Summer 2025 Orientation Schedule
UConn Stamford
Our upcoming Orientation schedule can be found below. Before reviewing the sessions, please read more about our task list and Orientation program.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Schedule
Check-in begins at 8:45am EST
Check in with staff, enjoy a continental breakfast
Welcome remarks
Stamford Campus Dean shares the importance of getting connected to services and asking for help from the Office of Student Services staff
Engagement/Diversity Activity
Orientation Leaders will lead an ice breaker for participants to get to know one another prior to engaging in a Diversity Activity. Diversity Activity will allow for participants to self-disclose and learn about the importance of individual identities and recognize the similarities and differences among student groups.
Protect Our Pack - Presented by the Rowan Center
UConn is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all of our students, staff and faculty. As part of this commitment, the University requires that incoming undergraduate students on all UConn campuses complete an interpersonal violence prevention program known as Protect Our Pack.
Resource Fair/Lunch
Various campus and community partners will be present to showcase their services. By engaging with at least 5 offices/services, participants will receive a gift
UConn Trivia
Engage in a fun and interactive trivia game while learning the top things to know in order to be successful at UConn
Advising 101 and Academic Advising by Majors
Meet with the advising staff to learn about general education and major requirements, general academic policies and plan for course registration
Program concludes by 5:00pm EST
First-Year Student Orientation
Orientation is a 2-day program required for all first-year students at UConn Stamford. Your first day will be spent on-campus connecting with peers and administrators in person, learning about campus resources, and beginning the advising process. On your second day, you will meet virtually with an advisor one-on-one or in small groups to discuss your academic plan for the fall semester and register for courses.
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 3–4 |
| 2 | June 10–11 |
| 3 | June 17–18 |
| 4 | June 24–25 |
| 5 | July 8–9 |
| 6 | July 15–16 |
| 7 | July 22–23 |
Transfer Student Orientation
We host a 1-day Orientation program for transfer students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses.
| Session | Date |
| A | June 12 |
| B | July 10 |
| C | July 24 |
International Student Orientation
We host a 1-day Orientation program for international students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses.
| Session | Date |
| International | August 21 |
First-Year Student Orientation
Orientation is a 2-day program required for all first-year students at UConn Stamford. Your first day will be spent on-campus connecting with peers and administrators in person, learning about campus resources, and beginning the advising process. On your second day, you will meet virtually with an advisor one-on-one or in small groups to discuss your academic plan for the fall semester and register for courses.
Select your school/college below to view the Orientation sessions available for you:
Additional sessions will be added to the schedule if current sessions are filled to capacity.
ACES (Academic Center for Exploratory Students)
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 3-4 |
| 2 | June 10-11 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 24-25 |
| 5 | July 8-9 |
| 6 | July 15-16 |
| 7 | July 22-23 |
College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 3-4 |
| 2 | June 10-11 |
| 4 | June 24-25 |
| 6 | July 15-16 |
| 7 | July 22-23 |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 3-4 |
| 2 | June 10-11 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 24-25 |
| 5 | July 8-9 |
| 6 | July 15-16 |
| 7 | July 22-23 |
School of Business
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 3-4 |
| 2 | June 10-11 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 24-25 |
| 5 | July 8-9 |
| 6 | July 15-16 |
| 7 | July 22-23 |
School of Engineering
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 3-4 |
| 2 | June 10-11 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 24-25 |
| 5 | July 8-9 |
| 6 | July 15-16 |
| 7 | July 22-23 |
School of Fine Arts
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 3-4 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
School of Pharmacy
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 3-4 |
| 2 | June 10-11 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 24-25 |
| 5 | July 8-9 |
| 6 | July 15-16 |
| 7 | July 22-23 |
Transfer Student Orientation
We host a 1-day Orientation program for transfer students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses.
Select your school/college below to view the Orientation sessions available for you:
Additional sessions will be added to the schedule if current sessions are filled to capacity.
ACES (Academic Center for Exploratory Students)
| Session | Date |
| A | June 12 |
| B | July 10 |
| C | July 24 |
College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
| Session | Date |
| A | June 12 |
| B | July 10 |
| C | July 24 |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
| Session | Date |
| A | June 12 |
| B | July 10 |
| C | July 24 |
School of Business
| Session | Date |
| B | July 10 |
| C | July 24 |
School of Engineering
| Session | Date |
| A | June 12 |
| B | July 10 |
| C | July 24 |
School of Fine Arts
| Session | Date |
| A | June 12 |
| B | July 10 |
| C | July 24 |
School of Pharmacy
| Session | Date |
| A | June 12 |
| B | July 10 |
| C | July 24 |
First-Year & Transfer Student Orientation
We host a 1-day Orientation program for first-year and transfer students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses.
| Session | Dates |
| 1 | December 17 |
| 2 | January 16 |
International Student Orientation
We host a 1-day Orientation program for international students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses.
