All Students in the Masters of Science in Engineering Online Program are held to the guidelines written in the Standards & Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA. You may find the full document at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/library/spfgs.pdf

If I have an questions, who should I contact?
Is there an application fee?

Enrollment Information
What are the areas offered for 2007-2008? What courses are required?
What courses will be offered during the 2007-2008 academic year?
How do I enroll?
How do I check my study list?
What is the estimated cost of the program?
What is my BAR? How do I pay for the M.S. online program?
What step do I take if my employer is directly paying UCLA for my fees?
Where do I order my text books for each term?

Spring courses 2008 begin
For Students that are enrolled SP08, when will the lectures be posted?
What are my options for the midterm and final examinations?
How do I notify the School which options I choose?
If I am a continuing student, how do I enroll for the following quarter?
What is the withdrawal policy?

Technical Information
What are the hardware and software requirements to view online lectures?
Where can I download Flash Player 7?
What are the equipment requirements for Videoconferencing Office Hours?

Leave of Absence
Am I eligible for a leave of absence?
When is the deadline to request for a leave of absence?
What if my leave begins in a quarter I have already paid for. Will I get a refund?
How long is a leave of absence?
What happens if I do not return from a leave of absence?
Can I defer my student loans when I am on leave?
How will I receive my registration materials after returning from a leave of absence?
What do I need to do if I return before the end of my leave?
Are there any restrictions for international students on a leave of absence?
If I am on a leave of absence, may I use University facilities?

Other
What is a UCLA BruinCard? Do I need one?
What is the calendar for the M.S. Engr. online program?
When is the 10 week summer session for 2008?
Am I eligible to purchase graduate student medical insurance at UCLA?

If I have an questions, who should I contact? (back to top)
Send an email to admissions@MSENGROL.seas.ucla.edu. Please include your name and UCLA ID number.

Is there an application fee? (back to top)
The non-refundable application fee ($60.00 for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents; $80.00 for all other applicants) can be paid by credit card or, if necessary, by check.

The application fee must be paid before an application can be processed.

UCLA accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. If you must pay by check, please make the check payable to the Regents of the University of California. If a check is written for you by someone else, be sure your name and other identifying information (applicant ID, date of birth, department to which you are applying, etc.) appear on the face of the check.

Please be aware that if you select the check option, the initial processing of your application will be delayed by a minimum of seven to 10 working days. The date your payment is received is considered date your application is submitted.

For more information, go to http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/admissions/FEE.HTM

What are the areas offered for 2007-2008? What courses are required? (back to top)

* COMPUTER NETWORKING
COM SCI 118 Computer Network Fundamentals (Gerla)
COM SCI 111 Operating Systems Principles (Guy/TBA)
COM SCI 236 Computer Security (Reiher)
COM SCI 217A: Internet architecture and protocols (Zhang)
COM SCI 113 Introduction to Distributed Embedded Systems (Guy)
COM SCI 213 Distributed embedded systems (Estrin/Srivastava)
COM SCI 215 Computer Communications and Networks(M. Sanadidi/Gerla)
EL ENGR 232A Stochastic Modeling with Applications to Telecommunication Systems (Rubin)
COM SCI 596 Design Course (Faculty to be determined)

* SIGNAL PROCESSING & COMMUNICATIONS (combined with Communications and Telecommunications)
EL ENGR 131A Probability (K. Yao)
EL ENGR 132B Data Communications and Telecommunication Networks (I. Rubin)
EL ENGR 230B Digital Communication Systems (G. Pottie)
EL ENGR 113 Digital Signal Processing (A. Sayed)
EL ENGR 232A Stochastic Modeling with Applications to Telecommunication Systems (I. Rubin)
EL ENGR 230A Estimation and Detection in Communication and Radar Engineering (K. Yao)
EL ENGR 210A (or 231A) Adaptive Filtering, or Information Theory: Channel and Source Coding (A. Sayed, or R. Wesel)
EL ENGR 238 Multimedia Communications and Processing (M. Van der Schaar)
EL ENGR 596 Design Course (Faculty to be determined)

* MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES
MECH&AE 156A (Advanced Strength of Materials - Modified ) (A. Mal)
MECH&AE M168/C&EE M135C Introduction to Finite Element Technology (W. Klug)
MECH&AE M269A/C&EE M237A Dynamics of Structures (Woody Ju)
MECH&AE M256A/C&EE M230A Mechanics of Deformable Solids (Linear Elasticity) (A. Mal)
C&EE 235A Advanced Structural Analysis
C&EE 235 B Finite Element Analysis of Structures
MECH&AE 256F Analytical Fracture Mechanics ( V. Gupta)
C&EE 233 Mechanics of Composite Material Structures
MECH&AE 597 Design Course (Faculty to be determined)

* MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN
MECH&AE 294 Computational Geometry for Design and Manufacturing (D. Yang)
MECH&AE 295C Radio Frequency Identification Systems: Analysis, Design, and Applications (R. Gadh)
MECH&AE 171B Digital Control of Physical Systems (T-C Tsao)
MECH&AE 296A Damage and Failure of Materials in Mechanical Design (N. Ghoniem)
MECH&AE 166C Design of Composite Structures (G. Carman)
MECH&AE 297 Composites Manufacturing (T. Hahn)
MECH&AE 162A Introduction to Mechanisms and Mechanical Systems (D. Yang)
MECH&AE Nano/Micro Mfg (A new grad course to be constructed) (S. Ju)
MECH&AE 596 Design Course (Faculty to be determined)

* A student may propose a sequence he/she is interested in which may mix courses from various areas. As part of the proposal the student must list the courses he/she wishes to take and must demonstrate that course pre-requisites would not be a problem. The student's proposal will be subject to faculty review and approval.

What courses will be offered during the 2007-2008 academic year? (back to top)

Computer Networking (CS)
Fall: COM SCI 118 Computer Network Fundamentals (Mario Gerla)
Winter: COM SCI 111 Operating Systems Principles (Mark Kampe)
Spring: COM SCI 236 Computer Security (Peter Reiher)
Summer: COM SCI 217A Internet Architecture and Protocols (Lixia Zhang)

Signal Processing and Communications (EE)
Fall: EL ENGR 131A Probability (Kung Yao)
Winter: EL ENGR 132B Data Communication and Telecommunications Networks (Izhak Rubin)
Spring: EL ENGR 230B Digital Communications Systems (Greg Pottie)
Summer: EL ENGR 231E Channel Coding Theory (Rick Wesel)

Mechanics of Structures (MAE/Civil)
Fall: MECH&AE 156A Advanced Strength of Materials (Ajit Mal)
Winter: MECH&AE M168/C&EE M135C Introduction to Finite Element Technology (William Klug)
Spring: MECH&AE M269A/C&EE M237A Dynamics of Structures (Woody Ju)
Summer: MECH&AE M256A/C&EE M230A Linear Elasticity (Ajit Mal)

Manufacturing and Design
Fall: MAE 294 Computational Geometry (Daniel Yang)
Winter: MAE 295C Radio Frequency Identification Systems: Analysis, Design, & Appl. (Rajit Gadh)
Spring: MAE 171B Digital Control of Physical Systems (T-C Tsao)
Summer: MAE 269A Damage and Failure of Mat. In Mech. Des. (Nasr Ghoniem)

How do I enroll? (back to top)
The Academic Student Affairs Counselor will manually enroll you in your online courses for the M.S. online program.
How do I check my study list?

How do I check my Study List? (back to top)
Go to the URSA website (www.ursa.ucla.edu). URSA (University Records System Access) provides the easiest way to gain real-time access to academic financial, and personal records. The site is designed with an intuitive visual interface that takes your through the different steps of the procedure you are trying to accomplish, whether it be to view your Study List, to check our BAR account, change address information, see your term grades, or order transcripts.

URSA operates Sunday night from 6 p.m. through Tuesday at 1 a.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., including holidays.

