Checklist for Admitted Honors First-Years

You are about to begin an amazing journey and we are thrilled that you have chosen to take it with us! The following items will help you to get off to a good start in your next chapter of your life.

  • UConn Bound Honors: Join us for a variety of options where you will engage with our Honors staff and current students. Dates and details are available here and in your UConn applicant portal, where you will register.
  • Enrollment Fee: Due May 1st, or by January 15 if you are accepted to the Honors Program through Early Decision.
    To confirm your enrollment, you must pay the enrollment fee to UConn. Visit Admissions for details and instructions.
  • Honors First-Year Reply Form: Due May 1st, or by January 15 if you are accepted to the Honors Program through Early Decision.
    Secure your space in the Honors Program. Let us know about your decision to attend UConn in the Honors Program by completing this form by the deadline. Contact us with questions.
  • Sign up for New Student Orientation: You will receive an email with details after your enrollment fee is received. As an Honors student, the Orientation program will be designed to get you ready for entering your school or college and the Honors Program.
  • Housing Application (UConn Stamford and UConn Storrs)
    • After Enrollment Fee is Paid – you will receive an email with information about applying for housing. Honors first-year students who live on campus are placed in the Honors First-Year Residential Community. Complete the housing application and roommate processes according to the Residential Life web page (6 steps): New Residents | Residential Life (uconn.edu)
    • “On Time” deadline for new students to apply for housing – May 24 (for UConn Stamford, the earlier the better)  
    • Students must be “up to date” with SHaW for vaccination requirements in order to live on campus for the upcoming academic year. 
    • July 1 – deadline to request a residency requirement exemption. (It is not sufficient to simply not fill out the Housing application.) 
  • Health History Form: Due July 1st
    Submit your Health History Form by July 1, including proof of mandatory immunizations.
  • Add/Drop/Swap:
      • UConn Storrs: TBD
      • UConn Stamford: TBD
      • UConn Hartford: TBD

    Contact your Honors advisor in your major department with questions about your schedule and make any necessary adjustments to your schedule through the Student Administration System.

  • First-year Move-In Day (UConn Stamford and UConn Storrs): August TBD
  • First day of fall classes: Monday, August 25, 2025