Undergraduate Admissions
Waterbury
Embrace Urban Connections
For over 70 years, UConn Waterbury has been a gateway to educational access and academic excellence for thousands of students.
At UConn Waterbury, students benefit from a comprehensive, high-quality education supported by dynamic classroom instruction, hybrid learning, and meaningful hands-on experiences. The campus empowers students to reach their full potential—academically, professionally, and personally.
Students now enjoy expanded academic and student life opportunities in the newly renovated, Neil O’Leary building, formerly the historic Odd Fellows Hall. The campus also fosters strong community engagement through outreach initiatives that deepen the connection between UConn and the City of Waterbury.
Whether your path leads to business, education, healthcare, law, public service, or beyond, UConn Waterbury provides the foundation for meaningful impact. Learn from distinguished faculty, engage in research, and make a difference—right here, without missing a step.
Featured Majors
Allied Health Sciences*
American Studies
Business Administration**
Business Data Analytics
English
General Studies
Human Development & Family Sciences***
Psychological Sciences
Urban & Community Studies
* Concentrations include Public Health and Health Promotion, and Health Sciences
** Only campus with this highly flexible major
*** Specializations include Early Childhood Education and Aging/Gerontology
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule a tour of UConn Waterbury:
waterbury.uconn.edu
(203) 236-9803
beahuskywaterbury@uconn.edu
UConn Waterbury offers group visits for high schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations that work with students in 9th grade and above. Request a group tour.
Love to Learn
UConn's rigorous majors prepare you for a lifetime of learning and accomplishment. You can select from a variety of UConn's 125+ majors, completing your first 54 credits (typically two years) at UConn Waterbury, and then seamlessly transition to UConn's main campus in Storrs to finish your bachelor's degree.
Or, complete your degree at UConn Waterbury by selecting from a variety of four-year degree programs.
UConn Waterbury also offers a variety of post-baccalaureate options, with undergraduate programs serving as direct pathways to many of UConn’s graduate and professional programs in Education and Nursing. For details, visit waterbury.uconn.edu/academics/graduate-professional-programs.
Kick-start your student life
Your best is about to get even better. UConn Waterbury's modern facilities provide the backdrop for a tight-knit community of engaged students and dedicated world-class faculty.
At UConn Waterbury, students can:
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- Participate in UConn’s Honors Program, an enriched academic experience for eligible top scholars
- Obtain academic assistance through our Academic Achievement Center, Learning Lab, R.I.S.E program, and Writing Center
- Access the entire University Library system via UConn Waterbury’s campus library
- Discover future career paths and create actionable goals with the Center for Career Readiness & Life Skills
- Choose from over 250+ Experiential Global Learning and study abroad opportunities including internships, field work, and research programs
At UConn Waterbury, there are also plenty of opportunities for involvement and fun. Students can:
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- Join one of over 10 student clubs and organizations such as, the Business Society or KPOP Fusion Club
- Assist in organizing student activities and fostering leadership development through participation in the Associated Student Government
- Reside and socialize in the Brown Building; centrally located, privately owned student housing
- Catch a performance at the historic Palace Theater, conveniently located just across the street
- Explore the Mattatuck Museum, just steps from campus, to discover the rich history and culture of historic Waterbury
Visit the UConn Waterbury website to learn more.