What is the estimated cost of the program? (back to top)
Each course is $3,333.33 (The fee for the 9-course program is $30,000).

With respect to additional costs for textbooks, UCLA instructors sometimes use their own notes and other times use texts, etc. Generally we don't know these exact costs until the course begins. On average, an estimate of about $100.00 can be expected to be added per course.

What is my BAR? How do I pay for the M.S. online program? (back to top)
All students are assigned a BAR (Billing and Accounts Receivable) account. A BAR account records all charges and payments associated with registration, along with other service charges that may be assessed to students. Accounts are administered electronically (eBill); paper statements are issued only on request at the Student Accounting Office, 1121 Murphy Hall. You are encouraged to check your BAR account balances through URSA OnLine on the first business day of each month. You may receive monthly email reminders prior to payment deadlines providing you have a valid email address established through URSA.

You may find the UCLA fee payment deadlines at http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/calendar/. If you need to drop a class or withdraw from the term, contact admissions@MSENGROL.seas.ucla.edu. The UCLA refund policy for withdrawing from a term can be found at http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/soc/registration.htm. All charges must be paid in full by the 20th of each month or the preceding workday if the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday. After the payment deadline, students are assessed a $20 delinquent fee. If registration fees are not paid in full by the payment deadline, a $50 late registration fee is assessed, and classes are dropped in accordance with the drop class deadline

What steps do I take if my employer is directly paying UCLA for my fees? (back to top)
Sponsorships are tuition payment agreements where the organization (e.g., your employer) agreeing to pay the student's tuition requires an invoice from UCLA in order to pay the tuition fees. Your employer must send an authorization letter to :

UCLA Student Accounting Office
1125 Murphy Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Upon receipt of the authorization letter, your BAR account will be credited with the appropriate fee. Your fees are posted to the sponsor's BAR account for invoicing. The invoice will then be sent to the sponsor. Sponsors submit payment, by check, to:

Remittance Processing Center
10920 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 107
Los Angeles, CA 90024-6503
Credit card payments are not accepted.

What are the hardware and software requirements to view online lectures? (back to top)

1. A broadband connection (Cable, Fiber, or DSL)
   
2. Mac, PC and Linux with Flash Player 7.0 +
3. IE 5.5, Netscape 6.2, Mozilla 1.2.3 or Safari 1.3.1

Where do I order my text books for each term? (back to top)
http://www.uclaestore.com/ucla/textbook_student.asp?ref=ucla&mscssid=
J0BMRLCHGAAV8KQBXPFT7B7M8BSMF3N4

For Students that are enrolled SP08, when will the lectures be posted? (back to top)
Lectures will be posted on Mondays and Wednesdays during the quarter, beginning Monday, March 31.

What are my options for the midterm and final examinations?
There are 3 options to take for each midterm and final examination.

Option 1: On-campus examination

Off-campus Examination
Option 2: Student secures a proctor
Option 3: Testing Center

For more information about each option, go here.

How do I notify the School which options I choose?
All students, no matter which option they choose, must submit the SEA Form to the M.S. Online Office. Submit by fax (310-825-3081) or in email with electronic or scanned signature (msengrol@seas.ucla.edu), at least two weeks prior of each exam.

To download and for more information about the SEA Form, click here.

If I am a continuing student, how do I enroll for the following quarter?
You will be administratively added to the next course in your area. A confirmation will be sent via email.

What is the withdrawal policy?
Please go to http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/archive/refund/refund07-08.htm to see the full details about UCLA's withdrawal policy.

Where can I download Flash Player 7? (back to top)
Get the Flash Player here: http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer

What are the equipment requirements for Videoconferencing Office Hours? (back to top)
You will need a microphone and speakers for your computer.

If you don't already have this equipment, Wimba recommends the following headset system:
PLANTRONICS .Audio 340 3.5mm Connector Supra-aural The Head Stereo Headset
$14.99

Also, you might consider getting a webcam so that the TA or professor (and other students) will be able to see you when you speak. We have no specific recommendation for a webcam.

