Congratulations! You’re going to do amazing things at COSMOS!
In order for everyone to have a successful COSMOS experience, it is important that the rules and procedures established for COSMOS be followed. The most critical rules were shared in the Participant Agreement and will be reviewed in detail with all clusters on Opening Day. We expect everyone to adhere to all of the rules and procedures established for COSMOS. If a student is unable to adhere to the rules, COSMOS staff may contact their parents/guardians to discuss their behavior and whether they can remain in the program.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What should I bring to COSMOS?
A: Please see our list of what to bring.
Q: Can I pick a roommate?
A: Requests for a specific roommate will not be honored. Students are assigned to a gender-specific building and housed with students in the same age range. COSMOS has successfully assigned compatible roommates who have remained friends long after the program is over.
Q: Can I leave campus during the program? Can parents visit?
A: Students are required to live on the campus they are admitted to for the duration of the program. We encourage students to enjoy COSMOS’s educational and interpersonal opportunities, guest visitations are not allowed, and students can only leave campus under specific rules.
Q: Can I bring sporting equipment or a musical instrument?
A: Students can bring most sporting equipment to COSMOS, including tennis racquets, lacrosse sticks, etc. Weapons or dangerous items are not allowed. COSMOS has basketballs, soccer balls, etc., available for students. Students do not have access to gyms or fitness facilities on the UCLA campus. Activities like a morning running club are organized depending on the students’ interests and the RA’s. Students are allowed to bring musical instruments to COSMOS. The student is fully responsible for the safety and security of their device, and it is suggested that a lesser value instrument be brought to campus.