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WESTWOOD ASCENT (NIL)

In accordance with state statutes and relevant association legislations, NCAA Division I student-athletes are now able to capitalize on their own name, image and likeness (NIL). UCLA Athletics is committed to student-athlete development in this space with its comprehensive NIL program, Westwood Ascent.

Designed to support UCLA student-athletes as they build their personal brand and maximize their NIL opportunities, Westwood Ascent focuses on three pillars – Education, Brand-Building and Monitoring and Disclosure.

NIL Policy

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) embrace and share in its student-athletes’ (SA) enthusiasm surrounding recent updates to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).

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Interested in Working With Bruins?

The Westwood Exchange is a student-athlete NIL business registry, custom-designed for businesses, donors, alumni, and any other interested NIL entity wishing to connect with student-athletes.

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Education

UCLA Athletics has partnered with the UCLA Anderson School of Management (Anderson) and the Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports (MEMES) on a series of summer workshops available to all UCLA student-athletes to further their education on NIL best practices.

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Professional Service Providers

In accordance with California state law, every individual seeking to represent a UCLA student-athlete with Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) is required to notify the UCLA Compliance Office.

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Additional Information

Boosters

UCLA's boosters play a key role in the success of the program. Click below to read a letter from AD Martin Jarmond.

Trademarks & Licensing

Promoting, protecting, and enhancing the UCLA brand is the core mission of the UCLA Trademarks & Licensing Office.

Follow Us

For updates surrounding Name, Image & Likeness at UCLA, visit Westwood Ascent's official X account.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact the UCLA Compliance Office at: compliance@athletics.ucla.edu