University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut Student Activities

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University of Connecticut students' favorite campus traditions are Husky WOW (Week of Welcome), Homecoming and Winter Weekend/One Ton Sundae.

University of Connecticut Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Connecticut.

University of Connecticut offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Connecticut students live off campus. In 2023, 25% of undergrads at University of Connecticut lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 75% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Connecticut. In the 2022-2023 school year, 12,076 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 70% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Connecticut offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Connecticut Athletics

At University of Connecticut there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Connecticut:

Safety at University of Connecticut

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The UConn campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UConn offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to University of Connecticut

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Connecticut, take Interstate 84 to Storrs, CT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bradley International airport.

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