Welcome to the UCLA Department of Economics
The advisors in the UCLA Department of Economics Undergraduate Advising Office advise current students on the requirements for the Economics and the Business Economics majors, enrollment in Economics courses, program planning for a double major, advice about studying abroad, scholarships, and referrals to various resources on the campus. The advisors also coordinate events for prospective and current students such as Bruin Day for admitted students, new student advising sessions in the summer, and commencement. For general program planning and questions about the College and University requirements, students should meet with a counselor in the College.
To speak with an academic counselor in the College or in one of the professional schools, please click here.
How to Reach an Undergraduate Advisor
Please click below for information on how to meet with an Economics Undergraduate Advisor.
Special Course Opportunities
Three unique courses will be offered in Spring 2026, two taught by UCLA undergraduate Economics students and one taught by a UCLA Economics PhD student. These courses are a one-time only opportunity, so be sure to check them out!
Econ 88SA – Human Behavior and Shaping Society
Econ 88SB – Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Future of Work
Research Practice 98T – Discipline-Based Research Practices: Economics of Education
Check out this article that features the instructor of Research Practice 98T, James Lee, to learn more about his research and the course!
STEM Certified
We are also pleased to announce that we are now STEM Certified. In particular, the Bachelor of Arts in Economics and the Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics have been reclassified as STEM majors (CIP Code 45.0603: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics). This change is in effect for students with a Degree Expected Term of Fall Quarter 2019 or later. It does not apply retroactively. Also note that the degree designation remains a Bachelor of Arts for the Economics and Business Economics majors.
Highlighting our Student-Athletes
Congratulations to all UCLA Department of Economics student-athletes on an amazing year!
Alexander Hoogmartens – 2024-2025 Male Student-Athlete of the Year and highest GPA of all male student-athletes (3.967) https://uclabruins.com/news/2025/5/20/bruin-athletics-ucla-honors-top-scholar-athletes-for-2024-25
Matthew Edwards, Sean McQuigggan, and Men’s Volleyball – National Championship Match
Alexander Hoogmartens and Men’s Tennis – Big 10 Champions
Mia Erodes and Women’s Gymnastics – Big 10 Champions
Pablo Ereño Perez and Men’s Golf – Big 10 Champions
Peyton Marcisz and Women’s Soccer – 1st Ever Big 10 Champions
Trey Doten and Men’s Water Polo – NCAA Champions
We Encourage Students To…
- Speak with an advisor in the Economics Undergraduate Advising Office,
- Learn more about how to declare one of our pre-majors/majors.
- Submit questions to our Undergraduate Advisors via the MyUCLA Message Center,
- Check out the Economics Undergraduate FAQs,
- Add yourself to the Economics Undergraduate Counseling Listserv.
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