FALL CAMPUS VISIT
For Prospective Students
Students
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Your Day at a Glance
Today’s presentation and tour schedule is designed to help you get the most out of your visit.
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Early-Bird Session: How to Apply and Finance Your UConn Education Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4)
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. University Welcome
9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Campus Tours
Tours depart from the Homer Babbidge Library entrance (HBL, E5)
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
How Major Is Your Major? Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES)
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4)
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. School and College Presentations
(see School and College session descriptions on next page)
Navigating Your First Year
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4)
Transfer Admissions
Student Union, Room 310 (SU, E4)
Student Recreation Center Tours
Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Advising Student Union Ballroom (SU, E4)
Pre-Law Advising Student Union Ballroom (SU, E4)
Tours depart from the Student Recreation Center, Hillside Road entrance (SRC, F5)
Innovation Zone Tours
Peter J. Werth Residence Tower, Room 014 (WRT, E3)
How to Apply and Finance Your UConn Education Student Union Ballroom (SU, E4)
Cultural Centers & Programs ODI Commons, Student Union Lobby (SU, E4)
Honors Program
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4) – October 13
Student Union Theatre (SU, E4) – October 26
How to Apply and Finance Your UConn Education McHugh Hall, Room 102 (MCHU, E4)
Living on Campus Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4)
Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Advising Student Union Ballroom (SU, E4)
Honors Program
Student Union Theatre (SU, E4) – October 26
Note: Please use the building coordinates (for example, SU, E4) on the corresponding campus map to help you navigate your day.
One Stop Student Services Info Table
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Student Union, First Floor Lobby (SU, E4)
If you have any questions about UConn, our admissions/financial aid process, or the day's events, please stop by the information table; our staff will be glad to assist you.
HUSKIES ALWAYS FIND A WAY
Need help? Our student volunteers can be found throughout campus today, and they are here to provide you with more than just directions to your next presentation. Chat with a current Husky and get the inside scoop on all things UConn, from where to study to the best latte on campus.
Here, We're Huskies
Welcome to the University of Connecticut. Today's program allows prospective Huskies and their families to explore all that UConn has to offer. From academic sessions to campus tours and more, our faculty, students, and staff are here to help you discover what makes UConn one of the nation's top public universities. This is your time to take it all in. We look forward to learning more about you today and throughout the application process.
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
Explore the majors offered in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources with faculty, staff, and students.
Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Herbst Hall, North Foyer (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Table hosted by major advisors, including program overview and Agricultural Education career information.
Allied Health Sciences, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Sciences
Herbst Hall, Room 101 (SHH, E5)
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Animal Science
Andre Schenker Lecture Hall (SCHN, E5)
10:00 a.m.
Walking Tours of UConn's animal barns will begin at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Shuttles to the animal barns will leave from the UConn Bookstore at 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Economics of Sustainable Development and Management, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Herbst Hall, Room 111 (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Open discussion
Environmental Sciences,* Environmental Studies,* Natural Resources
Herbst Hall, Room 112 (SHH, E5)
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 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. – 12:30 p.m.
Exercise Science
Dodd Center, Konover Auditorium (DODD, F5)
10:00 a.m.
Landscape Architecture
Herbst Hall, Room 110 (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Open discussion
Walking Tours to the Landscape Architecture studios will leave from Herbst Hall at approximately 10:45 a.m.
Nutritional Sciences
Herbst Hall, Room 117 (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Pathobiology
Herbst Hall, Room 104 (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems/Plant Science
Herbst Hall, Room 109 (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Open discussion
Walking Tours to the floriculture greenhouses will leave from Herbst Hall at approximately 10:45 a.m.
RATCLIFFE HICKS SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
General Information
Herbst Hall, North Foyer (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Explore the Associate of Applied Science majors offered in the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture with advisors and instructors within the program.
Major-specific information is available during the following presentations:
Animal Science
Andre Schenker Lecture Hall (SCHN, E5) 10:00 a.m.
Walking Tours of UConn's animal barns will begin at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Shuttles to the animal barns will leave from the UConn Bookstore at 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Plant Science
Herbst Hall, Room 109 (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Open discussion
Walking Tours to the floriculture greenhouses will leave from Herbst Hall at approximately 10:45 a.m.
