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It’s simple enough — UConn is a premier university. Being surrounded by the brightest students and faculty at a top research institution will push you, challenge you, and make your best better every day. That’s what happens when you learn to ask the big questions and discover how to answer them. Couple your curiosity, attitude, and initiative with a UConn education to gain an edge as you take on the world. Without question, choosing UConn will make you better. Bring it.
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Don’t just learn — learn how to think critically. 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.
College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources | grow.uconn.eduDevelop the insight to understand the links between food, health, and life and see how these connections affect economic and environmental sustainability. Departments in the College pride themselves on providing unparalleled opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences.
Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture | rhsa.uconn.eduObtain the knowledge needed to pursue your passion in the animal or plant sciences. Ratcliffe Hicks is the only school at UConn to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree, providing the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.
Schools & Colleges
School of Business | business.uconn.eduLearn by doing. Gain practical experience through case competitions, consulting projects, and unique programs including the Student Managed Fund, Innovation Accelerator, and the Experiential Learning Collaborative. This is the place to finesse critical thinking skills and get the expertise necessary to lead.
Neag School of Education | education.uconn.eduPrepare for a fulfilling career as an educator or sport management professional in the top-ranked Neag School. Our five-year, Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s teacher preparation program offers paths to teacher certification in a variety of disciplines, including such critical shortage areas as special education, math, and science.
School of Engineering | engr.uconn.eduMaster the technical skills to thrive in a competitive, rewarding field. Discover technologies that overcome the problems you’re working to solve. Apply your knowledge to find efficient, revolutionary solutions to the issues facing our society.
School of Fine Arts | sfa.uconn.eduCreate a life in the arts by immersing yourself in UConn’s center for innovative arts education. Enhance your professional training in art and art history, digital media and design, dramatic arts, or music with the broad education and extensive research opportunities offered by the University.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | clas.uconn.eduFind your passion in UConn’s most diverse college. Study with world-class faculty in fast-growing STEM fields including biology, chemistry, and brain science; learn to write and think critically in English, communication, and political science; or gain global perspectives in economics, human rights,and languages.
School of Nursing | nursing.uconn.eduDiscover what it takes to provide quality care in a changing health care environment. Prestigious grant awards totaling $3.1 million, high-tech simulation labs, and innovative technology provide exciting opportunities for students to learn to serve diverse populations in a variety of settings.
School of Pharmacy | pharmacy.uconn.eduPrepare for a rewarding career as a pharmacist in a community or hospital, or in government, industry, or academia, with our integrated BS/Pharm.D. program. Cocurricular tracks and dual- and consecutive-degree programs provide pathways for flexibility, customized learning, and skill development, readying students for a pharmacist’s central role in the exciting and ever-evolving health care field.
School of Social Work | ssw.uconn.eduAdvance human well-being, human rights, and social justice through innovative social work education and hands-on experience. Our Bachelor of Social Work degree prepares graduates to gain employment in a wide range of community and social service agencies or to pursue an advanced degree.
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Live it to learn itGet your hands dirty. In every program and through countless opportunities at the University, you’ll learn and grow outside the bounds of the classroom. Complement traditional coursework with community engagement, service learning, and myriad hands-on opportunities to build your resume, gain understanding, and ignite your spirit.
Provide care to the underserved as a nurse or pharmacist through the interdisciplinary Urban Service Track program. Collaborate directly with farmers, families, and communities to solve problems in the areas of food, health, and sustainability through UConn Extension. Gain credit toward Actors’ Equity by performing onstage at the Connecticut Repertory Theatre. Turn your passion into possibility.
of students with positive career outcomes reported participating in experiential learning prior to graduation
80%
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Plant science students take soil samples on Horsebarn Hill. Such fieldwork allows students to see firsthand the impacts of the environment on the soil, informing future decisions from landscaping to environmental policy to town zoning regulations.
service learning courses offered across a variety of disciplines
150+
Immersing yourself in what you love is a way of life here. Conduct research. Found an organization. Push the envelope. Any way you slice it, UConn Huskies are bound to make an impact.
Julia Opramolla Materials Science & Engineering
“UConn provides invaluable help with achieving my goals of working in industry and eventually in education. I’ve made professional connections, and I tutor incoming freshmen from underrepresented groups in engineering through the Engineering Diversity and Outreach Center’s BRIDGE program.”
