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100

What does the RISE acronym stand for?

Resilience, Inclusion, Success, and Equity

100

How many credits do you need to take per semester to be considered a full-time student?

12

100

Name the place the office that offers support if you need help with writing assignments

The Writing Center (W center)

100

What is UConn's Mascot and it's name? 

Jonathan the Husky 

(Huskies)

100

What does "Mb", "rn", "smh" stand for?

my bad, right now, shaking my head

200

When is Kiara's work from home day?

Fridays
200

What is the website you can use to set up an appointment with your advisor?

Nexus

200

Where you can receive one-on-one coaching for time management and study skills (name and location)

Academic Achievement Center, HTB Room 202

200

How many campuses does UConn have?

5 (Storrs, Hartford, Waterbury, Avery Point, Stamford)

200

Name the 2026 Super Bowl Performer

Bad Bunny

300

RISE Enrichment Funds CAN'T be used for...

tuition, textbooks, housing, or university fees

300

How many credits are required to graduate?

120 Credits for the major

300

Name three offices that are located in the Office of Student Services on the first floor of HTB?

Advising Center, Career Services, Admissions, Registrars, Center for Students with Disabilities, Student Health and Wellness, Dean of Students

300

When was UConn Founded?

1881

300

This Netflix animated film featured the hit song "Golden"

K-pop Demon Hunters

400

Name the five pillars of development the RISE program promotes

Academic development, personal development, professional development, financial literacy, and health and wellness

400

What is the date that the Fall 2026 Semester begins?

Monday, August 31st

400

Name the department where you can borrow items like heating pads, weighted plushie, portable natural light therapy lamp, meditation mat set, and more

UConn Hartford Library

400

How may full-time undergraduates are enrolled at UConn? Has to be within 100

26,191

400

This actor made headlines in 2026 after remarks that stirred conversation about ballet.

Timothee Chalamet

500

What is the organization out of Stamford that funds RISE on all regional campuses?

Synchrony 

500

How many schools and colleges does UConn have? Can you name 3?

14 (College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; School of Business, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering, School of Fine Arts, The Graduate School, School of Law, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Neag School of Education, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture, School of Social Work)

500

Name the Hartford Campus Dean 

Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, Ph.D.

500

How many basketball national championships does UConn have? (women + men)

18 (Women's team 12 and Men's team 6)

500

Name the movie that won 4 Oscars in 2026; This film’s title could describe people who might need confession on Sunday 

Sinners