Units & Programs

Units & Programs

Academic Pathways

Annual Honors Research Forum event to celebrate students’ thesis work in the North Reading Room of the Wilbur Cross Building

Provides academically rigorous opportunities for high-achieving students through enhanced coursework, faculty mentorship, research, and experiential learning within a structured academic community.

students work in one of the Chemistry Building labs during the Early College Experience Chemistry Student Lab

Offers UConn courses and college credit to high school students. Courses are aligned with university standards and support college readiness and transition to higher education.

Poster presentations displayed in the academic lobby for Graduate Student Research Day

Oversees graduate education across the university, supporting master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs and promoting academic excellence and professional development. 

Upward Bound Summer Program group photo

Offers courses during intersession periods, allowing students to accelerate degree progress, complete requirements, or explore new areas of study.

Student Success and Academic Support

Academic Advisor Mike Downs meets with Kyra Johnson ‘25 (CAHNR) in the Office of Academic Programs

Provides centralized advising support, particularly for students exploring majors or pursuing flexible degree pathways such as the Bachelor of General Studies. Advising focuses on academic planning, transition, and timely degree completion.

Blake Mather, an adjunct faculty member, meets with student managed fund members

Leads university-wide efforts to improve retention, progress toward degree, and completion through coordinated advising, academic support services, learning communities, and data-informed initiatives.

UConn men’s baseball game verses  playing against Hofstra

Supports student-athletes through advising, tutoring, mentoring, and skill development to ensure they receive the full benefit of a UConn education.

UConn Army ROTC cadets

Offers support for veterans, active-duty service members, and military-connected students, including assistance with educational benefits, transition to university life, and ongoing academic support.

Lifelong Learning and Professional Development

PT Lab looking at result on screen

Provides noncredit courses, certificates, and workforce development programs for adult learners and professionals. Offerings are developed in partnership with faculty and industry to support skill development, career advancement, and lifelong learning.

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