UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
Acting and Performance InstituteJune 21 - July 30, 2010
Location
Class will take place in Macgowan Hall, part of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Macgowan Hall is located beside the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, in the northeast corner of the UCLA campus. On the first day of class, you will attend a program orientation in Macgowan Hall. You will sign in at the tables outside and receive a name badge to help us get to know you during the first two days of orientation. We ask that you bring and wear your name badge to all classes during Week 1.
Getting to UCLA
General information about transportation to UCLA can be found on the Transportation Web site.
If you have arranged housing in the residence halls and are flying in from out of town, plan to arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the Sunday prior to the first day of class. Please avoid scheduling your flight to Long Beach and Burbank Airports. LAX is approximately 13 miles from UCLA, while Bob Hope Airport in Burbank is 21 miles away, and Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport is 32 miles away. Exact Sunday check-in times should be verified directly with UCLA Housing at (310) 206-7011.
The approximate travel time to LAX on Saturday evening is 45 minutes. Please schedule your return flight reservations accordingly.
Click here for the LAX Web site
Click here for a listing of options for Ground Transportation at LAX
Airport Shuttles
One option to help you get from a local airport to the UCLA campus is Super Shuttle, a transportation van service. One-way fare to UCLA from LAX is about $25.00. You do not need to make reservations in advance. After arriving in Los Angeles and retrieving your luggage at the baggage claim area, proceed to the Super Shuttle sign located on the outer island under the overhead blue van stop.To return to the airport from UCLA via Super Shuttle, you will need to make a reservation by calling (310) 782-6600. Click here for the Super Shuttle Web site
FlyAway Bus Service
The FlyAway Bus Service offers non-stop buses between UCLA and LAX. Click here for more information.Taxis
Taxis are readily available at various pick up points labeled “Taxi” outside of the baggage claim area at all local airports. Taxis to UCLA from LAX generally cost about $35 each way. Note: if traveling to campus with another person, sharing a taxi is generally cheaper than taking an airport shuttle.Click here to visit the City of Los Angeles' official taxi information site. This site provides the names and phone numbers of licensed taxi companies servicing the UCLA area and local airports.
Summer UCLA Parking Information
On-campus parking is available by six-week permit or daily use. Permits may be obtained online by visiting Transportation Services. Keep in mind that although you may request to be assigned to a particular parking lot, permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Students residing in the UCLA Residence Halls who will need parking may prefer requesting a lot on the northwest side of campus.
Click here to access a link to all parking structures on campus.
General Driving Directions to UCLA from North or South via 405 (San Diego Freeway)
South Campus Entrance- Take the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway) to Wilshire Blvd. East
- Travel east three blocks to Westwood Blvd.
- Turn Left on Westwood Blvd.
- Travel five blocks to Parking & Information Booth
North Campus Entrance
- Take the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway) to Sunset Blvd. East
- Take Sunset Blvd. east to Westwood Plaza
- Turn right on Westwood Plaza
- Proceed straight to Parking & Information Booth
Coming from the East via the 10 Freeway (Santa Monica Freeway)
- Take the 10 Freeway (Santa Monica Freeway) to the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway) North
- Take the 405 (San Diego Freeway) to Wilshire Blvd. East
- Travel east three blocks to Westwood Blvd.
- Turn Left on Westwood Blvd.
- Travel five blocks to Parking & Information Kiosk
Directions to Lot 3, the closest parking lot to Macgowan Hall
Students driving to UCLA each day for the Acting and Performance Institute should plan to park in Lot 3, located at the northeast corner of campus off of Hilgard Avenue. From Sunset Boulevard, turn south onto Hilgard Avenue, and make a right onto Wyton Road. Proceed to the Parking Kiosk to purchase a daily permit for $10.00, and ask to be directed to Lot 3.Maps
Click here to view a downloadable map of the UCLA campus.Click here to view an interactive campus map.