UCLA
Civic Learning and
Democratic Engagement
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Welcome to UCLA's Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Website!

For important information about the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election, please visit the California Secretary of State's website or consult your local elections office.

  • The last day to register to vote for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election is October 20, 2025.
  • All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election.
  • Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 6, 2025.
  • Ballot drop-off locations open on October 7, 2025.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
  • Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on October 25, 2025.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2025.

As a university with a public mission, UCLA is home to a wide range of activities focused on civic learning and democratic engagement. From research and coursework to programs and events, these efforts come in many forms and are led by individuals, offices, and groups from across the campus community -- including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners. This website is intended to serve as a digital repository of the university's nonpartisan civic learning and democratic engagement efforts, providing a centralized place to access this information and broaden the impact of the work happening across campus.

If you have questions about civic learning and democratic engagement at UCLA, or if you have information that would be valuable to include on this website, please email clde@saonet.ucla.edu.

Go Bruins!