Summer 2024 Orientation Schedule
UConn Stamford
Our upcoming Orientation schedule is below. Before reviewing the sessions, please read more about our task list and Orientation program.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Schedule
Check-in
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
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 |
| 7 | July 30-31 |
College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 4-5 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 5 | July 9-10 |
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 |
| 7 | July 30-31 |
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 |
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 |
School of Fine Arts
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 4-5 |
School of Pharmacy
| Session | Date |
| 1 | June 4-5 |
| 3 | June 17-18 |
| 5 | July 9-10 |
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 |
College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
School of Business
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
School of Engineering
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
School of Fine Arts
| Session | Date |
| A | June 13 |
| B | July 18 |
| C | August 1 |
School of Pharmacy
| 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.
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
Family Orientation
At UConn Stamford, family members can select from an on-campus or virtual Orientation experience:
July 18 (in-person)
Virtual - more to come
