Winter 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 4–5 |
| 2 | June 11–12 |
| 3 | June 17–18 |
| 4 | June 25–26 |
| 5 | July 9–10 |
| 6 | July 16–17 |
| 7 | July 30–31 |
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 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
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 22 |
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 4-5 |
| 2 | June 11-12 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 25-26 |
| 5 | July 9-10 |
| 6 | July 16-17 |
| 9 | July 24-25 |
| 7 | July 30-31 |
| 8 | August 20-21 |
College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 4-5 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 5 | July 9-10 |
| 8 | August 20-21 |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 4-5 |
| 2 | June 11-12 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 25-26 |
| 5 | July 9-10 |
| 6 | July 16-17 |
| 9 | July 24-25 |
| 7 | July 30-31 |
| 8 | August 20-21 |
School of Business
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 4-5 |
| 2 | June 11-12 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 25-26 |
| 5 | July 9-10 |
| 6 | July 16-17 |
| 7 | July 30-31 |
| 8 | August 20-21 |
School of Engineering
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 4-5 |
| 2 | June 11-12 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 4 | June 25-26 |
| 5 | July 9-10 |
| 6 | July 16-17 |
| 7 | July 30-31 |
| 8 | August 20-21 |
School of Fine Arts
| Session | Date |
| 4 | June 25-26 |
| 8 | August 20-21 |
School of Pharmacy
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 4-5 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 5 | July 9-10 |
| 8 | August 20-21 |
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 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
| D | August 22 |
College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
| D | August 22 |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
| D | August 22 |
School of Business
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
| D | August 22 |
School of Engineering
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
| D | August 22 |
School of Fine Arts
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
| D | August 22 |
School of Pharmacy
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
| D | August 22 |
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 20
CISS Welcome & Support Program: Wednesday, August 21
University Orientation: Thursday, August 22
UConn Regional Undergraduate Family Orientation – Summer 2024
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.
This webinar series is designed for family members of all regional campus students. The series consisted of 8, 1-hour webinars. Although the live webinars have concluded, recordings of the webinars can be viewed at any time: Access Recordings for the Webinar Series by Clicking Here
Schedule (all webinars are from 6-7pm EST)
June 11: Privacy @ UConn
June 12: Financial Responsibility
June 13: Student Health and Wellness (Presentation Slides)
June 18: University Safety
June 19: Disability Services
June 20: Understanding Advising
June 25: Eating in Your Community
June 26: Career Development
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
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 in the Family Onboarding Portal. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with information about parking, event location, etc.
Registration for the In-Person event will be available Mid-June
Stamford
July 18, 2024
5:30 pm
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
Privacy @ UConn
University Privacy provided an overview of FERPA, how students can designate access, and other resources.
Financial Responsibility
One Stop and the Bursar discussed payment methods, types of aid, an overview of deadline and other resources.
Student Health and Wellness (Presentation Slides)
Student Health and Wellness reviewed required documentation, an overview of their services, and how a family member can support their student.
University Safety
University Safety shared information about how students can access help and provided insight for how students can remain safe both on campus and in their respective community.
Disability Services
The Center for Disability Services discussed the differences between high school and college accommodations, the types of accommodations the university offers, required documentation and the registration process, and other resources.
Understanding Advising
Advising staff discussed general degree requirements, the academic calendar, the advising process, the advisor/advisee relationship, transfer credits, and other important information.
Eating in Your Community
Representatives from each regional campus reviewed eating options, Husky Harvest, how to plan for dietary accommodations, and other relevant information.
Career Development
The Center for Career Development provided 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.
