UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SERVICES RESOURCES

ACADEMIC SERVICES

CLAS Academic Services Center (ASC), located on 423 Whitney Road, serves all students who have declared a CLAS major by authorizing procedures on behalf of the CLAS Dean ( late adds/drops, excess credit, program/ plan changes, etc.), by providing information about how to obtain a faculty advisor, and by granting substitutions for General Education requirements. ph: 486-2822.

Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES) , located in the CUE building, advises students preparing to be accepted to the NEAG School of Education and the School of Pharmacy, as well as students who have not yet been accepted to or decided upon a school or college. ph: 486-1788.

Center for Interdisciplinary and Individualized Studies, located in the CUE building, advises students interested in majors not traditionally offered at UConn. To earn an Individualized Major (IMJR) from any of the schools offering an IMJR , the student must choose 18 of the required 36 credits in the major field of study from the school or college issuing the degree. ph: 486-3631.

College of Continuing Studies Academic Advising Center, located in the Bishop Center, advises students interested in an interdisciplinary bachelor's degree program. Although the College offers courses to non-degree students, faculty members in the students’ desired school or college may be asked to advise them from time to time, with the expectation that eventually they will be readmitted to a CLAS degree program. ph: 486-5941.

Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes (CPIA), located in Hall Dorm, advises intercollegiate athletes, helping them balance a full academic schedule with the rigors of practice sessions and sports events. Counselors work closely with academic advisors in the schools and colleges in which athletes are enrolled. They enforce NCAA rules and regulations, teach special sections of courses to their constituency, and provide tutoring in a wide range of disciplines. ph: 486-5515.

First Year Programs offers an array of courses, a network for personal support, interactive online resources, and unique living/learning experiences to help new students at the University of Connecticut achieve success from the start. The director is David Ouimette, the office is located in the CUE building, 486-3378.

Honors Scholar Program/University Scholar Program, located on the fourth floor of the CUE building, advises students who have been accepted to these programs. Students are assigned an Honors faculty advisor from their desired major who will work in conjunction with the director of the Honors Program to help students fulfill honors requirements. ph: 486-4223.

Student Support Services (or the CAP Program), located in the CUE building, counsels first-generation students from under-represented ethnic and cultural groups, most of whom attend a special six week summer enhancement program before their first semester begins. Counselors work closely with academic advisors in the schools and colleges in which SSS students are enrolled. They teach special sections of Freshmen Year Experience courses and provide tutoring in a wide range of disciplines. ph: 486-4040.

Study Abroad Program, located in the CUE building, advises students about the 200 plus study abroad programs in 65 countries on six continents that are available to them through the university. Students should begin by reviewing the website to narrow down their options. Next they are urged to make an appointment to discuss their goals with the advisor for the area in which they are interested. Faculty advisors can visit the website for a comprehensive list of FAQs. ph: 486-5022.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a nationally recognized academic support program offering free, regularly scheduled study sessions for selected difficult 100 and 200 level courses. Questions about SI should be directed to Andrea Lewis at 486-6055 or andrea.lewis @uconn.edu.

Tutoring Services (see below)

CAREER SERVICES

Career Services, located in the CUE building, assists students in identifying strengths, interests, and special talents to help decide upon career goals. Internship opportunities, resume-writing instruction, and interview works shops are also offered. The office maintains a complete library of jobs and career reference books. ph: 486-3013.

CULTURAL AND SOCIAL CENTERS

African American Cultural Center – Director: Dr. Willena Price. 486-3433; Study Center: 486-0340; Lounge, ph: 486-4764.

Asian American Cultural Center – Director: Angela Rola. ph: 486-0830.

Department of International Services & Programs - Director: Mark Wentzel; ph: 486-3855.

Puerto-Rican/Latin American Cultural Center - Director Dr. Mayté Pérez-Franco; ph: 486-1135.

Rainbow Center - Director: Fleurette King. ph: 486-5821.

Women's Center - Director: Kathleen Holgerson. ph: 486-4738.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Emergency Financial Support: Both the Dean of Students Office, located in the Wilbur Cross Building, and the Student Financial Aid Services (see below) attempt to meet the emergency financial needs of students. The Dean of Students oversees an emergency loan fund; Financial Aid Services assists students who have a documented financial need. Dean of Students Office, ph: 486-3426.

Financial Aid Office, located in the Wilbur Cross Building, assists students in applying for and receiving grants, loans and scholarships. IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE DEADLINE FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS TO SUBMIT THE FAFSA FORM FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS MARCH 1. ph: 486-2819.

