The Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) is an agreement between the Connecticut Community College System and the University of Connecticut, designed for transfer students who enroll in a Liberal Arts transfer program at one of Connecticut's community colleges. Students who plan to continue their studies to earn a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources or Business are guaranteed admission to the University of Connecticut once the associate degree has been earned, appropriate courses have been completed, and minimum grades and requirements for the selected program have been achieved. Advisors from individual community colleges and UConn meet with Guaranteed Admission Program students throughout their community college careers, helping their eventual transition to the University. Students wishing to enroll in the Guaranteed Admission Program must be matriculated in the Liberal Arts transfer program at one of the Connecticut community colleges. To participate in this program, students must apply to the GA Program before they have accrued more than 30 transferable credits¹. All interested students should contact their individual community college counselor for further information and assistance in selecting courses that will meet both community college and UConn degree requirements.

Programs & Requirements

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

• Enroll at a Connecticut community college
• Apply to the Guaranteed Admission Program with 30 or fewer transferable credits¹.
• Earn an associate degree in a Liberal Arts Transfer Program within five years
• Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• Plan to earn a bachelor degree in a Liberal Arts & Science program at UConn

Students pursuing the Guaranteed Admissions Program who are interested in a Psychology major at UConn can follow the Psychology Pathway (see the sample program at Asnuntuck Community College) at most Connecticut community colleges.  See your community college advisor for more information.

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Enroll at a Connecticut community college
• Apply to the Guaranteed Admission Program with 30 or fewer transferable credits¹.
• Earn an associate degree in a Liberal Arts Transfer Program within five years
• Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• Plan to earn a bachelor degree in an Agriculture & Natural Resource program at UConn

Other Programs:  
Naugatuck Valley C.C. - A.S. Horticulture 
Northwestern CT C.C. - A.S. in Veterinary Technology
Three Rivers C.C. – A.S. in Environmental Engineering Technology

School of Business

• Enroll at a Connecticut community college
• Apply to the Guaranteed Admission Program with 30 or fewer transferable credits¹.
• Earn an associate degree in a Liberal Arts Transfer Program within five years
• Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3
• Complete all School of Business prerequisites with a minimum grade of B
• Meet the University of Connecticut second language requirement
• Plan to earn a bachelor's degree in a School of Business program at UConn

Other Programs:
Accounting and Business Administration Transfer Program at Manchester Community College - Students who earn the A.S. degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.3 are considered for admission to any major in UConn's School of Business.

Business & Technology Pathway - If you are earning the associate degree in business at one of the Connecticut community colleges listed below, you may be eligible to enter the School of Business to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Technology, available  at University of Connecticut campuses in Stamford, Greater Hartford, Waterbury, and Torrington.  To qualify for admission to the Business and Technology program as part of the Transfer Pathway, you must:

• Complete your associate degree in the appropriate business program at one of the participating community colleges
• Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• Achieve a 3.0 or higher in courses being used to meet junior/senior-level major requirements
• Complete and submit an application for transfer admission to the University of Connecticut by the stated deadline

Further information on program requirements can be found in the Implementation Guidelines.

Preparing for Transfer as a GAP Student

0-30credits:

• Meet with an advisor at your community college to determine your academic goals
• Learn about transfer options at UConn
• Apply for the Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP), if qualified
• Receive admission letter to GAP
• Check UConn transfer equivalencies
• Meet every semester with an advisor at your community college for academic planning
• Attend UConn's Fall Open House

30-60 credits:

• See advisor for Pre-Graduation Audit
• Apply for graduation
• Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA due by March 1st)
• Send Intent to Enroll form to UConn (available from your community college advisor)
• Deadline:
  • March 1st for fall enrollment
  • October 1st for spring enrollment
• Attend the Admitted Student Open House in the spring
• Receive formal admission letter from UConn
• Attend Transfer Orientation, advising, and register for classes at UConn
• Send an official final transcript to UConn

Additional Resources

College Contacts   Tools for Academic Advisors

GAP Agreement     Implementation Guidelines

¹ On October 5, 2012, the Guaranteed Admission Oversight Committee voted to change eligibility requirements, endorsing the proposal to allow students who have earned up to 30 credits to participate in the Guaranteed Admission Program.