Virtual Information Sessions

The UCLA Educational Leadership Program (ELP) information sessions are a great opportunity to get to know the program in detail. Alumni from past cohorts share their experiences and answer questions from potential applicants. We also discuss minimum admissions requirements and the application process, as well as provide a program overview, including tuition/fees and ELP scholarships.

The online information sessions listed below are for prospective students interested in applying for the 2027–2028 academic year. Registration links will be available here by late July 2026.

• Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
• Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
• Thursday, December 10, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 7, 2027, 5:30 p.m.

If you have questions about any of the information sessions, please contact Judy Miyoshi at miyoshi@gseis.ucla.edu.

Application Essay Writing Workshops

During these writing workshops, you will receive insight into the process of crafting your essays for the ELP application. In particular, we will share information about how the three required essays differ in purpose and offer guidance on what types of information to include in each.

Online writing workshops for the upcoming admissions cycle will be held on the dates listed below. Registration links will be available here by late July 2026.

• Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Saturday, January 16, 2027, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

If you have questions about the essay writing workshops, please contact Karen Jarsky at kjarsky@g.ucla.edu.