Terence Natt Pharmacy
“I hope to become a licensed pharmacist and am entering my second year as a Pharm.D. student. Belonging to Alpha Zeta Omega, a co-ed pharmaceutical fraternity, and honing customer service skills and networking abilities as an orientation leader will help me achieve my goals.”
Mansi Chapatwala Nutritional Sciences
“UConn fosters students’ growth with all the resources on campus that help us succeed academically and as people. Conducting research in the Fernandez Laboratory, developing leadership skills through the Honors Program and Undergraduate Student Government, and giving campus tours to prospective students and their families are all helping me become the best version of myself.”
Developing game c hangers
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Alexander Gutierrez Psychological Sciences; Spanish Education (Dual Degree)
“I love the strong sense of community and Husky spirit at UConn. It’s not hard to find your niche. The connections I’ve made as an RA, Husky Ambassador Program coordinator, and Unified Theater member make campus feel smaller.”
Kailin Lu Actuarial Science
“I love how diverse it is here. I’m an international student from China. In four years, I’ve made so many friends from different identity groups and am amazed by how incredible they and their cultures are.”
Thomas Roberg Journalism
“I chose to couple my major with minors in digital marketing and analytics as well as communication to build a foundation for a career in branding or public relations. I’ve met so many people here from so many different backgrounds, but we all bleed blue. I can’t imagine going to school anywhere else.”
FAST FACTS
Schools & Colleges about UConn’s
College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Programs within CAHNR manage 550 acres of land for corn, pasture, hay, and grass production; the 2,100-acre UConn Forest; 153-acre Research Farm; 40-acre Spring Hill Farm; 22-acre Conifer Collection; and animal facilities for horses, beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and poultry.
MILLIONThe value as of October 2018 of theSchool of BusinessStudent Managed Fund, which was established in 2000 with a $1 million endowment
5$17
U.S. News & World Report ranking of Neag School of Education, with its 5-year integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s program, among public graduate schools of education in the nation
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences$63 million annually in scholarly research by CLAS faculty spans the spectrum of the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The College comprises 31 academic departments and centers, 52 majors, and 55 minors.
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Schools & Colleges
hours of service learning were completed by students in the School of Pharmacy last year through partnerships with clinics, shelters, health centers, and industry statewide
10,000School of Social Work UConn Hartford offers a Bachelor of Social Work degree in the heart of Connecticut’s capital city. Graduates can apply for advanced-standing admission for MSW programs, allowing them to complete their graduate degrees in one year.
Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture is the only school at UConn to offeran associate degree
2-YEARPROGRAM
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increase in femaleSchool of Engineeringgraduates since 2013, with biomedical and environmental engineering majors at or near 50% female
85%+
on-campus arts venues — including theaters, galleries, museums, and performing arts spaces — allow School of Fine Artsstudents to blend creative pursuits with professional experience
11
15simulation mannequins with sound and simulated heartbeat and breathing, ranging from infant to adult, provide hands-on training for School of Nursing students
PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS FREE OR DISCOUNTED
Michael BradfordDramatic Arts
Bradford’s plays have premiered in Chicago, Seattle, London, New York City, and UConn’s own Connecticut Repertory Theatre.
Maria ChrysochoouCivil and Environmental Engineering
The civil and environmental engineering department head’s Connecticut Brownfields Initiative connects local municipalities with undergrads to help them clean up contaminated sites.
Cristina WilsonSocial Work
Wilson works with Latino fathers and families to understand health disparities and discover how to help at-risk families experiencing substance abuse and teen pregnancy.
Human resourcesSorry, Google — even your best results can’t replace the power of our people. UConn’s experts across every field are dedicated to impacting the world through their research and inspiring you through advising, mentorship, and teaching. Work alongside our faculty in their labs, debate with them in the classroom, and meet with them during office hours.
Xiaomei Cong Nursing
Cong measures the pain that premature infants experience during testing in neonatal intensive care units to find solutions to help reduce it.
José ManautouPharmacology and Toxicology
Manautou examines why some people are susceptible to liver damage by certain medications, such as the pain reliever acetaminophen, and how to treat it.
Ashley Helton Natural Resources and the Environment
Helton is an ecosystem ecologist, exploring how land use and climate change affect streams, rivers, and wetlands.
David Noble Management
An expert in entrepreneurship and blockchain, Noble heads UConn’s new Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Michael CoyneEducational Psychology
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Kate Whitaker Physics
A former NASA and Hubble fellow, Whitaker studies how galaxies have formed and evolved over the past 12 billion years.
