2023 UConn Bound Day Program

Here, We're Huskies.

Welcome to the University of Connecticut. It’s your time to take it all in. We’ve planned an action-packed program filled with the best UConn has to offer. Faculty, students, and staff are all here to make sure UConn starts to feel a little more like home to you.

INFORMATION TENT 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fairfield Way (FW, E4) If you have any questions about UConn or the day's events, please stop by the Information Tent located on Fairfield Way. Our staff will be glad to assist you.

We ask that all guests commit to doing their part to protect the health and safety of themselves and those around them. To learn more about UConn's response to COVID-19, visit covid.uconn.edu.

SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS With 10 schools and colleges offering undergraduate degrees, we're a prestigious research university that will give you the tools to build your future. Dig deeper into your passions and discover those you didn't know you had. Bring curiosity and go forth to succeed.

AGRICULTURE, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOURCES Multi-Department and Pre-Professional Programs Students interested in multidepartment or pre-professional programs may consider attending the corresponding sessions listed below.

Pre-Med/Pre-Dental/ Pre-Physician Assistant/ Pre-Athletic Training/ Pre-Physical Therapy: Allied Health Sciences, Exercise Science, Nutritional Sciences, Pathobiology Pre-Public Health: Allied Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, Pathobiology Pre-Veterinary Science: Animal Science, Pathobiology Agriculture and Natural Resources Oak Hall, North Foyer (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Open discussion, including options for students interested in Agricultural Education careers.

Allied Health Sciences, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Sciences Andre Schenker Lecture Hall (SCHN, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Animal Science Oak Hall, Room 101 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Walking Tours of UConn’s animal barns will leave from Oak Hall at approximately 11:15 a.m.

Economics of Sustainable Development and Management, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Oak Hall, Room 108 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Environmental Sciences,* Environmental Studies,* Natural Resources Oak Hall, Room 112 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies are also offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and will have academic information available in McHugh Hall (MCHU, E4) from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Exercise Science Dodd Center, Konover Auditorium (DODD, F5) 10:00 a.m.

Landscape Architecture Oak Hall, Room 110 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Walking Tours to the Landscape Architecture studios will leave from Oak Hall at approximately 10:45 a.m.

Nutritional Sciences Oak Hall, Room 117 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Pathobiology Oak Hall, Room 104 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems Oak Hall, Room 109 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Open discussion

RATCLIFFE HICKS SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE Explore the two-year Associate of Applied Science majors offered in the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture with faculty, staff, and students.

General Information Oak Hall, Room 105 (OAK, E5) 11:00 a.m.

Learn more about the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture during an open discussion.

Major-specific information is available during the following presentations: Animal Science Oak Hall, Room 101 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Walking Tours of UConn’s animal barns will leave from Oak Hall at approximately 11:15 a.m.

Plant Science Oak Hall, Room 109 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Urban Forestry and Arboriculture Oak Hall, Room 112 (OAK, E5) 10:00 a.m.

BUSINESS

EDUCATION

Dean's Welcome School of Business, Room 106 (BUSN, E4) 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s (IB/M) Teacher Education Program Presentations Gentry Building, Room 131 (GENT, D4) 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Meet Education faculty and current students and learn about our teacher education program.

Faculty Presentations School of Business, first- and second-floor classrooms (BUSN, E4) 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

Students will be provided with the location of each major’s presentation when they arrive at the School of Business.

Storrs campus majors include: Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Management, Management, Management and Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM), Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies.

Academic Advisors and School of Business Centers School of Business, Second Floor Atrium (BUSN, E4) 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Learn more about our Dual Degree programs, Accelerated Master's opportunities, Experiential Learning, and Careers.

Walk-in Tours of the OPIM Innovate Space School of Business, Room 391 (BUSN, E4) 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

An interactive lab providing hands-on experience with emerging technologies in business (VR, 3D Printing, Analytics, Robotics, etc.).

Majors include: Comprehensive Special Education, Elementary Education, Music Education, Secondary Education.

Sport Management Program Gentry Building, Room 201 (GENT, D4) 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Meet our faculty and learn about the sport management major and internship opportunities.

ENGINEERING Dean’s Welcome Student Union Theatre (SU, E4) 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

An overview of the undergraduate engineering program.

