If you are applying to UCLA for the first time, please read the information under “For New First Year and Transfer Applicants”.
If you are a current UCLA student who wants to major in World Arts and Cultures, please scroll down to “For Current UCLA Students”.
FOR NEW FIRST YEAR AND TRANSFER APPLICANTS:
New UCLA first year and transfer students are admitted to the major for fall quarter only. To be considered for admission, applicants are required to complete both the general University of California (UC) undergraduate application, as well as a department supplement.
UC Application Filing Period: November 1-30.
Applicants who have submitted their UC application and have listed World Arts and Cultures as their first choice major to UCLA will have access to the online supplemental application for World Arts and Cultures.
Once an applicant submits the UC Application indicating the World Arts and Cultures major as their first choice major to UCLA, their UC Application will be processed within 1-6 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Once the UC Application is officially processed, applicants will use their UC Application ID to log into the online supplemental application. Undergraduate applicants must submit both the UC application and department supplement to be considered for admission into the major.
Supplemental Application Materials
The supplemental application for the Dance major is due on December 15 at 11:59pm PST, and includes the following specific departmental requirements:
- Questionnaire
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Sample Research Paper
For full details about requirements and instructions on submission as well as formatting guidelines, please refer to the Supplemental Application Worksheet below:
Supplemental Application Worksheet - World Arts and Cultures Major (425.37 kB)
All supplemental materials must be submitted through the online upload system; any physical materials submitted to the department will not be considered in the review process.
If you have any questions about the admission process, please email admissions@arts.ucla.edu.
***Please note that UCLA is closed for winter break from mid-December through the first week in January. We will respond to all inquiries submitted during this time upon returning.***
FOR CURRENT UCLA STUDENTS:
For current UCLA students who wish to major in World Arts and Cultures, applications are considered once a year. Current UCLA students who petition to change their major are required to meet with the Student Affairs Officer prior to application, but no later than the eighth week of fall quarter.
Deadline to register as a Change of Major candidate: December 1 at 4:00pm PST
Deadline to submit WAC application: December 15 at 11:59pm PST
Students may be interviewed as part of the application process. Review the Change of Major Application Worksheet below for more information about the application process and admission requirements:
Supplemental Application Worksheet - World Arts and Cultures Major (403.95 kB)
Should you have any questions after reviewing this information, please email wacdadmissions@arts.ucla.edu.