Accepted Students

If you decline our offer, we wish you the best in your future endeavors. Declining or withdrawing an offer in the Applicant Portal is final and cannot be reversed.  

If you accept our offer of admission, welcome to DGSOM!  Thank you for accepting our offer of admission to join the class of 2029!    

Next, secure your space in the class by completing Parts A and B below.  Your offer of admission is contingent upon taking the following actions by the dates indicated below.  

PART A:  DGSOM uses the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School (CYMS) Tool to build a class of outstanding physician trainees.  

1. The AMCAS Choose Your Medical School (CYMS) Tool is not active until February 19, 2025. Your acceptance will be held until February 19, 2025. 
2. Starting February 19, 2025, to continue to hold your acceptance at DGSOM, please indicate your intention to enroll with DGSOM in the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School (CYMS) Tool. 
3. In fairness to other applicants, if you have made a final decision not to attend DGSOM, promptly withdraw your application from DGSOM (as per AMCAS Application and Acceptance Protocols). 
4. On or before April 15, 2025, narrow your selection(s) of medical schools to no more than three schools or programs, and withdraw your acceptance(s) from all other schools or programs via the AMCAS CYMS tool (as per AMCAS Application and Acceptance Protocols). 
5. On or before April 30, 2025, choose the school or program to which you plan to matriculate and promptly withdraw your acceptances from all other schools or programs via the AMCAS CYMS tool (as per AMCAS Application and Acceptance Protocols).  After April 30, 2025, your offer of acceptance will expire after 5 business days if you have not indicated on the CYMS tool "Plan to Enroll" with DGSOM or have made "No Decision" on the CYMS tool regarding the DGSOM offer of admission. 
6. For offers made on or after April 30, 2025, you will have 5 business days to indicate your intention to enroll with DGSOM via the “Plan to Enroll” option in the AMCAS CYMS tool.  After 5 business days, offers will expire for applicants who have not indicated on the CYMS tool "Plan to Enroll" with DGSOM or have made "No Decision" on the CYMS tool regarding the DGSOM offer of admission. 
7. Commit to Enroll: 
   1. For those accepted to the Traditional MD or Prime-LA Tracks at DGSOM, by June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm Pacific Time, indicate your intent to matriculate with DGSOM by selecting "Commit to Enroll" with DGSOM using the AMCAS CYMS tool.  Should you not select "Commit to Enroll" with DGSOM on the CYMS tool, your offer of admission to DGSOM will expire.
   2. For those accepted to the MSTP Track at DGSOM, by May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm Pacific Time, indicate your intent to matriculate with DGSOM by selecting "Commit to Enroll" with DGSOM using the AMCAS CYMS tool.  Should you not select "Commit to Enroll" with DGSOM on the CYMS tool, your offer of admission to the MSTP Track at DGSOM will expire.
8. For those accepted after June 2, 2025, you will have 5 business days to make a decision.
9. Declining or withdrawing an offer at any time in the Applicant Portal is final and cannot be reversed. 

PART B:  Complete these additional contingencies to hold your seat in the DGSOM class.  

1. Successful completion of your academic work required for admission. 
2. A final transcript and Bachelor's degree granted.  If your Bachelor’s degree was conferred after May 2024, you will be contacted for further instructions to submit your final transcript with degree conferral. 
3. Completion of a health exam and all compliance requirements, including the Technical Standards.
4. Criminal background clearance is required.  You will receive information to complete this process via AMCAS beginning January, 2025.  

Following your acceptance of our offer of admission, you will receive instructions via the Applicant Portal to complete the Financial Aid Institutional Application and to complete the FAFSA (available at studentaid.gov from December 1, 2024 onward).  Once you submit these completed applications, you will receive your Preliminary Award Letter (PAL) from DGSOM detailing your financial aid award package. International applicants are not required to submit the FAFSA. Scholarship awards will be issued in the coming months and, should you receive a scholarship, you will be notified promptly and issued an updated PAL.  

Please create your MyUCLA Account, complete your Statement of Intent to Register/Statement of Legal Residence, and review the additional information below. ***Note: your SIR/SLR is non-binding

1. Create your MyUCLA account  

Previous UCLA students may logon directly to MyUCLA to complete this process. If you are new to UCLA, click Create UCLA Logon/Password under the “Sign In” box at MyUCLA. You will need your UCLA ID and date of birth to create your UCLA Logon.  