Engineering Information Fair Department Booths Student Union, Room 304 (SU, E4) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Come meet faculty and staff at booths that will represent all 14 engineering majors; regional campuses; International Engineering Programs; Engineering House Learning Community; the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion; and Women in Engineering.

Experiential Engineering Sessions Departing from the Student Union first floor lobby, outside the Student Union Theatre (SU, E4) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Department sessions and comprehensive multi-disciplinary engineering sessions (ideal for undecided majors) will depart beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will run approximately one hour.

The last session departs at 11:45 a.m.

Student ambassadors will lead you through our Engineering facilities for brief informational presentations and are ready to answer questions about the various programs we offer. Preregistration was preferred; however, on-site registration is possible on a space-available basis.

Majors include: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Management & Engineering for Manufacturing, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, Robotics Engineering.

SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS (continued) FINE ARTS Dean's Reception Zachs Family Fine Arts Administration Building, Lobby (ZFA, F7) 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Department of Art & Art History Art Building, Arena Gallery (ARTB, F7) 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Meet with faculty and current students from Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Illustration/ Animation, Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Photography/Video, Sculpture/Ceramics, and Art History in a conversational setting.

Current student art and design projects will be on display.

Art Film Art Building, VAIS Gallery (ARTB, F7) 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (repeating every 15 minutes) View a short film about the Department of Art & Art History and its concentrations, successful alumni and their careers, and research opportunities, along with the experiences of current students and the culture, philosophy, and activities of the department.

Student-led Guided Tours of Facilities Art Building, Arena Gallery (ARTB, F7) 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Tours will start in the Art Building approximately every 15 minutes.

Department of Digital Media & Design Bishop Center, First Floor (BISH, E7) Meet & Greet with DMD Faculty and Students Bishop Center, Room 006 (BISH, E7) 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Engage in one-on-one conversations with faculty and students and view student work from our seven concentrations: 3D Animation, Digital Culture, Digital Film/Video Production, Digital Media Business Strategies, Game Design, Motion Design & Animation, Web/Interactive Media Design.

Student-led Facility Tours & Interactive Activities Bishop Center, Room 136 (BISH, E7) 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Why DMD?: Presentation on the DMD Program and Careers Bishop Center, Room 146 (BISH, E7) 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Learn what makes DMD special through research, internships, careers, and more.

DMD BFA Senior Exhibition Jorgensen Gallery (JORG, D4) 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Explore on your own! For details, visit dmd.uconn.edu/bfashow.

Department of Dramatic Arts Nafe Katter Theatre (NKT, F7) Welcome/Meet & Greet 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Q&A Forum with Dramatic Arts Faculty and Undergraduate Students 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Tours of Dramatic Arts Facilities, New Production Facility, and Rehearsal Studios 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Meet the Dramatic Arts faculty and students for one-on-one discussions regarding the Dramatic Arts majors, which include Acting, Design/Technical Theatre, Puppet Arts, and Theatre Studies. Theatre Studies concentrations include Stage Management, Dramaturgy, Directing, Playwriting, and Arts Administration.

Department of Music Music Building, Room 102 (MUSB, F7) Welcome Table and Information 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Student Performance 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Faculty Performance 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Music at UConn (Presentation and Q&A) 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Life as a Music Student at UConn (Student Panel Presentation and Q&A) 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Guided Tours of Music Department 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

NURSING

SOCIAL WORK

Students can explore the majors offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with faculty from each department and will be provided with information on each major's location when they arrive at McHugh Hall. For a complete listing of the 50+ majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, visit clas.uconn.edu.

Pre-Licensure Program Highlights Presentation Storrs Hall, Widmer Wing Auditorium (STRS, D5) 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Presentation and Q&A Session Rowe Center for Undergraduate Education, Room 122 (ROWE, E5) 10:00 a.m.

Learn about the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, which will allow you to advance human well-being, human rights, and social justice through innovative social work education and practice. This presentation and Q&A session will give you information about what this exciting major has to offer and the possibilities for career paths after graduation.

McHugh Hall (MCHU, E4) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Dean’s Talk McHugh Hall, Room 102 10:00 a.m.

Actuarial Science Presentation McHugh Hall, Room 206 10:00 a.m.

