University of Connecticut

Academic Excellence

At UConn Avery Point, you’ll get all the benefits of a prestigious public research university in a small college setting. Established in 1967 on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Thames River, UConn Avery Point inspires students with specialized programs that take advantage of our waterfront location and delivers an exceptional education in more traditional areas of study.

4-Year Degree Programs
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Internationally Renowned Faculty
Education Abroad
Academic Center

Visit Us!

TALK & TOUR PROGRAM
Available Monday through Thursday by appointment.
As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, the University of Connecticut awaits your visit.
While on the Avery Point campus:
Meet with our Senior Admissions Officer and get all your questions answered about our academic programs and the application process. Take a campus tour for an up-close look at our state-of-the-art academic, recreational, and waterfront facilities. Check out our Student Center, the hub of student clubs and organizations and home to our awesome cafe, Mort's. We look forward to seeing you!

Book A Campus Talk and Tour

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Online Registration

4-Year Programs

American Studies
English
General Studies
Marine Sciences
Maritime Studies
250+

Study Abroad Programs

72

Acres on the CT coastline
Top 3 reasons to enroll

Value
Location
Student-Faculty Ratio

Important Deadlines

Priority Freshman Application

Deadline for Merit Scholarship & Honors Consideration. Notification of Admission Begins March 1

Dec
01
FAFSA Financial Aid Eligibility

Notification of Financial Awards Begins Mid-March

Feb
15
Fall Freshman and transfer application

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.

May
01
Spring Freshman and Transfer Application

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis

Oct
01