MyUCLA provides easily accessible, secure, real-time access to your financial and personal University records. The site is designed to walk you through the steps to access your records, from checking your billing account, changing address information or email address, to checking your registration status.   

MyUCLA is where you complete your SIR/SLR (Statement of Intent to Register/ Statement of Legal Residence). This is important to complete at your earliest convenience, as the SIR/SLR is necessary to complete before you can finalize your enrollment, apply for housing, and more.  

Step-by-step instructions

 2. Complete your STATEMENT OF INTENT TO REGISTER/STATEMENT OF LEGAL RESIDENCE  

To help us process and coordinate your admission and financial aid status, please complete the online Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) at MyUCLA.  

Please note:  The SIR and SLR are only available to you on MyUCLA once you have created an account and logged in.   

The SLR will ask you several questions to determine your residency for tuition purposes (in-state vs. out-of-state tuition). If you have any questions, you may contact the Campus Residence Deputy at residencedeputy@registrar.ucla.edu. 

Both forms are required to process your matriculation to the School of Medicine. The SLR must be completed with the SIR, regardless of your tuition status.   

3. Review ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  

• REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT  

As a DGSOM student, you will be automatically enrolled in classes during the summer enrollment period. Enrollment is handled by DGSOM and not main campus Registrar’s Office. You will also be eligible to receive the UCLA Health BruinCard (UCLA’s photo I.D.). The UCLA BruinCard is a mandatory student identification card that is used to electronically confirm student status and eligibility for services.   

• BRUINBILL  

Billing for student charges occurs online via the consolidated BruinBill; an online statement accessed by students through MyUCLA. You can manage BruinBill at my.ucla.edu 24/7. To access BruinBill, go to my.ucla.edu and log on. Select the Finances and Jobs tab, then BruinBill from the menu under the BruinBill section.    

BruinBill records University charges and payments associated with registration, as well as service charges that are assessed to students. BruinBill accounts are administered electronically and all students are issued an account. You are strongly encouraged to check your BruinBill account balances on the first business day of each month after enrollment. Students will receive bi-monthly email reminders prior to payment deadlines. All charges (including registration fees) must be paid in full by the 20th of each month or the preceding workday if the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday. A $20 delinquent fee is assessed for any late payment. Also, if registration fees are not paid in full by the payment deadline, a $50 late fee is assessed.  

Note: The UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) fee is part of registration fees and is due at the time registration fees are paid. For information about waiving the UC SHIP fees, see http://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu.  

• FINANCIAL AID NOTIFICATIONS & DISBURSEMENT  

You will receive your Preliminary Award Letter through email via our UCLA Applicant System. You will only be able to see your official award notification in your MyUCLA records in July, prior to matriculation.  

Come July, the DGSOM Financial Aid Office will be in contact regarding additional instructions for Financial Aid including loan processes. 

If you receive financial aid, most financial aid funds are automatically credited to your BruinBill account prior to the beginning of the term. These funds pay your registration fees and other outstanding charges. The balance of any financial aid is distributed through your BruinBill account and is disbursed through BruinDirect, an electronic deposit process.  

Sign up for BruinDirect as soon as possible. This can be done when accessing your BruinBill account. Your early sign up will allow ample time to coordinate the automatic deposit process with your bank so that your funds will be available as soon as they are disbursed to your BruinBill account.  

Please see attached instructions on how to SIR/SLR

Before you begin the financial aid application process, please ensure you have completed the following admissions steps:

Before You Begin: Admissions Steps to Complete First

1️⃣ Create Your MyUCLA Account

• If you are a previous UCLA student, you can log in directly to MyUCLA.
• If you are new to UCLA, click "Create UCLA Logon/Password" under the "Sign In" box at MyUCLA.
• You will need your UCLA ID and date of birth to create your account.

📌 MyUCLA is your primary portal for accessing university records, including financial aid, billing, registration, and more.

2️⃣ Complete Your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) & Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)

• These forms are available in MyUCLA once you have created an account.
• The SIR confirms your intent to enroll and is required for finalizing enrollment, applying for housing, and more.
• The SLR determines your residency status for tuition purposes (in-state vs. out-of-state tuition).
• If you have questions about the SLR, contact the Campus Residence Deputy at residencedeputy@registrar.ucla.edu.

✅ Both forms are required for your matriculation to the School of Medicine and should be completed as soon as possible.