Biological Sciences Presentation McHugh Hall, Room 101 10:00 a.m.

McHugh Hall, Room 102 11:00 a.m.

Beyond STEM: Studying Arts, Culture, and Human Experience McHugh Hall, Room 205 11:00 a.m.

Psychological Sciences Presentation McHugh Hall, Room 101 11:00 a.m.

Clinical Learning Simulation Center Open for Viewing Storrs Hall, Widmer Wing (STRS, D5) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The last tour departs at 11:30 a.m.

Meet Current Nursing Students & Learn More about our Programs Storrs Hall, Widmer Wing, Room 01 (STRS, D5) 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Faculty and staff will be available to discuss the Honors Program, Nursing Learning Community, and mentoring opportunities.

PHARMACY School of Pharmacy Presentation Pharmacy/Biology Building, Room 131 (PBB, D4) 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Learn about our B.S. in Pharmacy Studies and Pharm.D. (doctorate) programs. We’ll discuss everything from high school preparation to pharmacy careers, including the many different health care fields in which a pharmacist's skills are in high demand.

Tours of Pharmacy Building 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

25-minute building tours will follow the School of Pharmacy presentation. Student ambassadors, faculty, and staff will be available for questions and additional program information during each tour.

Pre-Professional Presentations Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Advising Office Andre Schenker Lecture Hall (SCHN, E5) 11:00 a.m.

Pre-Law Advising Office Dodd Center, Konover Auditorium (DODD, F5) 11:00 a.m.

PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS UConn Bound Day presentations are designed to address important questions and topics for our newest Huskies.

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES

NAVIGATING YOUR FIRST YEAR

McHugh Hall, Room 102 (MCHU, E4) 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4) 11:30 a.m.

Explore financial aid options at UConn including grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment. Learn about the next steps on how to finalize your financial aid offer.

This presentation addresses UConn’s nationally recognized approach to holistic student development through First Year Experience (FYE) courses, Peer Mentoring, the Academic Achievement Center, Supplemental Instruction, and Learning Communities. With over 90% of first-year students enrolling in FYE and its offerings, these personalized programs help students transition from high school to college and make the most of their education at the University of Connecticut.

HOW MAJOR IS YOUR MAJOR? ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXPLORATORY STUDENTS/THE MAJOR EXPERIENCE Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4) 10:00 a.m.

Everyone can benefit from taking the time to examine their options, whether they’re completely exploratory or already declared.

This presentation will focus on the importance of elevating the student approach to major exploration by acknowledging and correcting misconceptions and demonstrating that choosing a major isn’t quite so major.

LIVING ON CAMPUS Student Union Theatre (SU, E4) 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

With a variety of housing options, each with their own amenities, from volleyball courts to makerspaces, and 23 Dining Services locations on campus, hear from the departments of Residential Life and Dining Services about how students living on campus are supported and engaged.

Learning Communities Learning Community Showcase Peter J. Werth Residence Tower (WRT, E3) 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

At UConn, 45% of incoming first-year students choose to participate in a Learning Community.

Join us to find out why! Explore which Learning Community might fit you best by engaging with our staff and student presenters; talking with faculty, staff, and students from each community; exploring the first and ground floors of Werth Tower, including the UConn Innovation Zone; and seeing what groundbreaking projects students are working on.

Learning Communities 101

Peter J. Werth Residence Tower (WRT, E3) 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.

New students can opt to participate in a faculty-led Living-Learning Community or join a non-residential Learning Community when they enter UConn. With 34 Learning Communities, 21 of which are residential, there are options for students in any major or plan of study.

CULTURAL CENTERS & PROGRAMS 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Student Union, Fourth and First Floor (SU, E4) These seven campus departments support the social and cultural needs of our students, offering an atmosphere of support, guidance, and advocacy, along with numerous resources for the entire community. They also host some of the most popular student events. Pop in, get your questions answered, and meet staff and students during open center hours.

African American Cultural Center n Asian American Cultural Center n Middle Eastern Cultural Programs n

Campus Tours Explore our buildings and facilities through various tour options.

CAMPUS TOURS 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Join a 60-minute walking tour led by a student tour guide. As part of the campus tour experience, guests are invited to view a room within our Northwest residential community. Residential Life staff will greet guests and answer questions regarding life on campus. Short on time? Shippee Residence Hall (SPRH, E7) will feature a model room for families who want to view a residence hall and may not have the time commitment for a full campus tour.