If I am on a leave of absence, may I use University facilities?  (back to top)
Only persons who are registered are entitled to use of University facilities (an exception is the library, to which the public-at-large has access if a fee is paid) or faculty time..

Am I eligible for a leave of absence?  (back to top)
A leave of absence may be granted by the Graduate Division to continuing graduate students in good standing (3.0 GPA), who have completed at least one quarter in graduate status at UCLA.

When is the deadline to request for a leave of absence?  (back to top)
All leaves must be requested before the end of the second week of class of the quarter in which the leave of absence or extension of leave of absence is to begin. Deadlines are published for each quarter in the General Catalog and in the quarterly Schedule of Classes.

What if my leave begins in a quarter I have already paid for. Will I get a refund? (back to top)
If registration fees have been paid for the quarter in which the leave is to begin, a percentage of the fees paid is refunded according to the calendar date on which the approved leave request is submitted to the Graduate Division.

How long is a leave of absence? (back to top)
A leave is normally granted for periods of one to three quarters. Leaves may be extended for a total of two years (six quarters) at the request of the student, on the recommendation of the department involved, and with the approval of the Graduate Division.

What happens if I do not return from a leave of absence? (back to top)
If the student fails to return to the University the quarter after being on official leave of absence, or leaves the University without an official leave of absence, the student must apply for readmission to graduate study.

Can I defer my student loans when I am on leave? (back to top)
When a student is on a leave of absence, the Registrar’s Office cannot confirm student status for student loan deferral.

How will I receive my registration materials after returning from a leave of absence? (back to top)
If a student is returning from a leave of absence of less than three terms, the registration materials are automatically sent to the local address. If the student has been away three terms or longer, the student is sent a Statement of Legal Residence which must be completed and returned to the Readmission Clerk before registration materials can be prepared.

What do I need to do if I return before the end of my leave? (back to top)
If the student is returning before the end of the period of the leave, the student must notify the Graduate Division and the Registrar’s Office at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the term in which the student plans to register, so that registration materials may be prepared in advance. Failure to give at least six weeks notice will result in liability for any and all late registration/late enrollment fees assessed by the Registrar’s Office.

Are there any restrictions for international students on a leave of absence? (back to top)
International students on non-immigrant visas (F-1 or J-1) may not remain in the United States while on a leave of absence unless:

1. a written statement is provided to the Office of International Students and Scholars from an academic adviser certifying that the student will be conducting degree-related research equivalent to a full course of study during the leave; or

2. they provide evidence of a serious illness of their own (not that of a family member) that prevents attendance at UCLA.

The Graduate Division will not approve a leave of absence that is not in compliance with Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE) policy governing international student visas.

What is a UCLA bruin card? Do I need one? (back to top)
The UCLA BruinCard is a student identification card that is used to electronically confirm student status and eligibility for services on campus, such as use of the library. As a student in the M.S. Engineering online program, you are not required to come on campus. If you do plan to use the services on campus, you can apply for a BruinCard by submitting the BruinCard Terms & Conditions Form with a Passport photo to:

MS Online Program (BruinCard)
ATTN: Student Affairs Officer
UCLA HSSEAS Office of Academic & Student Affairs
Box 951601, 6426 BH
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1601

Refer to http://www.bruincard.ucla.edu/bruincard_info/bad_photos.pdf for samples of unacceptable photos. Your Card will be mailed to your home address.

What is the calendar for the M.S. Engr. online program? (back to top)
The M.S. Engr. online program follows the same calendar as the on campus programs.
Refer to http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/calendar/calf07.htm

When is the 10 week summer session for 2008? (back to top)
Session A - 10-week
 June 23 - August 29

If students need additional info they can find it here: http://www.summer.ucla.edu/Calendar/current.htm

Am I eligible to purchase graduate student medical insurance at UCLA? (back to top)
SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan) is assessed as part of the overall registration fee to regular full-time students only, eligibility is based on registration status. View the Student Insurance Resources (pdf) by UCLA's Health Insurance Consultant of other possible insurance resources that may assist you.