Above and beyond is just the starting point for students who take advantage of our Honors Program, undergraduate research, and Education Abroad. Broaden your perspective. Make yourself more marketable. Unleash your potential.
Honors ProgramStudents in the Honors Program explore, create, and lead through academic and cocurricular activities at all UConn campuses and through every school and college. Honors scholars gain the skills and abilities to become leaders for change in their chosen fields. Students become producers of knowledge through close collaboration with expert faculty in Honors courses, research opportunities, and the
Ignite your education
FrontierMakes Exhibition
The Learning Community Innovation Zone makerspace in Peter J. Werth Residence Tower has everything from 3D printers to woodworking tools, so students can discover inventive solutions to any problem.
Honors thesis or creative/scholarly project. First-year students at the Storrs and Stamford campuses may be invited to the program, while any UConn student may apply prior to sophomore or junior year.
Undergraduate Research UConn’s Office of Undergraduate Research will guide you in individualized research, scholarship, and creative activity. Together, you’ll find and develop opportunities to engage in independent or collaborative research with faculty across UConn’s academic disciplines. Take advantage of funding programs such as IDEA Grants to design your own project. Present your findings at UConn’s Frontiers Exhibition, where student researchers hold in-depth conversations with the University community.
Education AbroadUConn Education Abroad helps over 1,000 students become global citizens each year through study, internship, research, and service-learning opportunities. Our membership in Universitas 21, a global network of 26 world-class research universities, speaks to the high-quality, academically rigorous, and professionally relevant programs that complete the UConn undergraduate experience. Apply for financial aid and scholarship awards to help pay for many programs. Where will the world take you?
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UConn makes it easy to turn your ideas into a brighter future. Bring initiative and tap into our faculty expertise and resources to make it happen. From funding and specialized Learning Communities to focused curricula and programs, everything you need to create real solutions to global concerns is here.
Entrepreneurs and innovators thrive with UConn’s diversity of thought and inventive culture. Use what’s at your fingertips and blaze a trail.
For a brighter tomorrow
With funding from a UConn IDEA Grant, Stephen Hawes designed a low-cost, customizable prosthetic hand using 3D printing and open source software. Starting in their first year, students can apply for an IDEA Grant to receive up to $4,000 to develop innovative, creative, and personally meaningful projects.
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one-on-one career advisement sessions were held last year
7,069
on-campus interviews were held last year
1,129
Having worked as a student teacher and intern in local school districts while completing the Neag School of Education's five-year Integrated Bachelor's/Master's program, Tracey-Ann Lafayette '15 (ED), '16 MA landed a job teaching fourth grade at O'Brien STEM Academy in East Hartford, Connecticut, upon graduation.
UConn’s Center for Career Development is your resource for job preparation beginning as early as your first year. Attend the annual Internship Fair or work with your academic department to secure internships, which often lead to full-time positions upon graduation. As you work toward your dream career, take advantage of UConn’s well-established career development connections, including one-on-one career counseling, resume and mock interview workshops, and numerous career fairs. Once you’ve narrowed down your search, attend job interviews with major employers right on campus.
Get to work
employers attended UConn career fairs last year
880
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It’s all hereNothing beats a walk around campus to help you decide if you’re ready to be #UConnBound. Book your campus tour today at admissions.uconn.edu. Get inside buildings and ask questions of your student tour guide. Here are some of our most popular spots.
Homer Babbidge LibraryUConn’s intellectual center, this is one of the top public research libraries in the country.
Harry A. Gampel PavilionOne of the most iconic courts in college basketball, Gampel is where UConn Nation cheers on our men’s and women’s championship teams.
UConn BookstoreYour destination for the latest tech, as well as cards, gifts, and every kind of Husky gear, this is a whole lot more than a bookstore.
Downtown StorrsBrowse shops, eat out, and have fun in this growing, walkable town center right next to campus.
New Student Rec Center This dynamic, 191,000- square-foot facility features an Olympic-size swimming pool, 30,000 square feet of fitness space, a climbing center, and more.
UConn Dairy BarThis award-winning UConn destination features delicious ice cream made from our own cows’ milk.
Peter J. Werth Residence TowerOccupied by 727 students in eight Learning Communities, UConn’s newest residence features a makerspace; the Idea Lab; a game room; and community and study spaces.
