If you are a college student in need of shelter, please fill out our free housing application:

Staying at Bruin Shelter

If you are a college student between the ages of 18-24 and experiencing housing insecurity, please apply to stay at Bruin Shelter. We're run entirely by UCLA students who aim to provide a safe and supportive space.

Our shelter is open 7pm-7am each day Sunday through Saturday, and residents may remain on-site longer on the weekends. Beds with individual storage lockers are available for each resident. Freshly cooked dinners are prepared by the staff, and breakfast items can be grabbed to go. We are right on the Big Blue Bus line which is convenient for transportation. We also have a case management team of UCLA medical students and MSW students who help attend to our residents’ needs, help with navigating healthcare, and assist in transitioning all residents to permanent, stable housing by the end of their stay at Bruin Shelter. We do our most to help each resident in this individual-centric approach!

If you are interested in staying at Bruin Shelter, please fill out the Online Resident Application. Our Resident Application opens August 2nd, 2023, and applications are reviewed in the order that they are receive by shelter location. If you have any questions, email us at bruinshelter@gmail.com!

Safety at Bruin Shelter

Safety is an important pillar of our values. We appreciate you working with us to establish a safe and supportive space, and that the following policies are adopted to maintain safety for everyone inside Bruin Shelter. We cannot accommodate guests under 18 years of age. Pets, weapons, drugs, or alcohol are not allowed in the shelter. Everyone's belongings are subject to search upon entry. If you have any questions about the policies, please email bruinshelter@gmail.com or talk to a shelter staff member.