Welcome to UConn Avery Point
At UConn Avery Point, you’ll get the benefits of a prestigious public research university in a small college setting. Established in 1967 on Long Island Sound, 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 Programs
English
General Studies
Marine Sciences
Maritime Studies
Psychology
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UConn’s 125+ Majors
180+
Experiential Global Learning Programs
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University News
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Making Community-Engaged Scholarship Visible: Writing a Strong Faculty Dossier
We invite prospective students and their family members to visit campus and explore all that UConn Avery Point has to offer. Throughout this open house opportunity, meet some of our extraordinary faculty, staff, and students who are committed to helping you reach your educational goals.
Join the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights Title IX Team for a community conversation about findings from UConn’s 2026 Student Campus Climate Survey.
Join the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights Title IX Team for a community conversation about findings from UConn’s 2026 Student Campus Climate Survey.