About Us
This is UConn.
Learning and academics are about exploring the things that interest you, growing with that knowledge, and finding the path on which you'll be most successful. With 14 schools and colleges and more than 115+ undergraduate majors, you'll find what you're looking for at UConn. And what if you come up with something unique to study? You can create your own major.
Whether you want to learn from the past by studying history or you want to set the course for the future with groundbreaking scientific research, learning opportunities here abound. Challenge yourself to reach new academic heights in rigorous courses taught by our expert faculty. Take advantage of undergraduate research awards including the Summer Undergraduate Research Fund or UConn IDEA Grants; study in a lab; or pursue a creative endeavor. Push yourself further, supplementing traditional coursework with enrichment such as Education Abroad or our acclaimed Honors Program.
Whatever you choose, we're here to help you find your passion, unleash your curiosity, and go forth to succeed.
University Mission Statement
The University of Connecticut is dedicated to excellence demonstrated through national and international recognition. As Connecticut’s public research university, through freedom of academic inquiry and expression, we create and disseminate knowledge by means of scholarly and creative achievements, graduate and professional education, and outreach. Through our focus on teaching and learning, the University helps every student grow intellectually and become a contributing member of the state, national, and world communities. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, we embrace diversity and cultivate leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. As our state’s flagship public university, and as a land and sea grant institution, we promote the health and well-being of Connecticut’s citizens through enhancing the social, economic, cultural and natural environments of the state and beyond.
