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!

FALL OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2019

We invite you to visit our beautiful seaside campus and explore all that UConn Avery Point has to offer. Throughout the morning, you will have an opportunity to meet our extraordinary faculty, staff and students that are committed to helping you reach your educational goals. Take a campus tour hosted by our Husky Ambassadors, sample award-winning UConn Dining Services food, and check out our student clubs and activities.

Register for the Fall Open House!

4-Year Programs

American Studies
English
General Studies
Marine Sciences
Maritime Studies
250+

Study Abroad Programs

72

Areas 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