UCLA Hours Of Operation: 2026 Campus Facility, Library, And Service Schedules

Navigating the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) requires understanding the operating schedules of academic libraries, administrative services, recreational facilities, and campus health centers. While UCLA's Westwood campus grounds remain open to the public daily, individual facilities operate on strict, departmental timetables that shift between regular academic quarters, finals weeks, and summer or winter intersessions.

Disambiguation Notice: This guide details general university facilities, student services, and academic buildings on the UCLA Westwood campus. For emergency medical care, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, independent of standard academic administrative hours.

Central Academic Facilities and UCLA Library Schedules

The UCLA Library system encompasses over a dozen locations across campus, each structured around specific academic disciplines and study environments. Operating hours expand dramatically during midterms and tenth-week study periods, culminating in 24-hour access at core study hubs.

Powell Library (College Library)

Powell Library serves as the primary undergraduate study facility on campus, anchoring the north side of Wilson Plaza. For the 2026 academic year, Powell adheres to regular quarter hours:

• Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

During Weeks 9 and 10 and finals week of each quarter, Powell Library initiates the Night Owl service, remaining open 24 hours consecutively for registered UCLA students displaying a physical or digital BruinCard.

Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)

Situated on North Campus, YRL supports graduate research, humanities, and social sciences with specialized study pods and consultation suites:

• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Biomedical Library (Louise M. Darling)

Positioned near the Center for Health Sciences (CHS) complex, this branch accommodates south-campus STEM researchers:

• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Student Unions and Administrative Hubs

Administrative offices and central student hubs are concentrated around central campus, primarily housed in Ackerman Union, Kerckhoff Hall, and Murphy Hall.

Ackerman Union & Kerckhoff Hall

Ackerman Union houses core student necessities, including the UCLA Store, dining marketplace, textbook distribution, and USAC student offices. Kerckhoff Hall accommodates student government, Kerckhoff Coffee House, and meeting rooms.

• Building Hours (Monday – Friday): 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Building Hours (Saturday – Sunday): 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• UCLA Store (Main Level): Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Ackerman Union Post Office: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Closed weekends

Murphy Hall: Registrar, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts

Murphy Hall acts as the central administrative hub for enrollment, official transcripts, and tuition billing.

• In-Person Administrative Desks: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Phone and Virtual Queue Support: Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Weekends and Campus Holidays: Closed

UCLA Recreation and Fitness Facilities

Access to UCLA recreation centers requires a valid BruinCard with an active recreation membership, standard undergraduate/graduate student status, or an approved community access pass.

John Wooden Center (JWC)

The John Wooden Center, located adjacent to Pauley Pavilion, serves as the main fitness center on campus, offering weight rooms, basketball courts, racquetball spaces, and group exercise studios.

• Monday through Thursday: 5:30 AM to 10:45 PM
• Friday: 5:30 AM to 8:45 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6:45 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM

Sunset Canyon Recreation Center

Located on the residential Hill, Sunset Rec includes outdoor lap pools, family pools, sand volleyball courts, and picnic areas.

• Park Grounds: Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Family Pool & Lap Pool: Specific lap-swim shifts run Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM, then 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM; weekend hours run 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Drake Stadium & Track

The Frank W. Marshall Track at Drake Stadium is available for general conditioning when not reserved for intercollegiate athletics or special events:

• Open Recreation Hours: Daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Subject to change based on varsity track and soccer match schedules)

Campus Health Services: Arthur Ashe Center vs. UCLA Health

Differentiating between student-specific medical resources and the public academic medical enterprise is critical when seeking care on the UCLA campus.

Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center

Located on central campus near the Wooden Center, the Ashe Center offers routine medical appointments, immunization verification, student counseling, and clinical pharmacy services for enrolled UCLA students.

• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed
• In-Clinic Laboratory and Pharmacy: Closes 30 minutes prior to main building closure

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (located at 757 Westwood Plaza) is an independent tertiary care hospital affiliated with the University of California. It serves students, faculty, and the public.

• Emergency Department (Level 1 Trauma): Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Hospital Main Entrance & Information Desk: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily for credentialed visitors
• Ambulatory Specialist Clinics (Peter Morton Building / 200 Medical Plaza): Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

2026 Master Directory: Core Facility Hours

The following table provides verified operational schedules across UCLA facilities during standard academic quarters for 2026.

Residential Dining and BruinCard Access Hours

UCLA Dining operates residential restaurants, boutique quick-service counters, and late-night food locations primarily centered on "The Hill" (the residential community on the west side of campus).

Residential Dining Halls

Dining halls, including Epicuria at Covel, De Neve Residential Restaurant, and Feast at Rieber, maintain synchronized meal period blocks to serve the residential community:

• Breakfast: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• Lunch: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Dinner: 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM (or 9:00 PM depending on specific rotation)
• Late-Night Operations (De Neve Late Night & The Study at Hedrick): 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Midnight)

Residential dining meal periods require a valid residential meal plan. Non-resident students and visitors must use campus quick-service venues inside Ackerman Union or north campus cafes like Northern Lights, which operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

How to Verify Operational Changes During Academic Breaks

UCLA shifts into alternative operations during Thanksgiving break, the winter holiday closure (late December through early January), spring recess, and summer sessions. To verify building access before arriving on campus, follow this operational protocol:

1. Check the UCLA Academic Calendar: Confirm whether the campus is currently in regular instruction, final exam week, or an intersession period. Academic breaks trigger reduced hours across libraries and recreation facilities.
2. Review the UCLA Library Live Status Portal: Access the main UCLA Library platform to view daily building status and systemwide emergency branch modifications.
3. Verify BruinCard Door Access Credentials: Many campus buildings, including Boelter Hall, Young Hall, and the Public Affairs Building, lock their external perimeter doors at 6:00 PM. After hours, access requires swiping or tapping an authorized BruinCard coded for specific departmental authorization.
4. Consult Campus Event Schedules: Major athletic games at Pauley Pavilion, events at Drake Stadium, and productions at Royce Hall alter normal pedestrian flow and parking structure availability, particularly within Structures 4, 7, and 8.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UCLA campus open to the public on weekends?

Yes, UCLA grounds, outdoor plazas, and public outdoor walkways are open daily from sunrise to sunset. However, core administrative buildings, specialized laboratories, and student fitness centers are either closed or require authorized BruinCard access outside standard weekday business hours.

What are the standard operating hours for Powell Library?

Powell Library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM during regular academic quarters. Powell extends to 24-hour daily operations for enrolled students during the final two weeks of each quarter.

How late does the John Wooden Center stay open?

The John Wooden Center stays open until 10:45 PM Monday through Thursday, 8:45 PM on Friday, 6:45 PM on Saturday, and 9:45 PM on Sunday during standard quarters. Hours are reduced during summer quarter and university holiday breaks.

Are administrative offices in Murphy Hall open on Saturdays?

No, Murphy Hall administrative offices, including the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts desks, operate exclusively Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All administrative desks are closed on weekends and university holidays.

Is the Arthur Ashe Student Health Center open 24 hours for urgent care?

No, the Arthur Ashe Center is an ambulatory student health center that closes at 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 4:30 PM on Friday. Students experiencing severe medical emergencies after hours must go to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Emergency Room or call 911.

Plan Your Campus Visit

Planning your schedule around verified building hours ensures seamless access to UCLA's study centers, administrative departments, and athletic facilities. Before traveling to Westwood, confirm real-time holiday schedules and parking reservations via the central UCLA Transportation portal to navigate campus efficiently.