Welcome to UCLA!
Mandatory New Postdoctoral Scholar Orientation
Join us on the first Thursday of every month (see orientation dates below) from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on campus. Please note that the orientation is mandatory for all new postdoctoral scholars. Postdocs who have already attended an orientation do not need to attend.
If you cannot attend this orientation, please complete this form to schedule a make-up time for your mandatory union orientation.
The orientation will include a Q&A for postdoctoral appointments, campus human resources, and a brief presentation by the Postdoctoral Association (PDA at UCLA). Postdoc representatives from the postdoc union (UAW Local 4811) will answer questions about the postdoctoral contract and union membership.
2026 Orientation Dates & Locations
| Date | Location |
| January 8 | MRL 1-441 |
| February 5 | MRL 1-441 |
| March 5 | MRL 1-441 |
| April 2 | MRL 1-441 |
| May 7 | MRL 1-441 |
| June 4 | MRL 1-441 |
| July 9 | MRL 1-441 |
| August 6 | MRL 1-441 |
| September 3 | MRL 1-441 |
| October 1 | MRL 1-441 |
| November 5 | MRL 1-441 |
| December 3 | MRL 1-441 |
If you have any questions about the orientation, please contact apo@conet.ucla.edu
For the most current information on postdoctoral scholar benefits, please refer to the recently ratified contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/px/contract.html.
Updated 1/6/2026
