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SOLE Mission Statement:
Empowering students through organizational development, fostering leadership, and promoting active engagement in a way that is equitable, just, and inclusive.
We're here for you!
The SOLE is open from 9 am - 5 pm PST and the staff are working hybrid during our regular business hours. Schedule an appointment. We are available via email, zoom and in-person.
- If you have questions for your organization’s advisor or want to schedule a virtual meeting - contact your advisor by email.
- If you have questions about SOLE-administered funds or have questions about University fiscal procedures, please contact our fiscal advisors.
- You can find our emails on our About Us.
- For general questions or inquiries, email us at uclasole@ucla.edu
Highlights
News and Updates
Fall 2024 Registration
All groups must register once per academic year! All registration forms are submitted through MyUCLA.
2024-2025 New organization registration is for new groups and/or organizations that were not registered last academic year. Registration opens at 12noon on Monday Sept 23. New organization registration closes at 5pm on Oct 11. All new groups must attend a new signatory workshop at Days O' SOLE to be approved.
2024-2025 Re-registration information for organizations that were registered last academic year opens Sept 2 at 12noon and closes Oct 11 at 5pm. Please note: All re-registering groups must complete workshop before their registration is approved.
All groups must register once per academic year.
Funding:
The 2024-2025 CAC Annual Application will open up on Friday July 26, 2024 and the deadline is Wednesday September 4, 2024 at 4PM. No late applications will be accepted, ensure to give yourself ample time to work on the application as system disruptions due to high traffic on deadline date are common.
PAB will be hosting an informational workshop on Wednesday August 14th from 3pm-5pm via zoom organizations can register to attend using this link:
https://forms.gle/LxJo3y7YTrJhpHXr7
Organizations can access the application with the following link/navigation:
https://sa.ucla.edu/funding/fund/client or via My.UCLA > Student Organizations > Funding Request > Search and Apply to Funds
You can find information on other funding sources via this link: https://sole.ucla.edu/funding
Reminders
Updates
Bruin Walk
Bruin Walk fundraising is available to registered campus organizations. For the time being, we have limited sales (food and non-food items) to four (4) groups per day to avoid excessive gathering. In order to fundraise, please complete the following:
- Stop by the SOLE Office (Kerckhoff 105) and check the Bruin Walk Fundraiser Calendar to ensure your desired day/time is available.
- Verify the item(s) you are looking to sell are eligible (perishable food items not permitted).
- Complete the Bruin Walk Permit (for non-food and food items) and have your Advisor sign off. If your Advisor is not available, the front desk can place it in their box. You will to coordinate with your Advisor when to retrieve it.
- Have your permit handy on the day you are fundraising.
SOLE will no longer be posting flyers for Registered Campus Organizations or campus departments on the glass-encased boards throughout campus. We encourage you to seek out alternative advertising methods such as:
- Social media: Collaborate with UCLA departments and organizations to share your organization's information and/or upcoming events.
- IF you are a Registered Campus Organization, utilize the @Bruinleaders Instagram's organization highlights: bit.ly/BLPOrgs
- Utilize Bruin Walk to distribute flyers and network with UCLA Students.
- Consider utilizing digital advertising with ASUCLA and The Hill - make sure it is appropriate based on your target audience.
- Utilize the SOLE Toolkit for additional advertising resources.
2024 Charles E. Young (CEY) Humanitarian Award:
The 2024 Charles E. Young Humanitarian Award For UCLA Students
Applications are closed.
Check out the finalists and winners for the 2024 Charles E. Young Humanitarian Award on our SOLE Facebook Page and Bruin Leaders Instagram!
SOLE Administered Funding Notice
Deadline to submit requisitions for ALL funding will be Friday May 24, 2024 (excludes graduation).
Be advised that UCLA updated their procure-to-pay system. Due to this, there is a minor delay in processing thus the department is requesting that organizations that have SOLE funding submit 7 or more business days prior to expense/event/program.
Student Organizations
UCLA offers over 1,300 student organizations including student government, academic, leadership, spiritual & religious, club sports, and community service organizations that you can get involved in. Search are our diverse groups and find your community!
Requests
The office of Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE) schedules Bruin Plaza for registered campus organizations (RCOs) and helps with the planning of their activities.
SOLE supports the scheduling of Meyerhoff Park for registered campus organizations, individual students, faculty or staff.
Bruin Plaza and Meyerhoff Park will be available for reservations. Visit sole.ucla.edu/calendars for additional information.
SOLE Past Event Resources:
If there are future workshop topics you would like SOLE to provide, please let us know: bit.ly/SOLEsuggest.
SOLE Session: Organization Transition
Please contact your SOLE advisor to discuss specifics or questions about organization transition.
Workshop Resources:
SOLE Session: New Signatory Workshop
SOLE Session: University Funding and SOLE Fiscal Updates
Sorry you missed this workshop! Please check in with your advisor about remaining funds and SOLE Fiscal updates.
Workshop Resources:
SOLE Session: Student Leader Toolkit - Social Justice & Diversity Resources
Watch the recording and review our newly launched Student Leader Toolkit. Your SOLE Advisor is here to help you effectively utilize the toolkit and it incorporate it into your organization's efforts.
SOLE Session - USAC Contingency and Campus Programs Committee Mini Funding:
Watch the recording and view the resource sheet for funding tips, updates, and QA!
Recruitment Tips Workshop:
Watch the recording and view the resource sheet.
Spring One-Stop: Center for Accessible Education
Please contact your SOLE advisor to understand what practices they can implement to maximize inclusivity & accessibility at their organizations.
Workshop Resources: