Yes! Attending the Weekend is the best way to help you decide whether UCLA is the right school for you. You will be getting a chance to participate in the whole college experience, from living in the dorms, to attending a lecture, to getting a tour of UCLA and Westwood (the business district near UCLA). You'll get to meet students, staff and alumni and truly see how community, advocacy, and education intertwine.
I'm excited and want to go, but I don't want to miss school. Should I still attend the SEA Admit Weekend?
We understand that attending school is important, however, we still highly encourage that you participate in the SEA Admit Weekend. What is unique about the Weekend is that you will actually be able to sit in on real classes, which unfortunately means you will have to miss one day of school. Just to clarify, you will not be missing school on Thursday (unless you're from out of state and need to arrange for earlier flights) since that day is reserved for arrival and check-in only, which lasts from 7-9 pm. However, you will be missing school on Friday. We encourage you to inform your teachers, arrange make up work if necessary, and stress to them the importance of your participation in the weekend in choosing the college of your choice.
I can't make it to the entire weekend, but I really want to go, can I still attend?
Unfortunately, because of limited space we require that all of our student participants attend the entire weekend from April 7th to April 10th, 2011. If you have specific concerns, you may contact the core committee at seaadmit@gmail.com and we will evaluate your situation on a case-by-case basis.
How much does it cost to attend to SEA Admit Weekend?
Aside from purchasing souvenirs and other personal expenses, the event, food, and housing are ALL FREE! The only other expense you may have is transportation. However, we are providing free bus rides from three locations to be announced soon.
For students who do not live within the LA area, we will be providing some scholarships to help defray the costs for airfare. Once approved for the scholarship, you will obtain a free round-trip plane ticket from Southwest Airlines. Selection will be based on financial need, relative distance from UCLA, essay answers, and other factors.
Why is it a Southeast Asian Admit Weekend?
Southeast Asians, specifically Burmese, Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, Mien, Thai and Vietnamese, are historically underrepresented at UCLA and other colleges and universities. This is mainly due to our immigration history, with the majority of Southeast Asians arriving in the 1970s and after. Because of this, many Southeast Asians who attend college or universities are first generation students. In order to ensure that our voices are heard, and our struggles and experiences shared, we want to increase the amount of SEA students at UCLA by hosting this special Southeast Asian Admit Weekend. Our goal is to foster a cohesive, educated community to better ourselves, our families, and our community.
When is the application due?
The application is due by April 1, 2011 at 11:59 pm. However, reservations are on a first come, first served basis. The sooner you turn in your application, the better your chances are of being a participant. Remember, space is limited, and we don't want you to miss this opportunity!
To make sure your application is complete, all forms must be completed and signed by you and your parent/guardian. Afterward, please mail your application to:
Southeast Asian Admit Weekend
308 Westwood Plaza
413 Kerckhoff Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095
OR scan and email directly to seaadmit@gmail.com with "Application Submission: Your Name" in the Subject Line.
If you decide to mail your application, it would be best to send us an email and let us know that the application is on its way. Unfortunately, we do not have a number for you to fax the application, so please plan accordingly.
When will I be notified of my acceptance?
You will hear back from us starting April 4, 2011.
How do I get to UCLA?
Please refer to our Directions to UCLA page.