Tours depart every 15 minutes from the Homer Babbidge Library (HBL, E5).

Undergraduate Research Exhibition (April 15 Only) Wilbur Cross Building, North Reading Room (WCB, D5) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Visit with undergraduates and learn more about the research and creative projects that have captured their imaginations. Approximately 150 enterprising students present posters at this annual event and are happy to speak with visitors and answer questions about their research.

Please note, research posters on exhibit will be changed during the break in sessions.

Native American Cultural Programs n Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center n Rainbow Center n Women's Center n

STUDENT RECREATION CENTER (SRC) TOURS 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The SRC is home to the latest fitness equipment, six basketball/volleyball courts, an indoor running track, cycle studio, aquatics center, and our climbing wall with over 5,000 square feet of climbing area. Students can participate in a number of group fitness classes focused on mind, body, and functional training.

Tours are available from the North Quad entrance every 15 minutes starting at 11:00 a.m.

UCONN INNOVATION ZONE TOURS Peter J. Werth Residence Tower, Room 014 (WRT, E3) 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Located on the lower level of the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower, the UConn Innovation Zone provides students, faculty, and staff with the tools, equipment, and guidance to create and innovate when inspiration strikes. Stop by to tour the makerspace and connect with Huskies as they share their experience as “makers” on campus.

You can also learn about the Innovation Zone at the Campus Connections Expo.

UConn Bound Day Map Storrs Main Campus

Programs and Academic Presentations

Park and Visit BOOK

UConn Bookstore

F4

ARTB

Art Building

F7

DB

UConn Dairy Bar

C5

BISH

Bishop Center

E7

FW

Fairfield Way

E4

BRON

Arthur B. Bronwell Building

D4

GAMP

Gampel Pavilion

F4

BUSN

School of Business

E4

HBL

Homer Babbidge Library

E5

CAST

Francis L. Castleman Building

E4

NPRK

North Parking Garage

D3

DODD

Thomas J. Dodd Research Center F5

NWRH Northwest Residence Halls

E2

Engineering II

D4

SPRH

Lester E. Shippee Residence Hall E7

ESB

Engineering Science Building

D4

SPRK

South Parking Garage

GENT

Gentry Building

D4

Dining Unit Options

ITE

Information Technologies Engineering Building

E4

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

D4

D3 F4

MCHU McHugh Hall

E4

Brunch is available from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at a variety of award-winning dining units across campus today at a discounted rate of $10 for adults/$7 for children 12 and under.

All units operate on a credit card-only basis (no cash).

MUSB

Music Building

F7

GTDH

NKT

Nafe Katter Theatre

F7

Roger A. Gelfenbien Towers Dining Unit

C4

OAK

Oak Hall

E5

MRH

Brien McMahon Dining Unit

F5

PBB

Pharmacy/Biology Building

D4

NCRH

North Campus Dining Unit

C3

JORG

ROWE Rowe Center for Undergraduate Education E5 SCHN

Andre Schenker Lecture Hall

E5

SRC

Student Recreation Center

F5

STRS

Storrs Hall

D5

SU

Student Union

E4

UTEB

United Technologies Engineering Building

D4

WCB

Wilbur Cross Building

D5

WRT

Peter J. Werth Residence Tower E3

ZFA

Zachs Family Fine Arts Administration Building F7

NWRH Northwest Dining Unit

D3

PR

Israel Putnam Dining Unit

F3

SCRH

South Campus Dining Unit

F6

WRH

Edwina Whitney Dining Unit

D6

Shuttle Bus Stops 1 UConn Bookstore (BOOK, F4) 2 J. Louis von der Mehden Recital Hall (VDM, F7) For the School of Fine Arts

3 Bishop Center (BISH, E7) For Downtown Storrs

4 Storrs Hall (STRS, D5) 5 Peter J. Werth Residence Tower (WRT, E3)

BUILDING EXCELLENCE Construction on campus means progress that you will benefit from as a student at UConn. We are building state-of-the-art teaching, research, and residential facilities to advance ideas, imagination, health, and innovation. To learn more about these projects, visit uconn.edu/construction.