Urban Forestry and Arboriculture
Herbst Hall, Room 112 (SHH, E5) 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 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, Analytics and Information Management, Finance, Healthcare Management, Management, Management and Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM), 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.
Explore the OPIM Innovate Space, an interactive lab providing hands-on experiences 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 221 (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 represent engineering majors; regional campuses; International Engineering Programs; and the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion.
Experiential Engineering Sessions
Departing from the Student Union Mall/Green, outside the first floor lobby (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. Pre-registration was preferred, however on-site registration is possible on a spaceavailable basis.
Majors include: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Data Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Management & Engineering for Manufacturing, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS
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FINE ARTS
Dean's Welcome
von der Mehden Recital Hall (VDM, F7)
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Department of Art & Art History
Meet & Greet with Art & Art History Faculty and Students
Art Building, Arena Gallery (ARTB, F7)
10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Student art and design projects will also be on display.
Art Film
Art Building, VAIS Gallery (ARTB, F7)
10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (repeating every 15 minutes)
View a short film about the department, 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.
Tape Art Mural Activity
Art Building (ARTB, F7)
10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Observe or work alongside art and design students to create large-
scale drawings using masking tape. Everyone is welcome to flex their creativity through this fast, expressive, and colorful exercise.
Art & Art History Facility Tours
Art Building, Arena Gallery (ARTB, F7)
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (departing every 15 minutes)
Department of Digital Media & Design
Guided Facility Tours
Bishop Center, Room 136 (BISH, E7)
10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Take a guided tour of Bishop Center, visiting our Film Studio, Motion Capture Studio, Social Media Analytics Command Center, VR/ Game Studio, Cintiq Lab, and more! View student work from 3D Animation, Film Production, Game Design, Digital Culture, Digital Media Business Strategies, Motion Design & Animation, and Web/Interactive Media Design in Room 006
Presentation on the DMD Program
Bishop Center, Room 146 (BISH, E7)
10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Learn about our program, portfolio tips, digital media careers, and alumni success.
Tour of Advanced Film Studio
Bishop Center, Lobby (BISH, E7)
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Walking Tours to the Advanced Film Studio in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will leave from Bishop Center at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Department of Dramatic Arts Tours and workshops will depart from the Nafe Katter Theatre (NKT, F7).
Dramatic Arts Facility Tours
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Tour our theatres, studios, classrooms, and state-of-the-art Production Facility.
Hands-on Workshops
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Workshops in Acting, Design, and Puppet Arts led by Dramatic Arts faculty. Stay for a Q&A with faculty and UConn Drama students!
Performances by UConn Drama Students
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Discover what you can be part of. Current students will provide a sampling of short scenes and original pieces.
Department of Music
von der Mehden Recital Hall (VDM, F7)
Performances
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Introduction to Programs
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Faculty Meet & Greet and Facility Tours
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, visit clas.uconn.edu
McHugh Hall (MCHU, E4)
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dean’s Talk
McHugh Hall, Room 102 10:00 a.m.
Biological Sciences Presentation
McHugh Hall, Room 101
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Actuarial Science Presentation
McHugh Hall, Room 205 11:00 a.m.
Psychological Sciences Presentation
McHugh Hall, Room 102 11:00 a.m.
Studying Arts, Culture, and Human Experience
McHugh Hall, Room 111 11:00 a.m.
Scan the QR code below for a complete listing of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences departments and their locations for today's event.
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.
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, where you can connect knowledge and hands-on learning with your passion and social justice values to change lives, communities, and the world.
Pre-Professional Presentations
Join the Office of Pre-Professional Advising for a comprehensive overview toward a career in the health or legal professions. Our advisors specialize in guiding students and alumni with a passion for healthcare or law, providing personalized resources and support. Learn more about how we encourage students to explore diverse health and legal career options, emphasizing a holistic, competency-based approach.
Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Advising
Student Union Ballroom (SU, E4) 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Pre-Law Advising Student Union Ballroom (SU, E4) 11:00 a.m.
PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
Fall Campus Visit Day presentations are designed to address important questions and topics for our prospective students.
