Eligibility to Declare the IDS Major

* Seniors are not eligible ** Level 6 (or Spanish 5) of foreign language is required for graduation. Language can be satisfied in various ways. More information about foreign language requirement can be found HERE.

Major Requirements

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

Double Majors: see instructions below

Major Declaration Form  

Deadline: Current Juniors (DET 26S) may submit the form at any time (as long as preps are completed) but no later than September 15th, 2025. If you are completing IDS 1 Summer 25' and are a junior, submit the form by the deadline even if your grade has not been posted.

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 Majoring: 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.

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.
  

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

Advisors Can Assist You With:

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

College Counseling questions about deciding on a major, GE/IGETC Requirements, Course Add/Drop Petitions, Degree Plan Contracts, College-specific requirements, Holds, Grad Checks, Probation status, Readmission, etc.

Registrar's Office questions about registration, fees, classes, etc.

Email Us

With questions regarding major requirements, research, internship, etc. Include your name and UID in all emails. Expect approximately 2 business days for a response. Email us:  idps@international.ucla.edu

Virtual/In-Person Appointments

Current UCLA students only. If you're not a UCLA student, please e-mail us. Our offices are located in Bunche Hall. Please come prepared with questions and make sure you reviewed our website prior to our meeting. The appointment will be cancelled if you're not present (online or in person) within 5 minutes of the scheduled time. MY.UCLA APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER

Please note that if you miss your appointment or cancel within two hours of the appointment, it may impact your ability to schedule an appointment in the future.