions@arts.ucla.edu

    Computational Art / Design / Games: dmainfo@arts.ucla.edu

    World Arts and Cultures: wacdadmissions@arts.ucla.edu

    Unfortunately, the department advisors are not available to consult on portfolios, auditions, and application essays. The best place to look for guidance on those aspects are within the PROGRAMS tab at the top of this page; choose your desired major from the drop-down for information about the application process as well as tips from each department that will help you prepare your application.

  • The UCLA Center for Accessible Education is the best place to start identifying what supports you need.

  • Please email us at admission@arts.ucla.edu with your name, major, and the year you were last enrolled, and we’ll get you connected with the right people.