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UConn is a community that values the contributions of all of our members and the distinct backgrounds we all represent. Here, we practice compassion, understanding, and respect. We embrace and celebrate you for who you are. Together we committed to supporting each other as Huskies. With more than 90 countries and 43 U.S. states represented in UConn’s student body, your peers will come from different cultures and ethnicities throughout the world. Exchanging intellectual ideas and socializing with students who are different than you is critical in developing a global view and instrumental in learning to approach challenges from a fresh perspective. Learn more…

Since our main campus in Storrs is essentially its own town, UConn has its own Division of University Safety. Our own police and fire departments, as well as the Office of Emergency Management, ensure a safe and secure campus for all of our students. In the event of an emergency, our campus-wide Alert Notification System informs the community of the situation, its severity, and the appropriate actions to take. All students are encouraged to register their cell phones with our system. Primary medical care, a women’s clinic, nutrition services, counseling and mental health services, physical therapy, and more are offered through Student Health Services on campus. Learn more…

The University of Connecticut is home to a variety of Division I varsity sports. As a UConn student you’ll cheer on our 21 NCAA Division I athletic programs, including basketball, football, soccer, ice hockey, baseball, field hockey, track and cross country, swimming and tennis. We’re known for winning championships, and the excitement carries over into ubiquitous school spirit. Our student-athletes are winners, and so are our fans. Learn more…

More than 700 clubs and organizations keep you busy and engaged. From the 3D Printing Club and Student Film Organization to the American Institute of Civil Engineers and so much more, there’s no shortage of options. Some students choose to donate their time for various community service projects, like building homes for underprivileged families or tutoring youth in after-school programs. UConn’s Cultural Centers and programs are also open to the entire University community, offering academic and extracurricular programming that fosters diversity and cultural understanding. Learn more…

With three museums and five theaters right on campus, you’ll never have to look far to find a cultural experience. UConn has a wealth of arts activities designed to enrich and enliven participants and observers. We host a variety of productions including plays by the Connecticut Repertory Theatre, opera performances, comedy tours, lectures, and concerts, many at our Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more…

We’re inspired together. We don’t just “go to UConn.” Being a Husky means being a part of UConn Nation, embracing and carrying on the traditions that make us who we are. Learn more…

We take food seriously here. Whether we are winning awards for best vegan recipe, or being ranked as a top institution for gluten-free alternatives, you won’t go hungry at UConn. Our dining units, all of which you can — and should — sample, each have their own atmosphere and menu. Choose to eat in a smaller, more intimate spot or in a popular food court. Here’s the best part — students living on campus have unlimited access to the resident dining units during operating hours. That means grab a coffee at 7 a.m. and your bagel at 8 — it’s OK by us. Learn more…

Live, learn, and form lifelong friendships in UConn’s on-campus residence halls, suites, and apartments. Take a virtual dorm tour and see what makes living in Storrs and Stamford so special. Learn more…

College is about more than hitting the books. It’s about discovering your passions and exploring new things, learning about the world and learning about yourself. Look no further for a true college experience. UConn is full of hot spots to learn and grow, cool places to feed your (literal) hunger, more activities and organizations than you can count, a variety of living arrangements, big-time entertainment, and downright beautiful surroundings. UConn offers hundreds of student-run clubs and organizations. We’re home to museums, galleries, and theaters where you can take in fine art or a comedy performance. And we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention athletics ““ from intramural and club sports to our Student Recreation Facility to our renowned NCAA Division I teams, chances to sweat or cheer abound. Learn more…

In June 2013, the State of Connecticut continued its tradition of supporting UConn’s success with Next Generation Connecticut, an investment of approximately $1.5 billion. The primary focus is to expand UConn’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs to provide qualified individuals for Connecticut industries. This STEM expansion includes hiring new STEM faculty; increasing enrollment of STEM-focused students; building STEM facilities to house teaching labs for material science, physics, biology, engineering, cognitive science, genomics, and related disciplines; and creating a STEM Scholars community within UConn’s Honors Program. Learn more…