Honors Orientation at Stamford

This page provides key information for incoming Honors students attending Orientation at UConn Stamford.

Choosing an Orientation Session

Honors students are strongly encouraged to attend Orientation as early in the summer as possible. Honors sessions will be held during sessions 1-6 at UConn Stamford.  Please select a session that aligns with your school/college. During Orientation you’ll connect with other incoming Honors students and Honors staff, and you will learn how Honors courses and requirements fit into your first-semester schedule.

If you need to attend a later session or will be attending International Orientation Session, Honors staff will reach out and make sure you are supported.

View the full Stamford Orientation schedule

Honors Orientation Experience

At Orientation, here’s how we’ll help you get started in Honors while staying whelmed:

Day 1 – Get Oriented to UConn and get to know your fellow Huskies and Honors Huskies. This day is in-person, on-campus at UConn Stamford.

  • Participate in University-wide orientation activities and learn about campus resources, student life, and academic expectations
  • Meet with an advisor for academic advising specific to your major and degree requirements
  • Connect with other incoming Honors students and Honors staff during a portion of the day

Day 2 – Honors Advising and Registration Appointment. This is an online/virtual appointment.

  • Learn how Honors courses and requirements fit into your first-semester schedule in a virtual/online One-on-One Advising & Registration Appointment (on date you selected when you signed up for Orientation – either the day after you are on campus, or the day after that!)
  • This appointment will be with Akosua Agyei, Honors Program Coordinator, and will take into account your interests and any credits or experiences you are bringing with you. Keep an eye out for an email from her as your Orientation session nears.

Tip: To make the most of Orientation, review the “Before Orientation” tab as soon as possible so this information is familiar before you register on Day 2.

Honors at UConn encourages students to balance challenge with well-being. We call this approach Stay Whelmed – a way of thinking about Honors that values curiosity, connection, and balance as much as achievement. While Orientation introduces you to UConn and helps you prepare for your first semester, you’ll see this philosophy in action throughout your first year. More details are available on the Honors Support tab.

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