DGSOM Visit Day
Congratulations on your acceptance! We can't wait to meet you.
Event Information
Visit Day is a one-day welcome event on May 19 for students admitted off the waitlist. It is an opportunity for you to connect with the DGSOM community and meet your future classmates!
Key Details
- Check-in: Geffen Hall, 885 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Front Entrance on Le Conte.
- Attire: Business Casual
- Plus-Ones: Welcome, but may not be accommodated for some activities due to space restrictions.
Campus Map + Directions
Interactive Map for all of UCLA
General Directions
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest airport to UCLA, approximately 11 miles away. You are responsible for planning your transportation from LAX to campus. To aid you in your decision-making, carefully review the information about LAX-it.
- Events will be located on UCLA campus: Geffen Hall, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (Google Maps: 885 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024).
- Event check-in will be at the front entrance of Geffen Hall on Le Conte.
Parking Instructions
Parking Recommendations
Guests will be responsible for their own parking costs.
Rates with Parking Occupancy Tax: Ranges from $5 for 1 hour to $17 all day. Vary by location and day.
Recommended Parking Options: Parking Lot 18 Visitors only, Lot 2 (overflow)
- Please enter a Pay-by-Plate area (visitor parking) and park in any unreserved
parking stall. - Go to the nearest parking pay station machine to obtain your
parking permit. - When prompted, enter your license plate number into the pay station machine by
using the number pad. - Please retain the permit as a receipt for parking.
Unless a vehicle does not have visible license plates, it is not necessary to display the
permit. If a vehicle does not have license plates, please enter the last six digits of the
VIN and display the permit on the driver’s side dash.
Schedule
DGSOM Visit Day Agenda
11:00AM - 12:00PM CHECK-IN
- Location – GH Faculty Lounge
12:10-12:50PM WELCOME to DGSOM
- Location - B36
1:00-2:30PM DISCOVERY SCHOLARSHIP DAY INTRODUCTION + PLENARY PRESENTATIONS
Location – GH 130
2:30-3:00PM FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION
- Location – B36
3:15-4:45PM CAMPUS TOURS (Geo + volunteers)
- Meeting point – B Level Courtyard
Optional Evening Event
5:00-7:00PM | DGSOM Student-Hosted Social Activity
Location: Barney’s Beanery, Westwood Village
FAQ's
Q: Will travel, meals, or other expenses be covered?
A: No. Attendees are responsible for their own costs associated with attending the event day.
Q: I am an admitted student who was not admitted off the waitlist. Can I still attend?
A: The event is open for admitted students who were unable to attend our previous Admit Weekend in April.
Q: Are guests welcomed?
A: We will be able accommodate plus-ones and potentially other guests that you wish to bring (family, spouses) for most of the event. Reach out via email for confirmation.
“We are thrilled to have you join our diverse community within UCLA and our diverse community within Los Angeles.”