Requirements to Declare the Major 

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

Freshmen, sophomore and Junior (including newly admitted transfer students)

Seniors (4th years) are not eligible

Good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA cumulative)

REQUIREMENTS TO DECLARE IDS

• Complete 6 preparation courses (grades should be posted) with a minimum average UC major GPA of 2.0. Note: INTL DV 1 is not offered every quarter
• Complete Foreign language: Level 3, equivalent to 3 quarters at UCLA. **
• Submit Declaration Form no later than Spring of Junior Year-3rd year. (for exceptions, see form instructions below)

** Level 6 (or Spanish 5) of foreign language is required for graduation. Language can be satisfied in various ways. See HERE for additional information.

Note: Upper division coursework is not required prior to declaring.

To Declare PRE-IDS

To declare pre-IDS: email your request to our office with your UID

To double major, see instructions below

Major Requirements

For all major requirements and course offerings to the 'Current Students' tab.

Double Majors: see instructions below

Major Declaration Form  

DEADLINE: No later than Spring Quarter of Junior (3rd year)*. You  may submit the form at any time (as long as preps are completed) but no later than Friday of Finals Week of Spring Quarter.  

 *Juniors (3rd years) who can complete all preparatory coursework including foreign language level 3, by the end of summer prior to their senior year, may submit a petition to declare after the deadline. Students must include a Degree Plan on the petition.

NOTIFICATIONS: All students who meet the minimum  eligibility will be declared within three weeks of form submission. Please plan accordingly. Be sure to check your MY.UCLA, inbox and spam folder for a decision. Please refrain from inquiring about your status before the three weeks. 

DOUBLE MAJORS: If you wish to add IDS as a double major, make sure you meet the criteria and fill out the Declaration Form below. This process only applies to those who are already declared in another major. If you are seeking to double major between a major within the College of Letters & Science with a program in another School (e.g. Engineering), please consult with the respective School about their policies and procedures

IMPORTANT: Before you submit the form, model your DARS for IDS and check that all preps for IDS are showing up in the correct fields. If they are not, please contact the IDS Advising Office.

 Declaration Form

To declare the IDS Major, completion of the elementary year (1 year) of the foreign language is acceptable.

Completion of the intermediate level of a foreign language (typically 6 quarters for most languages and 5 quarter for Spanish) is required by graduation to fulfill all major requirements.

Language courses

• Ensure the language you are taking offers intermediate level at UCLA.
• Spanish Courses fill up quickly so students should consider other languages if possible.
• Courses may be completed in the summer at UCLA or a Community college. Consult with our advising office.
• If you have AP Spanish with a score of 4, please consult the Spanish and Portuguese department to determine the appropriate course for enrollment.
  

Other ways to complete this requirement

Please consult with our advising office for clarification

• Language Placement Tests will give you a course recommendation. They are offered through a language's respective department. You must take the Placement Test, not the Exemption Test. *Note: Exemption Test is only for the College Foreign Language requirement. Common placement tests and deadlines. Plan accordingly as some tests are only offered once a year.
• AP Test credit may be accepted depending on the AP score.
• Students with an F1 visa who attended a high school where the primary language of instruction was not English may be exempt.
• IGETC FL may be accepted as 1 year equivalent. Students must take 2nd year to complete the requirement

We strive to provide students with holistic and comprehensive support through one-on-one advising, workshops, and events. Students are encouraged to work in partnership with their college advisor, major advisor, and other campus units to maximize their time at UCLA and make a positive impact both during and after their college careers as informed and responsible global citizens.

Sandy Valdivieso

Liz Alvarez

Advisors Can Assist You With

• Thoughtful academic and professional planning
• Exploration of research opportunities
• Guidance on internship opportunities and experiences abroad
• Helping you connect your major to your academic, career, and personal goals
• Clarifying the scope and requirements of the major or minor

College Counseling can assist with questions regarding major exploration, GE/IGETC requirements, Course Add/Drop Petitions, Degree Plan Contracts, college-specific requirements, holds, graduation checks, probation status, readmission, and more.

Registrar's Office questions may include registration, fees, enrollment, transcripts, and other student records services.

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Contact us with questions regarding major or minor requirements, research, internships, study abroad, and more. Please include your full name and UID in all emails. Allow approximately 2 business days for a response.

idps@international.ucla.edu

Virtual/In-Person Appointments

Appointments are available for current UCLA students only. If you are not currently a UCLA student, please email us instead. Our offices are located in Bunche Hall. Students should come prepared with questions and review our website prior to their appointment.

Appointments will be canceled if a student does not arrive (online or in person) within 5 minutes of the scheduled appointment time.

MY.UCLA APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER

NOTE: Missing an appointment or canceling within two hours of the scheduled appointment time may impact a student’s ability to schedule future appointments.