UCLA Naval Science

Thank you to all who joined us at Bruin Day! We enjoyed meeting with our NROTC Scholarship Bruin admits and their families during our NROTC Welcome Lunch and were excited to officially welcome two of our newest midshipmen to the battalion. Incoming Midshipman Paminiano and Midshipman San Luis have already activated their scholarship AND committed to UCLA! Best of luck at NSI and we will see you again in the fall.

For all other newly admitted freshmen – final day to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) is 1 MAY 2026!

A friendly reminder of all the important deadlines for the 2026 admission cycle! After joining us at Bruin Day, be sure to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by 1 MAY (for freshmen) or 1 JUNE (for MECEPs & STA-21). If you’ve already decided, you don’t need to wait till the deadline – submit your SIR today!

Congrats to all Freshmen admits! Save the date for Bruin Day on Saturday, 11 APRIL 2026. Freshmen admits who also received the Scholarship will be receiving an additional invite to our exclusive welcome lunch, so check your inboxes and your mailboxes! Looking forward to seeing you on Bruin Day, and hopefully in the fall!

While we are eagerly awaiting admission decisions to be released, if you or someone you know is interested in pursuing a career as a Naval officer after completing your undergraduate degree, reach out to our recruiting officer at [email protected] to learn more.

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Congratulations Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez on becoming UCLA Softball All-Time Winningest Head Coach! If you don’t have plans this weekend, head to Easton Stadium to root for your as they take on Wisconsin. Softball's Veteran and Armed Forces Appreciation Game is scheduled for Saturday, 7 MAR 2026 – game time starts at 6:00 p.m. Show your military ID at the Easton Box Office for two complimentary tickets!

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And finally (but certainly not least!) our final service selection announcement for the class of 2026. Please join us in congratulating MIDN 1/C Lizbeth Nisperos on her selection as a future cryptologic warfare officer! MIDN Nisperos is majoring in Psychobiology and recently finished serving as battalion commander (BNCO). In this role, she was responsible for the overall leadership, training, discipline, and morale of the entire battalion, and served as the key link between our midshipmen, officer candidates, and officer instructors.

Congratulations MIDN Nisperos! Now all you have to do is graduate!

For our second of three service selection announcements, please join us in congratulating MIDN 1/C Yannai Michael on his selection as a future surface warfare officer! MIDN Michael recently completed serving a term as battalion executive officer (BNXO). In this role, he acted as the Chief of Staff, supervising the battalion staff, coordinating activities, ensuring standards, and was essential to managing daily operations and executing trainings of the battalion.

Congratulations MIDN Michael! Now all you have to do is graduate!

For our first of three service selection announcements, please join us in congratulating MIDN 1/C Connor Miller on his selection as a future submarine warfare officer! MIDN Miller is majoring in statistics and data science and recently finished serving as command master chief (CMC) for the Bruin Battalion. In this role, he advised the battalion commander and battalion executive officer on matters of morale, welfare, training, and discipline, while also providing leadership for platoon leaders and ensuring consistent expectations.

Congratulations MIDN Miller! Now all you have to do is graduate!

Back in September 2025, our three Navy-option first-class midshipmen learned what service they were selected for. Keep watching over the next few weeks to learn more and join us in congratulating them!