UConn Stamford Student Orientation
July 1st is the deadline to register for Orientation! New students who paid their enrollment deposit will receive an invitation to register for Orientation. This invitation will be sent to the student's personal and UConn email addresses. Invitations will be sent as the enrollment deposits are received beginning in May. Allow 2-3 business days after the enrollment deposit has been received and processed by the University to receive the Orientation invitation.
During Orientation new students will complete a series of online modules. Once the mandatory online modules are completed, students will be able to sign up for an advising session. Advising sessions are available on a first come, first served basis. Sessions begin in June and each session is limited, so it is recommended you sign up early!
Orientation is MANDATORY – If this is your first time as a degree seeking student at UConn Stamford you are required to participate in Orientation in order to register for classes.
If you have been accepted to the University of Connecticut and will be attending the university in the fall semester, the Orientation program for Fall Admits is designed for you.
Be sure that you read this page in its entirety. You should also be sure to complete all items included on the new student checklist.
If you have questions, please review our FAQ for additional information.
If you require an accommodation to participate in orientation, please contact us at orientation.stamford@uconn.edu at least two weeks prior to your selected orientation session.
Orientation Structure
- Participation is required for the entire program.
- Students who do not complete Orientation will not be able to register for fall courses and/or attend the University.
- Here is a preview of student Task List items for the UConn Stamford Student Orientation:
- Online Modules: Welcome, Financial Aid, Student Financial Responsibility Agreement, etc.
- Advising Session Registration: Please note you will be able to register for courses after participating in the advising session
- Other Task List Items include:
- UConn ID Card
- Placement Tests
Freshman Student Advising Session Dates
| June 1 | June 3 |
| June 8 | June 10 |
| June 15 | June 17 |
| June 22 | June 24 |
| June 29 | August 19 |
| August 24 |
Transfer Student Advising Session Dates
| July 12 | July 15 |
| August 17 | August 26 |
International Student Advising Session Dates
August 23 - September 20
Sign up for Orientation
July 1st is the deadline to sign up for Orientation. New students who paid their enrollment deposit will receive an invitation to sign up for Orientation. This invitation will be sent to the student's personal and UConn email addresses. Invitations will be sent as the enrollment deposits are received. Allow 2-3 business days after the enrollment deposit has been received and processed by the University to receive the Orientation invitation.
During Orientation new students will complete a series of online modules. Once the mandatory online modules are completed, students will be able to sign up for an advising session. Advising sessions are available on a first come, first served basis. Sessions begin in early June and each session is limited, so it is recommended you sign up early!
Confirming Your Advising Session
An email confirmation will be sent after you sign up for your advising session. This email indicates you are “confirmed” for the session you selected. Emails are sent to the personal email address that the University has on file for you as well as and your UConn email account.
Contact us at orientation.stamford@uconn.edu if you haven’t received your email confirmation within 24 hours of submitting your online Orientation reservation.
Rescheduling Advising Session
Advising sessions may only be changed in the case of an emergency and are based on session availability.
Rescheduling requests made less than five business days from confirmed advising session date will be rescheduled for an August advising session date. Contact us at orientation.stamford@uconn.edu if you are rescheduling your session less than five business days of your scheduled session date.
Orientation is a mandatory program for first time degree seeking students at UConn Stamford. There is no option to register for classes without participating in Orientation.
Rescheduling Advising Session
Rescheduling Advising Session
Advising sessions may only be changed in the case of an emergency and are based on session availability.
Rescheduling requests made less than five business days from confirmed advising session date will be rescheduled for an August advising session date. Contact us at orientation.stamford@uconn.edu if you are rescheduling your session less than five business days of your scheduled session date.
Orientation is a mandatory program for first time degree seeking students at UConn Stamford. There is no option to register for classes without participating in Orientation.
