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.

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.

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

Dean's Welcome

School of Business, Room 106 (BUSN, E4)

10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

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.).

EDUCATION

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.

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

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

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.

NURSING

Pre-Licensure Program

Highlights Presentation

Storrs Hall, Widmer Wing Auditorium (STRS, D5) 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 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.

SOCIAL WORK

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.

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

McHugh Hall, Room 102 (MCHU, E4)

1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.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.

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.

NAVIGATING YOUR FIRST YEAR

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

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.

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.

n African American Cultural Center

n Asian American Cultural Center

n Middle Eastern Cultural Programs

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.

n Native American Cultural Programs

n Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center

n Rainbow Center

n Women's Center

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

Gampel Pavilion F4

HBL Homer Babbidge Library E5

NPRK North Parking Garage D3

NWRH Northwest Residence Halls D3

SPRH Lester E. Shippee Residence Hall E7

SPRK South Parking Garage F4

Dining Unit Options

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).

GTDH Roger A. Gelfenbien Towers Dining Unit C4

MRH Brien McMahon Dining Unit F5

NCRH North Campus Dining Unit C3

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