What is pride admit weekend (paw)?

Pride Admit Weekend (PAW) is a Yield Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) that focuses on providing newly admitted undergraduate students who identify as LGBTQIA+ with a holistic and unique experience of life at UCLA. Since 2014, PAW has aimed to increase LBTQIA+ visibility at UCLA and showcase the diverse and multifaceted LBTQIA+ experiences, building a strong and sustainable legacy of LGBTQIA+ leadership.

The importance of paw

In order to cultivate a diverse and thriving LGBTQIA+ community at UCLA, Pride Admit Weekend aims to create an annual program to welcome LGBTQIA+ and allied prospective students to UCLA to learn about the spaces, resources, and communities that can enhance their college experience. These programs aim to uplift diverse LGBTQIA+ experiences (particularly QTPOC experiences); showcase role models of LGBTQIA+ leadership, advocacy, and success; and build foundational relationships between LGBTQIA+ students and staff.

COVID-19 Advisory

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Freshman and Transfer Pride Admit Weekend may be held mostly in person, an in person/virtual hybrid, or completely virtual. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work to find the safest way to host Pride Admit Weekend (PAW). We are working to minimize risk while still providing you with a meaningful experience.

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