Wilbur Cross BuildingIdentifiable by its golden cupola, this is your one-stop spot for taking care of business at UConn.
William Benton Museum of ArtWith 6,500 works of art, Connecticut’s state art museum presents exhibitions and hosts a variety of special events.
Student UnionStudy in student lounges, eat in the food court, play in the game room, see movies in the theater, or participate in meetings for some of our 700+ clubs and organizations.
Horsebarn HillFrom sledding down it to watching the sun rise upon it, this scenic spot on the northern tip of campus is one that all Huskies love.
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Students celebrate the Hindu spring festival of Holi, also known as the festival of colors.
students of color in the class of 2023
41%
One community, many cultures
From different states, countries, and continents, students come to UConn, choosing to be here not just for our rigorous academic programs but also for our richly diverse and inclusive campus. Our five cultural centers are resources for the entire community. African American Cultural CenterAsian American Cultural CenterPuerto Rican/Latin American Cultural CenterRainbow CenterWomen’s Center The centers offer an atmosphere of support, guidance, and advocacy when needed — and host some of the most popular student events on campus. Likewise, International Student and Scholar Services helps with practical matters.
UConn also celebrates religious diversity, with active places for worship and observance, as well as faith-based student organizations on campus.
Students from
90+
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countries and 42 U.S. states
Huskies give backIt’s in our DNA. Join nearly 2,000 students dancing through the night to raise money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at HuskyTHON (pictured). Learn about social issues firsthand by working locally, nationally, and internationally through organized Alternative Breaks. Commit to improving youth literacy or increasing voter registration. At UConn, there are countless ways to build character by building a better community.
MILLION, a record high,was raised atHuskyTHON 2019
1.3$
MILLIONhours of community service contributed by UConn students annually
1.3
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Our students don’t just “go to UConn.” Being a Husky means being a part of UConn Nation, embracing and carrying on the spirit and traditions that make us who we are.
Class PhotoOur newest tradition sees more than 3,000 new students gather on the Great Lawn the Saturday before classes start for a group photo taken from a lift 135 feet up!
Rub Jonathan’s NoseOur mascot’s statue isn’t just good looking — he’s also good luck. Got a tough exam ahead? A little extra luck can’t hurt.
OOzeballEach spring, hundreds of students compete for cash and glory in eight inches of mud, while spectators cheer on classmates in the nation’s original mud volleyball tournament.
Built on tradition
OOzeball
Convocation
First Night
ConvocationBegin the academic journey by celebrating with your entering class, sharing the moment with students like you from across the U.S. and around the world.
One-Ton SundaeOne of UConn’s longest-standing traditions and a Winter Weekend favorite. Fill a bucket to the brim with UConn Dairy Bar ice cream, made right on campus. You know it’s good if you’re eating ice cream outside in February.
Sledding on Horsebarn HillThe long hike uphill is worth it for the thrill going down.
Lip-SyncCelebrate Homecoming by watching extravagant routines performed by cultural centers, student clubs, and Greek organizations. Bragging rights are the best prize.
First NightEach year, the men’s and women’s basketball teams show off their skills to an arena full of eager Husky fans through contests and a Blue-White scrimmage.
Class Photo
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Free and discounted performances and events
total events hosted in 2018–19 by SUBOG, UConn’s student-run programming board
100
3 official student-run media organizations: WHUS, UCTV, The Daily Campus
What’s going on? Everything.
10
9 7
sponsored by SUBOG last year
comedians
musical acts
lecturers
student organizations700+
club sports teams39
Clubs ranging fromspecial interest to community service to politics
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movies at the Student Union Theatre every Thursday–Saturday
FREE
HuskymaniaExcessive enthusiasm is an understatement. Team up with super-passionate fans in the student sections of Gampel Pavilion and Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, UConn’s homes for basketball and football. Cheer for soccer behind the net as a member of the “Goal Patrol,” or yell as UConn dominates Hockey East rivals at Hartford’s XL Center. Did we mention students receive free admission to all home games? Whatever sports you love to root for, bring energy and bleed blue.
National Championship titles
23
+
NCAA Division I athletics teams
24
dual NCAA championships for men’s and women’s basketball, an accomplishment no other school has matched
2
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You can eat well at UConn. Sample the unique atmosphere and menu at each of our dining halls and cafés. Delicious (and award-winning) selections include sophisticated international cuisine, kosher and halal food stations, and vegetarian and gluten-free meals, as well as farm-to-table produce from the EcoHouse Living/Learning Community and Spring Valley Student Farm.
