UCLA Samueli Building Access

Effective October 1, 2026, select doors to Boelter Hall will be locked at all times, in addition to all doors to Engineering IV and V and select doors to Engineering VI, which have remained locked since last October and this March, respectively. These entrances are accessible only with an authorized BruinCard.

Q: Why are we securing Engineering buildings, including certain entrances to Boelter Hall?
Because certain spaces at UCLA Samueli, including some areas in Boelter Hall, house chemicals, gases, welding and machine shop tools and equipment, access to these areas must be limited to authorized students, faculty and staff, as well as trained personnel conducting official business.

Q: Will the doors be locked 24/7 and for all engineering buildings?
Effective Oct. 1, 2026, four doors on the first and second floors of Boelter Hall will remain locked at all times. See diagrams below.

Existing security measures will also continue, with all doors to Engineering IV and V and select doors to Engineering VI remaining locked at all times. Eight doors on the second through fifth floors of Engineering VI that open to exterior stairwells on the east side of the building will be locked at all times. Entry from those doors will require an authorized BruinCard. For now, the ground-floor doors of Engineering VI will remain open during business hours (7 a.m.-7 p.m. PT), allowing visitor access without an authorized BruinCard.

Q: How will I be able to access Boelter Hall and Engineering IV, V and VI??
For UCLA Samueli faculty, staff and students, simply swipe or tap your BruinCard on the card reader at the entrances to Boelter Hall and Engineering IV, V and VI. Visitors should make arrangements in advance with the appropriate department so designated personnel can meet them at the door and escort them to their meeting.

Q: My BruinCard is really old and damaged. How do I get a replacement?
To get a replacement card, please visit the BruinCard Center at 123 Kerckhoff Hall, 308 Westwood Plaza, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. While walk-ins are accepted, it is best to schedule an appointment at bruincard.ucla.edu. The fee is $25 for a lost or stolen card or $5 for a card exchange. Payment is by debit or credit card only; cash or Apple Pay will not be accepted. You must bring a valid U.S. government-issued ID card. A new BruinCard typically takes about 10 minutes to print, depending on how busy the center gets.

Q: I’m affiliated with UCLA Samueli but my BruinCard is not properly coded. Who should I contact?
Depending on your department affiliation, please reach out to the following coordinators.

Bioengineering: Crystal Ramirez , Daphne-Jane Dizon
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: Tabitha Taylon, Elfren Baclagon
Civil and Environmental Engineering: Stacy Fong, Evelin Zavala
Computer Science: Mildri Lopez-Duarte, Joann Jue 
Electrical and Computer Engineering: Jose Cano, Tony Velasquez
Materials Science and Engineering: Laura Rodriguez, Marilou Hatanaka
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Zion Smith, Persida Radu

Primary contact noted in bold.

Q: I park in Lot 9 and used to go through Engineering IV to access Math Sciences, what should I do?
1. Try to use one of the pedestrian access points from P9 located on both the East and West side of the building.
2. Refrain from using the vehicle entry point located across the Engineering IV building entrance.
3. Use the curb leading to Boelter Hall South West corner and use either the first floor entry or the second floor entry (across the CNSI dock).
4. Use the elevator located on either corners of Boelter Hall to reach the 5th floor and connect to the Math Science building accordingly.