UCONN AVERY POINT
UConn Avery Point delivers an exceptional educational experience in one of southeastern Connecticut’s most stunning waterfront settings. Our coastline campus emphasizes experiential learning, hands-on lab programs, and robust field studies to help students understand the marine ecosystems of today and the environmental challenges of tomorrow. If land-based activities are more your speed, you can join or start a student organization, become an Associated Student Government leader, or volunteer your time as a youth mentor in the local community. At UConn Avery Point, you’ll have countless opportunities to connect with campus life and go deep into what you love.
All about options
Enjoy all the benefits of a prestigious public research university in a small college setting. Choose from UConn’s 125+ majors, completing your first 54 credits (typically two years) at UConn Avery Point and then seamlessly transitioning to UConn’s main campus in Storrs to finish your bachelor’s degree. Or, select one of our four-year majors and complete your degree entirely at UConn Avery Point.
FEATURED programs
ENGLISH
The English major at UConn Avery Point builds a strong foundation in literary and rhetorical analysis, developing writing and critical thinking skills.
MARINE SCIENCES
Study the science of the coastal environment and its relationship to society through a curriculum that integrates marine biology, chemistry, geology, and physics with policy, law, and economics. Three in four marine sciences students engage in research before graduation.
MARITIME STUDIES
This interdisciplinary and experiential major lets you explore how the world’s waterways influence local, national, and international issues.
With a wide range of minors including Anthropology, Human Development and Family Sciences, Marine Biology, and History, find your academic path and learn more about all the exciting programs available at UConn Avery Point by visiting averypoint.uconn.edu/academics/undergraduate.
OCEANFRONT OPPORTUNITIES
UConn Avery Point is home to several research centers that contribute to the academic excellence of our campus community. Collaborate with professors on projects for Mystic Aquarium or join alternative breaks to help clean our beaches. Tackle climate change and help improve campus sustainability to enrich your UConn experience and drive positive change in our world.
BECOME A HUSKY
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 beahuskyaverypoint@uconn.edu.
CAMPUS LIFE
Whether you’re an eager fan, a casual athlete, or a hardcore competitor, there’s a home for you here. Our baseball and basketball programs, which have earned national recognition, are standout competitors in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and an up-and-coming competitive sailing team is set to make waves. With Long Island Sound as a backdrop, our location makes kayaking, paddle boarding, and powerboating popular among students.
Get involved through a range of academic, artistic, and leadership programs and activities. Connect with fellow Huskies at weekly events or relax in the Student Center where you’ll find dining, lounges, a game room, a performance venue, and outdoor patios.
HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills helps students secure internships and jobs that match their career goals. The center provides one-on-one graduate school and job search support and hosts job fairs throughout the year. Campus partnerships offer real-world experiences, industry insights, and mentor networks, emphasizing early engagement for long-term success.
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