UCLA New Student & Transition Programs | 361 followers on LinkedIn. UCLA’s New Student & Transition Programs is here to ensure that all New Bruins and their families begin their journeys at UCLA with a comprehensive introduction to Bruin life. The first step for newly admitted students and their families begins at Orientation, where New Student Advisors provide an introduction to UCLA and its world-renowned academic programs, extensive services, and rich traditions. New Student & Transition Programs offers several programs throughout the summer and academic year to support new students as they enter and transition into UCLA: New Student Orientation – for all incoming first year and transfer students New Parent & Family Orientation – for the parents and family members of new students Young Bruins Orientation – for siblings of new students attending Family Orientation Bruin to Bruin – a phone calling program to newly admitted students College Summer Institute (CSI) – a six-week summer bridge program Orientation Part 2 – a Fall Quarter program for advising and enrollment support Bruin Next Steps – a Winter Quarter program for advising and transitioning into the second year at UCLA Bruin Day – our staff participates in this university-wide admit day event in Spring This website provides you with information about our programs as well as resources to assist you in navigating UCLA.