Here’s the best part: students living on campus have unlimited access to the resident dining units during operating hours with any meal plan. That means you can grab a coffee at 7 a.m. and come back for your bagel at 8 — it’s okay by us. View online menus and meal plan options at dining.uconn.edu.
Food for thought
full-service residential dining units
8
MILLION meals served annually
6Nearly
total dining services locations on campus
20+
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UConn has one of the highest percentages of students living on campus of any public university in the nation, so your friends will always be around — days, nights, and weekends. UConn housing offerings include residence halls, suites, and apartments, each with their own amenities, from volleyball courts to makerspaces.
Welcome home
Eight of UConn’s 20 Living/Learning Communities are housed in Peter J. Werth Residence Tower at Storrs.
of first-year students join a Learning Community. Learn more at lc.uconn.edu.
At UConn Stamford, newly opened apartment-style student housing puts students at the center of a robust city, steps from the UConn Stamford campus, internship opportunities, cultural experiences, and more. For more information, visit stamford.uconn.edu.
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44%
Connecticut’s flagship university is truly integrated with the state, providing access to a top-quality UConn education at four regional campuses in addition to our main campus. Transition to Storrs after two years or complete your degree at UConn Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, or Waterbury.
UConn across Connecticut
Hartford
Avery Point
Avery PointOn Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Thames River, UConn Avery Point challenges students with specialized programs that take advantage of our waterfront location and delivers an outstanding education in more traditional areas of study.
HartfordAt its downtown campus, UConn Hartford combines top-tier academic programs with the vitality and unique educational and service opportunities offered by Connecticut’s capital city.
StamfordIn the center of a robust business community, UConn Stamford students gain tremendous access to internships and employment. Students can apply to live in new, apartment-style housing located just steps from campus.
WaterburyUConn Waterbury students grow and achieve through rigorous academic programs and community engagement in modern facilities at the heart of the city’s revitalized downtown.
Stamford
Waterbury
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Students today, Huskies foreverDonning a cap and gown and being handed your diploma may mark the end of your time here, but a graduation ceremony is called commencement for a reason. It’s just the beginning. Everything you learn here sets you up to go forth and conquer, achieving your goals and then some. You’ll carry your UConn experience with you always, through friends who become family, Husky pride that becomes part of your identity, and dreams that become your life.
Average starting salary of recent undergraduates
56,433
alumni worldwide
259,000
$
95of School of Fine Arts alumni are working as arts professionals
%
Average time to degree; top 5 among U.S. public research universities
4.2YEARS
88of UConn Pharm.D. graduates secure postdoctoral training or employment by graduation
%
92of School of Engineering graduates report positive career outcomes within 6 months of graduation
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student-to-faculty ratio. There are fewer than 30 students in the majority of UConn’s undergraduate classes.
16:1
undergraduate courses offered
3,918
All about optionsWe don’t really believe in limits. At UConn, rigorous academics can be found in any of our 110+ majors. If you’re still figuring out your fit, or want to customize your plan of study, there are options for that, too. Bring your passion, and we’ll help you unleash your potential.
