University Life
Fun, Friends, Food, Fiesta: Hartford Campus Convocation
The academic year began on a high note at the Hartford Campus, with a Convocation celebration and welcome to new students.
Welcome Back! A Message from the President
As students, faculty, and staff embark on the new academic year, President Herbst outlines some anticipated highlights.
Freshmen Formation
About 3,764 first-year students gathered on the Great Lawn for their first class photo. Classes started Aug. 27.
Dorm Room Done
Watch these roommates decorate their new digs. UConn juniors Kira Robertson and Angela Valentin Ares move into Shakespeare Residence Hall.
UConn Welcomes Talented New Faculty Members
'It’s your ideas, your information, your teaching, your mentorship, your creativity and thought, and your leadership that make a great university,' Provost Kennedy told new faculty.
Move-in Weekend: Advice for Students and Families
Move-in weekend begins Friday, Aug. 24, when freshmen arrive on campus. New arrivals and returning students are advised to check the web for guidance to make the process easier.
Presenting the Class of 2022
“I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,” said Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange, Connecticut.
Connecticut High School Grads Comprise Lion’s Share of Stellar New Freshman Class
'I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,' says Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange.
The Team Gearing Up for Opening Day
From commencement to convocation, staff prepare the campus for the fall semester.
Portion of Jim Calhoun Way to Close Temporarily
Starting Monday, Aug. 27, the western portion of Jim Calhoun Way will be closed between Separatist Road and the I Lot parking area near the Freitas Ice Forum.