A Student's Guide

How to Find Easy GEs at UCLA

Figuring out your GEs at UCLA can feel overwhelming — there are 8 GE categories, hundreds of courses, and the registrar isn't exactly easy to navigate. This guide walks you through exactly how to find easy GEs that fit your schedule for Fall 2026, using bruinge.com.

The Basics

What makes a GE “easy” at UCLA?

“Easy” means different things to different people, but most students look for a combination of:

  • A highly rated professor on BruinWalk
  • Low workload (light readings, no midterms, or a single final)
  • A schedule that fits around your major classes
  • Open enrollment spots

The problem is that finding all of this in one place used to require jumping between the UCLA registrar, BruinWalk, and Reddit. BruinGE puts it all in one place.

The Process

Find easy GEs in 5 steps

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Find out what GEs you still need

Before searching for courses, upload your Degree Audit Report (DAR) to bruinge.com. Your DAR is a PDF you can download from MyUCLA that shows which GE requirements you've already fulfilled and which ones you still need. Once you upload it, BruinGE automatically filters the course list to only show GEs you still need to complete — so you're not wasting time looking at categories you've already knocked out.

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Filter by your schedule

Once you know what you need, use the day and time filters to only show courses that actually fit your schedule. No more cross-referencing multiple tabs — just set your available days and times and BruinGE narrows it down instantly.

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Check BruinWalk ratings

Every course on BruinGE includes the professor's BruinWalk rating pulled directly from BruinWalk. You can sort and filter by rating to find the highest rated professors teaching GEs this Fall. A great professor can turn any GE into an enjoyable class.

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Read what students actually say

Each course includes relevant Reddit posts from r/UCLA so you can see what real students have said about the class — whether it's actually as easy as it sounds, how much the workload is, and whether the professor is engaging. BruinGE also generates an AI summary for each course so you can get the gist at a glance without reading through dozens of posts.

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Check enrollment before you plan around it

BruinGE shows real-time enrollment data so you can see how many spots are left before you build your schedule around a class that's already full. This is especially useful during second pass when popular GEs fill up fast.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the easiest GEs at UCLA?

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The "easiest" GEs vary by major and personal preference, but students generally look for courses with highly rated professors on BruinWalk, low workload, and flexible scheduling. Popular easy GEs tend to be in the Foundations of the Arts and Humanities and Society and Culture categories. Use bruinge.com to filter by BruinWalk rating and read Reddit posts from students who’ve already taken the course.

How do I find my DAR at UCLA?

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Log into MyUCLA, go to the Academics tab, and download your Degree Audit Report (DAR) as a PDF. You can then upload it directly to bruinge.com and it will automatically show only the GE categories you still need to fulfill.

What GE categories does UCLA require?

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UCLA requires students to complete 8 GE categories: Foundations of the Arts and Humanities, Foundations of Society and Culture, Foundations of Scientific Inquiry, and five additional upper division or cross-disciplinary requirements. The exact requirements vary by college (College of Letters and Science vs. HSSEAS vs. others).

How do I know if a GE class has open spots?

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BruinGE shows real-time enrollment data for every GE course so you can see available spots before you plan your schedule around a class that’s already full.

Is BruinGE free?

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Yes — bruinge.com is completely free and no sign-up is needed. Just go to the site and start browsing.

What is BruinGE?

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BruinGE is a free GE course finder for UCLA students, built by a UCLA student. It aggregates data from the UCLA registrar, BruinWalk, and Reddit to help you find the best GE courses for your schedule and requirements. It’s available at bruinge.com.

When should I start looking for GEs?

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Ideally before first pass registration opens. Use bruinge.com to find courses that fit your schedule early so you’re ready to enroll the moment registration opens.
Ready to find your GEs?

BruinGE has every GE course offered at UCLA this Fall. It's completely free and no sign-up needed.

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