Accounting Acting Africana Studies Agriculture and Natural ResourcesAllied Health Sciences American Studies Animal Science Anthropology Applied and Resource Economics Applied Mathematical SciencesArabic and Islamic CivilizationsArt Art HistoryBiological SciencesBiology EducationBiomedical EngineeringBusiness Administration*Business Data Analytics*Chemical EngineeringChemistryChemistry EducationChineseCivil EngineeringClassics/Ancient Mediterranean StudiesCognitive ScienceCommunicationComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Science and Engineering Design/Technical Theatre Diagnostic Genetic SciencesDieteticsDigital Marketing and Analytics*Digital Media and DesignEarth Science EducationEcology and Evolutionary BiologyEconomicsElectrical Engineering Elementary Education
Engineering PhysicsEnglishEnglish EducationEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesEnvironmental StudiesExercise ScienceFinanceFinancial Management*FrenchFrench Language EducationGeneral Science EducationGeneral StudiesGeographic Information ScienceGeography GeoscienceGermanGerman Language EducationHealth Care ManagementHistoryHistory and Social Studies EducationHuman Development and Family Sciences Human RightsItalian Literary and Cultural StudiesJournalism Judaic StudiesLandscape ArchitectureLatino and Latin American StudiesLinguistics/PhilosophyLinguistics/PsychologyManagementManagement and Engineering for ManufacturingManagement Information Systems Mandarin Chinese Language Education Marine Sciences*Maritime Studies*Marketing
Materials Science and Engineering MathematicsMathematics EducationMathematics/Actuarial ScienceMathematics/StatisticsMathematics/Actuarial/FinanceMathematics/PhysicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Laboratory SciencesMolecular and Cell BiologyMusicMusic EducationNatural Resources Nutritional SciencesPathobiologyPharmacy StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysics EducationPhysiology & NeurobiologyPlant Science (Associate Degree)Political SciencePsychological SciencesPuppetryReal Estate and Urban Economic StudiesSocial Work*SociologySpanishSpanish Language EducationSpecial EducationSpeech, Language, and Hearing SciencesSport ManagementStatisticsStructural Biology and BiophysicsSustainable Plant and Soil SystemsTheatre Studies Urban and Community StudiesWomen's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Undecided? Many students are still exploring their options when they arrive at UConn. The Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES) is an advisory program that provides a well-defined plan to explore a number of possible majors before committing to one. An experienced advisor helps you develop your academic plan based on your skills, interests, and goals; you’ll choose your major by the end of your fourth semester.
ACES also serves as the academic home for students not yet accepted to UConn’s professional programs, such as education and social work.
Individualized Majors Personalize your education to create a customized major that’s right for you. Take classes in any of UConn’s schools and colleges. Graduate with an interdisciplinary degree from the college of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources or Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Special Programs in Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Education Apply to one of our Special Programs for a coordinated curriculum that includes four years of undergraduate preparation with the ability to further your education and achieve advanced degrees within the fields of Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Education. Students taking part in Special Programs are automatically invited to the UConn Honors Program and can participate in unique research and mentorship opportunities with professors in the affiliated graduate schools.*All of UConn’s majors may be completed at the main campus in Storrs, except Business Administration, Business
Data Analytics, Digital Marketing and Analytics, Financial Management, Marine Sciences, Maritime Studies, and Social Work, which require coursework at other UConn campuses.
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Apply nowBecome a Husky Freshman applicants must apply online through either the Common Application or the Coalition Application. The UConn Application is recommended for transfer applicants. For detailed instructions and additional deadlines, including transfer information and descriptions of special programs, visit admissions.uconn.edu.
Important Freshman Application Dates for Fall Semester (including international)
December 1• Priority Freshman Application Deadline for Merit Scholarship & Honors Consideration• Application Deadline for Special Programs in Law, Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Education
January 15 Storrs Campus Freshman Application Deadline
March 1• Admission and Financial Aid Notifications Begin• FAFSA Deadline for Financial Aid Eligibility
May 1Regional Campuses Application Deadline
Automatic Consideration forMerit ScholarshipsYou’ve earned it. UConn considers all freshman admission applicants for merit scholarships, and we’re thrilled to award scholarships to hundreds of our most outstanding and deserving students each year. Nearly one-third of entering freshmen receive a merit-based scholarship each year.
Cost to AttendWe pride ourselves on being not only among the premier public research universities in the nation but also a best value among public colleges.
Storrs Campus Estimated Direct Costof Attendance (includes tuition, fees,residence hall based on standard double, and value meal plan)
Connecticut Students Out-of-State Students $30,484 $53,152
Regional Campus Estimated Direct Cost of Attendance (includes tuition and fees)
Connecticut Students Out-of-State Students $14,628 $37,296
Financing Your EducationMore than 75 percent of UConn students receive some form of financial aid. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) between October 1 and UConn’s on-time deadline of February 15 for maximum aid consideration. In addition to direct costs, indirect costs such as books, supplies, and transportation are taken into consideration when calculating financial need for all financial aid applicants. Financial aid packages are awarded based on eligibility and typically include a combination of funds from several programs and sources. For more information on financial aid options, visit financialaid.uconn.edu.
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ADM-001-FY20
of freshmen return for sophomore year, making UConn’s return rate one of the top 20 in the nation for public research universities93%
undergraduatesat our main campus
19,133
Bleed blue
Students today. Huskies forever.
schools and colleges offering undergraduate degrees
10among the nation’spublic universities, according to U.S. News & World Report
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