Dear AAP Community of Scholars,

As you may know, the campus at large is facing significant budget cuts. The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) including AAP — is being deeply affected. Unfortunately, because of the budget crisis in DUE, AAP will experience substantial reductions. It is with a heavy heart that we share that we must pause programs, engage in staff layoffs, and significantly reduce our spending. Here is how these budget reductions will directly impact AAP:

Effective July 1, 2025, the following changes will take place:

• Vice Provost Pre-College Scholars (VIPS), Graduate and Professional School Services (GPS), and Research, Assessment, and Evaluation (RAE) programs and services will be paused and undergo staffing reductions.
• Student staff positions will be reduced in the Peer Learning, Counseling, and AAP Administration units.
• The AAP Computer Lounge will be closed until further notice.
• F/TSP course offerings and staffing will be reduced.

We understand that the university has many challenging decisions ahead. We are still holding strong and striving to find other funding before these changes take effect. We are exploring various avenues to achieve this, including reaching out to our alumni and AAP donors. We will also work collaboratively with campus partners to continue providing comprehensive support to AAP students.

We recognize that these changes will be difficult for many and will continue to hold space for people to share their thoughts and feelings. We also encourage you to connect with our campus partners such as the Career Center, Undergraduate Research Centers (Sciences and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences), the Community Programs Office, Bruin Resource Center, and others.

We encourage you to share your concerns and feedback about how these changes may impact your participation in AAP. We are here to listen and support you.

Sincerely,

AAP Leadership