HOW TO APPLY AND FINANCE YOUR UCONN EDUCATION
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4)
8:00 a.m. Early-Bird Presentation
Student Union Ballroom (SU, E4)
12:00 p.m.
McHugh Hall, Room 102 (MCHU, E4)
2:00 p.m.
Gain a general overview of the requirements, application process, and important deadlines for both admission and financial aid at UConn. Learn about our five campus offerings, special programs, and the breadth of academic programs available to you. With more than 75% of UConn students receiving some form of financial aid, hear about options that include grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment.
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. However, preconceived assumptions and myths about majors prevent students from being able to take full advantage of the process. This presentation will focus on the importance of elevating the student approach to major exploration by acknowledging and correcting these misconceptions and demonstrating that choosing a major isn’t quite so major.
TRANSFER ADMISSIONS
Student Union, Room 310 (SU, E4) 11:00 a.m.
If you are or have been enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed 12 or more credits following high school graduation, the University of Connecticut considers you a transfer student. Learn all the details about the transfer application process including application requirements, deadlines, and transferring credits.
NAVIGATING YOUR FIRST YEAR: FIRST YEAR PROGRAMS, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, LEARNING COMMUNITIES, AND INNOVATION ZONE
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4) 11:00 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, Learning Communities, and the Innovation Zone makerspace. With 92% of first-year students participating, these programs, courses, and activities provide extensive and personalized offerings to help students transition from high school to college and make the most of their education at UConn.
LIVING ON CAMPUS
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4) 12:00 p.m.
UConn has one of the highest percentages of students living on campus. With a variety of housing options, each with their own amenities, from volleyball courts to makerspaces, and over 20 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.
CULTURAL CENTERS & PROGRAMS
ODI Commons, Student Union Lobby (SU, E4)
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
UConn's seven cultural centers and programs support the social and cultural needs of our students, offering an atmosphere of support, guidance, and advocacy, along with numerous resources for the entire campus community. Meet staff and students and learn more about how cultural centers and programs foster connections, increase awareness, and support all Huskies.
• African American Cultural Center
• Asian American Cultural Center
• Middle Eastern Cultural Programs
• Native American Cultural Programs
• Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center
• Rainbow Center
• Women's Center
HONORS PROGRAM
October 13
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4) 1:00 p.m.
October 26
Student Union Theatre (SU, E4) 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The Honors Program enriches the undergraduate experience through specialized coursework, research and creative opportunities, and engagement beyond the classroom. Through an Honors education at UConn, students explore, create, and lead in academic and co-curricular areas. Honors students, faculty, and staff create a vibrant community of scholars designed for academic, social, and cultural development within the broader UConn community.
Tours
Today is your time to take it all in. Explore our buildings and facilities through various tour options.
CAMPUS TOURS
9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tours depart from the main entrance of Homer Babbidge Library (HBL, E5). The last tour departs at 2:30 p.m.
Join a 60-minute walking tour and get a peek at what Huskies enjoy most: modern facilities and a dynamic campus community. As part of the campus tour, guests are invited to view a room within our Northwest residential community. Residential Life staff will greet guests and answer questions regarding living 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.
STUDENT RECREATION CENTER (SRC) TOURS
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tours depart from the Hillside Road entrance every five minutes.
The SRC is home to the latest fitness equipment, six multipurpose sports courts, an indoor running track, five fitness studios, an aquatics center, and our climbing wall with over 5,000 square feet of climbing area. Students can participate in a wide variety of programs including group fitness, intramurals, club sports, and outdoor adventure focused on community, health, and fun.
INNOVATION ZONE TOURS
Peter J. Werth Residence Tower, Room 014 (WRT, E3) 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
At nearly 1,500 square feet, the Innovation Zone provides students, faculty, and staff with the tools, equipment, and guidance to create and innovate when inspiration strikes. Community members gain access to prototyping equipment including 3D printers, vinyl cutters, table and band saws, laser cutters, hand tools, as well as our textile and electronics stations. The Innovation Zone recently added their Emerging Technology Center (ETC) and Recording & Editing Center (REC), providing opportunities to explore the fields of robotics, VR, gaming, podcasting, digital media, and more.
