Research & Labs
When can students start participating in research at UConn?
First year
About how many students are in small seminar-style classes?
About 20
What center uses lifelike manikins to simulate clinical situations?
Clinical Learning Simulation Center
About how many clubs and organizations does UConn have?
Over 700
What are the two museums on campus?
Benton Museum of Art & Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
What summer funding program gives up to $5,500 for research?
SURF Grant
Who helps students pick classes and understand graduation requirements?
Academic Advisor
When is the new nursing facility opening?
Fall 2026
What types of groups do UConn’s student organizations include?
Academic, service, performance teams, hobby clubs, cultural orgs, etc.
True or False: You must be an arts major to join acapella groups or ensembles.
False — all students can join
True or False: Only science majors do research at UConn.
False
What is the course most first-years take to adjust to college life?
FYE (First Year Experience)
What major exam does the program have one of the highest first-attempt pass rates for?
NCLEX
Name the three pillars that UConn’s Cultural Centers focus on.
Education, advocacy, or belonging
Name all the programs included in the School of Fine Arts.
Art & Art History, Dramatic Arts, Music, Digital Media & Design
Name one benefit of collaborating with a faculty member on a research project.
Mentorship, connections, professional experience
What type of courses explore specialized topics like AI or entrepreneurship?
UNIV 1820 courses
Who teaches the nursing courses?
Nurses with national specialty certifications + clinical expertise
What organization plans major campus events like UConnic, One Ton Sundae, and Homecoming?
SUBOG — Student Union Board of Governors
What unique UConn arts program is the only full-time program of its kind in the U.S., offering BFA and MFA degrees?
Puppet Arts Program
What grant offers up to $6,000 for project funding?
IDEA Grant
Name one way UConn professors make a big university feel small.
Office hours, accessibility, connecting with students, research involvement
Why are high-fidelity manikins important for nursing students?
They allow safe, realistic practice of clinical scenarios
Name one major UConn campus tradition mentioned in the tour stop.
UConnic, One Ton Sundae, Homecoming, Winter Weekend, or Spring Weekend
Name all the UConn performance venue.
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, or von der Mehden Recital Hall