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UConn Waterbury
UConn Waterbury o ers the strength of a top public research university with the close-knit experience of a liberal arts college. Located in a modern downtown facility, the campus footprint has grown by 50% in recent years, expanding programs in health, including nursing and public health; business; and teaching, including early childhood education. Students benefit from small classes, faculty mentorship, and hands-on learning through research and internships. Just steps from campus, students can enjoy a diverse culinary scene, performances at a premier theater, local art exhibitions, and access to fitness and wellness facilities. The city also hosts New England’s largest multicultural festival, along with jazz fests, a seasonal farmers market, and more. At UConn Waterbury, academic excellence meets urban energy.
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Find Your UConn
For over 75 years, UConn Waterbury has been a hub for health-related and community-focused programs. Choose from majors in business, liberal arts, health care, and STEM fields, or pursue an accelerated nursing pathway or teacher certification program. Our location near two major hospitals and several nonprofit organizations offers hands-on learning, supported by strong partnerships with nonprofit agencies, businesses, industries, K-12 schools, and clinical sites.
UCONN WATERBURY 4-YEAR MAJORS
• Allied Health Sciences*
• American Studies
• Business Administration**
• Business Data Analytics
• English
• General Studies
• Human Development and Family Sciences***
• Psychological Sciences
• Urban and Community Studies
* Concentrations include Public Health and Health Promotion, and Health Sciences
** Only campus with this highly flexible major
*** Specializations include Early Childhood Education and Aging/Gerontology
SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS
You’ll be supported by a comprehensive network of enrichment opportunities and student services to achieve your academic and personal goals.
Research
Benefit from unique on-campus research opportunities supported by dedicated facilities and internationally renowned faculty, with projects funded by prestigious organizations including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Learning Communities
Students who join a Learning Community report forming closer bonds with faculty, making friends faster, and gaining access to special programming and leadership positions. La Comunidad Intelectual and Ideas + Impact are our two Learning Communities, which allow students with similar identities and/or interests to connect with each other.
STEP INTO THE BLUE
First-year applicants must apply online through the Common Application or the Coalition Application. The UConn Application is recommended for transfer applicants. For deadlines and detailed application instructions, visit admissions.uconn.edu or email beahuskywaterbury@uconn.edu
Holistic Support
UConn Waterbury offers tutoring, mentoring, and workshops through the Academic Achievement Center (AAC), Learning Lab, and Writing Center. The Resilience, Inclusion, Success, and Equity (RISE) program; the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills; Student Health and Wellness (SHaW); and the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) further enhance student success and well-being.
125+ MAJORS, ONE UCONN
If your program isn’t offered at UConn Waterbury, choose from UConn’s 125+ majors and complete your first 54 credits (about two years) here, then transition to UConn’s main campus in Storrs to finish your degree.
BROWN BUILDING LIVING
Live and learn in privately owned student housing across from campus in the Brown Building. Enjoy fully furnished luxury suites, private in-unit amenities, and communal lounges and study areas for collaboration and camaraderie with fellow Huskies.
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
Ranked nationally for return on investment and economic mobility, UConn Waterbury provides a wide range of scholarships, fellowships, and on- and off-campus paid work opportunities to complement any financial aid, scholarships, and/or loans you may receive. For details about funding a UConn education, visit financialaid.uconn.edu
UConn Waterbury is proud to be federally designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), both as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
CONNECT WITH US
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