Fall Campus Visit Day Map
Storrs Main Campus
Programs and Academic Presentations
ARTB Art Building F7
BISH Bishop Center E7
BIMP Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry F7
BUSN School of Business E4
DODD Thomas J. Dodd Research Center F5
E2 Engineering II D4
ESB Engineering Science Building D4
GENT Gentry Building D4
JORG Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts D4
MCHU McHugh Hall E4
MUSB Music Building F7
NKT Nafe Katter Theatre F7
ROWE John W. Rowe Center for Undergraduate Education E5
PBB Pharmacy/Biology Building D4
SCHN Andre Schenker Lecture Hall E5
SHH Susan V. Herbst Hall E5
SRC Student Recreation Center F5
STRS Storrs Hall D5
SU Student Union E4
VDM von der Mehden Recital Hall F7
WRT Peter J. Werth Residence Tower E3
Parking and Points of Interest
BOOK UConn Bookstore F4
DB UConn Dairy Bar C5
FW Fairfield Way E4
GAMP Gampel Pavilion F4
HBL Homer Babbidge Library E5
NPRK North Parking Garage D3
SPRH Lester E. Shippee Residence Hall E7
SPRK South Parking Garage F4
WBMA William Benton Museum of Art D5
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).
CTRH Connecticut Hall Dining Unit F6
GTDH Gelfenbien Dining Unit C4
MRH McMahon Dining Unit F5
NCRH North Campus Dining Unit C3
NWRH Northwest Dining Unit D3
PR Putnam Dining Unit F3
SCRH South Campus Dining Unit F6
WRH Whitney Dining Unit D6
Shuttle Bus Stops
1 UConn Bookstore (BOOK, F4)
2 von der Mehden Recital Hall (VDM, F7) For the School of Fine Arts and Downtown Storrs
3 Storrs Hall (STRS, D5)
4 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, residential, and recreational facilities to advance ideas, imagination, health, and innovation. To learn more about these projects, visit uconn.edu/construction.
Places to Visit
UConn Dairy Bar (DB, C5)
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
UConn has a sweet side. Our Dairy Bar serves up Connecticut’s award-winning ice cream made from our own cows' milk. You’ll quickly find out why this stop is a campus favorite.
UConn Bookstore (BOOK, F4)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Your destination for the latest tech, every kind of Husky gear, and a model dorm room. This is a whole lot more than a bookstore.
Union Street Market (SU, E4) 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Union Street Market is a seven-concept eatery located in the Student Union that offers a wide variety of exciting meal options, including made-to-order burritos, specialty salads, and internationally-inspired bowls.
Downtown Storrs (F7)
Browse shops and eateries in this growing, walkable downtown right next to campus.
William Benton Museum of Art (WBMA, D5) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
With over 6,500 works of art, Connecticut's state art museum presents exhibitions and holds a variety of art-related special events.
FALL CAMPUS VISIT DAY 2024
UCONN SPIRIT CLOTHING
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.
Applications are reviewed using a holistic approach for both first-year and transfer applicants. Consideration is given to the entire application, including grade point average, class rank, SAT or ACT score (if provided; UConn is a test-optional institution through fall 2026), required essay, extracurricular activities, and optional letters of recommendation. This allows us to gain a full understanding and measurement of an applicant's potential to be a successful UConn Husky. For detailed application instructions, additional deadlines, and descriptions of special programs, visit admissions.uconn.edu.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION DATES FOR FALL SEMESTER
November 1
First-Year Early Decision Application Deadline
November 15
Application Deadline for Special Programs in Law, Medicine, and Dental Medicine
December 1
Priority First-Year Application Deadline for Merit Scholarship & Honors Consideration
Mid-December
Notification of Early Decision Admission Begins
January 15
On-Time Financial Aid Application Deadline
February 15
FAFSA Deadline for Financial Aid Eligibility
Early March
Notification of Admission and Offers of Financial Aid Begins
April 1
Storrs Main Campus Transfer Application Deadline
May 1
Regional Campuses Application Deadline
Automatic Consideration for Merit Scholarships
You've earned it. We know students applying to UConn have excelled throughout high school and are eager to search out new opportunities in college. UConn considers all first-year admission applicants for merit scholarships and our Honors Program. We award scholarships and Honors placement to many of our outstanding and most deserving students each year who achieve and exceed educational goals.
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