Before Orientation, take some time to gather information about any academic credits you may be bringing with you - even if you are unsure how (or if) you'll use them.

This may include:

• AP, IB, and A Level Credit: scores from exams you've taken in prior years, or estimates of scores from your most recent exams
• ECE: official UConn grades from Student Administration
• Transfer courses: UConn equivalent courses, when available

It is okay if you don't have official scores by the time you attend Orientation - this step is about awareness and planning.

No worries if you aren’t bringing in credit. Many Honors students start without prior credits and they are not behind in any way. There is plenty of time to build a strong, balanced academic plan.

All incoming Honors students must complete the Honors Interactive Advising Worksheet (IAW) before Orientation.

The Honors IAW will be available closer to the start of Orientation. No worries if you don't see it yet - you can complete the other preparation steps now and return to this page later once the IAW is posted.

This worksheet helps Honors Orientation Advisors:

• Learn about your academic interests and goals
• Review any earned or expected credits
• Prepare to guide you through course registration on Day 2

Important details:

• You will need to log in with your NetID to access the worksheet
  • If you need help logging in, visit the NetID page or contact UConn ITS
  • Remember your login info - you'll be using it to log into the Student Administration System (Student Admin) during your registration session!
• This worksheet is in addition to any pre-advising form required by your School or College
• We strongly recommend entering your email address when filling out the IAW so you receive a copy of your responses

Once completed, your responses will be saved in Nexus (Advising --> Shared Documents and Notes) so they can be referenced during Orientation.

Before Orientation, please review any information provided by your School or College, including:

• Major and degree requirements
• Placement exam requirements (if applicable)
• Advising materials shared ahead of or during your day 1 (on campus) of Orientation (you may have a worksheet or form from day 1- take a picture of it or have it on hand for your day 2 Orientation appointment).

You should also log into Student Admin to:

• Check for any holds that could prevent course registration
  • This may include the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement or other required items

Taking care of these items ahead of time helps ensure you are eligible to register and ready to work with Honors Orientation Advisors to build a full-time schedule that supports your goals and degree progress. While you may not get every first-choice course or sections, advisors will help you explore options and move forward with confidence.

You do not need to finalize your schedule before your Orientation session - that's what Day 2 is for! But doing some early thinking can help the registration process feel more manageable.

Before Orientation, we recommend that you:

• Review UNIV 1784 course descriptions (will be linked closer to Orientation start date)
• Practice adding a UNIV 1784 section to your shopping cart
  • Adding a course to your cart is not the same as enrollment
  • Course availability and scheduling may affect which section you ultimately take
• Review Honors course descriptions (will be linked closer to Orientation start date) and make note of one or more that interests you and/or fulfills a requirement you need.
• Think about other courses on your "wish list" - some you will take in the fall and others you may take in future semesters.

Remember, you'll only take 12-17 credits total for your fall semester. Within those 12-16 credits, we recommend UNIV 1784 (required) and 1 additional Honors course. You’re just getting started! You don’t need to complete all your Honors or Common Curriculum requirements this year – just begin making progress!

Check your UConn and personal email the week before your Orientation session for confirmation of the date/time for your virtual One-on-One Advising & Registration Appointment (this will be on the date you selected when you signed up for Orientation – either the day after you are on campus, or the day after that!).

• This email will come from Akosua Agyei (akosua.agyei@uconn.edu), Program Coordinator, Honors & Enrichment, who you'll be meeting with to register. You'll also be reminded of your date/time when you're on campus on day 1 of Orientation when you gather with Honors students and Akosua. 

Tech tips to prepare for your virtual appointment: 

• This virtual appointment will be on WebEx. You can download the Cisco Webex Meetings App (recommended) or familiarize yourself with the web version. More info can be found at:  https://its.uconn.edu/webex/ 
• Check that you are able to share your screen
• Join on time to ensure your tech is working well and to maximize your time (60 minute meeting).

Additional notes about your virtual/online appointment:

• Plan for a private setting where you can discuss your individual interests and your academic background.
• Keep in mind that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits advisors from sharing information or discussing your educational records with anyone but you.
• Parents, guardians, and family members should not participate in any online advising appointments.
• We highly recommend enabling video for this meeting and using a computer if you are able to. If this isn't an option, please just let Akosua know and she'll work with you to make sure you can register.