There is 1 session for UConn Stamford international students:
Arrival to campus & Move-In: Tuesday, August 19
CISS Welcome & Support Program: Wednesday, August 20
University Orientation: Thursday, August 21
Immigration Session: Friday, August 22
UConn Regional Undergraduate Family Orientation – Summer 2025
Supporting Your Husky Webinar Series
What is Family Orientation?
Family Orientation is a program designed to educate our husky family members about offices, services, resources and processes that can help you in supporting your student as they transition to UConn.
What is this Webinar Series about?
This webinar series is open to family members of all regional campus and international students. The series consists of 9, 1-hour webinars. It was designed with flexibility in mind. So, family members are able to participate live from anywhere when the webinar is scheduled or watch a recording at their leisure.
Schedule (all webinars are from 6-7pm EST)
June 10: The College Transition
June 11: Privacy @ UConn
June 12: Financial Responsibility
June 16: Disability Services
June 17: Student Health and Wellness
June 18: University Safety
June 24: Understanding Advising
June 25: Eating in Your Community
June 26: Career Development
To register for any or all of the UConn Regional Family Orientation webinars: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/webappng/sites/uconn-cmr/webinar/webinarSeries/register/89161103d07548ddb9a1429a80353147
Webinar Descriptions
The College Transition
As a kick-off to our series, learn how to support your UConn student as they navigate the college transition. This session will cover key resources, tips for fostering independence, and ways to stay engaged in their journey.
Privacy @ UConn
Understand student privacy rights under FERPA and how they impact your access to academic, financial, and health information. We’ll discuss what permissions your student can grant and how to navigate privacy policies.
Financial Responsibility
Get an overview of tuition, billing, financial aid, and payment options. Learn strategies to help your student manage their finances and understand their financial responsibilities at UConn.
Disability Services
Discover how UConn supports students with disabilities through accommodation, advocacy and accessibility services. Learn how your student can request accommodations and utilize campus resources.
Student Health and Wellness
Explore the health and wellness services available to UConn Students, including medical care, mental health supporting, and well-being programs. Learn how to encourage your student to prioritize their wellbeing.
University Safety
Safety is a top priority at UConn. This session will cover campus safety resources, emergency preparedness, and ways students can stay safe while navigating their campus experience.
Understanding Advising
Learn about UConn’s academic advising structure and how your student can connect with advisors to plan their courses and stay on track for graduation. Gain insights on how to support their academic journey.
Eating in Your Community
Learn how your student can make the most of their experience as they navigate on and off-campus dining experiences. You’ll hear about what options are available to your student so they can maintain healthy eating habits.
Career Readiness
Discover the career resources available to UConn students, from internships and job opportunities to resume-building and networking. Learn how to encourage your student to take advantage of career services early in their college experience.
In-Person Family Welcome Event
Each regional campus is also hosting an in-person event where family members of new students are invited to come explore campus, meet staff and administrators, and learn about campus specific programs/resources. Registration for this event will be available mid-May. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with information about parking, event location, etc.
Stamford
July 17, 2025
UConn Regional Undergraduate Family Webinar Series
Prior to the Fall 2024 semester, Orientation Services recorded a webinar series designed for family members of all regional campus students. This program was designed to educate our husky family members about offices, services, resources, and processes that can help you in supporting your student as they transition to UConn.
Recordings of the webinars can be viewed at any time by clicking this link: Access Recordings for the Webinar Series by Clicking Here
Please be aware that some information in these webinars (i.e. dates) is specific for the fall semester. Updated dates for the spring semester can be found by searching the specific office's website, or contacting that office directly.
Webinar Descriptions
June 11: Privacy @ UConn
University Privacy will provide an overview of FERPA, how students can designate access, and other resources.
June 12: Financial Responsibility
One Stop and the Bursar will discuss payment methods, types of aid, an overview of deadline and other resources.
June 13: Student Health and Wellness
Student Health and Wellness will review required documentation, an overview of their services, and how a family member can support their student.
June 18: University Safety
University Safety will share information about how students can access help and provide insight for how students can remain safe both on campus and in their respective community.
June 19: Disability Services
The Center for Disability Services will discuss the differences between high school and college accommodations, the types of accommodations the university offers, required documentation and the registration process, and other resources.
June 20: Understanding Advising
Advising staff will discuss general degree requirements, the academic calendar, the advising process, the advisor/advisee relationship, transfer credits, and other important information.
June 25: Eating in Your Community
Representatives from each regional campus will review eating options, Husky Harvest, how to plan for dietary accommodations, and other relevant information.
June 26: Career Development
The Center for Career Development will provide an overview of career progression during college, services, and recourse available to students and alumni.
In-Person Family Orientation
There is no in-person Family Orientation program for family members of students beginning at UConn regional campuses in the spring semester. We encourage you to watch the webinar series and reach out to those offices with any specific questions.
