Accepted Students

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Offer Acceptance Protocol 

Thank you for accepting our offer of admission to join the class of 2030!     

Your offer of admission is contingent upon completing Parts A and B 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, 2026. Your acceptance will be held until February 19, 2026.   
2. Starting February 19, 2026, 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, 2026, 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, 2026, 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, 2026, your offer of acceptance will expire after 2 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, 2026, 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 1, 2026 at 3:00pm Pacific Time, indicate your intent to matriculate with DGSOM by selecting "Commit to Enroll" with DGSOM using the AMCAS CYMS tool.  CYMS may experience delays when recording updates. To avoid missing the CTE deadline and risking your seat in the class, please allow extra time for your final decision to be processed. Should you choose not to 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 8, 2026 at 5:00pm Pacific Time, indicate your intent to matriculate with DGSOM by selecting "Commit to Enroll" with DGSOM using the AMCAS CYMS tool.  To avoid missing the CTE deadline and risking your seat in the class, please allow extra time for your final decision to be processed. Should you choose not to 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 1, 2026, 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 2026, 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, 2026.   

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 October 1, 2025 onward).  Once you submit these completed applications, you will receive your Preliminary Award from DGSOM via the Bruin Financial Aid portal detailing your financial aid award package.  Scholarship awards will be issued in the coming months and, should you receive a scholarship, you will be notified promptly, and this update will be reflected in your Bruin Financial Aid portal.    

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

Here are the required steps to set up your UCLA accounts and apply for financial aid.

✔ Part 1 — Before You Apply for Financial Aid

Please complete the admissions setup steps below before beginning any financial aid forms.

1️⃣ Create Your MyUCLA Account

• Former UCLA students: Log in directly at MyUCLA.
• New students: Select “Create UCLA Logon/Password” on the MyUCLA sign‑in page.

You will need your UCLA ID and date of birth to create your account.

👉 MyUCLA is your central portal for financial aid, billing, enrollment, and student records.

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

These forms appear in MyUCLA once your account is active.

• The SIR confirms your intent to enroll.
• The SLR determines your residency classification for tuition purposes.

For SLR questions, contact the Campus Residence Deputy: residencedeputy@registrar.ucla.edu.

✔ Both the SIR and SLR are required for matriculation and to activate financial aid system access.

3️⃣ Register Your Social Security Number (SSN)

Log into MyUCLA → Settings → Social Security/Individual Taxpayer ID and enter your SSN.

✔ This is essential for FAFSA matching and financial aid processing.

⏳ Processing Time

Please allow 3–5 business days after completing these admissions steps for your information to sync with the UCLA financial aid system.

You will not be able to move forward with financial aid until this is complete.

✔ Part 2 — Applying for Financial Aid

Complete the steps below if you want to be considered for:

• Need-based scholarships, and/or
• Federal student loans for 2026–2027.

Who Does Not Need to Apply

• Cash-paying students – No action required.
• Undocumented students – Please reply to this email for alternate instructions.
• MSTP students – The MSTP Finance Office will reach out separately.

Merit Scholarship Information
Please note that merit‑based scholarships are determined outside of the Financial Aid Office. These selections are made by DGSOM  through a separate review process that automatically considers all admitted students – no additional application is required. Once our office is formally notified of recipients, we will include any applicable merit scholarship in your Preliminary Award Letter (PAL). If you are selected for a merit award, you will receive direct communication from DGSOM as well.

Step 1: Complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA

Submit at:
👉https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Use DGSOM School Code: E00374

Processing typically takes 3–5 business days. Once received, you may proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Complete the Student Institutional Application

Access the form via:
MyUCLA → Finances → Bruin Financial Aid (BFA) Portal → Documents

Look for the form labeled:
Medical: Student Institutional Application

If Applying for Need-Based Scholarships

You will be prompted to initiate a Parental Institutional Application, which must be completed by your parent(s).
Parents will need to upload a signed 2024 tax return.

✔ Parental information is required for need-based scholarship consideration, regardless of your age or dependency status.

Granting Parent Third-Party Access (Required)

Parents must complete their portion of the application using Third‑Party Access.

Steps:

Parents

1. Create a UCLA Logon ID:
   https://accounts.iam.ucla.edu/register
2. Provide the ID and full name (exactly as entered) to the student.

Students

1. Log in to MyUCLA → Settings → Third-Party Access
2. Enter the parent’s UCLA Logon ID and name.
3. Select financial aid access permissions.

✔ Access can be changed or revoked at any time.

Full instructions:
👉https://financialaid.ucla.edu/third-party-access

✔ After You Submit Your Application

Once all student and parent forms are submitted:

👉 Please reply to this email so we can prioritize issuing your Preliminary Award Letter (PAL).

Your PAL will include:

• Estimated need‑based scholarship eligibility
• Federal loan eligibility

PALs are emailed within 3 business days of receiving all required items.

Important Note About the BFA Portal

Your award package will not appear accurately in the BFA portal for several weeks while we update our systems for the new aid year.

👉 Until then, your PAL will serve as the most accurate estimate of your aid eligibility.

We will notify you once portal updates are complete.

Questions or Need Help?

We’re here to support you!
Reply to this email or book a virtual appointment:

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Updates to those accepted into each pathway will be send directly via email. 

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Email: dgsomfas@mednet.ucla.edu

Student Affairs

• Student Resources, Student Organizations, Affinity Groups, Events, Parking, Document Requests
• dgsomsao@mednet.ucla.edu

Academic Support

• Academic Support, Tutoring, Study Skills, Advising
• academicsupport@mednet.ucla.edu

Career Development & Wellbeing

• Well-being, Mentorship, Societies
• Contact Aurora Reyes: amreyes@mednet.ucla.edu

Behavioral Wellness Center

Justice, Equity & Diversity Inclusion

• DGSOMEDI@mednet.ucla.edu

Curricular Affairs

• CA@mednet.ucla.edu

Center for Accessible Education (CAE) - DGSOM Disability Services

• Schedule an appointment with Grace Clifford, Director for DGSOM Disability Services. 

• Applications, Details, Deadlines
• Email: uclahousing@housing.ucla.edu
• Live chat: https://ask.housing.ucla.edu/app/chat/chat_launch
• Website: https://portal.housing.ucla.edu

Student Health Services and Student Health Insurance

Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center: https://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/contact

• Inquiries regarding residence requirements, determination, and/or recognized exceptions and exemptions
• Email: residencedeputy@registrar.ucla.edu
• Website: https://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Fees-Residence/Residence-Requirements/Residence-Contacts

• Central hub for resources, support and advocacy for international students and scholars
• Website: https://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu