Admissons

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I complete my bachelor’s degree in Waterbury?
    • Yes you can!  Students enrolled at that Waterbury campus can complete their 4-year degree in American Studies, Business & Technology, Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, and Urban & Community Studies.  You can accommodate your busy schedule by combining coursework at UConn’s campuses in Torrington, Greater Harford, and Waterbury.
  2. Do you have an Admissions Office in Waterbury?
    • Yes, we do!  The Undergraduate Admissions Office is located in the Student Services Suite of the Waterbury campus.  Visitors to the campus should park in our parking garage.  There are spaces reserved for visitors on level 1.
  3. Do you have tours of the Waterbury campus?
    • Tours of the Waterbury campus are available by appointment Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:30pm.  Please call (203) 236-9803 to schedule an appointment.
  4. My application is complete, where do I send it?
    • All students are encouraged to submit their Undergraduate Admission Application online, doing so will expedite the processing and review of the application.  All supporting documentation (transcripts, standardized test scores, recommendations) should be sent to the main admissions office in Storrs:  University of Connecticut, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 2131 Hillside Rd Unit 3088, Storrs, CT  06269-3088.
  5. I am applying to UConn as a transfer student.  Can someone in Admissions tell me which courses are transferable to UConn?
    • An official “Transcript Evaluation” is sent to all admitted transfer students who have submitted the required $150 acceptance fee.  Students transferring from a Connecticut college or university can visit http://www.transfer.uconn.edu/transfercredits.html to learn more about course transferability.
  6. Does UConn accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits?
    • Yes, we do!  For most courses, UConn requires a test score of a “4” or a “5”.  Specific requirements are available at http://www.transfer.uconn.edu/apchart.htm.Students must have their test scores reported to UConn.  Students may call the testing center at (609) 771-7300 to request scores be sent to UConn; UConn's four-digit code is 3915.
  7. I submitted my application.  When will I be notified if I was accepted?
    • Students who have completed their application should receive a response via US Mail within 6-8 weeks.
  8. If I am admitted but decide for any reason not enroll in the semester for which I was admitted, is it possible to simply defer my admission to a subsequent semester?
    • The Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers a one year deferred enrollment to students who have applied to the University, been accepted as freshmen and have paid the $150 acceptance fee.  During the deferred period, students may not enroll in 12 or more credits at another institution. Requests for a deferral must be made in writing and should be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than August 1 for the fall semester or December 1 for the spring semester. International students and transfer students are not eligible for deferred enrollment.
  9. I have been admitted to the Storrs campus, but want to enroll at the Waterbury campus, what do I need to do?
    • Students who have been admitted to Storrs and wish to “campus change” to Waterbury should first contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office in Waterbury (203-236-9803 or beahuskywaterbury@uconn.edu) to verify that their major is offered at the Waterbury campus.  If the major is offered, students must then send a formal request in writing so that the “campus change” can be processed.  Students enrolled at the Waterbury campus can complete their entire University of Connecticut degree in select programs or complete the first 54 credits of most majors before transitioning to the Storrs campus.
  10. I am on the waitlist for Storrs.  Can I attend the Waterbury campus if I do not get taken off the Storrs waitlist?
    • Students on the Storrs waitlist, who wish to remain on the waitlist, must first notify the Undergraduate Admissions office of their intent to remain on the Storrs waitlist.  Each waitlist student will be offered admission to a regional campus if he/she is not admitted to Storrs.  Waitlist decisions will not be made until late May.
  11. I submitted my $150 acceptance fee deposit, when can I register?
    • Deposited students will be contacted via US Mail when registration dates become available.  Registration for the fall semester does not begin until mid-May.
  12. Do you have residence halls at the Waterbury campus?
    • UConn Waterbury is a commuter campus of the University of Connecticut, we do not provide on campus housing.
  13. How much does it cost to attend UConn Waterbury?
    • Tuition for Connecticut residents is $6,816 per year with additional fee charges of approximately $520 annually. Out-of-State students pay $20,760 for tuition and an additional fee charge of $520.   Additional expenses for books and supplies are not included in these charges.
  14. Does UConn require that I purchase a laptop computer?
    • Incoming students are not required to purchase a laptop computer.  Students enrolled in the School of Business and who plan to “campus change” to Storrs for their junior and senior years are required to participate in the SOBs mobile computer program (click here for more information http://www.business.uconn.edu/cms/p152).   There are two computer labs on the Waterbury campus that provide access to internet, email, and desktop applications.   The campus is also equipped with convenient wireless connections.  Students wishing to purchase a laptop can find useful information here (http://waterbury.uconn.edu/IT_MS/buying.html)
  15. How do I obtain a printed copy of the UConn Undergraduate catalog?
    • All deposited students are mailed a copy of the Undergraduate catalog prior to course registration.  The catalog is also available online at www.catalog.uconn.edu.