Welcome to the University of Connecticut
Located in the college town of Storrs, Connecticut, UConn is ranked among the top 25 public universities in the United States. Take advantage of the unparalleled access to research and internship opportunities. Build your network alongside faculty who are industry influencers, and immerse yourself in a global community of peers who push the boundaries of possibility. A UConn education prepares you for the interdisciplinary reality of a professional career. Get it done here. 19,000 undergraduates at the Storrs campus
ADMISSIONS.UCONN.EDU 3 An inspiring environment In the heart of the Northeastern United States, our location close to New York City and Boston makes for an energizing and inspiring environment for our students. Our safe, main campus in Storrs has everything you need (or want!), and a vibrant downtown is just steps away. Regional campuses located throughout Connecticut offer the same outstanding education. University housing is offered at our main campus in Storrs or at UConn Stamford. 4 regional campuses: Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury
• ConnecticutStorrs (main campus) Hartford• Avery Point • Boston Waterbury• • 1.5 hours Providence 1.2 hours Stamford New York City • 2.5 hours
(Driving times in hours from Storrs) UConn Stamford to New York City 50 minutes by train
ADMISSIONS.UCONN.EDU 5 he choice is yours TWe have everything you’d expect from a top research institution. With 10 schools and colleges offering undergraduate degrees in 110+ majors, the choice is yours. Need more guidance? We offer several support services for international students, including our International Student and Scholar Service, designed to help you achieve your goals.
Majors and Concentrations Financial Management* Individually Designed Health Care Management Software Design and Development College of Agriculture, Health, and Management Systems and Networks Natural Resources Entrepreneurship Electrical Engineering grow.uconn.edu Management and Engineering for Naval Science and Technology Agriculture and Natural Resources Manufacturing Engineering Physics Allied Health Sciences Naval Science and Technology Electrical Engineering Health Sciences Management Information Systems Materials Science and Engineering Healthcare Administration Marketing Mechanical Engineering Occupational and Environmental Health Digital Marketing and Analytics Environmental Engineering and Safety Professional Sales Leadership Management and Engineering for Public Health and Health Promotion Real Estate/and Urban Economics Studies Manufacturing Animal Science Naval Science and Technology Applied and Resource Economics Neag School of Education Materials Science and Engineering Business Management and Marketing education.uconn.edu Naval Science and Technology Environmental Economics and Policy Biology Education Mechanical Engineering International Development Chemistry Education Aerospace Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Earth Science Education Design and Manufacturing Cytogenetics Elementary Education Dynamic Systems and Control Molecular Diagnostic Sciences Humanities Energy and Power Dietetics Mathematics Naval Science and Technology Environmental Sciences Science Global Change Social Sciences School of Fine Arts Human Health English Education sfa.uconn.edu Sustainable Systems French Language Education Acting Environmental Studies General Science Education Art (BA) Exercise Science German Language Education Art History Landscape Architecture History and Social Studies Education Design and Technical Theater Medical Laboratory Sciences Mandarin Chinese Language Education Digital Media and Design (BA) Natural Resources Mathematics Education 2D Animation Environmental Sustainability and Music Education 3D Animation Conservation Physics Education Digital Culture, Learning, and Advocacy Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation Spanish Language Education Digital Game Design Sustainable Forest Resources Special Education Digital Media Strategies for Business Water Resources and Climate English Web Design/Interactive Media Design Nutritional Sciences Mathematics Digital Media and Design (BFA) Didactic Program in Dietetics Science 2-D Animation Pathobiology Sport Management 3-D Animation Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems Digital Game Design Environmental Horticulture School of Engineering Web Design/Interactive Media Design Sustainable Agriculture engr.uconn.edu General Program in Art (BFA) Turfgrass Science Biomedical Engineering Graphic Design Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Illustration/Animation Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Individualized Studies rhsa.uconn.edu Computational and Systems Biology Painting/Drawing (Two-year associate degree) Systems, Imaging, and Instrumentation Photography/Video Animal Science Chemical Engineering Printmaking Plant Science Civil Engineering Sculpture Ornamental Horticulture Computer Engineering General Program in Music (BA) Sustainable Crop Production Computer Science Jazz Turfgrass Management Algorithms and Theory Music History Bioinformatics Music (Bachelor of Music) Computational Data Analytics Applied Music/Instrumental School of Business Cybersecurity Applied Music/Vocal business.uconn.edu Individually Designed Music Composition Accounting Software Design and Development Music Theory Business Administration* Systems and Networks Puppetry Business Data Analytics* Computer Science and Engineering Theatre Studies Digital Marketing and Analytics* Algorithms and Theory Dramaturgy Finance Bioinformatics Playwriting Corporate Finance Computational Data Analytics Stage Management Quantitative Finance and Valuation Cybersecurity Theatre Administration Portfolio Management Theatre Directing College of Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Social Work Healthcare Management and clas.uconn.edu ssw.uconn.edu Insurance Studies Africana Studies Social Work* History American Studies Human Development and Family Sciences Anthropology *All of UConn’s majors may be completed at Human Rights Applied Mathematical Sciences the main campus in Storrs, except Business India Studies Arabic and Islamic Civilizations Administration, Business Data Analytics, Information Assurance Biological Sciences Digital Marketing and Analytics, Financial Information Technology Chemistry Management, Marine Sciences, Maritime Integrated Pest Management Chinese Studies, and Social Work, which require Interpreting American Sign Language Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies coursework at other UConn campuses. and English Ancient Mediterranean Studies Italian Literary and Cultural Studies Classics Individualized Major Program Judaic Studies Cognitive Science iisp.uconn.edu Latin American Studies Communication Develop a customized major that’s right Latino Studies Ecology and Evolutionary Biology for you, beyond the 110+ majors that the Linguistics Economics University offers. You can pursue classes Management Engineering Physics provided within all schools and colleges Manufacturing Electrical Engineering across UConn. Marine Biology Materials Science and Engineering Maritime Archaeology Mechanical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering English Minors Mathematics Environmental Sciences Medieval Studies Global Change Accounting Middle Eastern Studies Human Health African Studies Molecular and Cell Biology Sustainable Systems Africana Studies Music Environmental Studies Agricultural Biotechnology Nanomaterials French American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Nanotechnology French Cultural and Literary Studies American Studies French for Global Community Analytics Native American and Indigenous Studies Geographic Information Science Animal Science Neuroscience Geography Anthropology Nutrition for Exercise and Sport Geoscience Arabic and Islamic Civilizations Oceanography German Art History Ornamental Horticulture German Literature Asian American Studies Philosophy German Studies Asian Studies Physics History Astrophysics Physiology and Neurobiology Human Development and Family Sciences Bioinformatics Political Science Human Rights Biological Sciences Professional Sales Leadership Italian Literary and Cultural Studies Biomedical Engineering Psychological Sciences Journalism Business Fundamentals Public Policy Judaic Studies Business Management and Marketing Real Estate Classic Judaic Studies Chemistry Religion General Judaic Studies Chinese Social Justice Organizing Latino and Latin American Studies Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies Sociology Linguistics/Philosophy Cognitive Science Spanish Linguistics/Psychology Communication Statistics Marine Sciences* Computer Science Studio Art Maritime Studies* Construction Engineering and Management Sustainable Environmental Systems Mathematics Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Sustainable Food Crop Production Mathematics/Actuarial Science Crime and Justice Therapeutic Horsemanship Education Mathematics/Actuarial Science/Finance Dairy Management Turfgrass Management Mathematics/Physics Digital Arts Urban and Community Studies Mathematics Digital Humanities Wildlife Conservation Physics Digital Marketing and Analytics Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Mathematics/Statistics Diversity Studies in American Culture Molecular and Cell Biology Dramatic Arts Philosophy Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Physics Economics Applied Electronics and Systems General Engineering Management – Business Physiology and Neurobiology Undecided? Political Science Engineering Management – Engineering Psychological Sciences English Research Entrepreneurship aces.uconn.edu Standard Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Many students are still exploring their Sociology Environmental Economics and Policy options when they arrive at UConn. Environmental Engineering Spanish If you are among that group, the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Environmental Studies Statistics Equine Business Management Academic Center for Exploratory Structural Biology and Biophysics European Studies Students (ACES) will help you navigate Urban and Community Studies Film Studies the most efficient route to your selected Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Food Science field of study, typically by the end of French your fourth semester. ACES also serves School of Nursing Geographic Information Science nursing.uconn.edu Geography as the academic home for UConn’s Nursing Geoscience pre-professional programs, including German education, and social work. School of Pharmacy Gerontology pharmacy.uconn.edu Global Environmental Change Pharmacy Studies Global Studies
ADMISSIONS.UCONN.EDU 7 Professor José Manautou Pharmacology and Toxicology
Manautou works alongside students to examine why some people are susceptible to liver damage by certain medications, such as the Fulbright 145 Scholars pain reliever acetaminophen, and how to treat it. Distinguished 37 Professors Pulitzer Prize- 2 winning journalists
Faculty impact At UConn, our renowned faculty are committed to your pursuit of scholarship. Professors across every field have dedicated their lives to helping change yours through teaching and mentorship. Learn and work alongside the best in the industry. Ask questions, make connections, and get inspired. Transformational learning
As a prestigious university, 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. Our nearly 20 different global institutes, centers, and programs ranging from EUROTECH to the Center for International Business Education and Research give students the opportunity to engage with diverse cultures, societies, and languages. Immerse yourself in worldwide perspectives in the classroom and beyond. Visit global.uconn.edu to learn more.
The Learning Community Innovation Zone has everything students need, including 3D printers and woodworking tools, to discover solutions to any problem.
ADMISSIONS.UCONN.EDU 9 44% of first-year students participate in a Learning Community. Learn more at lc.uconn.edu.