PEER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Peer Education is made up of student leaders who have been selected and trained to offer direct services to their peers through a variety of campus programs. Peer Educators develop an understanding of college student development and organizational behavior and apply it (with supervision) in an experiential setting with the goal of facilitating academic, social and personal growth. Problem-solving, critical thinking and ethical decision-making are strongly emphasized and employed. Contact Jennifer Minot at 486-6180; email: peered@uconn.edu.

Q-COURSE PLACEMENT USING ADVISING CONTOURS

A statistical analysis of historical data on student performance in Q-courses has revealed that a student's SAT1 Math score and high school class rank are the most significant predictors of student performance in entry-level quantitative (Q) courses. The "advising contour" diagrams can be used by advisors to determine what the student's predicted probability of success will be in a given Q course based on the student's SAT1 Math score and high school class rank. Click here for more information on the Q-course "advising contours".

REGISTRAR'S OFFICE

The Registrar’s Office, which includes the Records Office, Scheduling, and Degree Auditing, is the source for many materials required by both students and advisors. All course registration is processed through this office. ph: 486-3331.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Department of Student Activities, located in the Student Union room 302, is committed to enriching the intellectual, ethical and social development of students ... and providing excellent programs and services that promote student self-governance, respect for diversity, civic responsibility, and life-long learning. Activities include club sports, Greek life, and community involvement projects. ph: 486-3059.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Center for Students with Disabilities, located in the Wilbur Cross Building, provides academic accommodations and support services to all students with disabilities. 486-2020; Click here for the document describing policies and procedures for students with disabilities.

Health Education Office, is a service offered by a staff of professionals that helps both resident and commuter students make educated decisions regarding their own health and wellness. For more information call Joleen Nevers at 486-0072.

University Program for College Students with Learning Disabilities (UPLD), located in the Gentry Building, provides three types of program services to increase the student’s level of independence on campus: Direct Instruction, Monitoring, and Consultation. A trained staff of learning specialists work with students on developing learning strategies to apply to their college course work. Learning specialists also help students make use of existing campus resources such as the Center for Students with Disabilities, the Speech and Hearing Clinic, Student Health Services and the Department of Career Services. UPLD encourages students to make such arrangements within the first two weeks of each semester and clearly states that “planning for accommodations in a timely manner is the responsibility of the student.” Examples of the accommodations faculty may be asked to provide include extended time to take tests and use of a tape recorder for note-taking; ph: 486-0178.

Speech and Hearing Clinic, located in the David C. Phillips Communications Sciences Building, provides a full range of evaluation and treatment services to both children and adults with speech, language, and hearing disorders; ph: 486-2629.

Student Health Services, located in the Infirmary Building on Glenbrook Road, provides a wide range of student services including primary health care, acute care (non-life-threatening), mental health counseling, in-patient care, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, and pharmacy. Specialized services and programs include a women's clinic, allergy clinic, athletic medicine, nutritional counseling, health education, a cold self-care center, HIV antibody testing, special health clinics, and substance abuse prevention education. ph: 486-4700.

TUTORING CENTERS

The UConnConnects Program is a one-stop web site containing a comprehensive listing of available tutoring services; ph: 486-8791.

Q Center, located in room 123 of the CUE building, provides free resources to help students become more proficient in their general Q-courses, including tutoring by knowledgeable undergraduate and graduate students, tutorials on difficult material, development of learning modules, forming and assisting study groups, group workshops run by Q-Center staff, and exam review sessions (including a bank of previous exams); ph: 486-1961; email qcenter@uconn.edu

UConnConnects Program, located in the CUE building, serves undergraduates who want to be more successful academically. By matching each student with a facilitator, the program helps students locate and utilize the resources, skills, and personnel and to work on time management and study skills. ph: 486-8791.

Writing Center, located in room 124 of the CUE building, provides help for student writers at every stage of the writing process. Tom Deans, Director - CUE 101; 486-2807; Tom.Deans@uconn.edu. Kathleen Tonry, Associate Director - CUE 125; 486-2419; Kathleen.Tonry@uconn.ed; Tutoring Locations: CUE 124, CLAS 159, Babbidge Library, room 132, Family Studies Building, Suite 123, School of Agriculture, Young 211.

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS

Transfer Admissions Office, located in the Tasker building, is responsible for transfer student credit evaluations. Evaluations are completed after transfer students have been admitted and have confirmed their intention to enroll. In general, credit is granted for courses taken at regionally accredited colleges and universities that are comparable in content and quality to courses offered at UConn, provided a grade of at least a "C" has been earned. ph: 486-3137.