3️⃣ Register Your SSN with UCLA
To ensure proper reporting and processing of your financial aid, you must register your Social Security Number (SSN) with UCLA.

Follow these steps:

• Visit MyUCLA and sign in using your UCLA logon credentials.
• Navigate to the "Settings" tab in the top-right corner of the homepage.
• Select the "Social Security/Individual Taxpayer ID" link.
• Follow the prompts to enter and register your SSN.

📌 This step is essential for financial aid processing. Please complete it as soon as possible.

🔹 Please Note: Once you complete these admissions steps, it may take a few business days for your information to fully integrate into the financial aid system. You will not be able to proceed with the financial aid steps until this integration is complete.

Next Steps: Applying for Financial Aid

If you wish to be considered for institutional scholarships and federal student loans for the 2025-2026 academic year, please complete the two-step process below.

Who Does NOT Need to Complete These Steps?

• International or Cash-Paying Students – No further action is required.
• Undocumented Students – Please reply to this email (dgsomfas@mednet.ucla.edu) for additional steps.
• MSTP (Medical Scientist Training Program) Students – No action is needed at this time. You will receive separate instructions from the MSTP Finance Office.

Step 1: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA

• Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and complete the FAFSA.
• Enter UCLA’s School Code: E00374.
• Please allow up to 5 business days for your FAFSA to process and transfer into our system. Once received, you will be ready for Step 2.

Step 2: Complete the Student Institutional Application

• Log in to MyUCLA.
• Navigate to “Finances” and access the Bruin Financial Aid Portal.
• Click on the "Documents" tab and complete the Student Institutional Application.

📌 Important:

• The Student Institutional Application will prompt a required Parental Application, which will collect your parent(s)’ income and household information.
• You will also need to upload a signed copy of your parent(s)’ 2023 tax returns.
• Parental information is required to be considered for institutional scholarships, as financial need is taken into account.
• Please make sure you have these documents ready before completing Step 2.

Parental Applications Must Be Completed by Parents

The Parental Institutional Application(s) must be completed by your parent(s), which means you must grant them third-party access to fill out the required forms.

• If your biological parents are married, only one parent needs access.
• If your biological parents are not married, both the custodial and noncustodial parents must be granted financial aid third-party access.

🔹 How to Grant Third-Party Access:

• Follow the detailed instructions here: UCLA Third-Party Access Guide
• Instructions for Setup:
  1. The third party (parent) must create a UCLA Logon ID.
  2. The parent must provide their UCLA Logon ID (not password) and name exactly as entered during account creation.
  3. The student must log into MyUCLA, then:
     • Go to Settings and select Third-Party Access.
     • Enter the parent’s UCLA Logon ID and name.
     • Select the information the third party can access.
  4. Once access is granted, the parent can log into MyUCLA and complete the required financial aid forms.

✅ Students may revoke or change access at any time.

✅ Once both steps are completed, no further action is required at this time. If additional information is needed, we will contact you directly.

New Financial Aid System – Help & Support

For 2025-2026, we are excited to introduce Bruin Financial Aid as our new financial aid system! This portal will provide a streamlined experience for managing financial aid requirements.

If you need assistance navigating the portal, completing forms, or accessing resource guides, please visit the Bruin Financial Aid Student Portal Help Webpage.

What Happens Next?

• Preliminary Award Letters (PALs) will be released in the coming weeks. We will notify you when they become available.
• Your PAL will contain an estimated financial aid package and can be viewed in your MyUCLA Bruin Financial Aid Portal once posted.

Questions?

We’re here to help! If you have any questions, please reply to this email or book a virtual appointment with our office at:
📅 Schedule an Appointment

For students who earned their bachelor’s degree before May 1, 2024, you do not need to submit your transcripts. 

You only need to submit your final transcripts if you completed your bachelor’s degree after May 1, 2024. Your transcript submission will serve as degree verification. In this case, you only need to submit final transcripts from the institution that awarded your Bachelor’s degree. Please submit FINAL OFFICIAL transcript(s) (reflecting your degree) prior to matriculation, by August 1, 2025. 

Electronically (Preferred): 

If your institution is sending transcripts electronically, please send them to: DGSOMAMP@mednet.ucla.edu. 

By Mail: 

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 

Office of Admissions 

885 Tiverton Avenue 

Geffen Hall, Suite 305 

Los Angeles, CA 90095