UConn Stamford Welcome home With more than 11,000 students living on campus in one of our residence halls, suites, or apartments, your friends are never far away. First-year students are required to live on campus. Explore your passions by joining one of our 20 residential Learning Communities, where you live and learn among peers with similar interests. Our community centers and the newly built recreational facility are just a short walk away. Whether you’re in need of social or academic support, UConn’s resident assistants are always available to point you in the right direction. At UConn Stamford, newly opened apartment-style housing puts students at the center of a robust city–steps from internship opportunities, cultural experiences, and more. For more information visit stamford.uconn.edu.
ADMISSIONS.UCONN.EDU 11 Mealtime, your way The best part of living on campus? Unlimited access to our eight residential dining units during operating hours. With a variety of meals and menu selections, enjoy international cuisine, kosher and halal food stations, vegetarian, gluten-free meals, and more. Visit dining.uconn.edu to view our menus and meal plan options.
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20total dining services locations Campus safety and wellness
Our accredited Student Health Services facility, located in the center of campus, provides a wide range of medical services on a fee-for-service basis. The UConn Health Clinic is a short walk away in Downtown Storrs, and UConn’s 24-hour fire and police departments are also based right on campus.
ADMISSIONS.UCONN.EDU 13 Students celebrate the Hindu spring festival of Holi, also known as the festival of colors, each April A global community UConn Nation knows no borders. Students from all around the world choose UConn, not just for our rigorous academic programs but also for our richly diverse and inclusive community. Our five cultural centers offer an atmosphere of support, guidance, and advocacy when needed. They host some of the most popular student events on campus and serve as a resource for the entire campus community.
African American Cultural Center Asian American Cultural Center Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center Rainbow Center Women’s Center UConn also celebrates religious diversity, with active places for worship and observance, as well as faith-based student organizations on campus.
ADMISSIONS.UCONN.EDU 15 Find your fit With hundreds of student organizations on campus, study breaks are a must. Whether you want to reach for great heights with the skydiving club, attend a show (or five!) at one of the theaters on campus, or dance the night away to raise money for childhood illness–take your pick; you’ve got options. And with cafés, shops, and restaurants just steps away in Downtown Storrs, there’s plenty to do on a night off from hitting the books.
700 + Student clubs and organizations
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1.3million hours of community service contributed by students annually
100total events hosted in 2018-2019 by SUBOG, UConn's student-run programming board
Musical artist, Khalid 24 Division 1 sports teams
Huskymania Maybe you’ve watched the Huskies play from afar. Now it’s time to see them in person. Students receive free admission to all home games. Experience the magic for yourself by taking in a basketball game at Gampel Pavilion, catch a few innings at our new baseball stadium, Elliot Ballpark, scheduled to open this spring, or root for our soccer teams behind the net as a member of the “Goal Patrol.” We’re tied together by the rush of cheering for our championship athletics teams and boundless love for our school.
ADMISSIONS.UCONN.EDU 17 OOzeball is one of UConn’s oldest traditions. Each 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. Apply now Become a Husky We award scholarships and Honors placement Freshman applicants must apply online to many of our outstanding and most deserving through either the Common Application students each year who achieve and exceed or the Coalition Application. For detailed educational goals. instructions and additional deadlines, including transfer information, visit 2019–2020 Estimated Yearly Expenses for admissions.uconn.edu. Full-Time International Undergraduates Tuition and Fees $40,594 Freshman Application Filing Living Expenses (average) $13,258 Dates for Fall Semester Books, Supplies, Insurance, December 1 Transportation, and Priority Freshman Application Deadline for Miscellaneous Costs* $6,984 Merit Scholarships & Honors Consideration Total* $60,836 January 15 *Estimated Storrs Campus Freshman Application Deadline Financial declaration minimum requirement $61,000 March 1 Notification of Admission Begins See for Yourself May 1 Visiting our campus is the best way to Regional Campuses Application decide if UConn is the right fit for you. Take a Deadline student-guided tour. Join us for a prospective student event like our Open House or our Automatic Consideration for Husky-for-a-Day Program and experience Merit Scholarships what it’s like to be #UConnBound. You’ve earned it. We know students applying to UConn have excelled in their academics Stay Updated and are eager to search out new opportunities Get the most up-to-date academic in college. UConn considers all international requirements, as well as tuition information, freshman admission applicants for merit at admissions.uconn.edu. scholarships and our elite Honors Program.
By the Numbers + 259,000 16:1 UCONN ALUMNI student-faculty ratio. There are fewer 400Education Abroad programs, than 30 students in the majority of including study, internships, WORLDWIDE UConn's undergraduate classes. research, and service-learning opportunities.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM + Top among the nation's public universities according to U.S. News 90COUNTRIES 25 & World Report.
The University of Connecticut complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action, including the provision of reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. UConn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to repro- ductive systems, gender identity or expression, or political beliefs in its programs and activities. Employees, students, visitors, and applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to address limitations resulting from a disability. For questions or more information, please contact the Associate Vice President, Office of Institutional Equity, 241 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4175, Storrs, CT 06269-4175; Phone: (860) 486-2943; Email: [email protected]; Website: http://www.equity.uconn.edu.
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