UNIV 1784 Sections

All first-year Honors students will take a section of UNIV 1784 (Honors First Year Seminar) in the fall. One portion of the class will be led by a faculty member (full descriptions below), while the other portion will be led by an Honors peer facilitator. Both the faculty and peer facilitator led portions of UNIV 1784 are critical for how incoming Honors students are supported. In addition to the topic below, you can expect an introduction to academic and social resources, cultivation of your relationships with other Honors students, advice on succeeding at UConn and in Honors, and a focus on “staying whelmed.”

Students not registered for UNIV 1784 on the 10th day of classes will be eligible for dismissal from the Honors Program.

Mark Overmyer-Velazquez 

Tuesdays 11-11:50am (weekly for the whole semester), Thursdays 11am-12:15pm (for the first 10 weeks of the semester)

Want to really get to know Hartford — and make a difference while you're at it?
This seminar is your chance to dive into big questions about power, justice, and education — not just in theory, but right here in the capital city where you’re studying.

You won’t just sit in a classroom. You'll connect with local organizations, activists, and leaders, and work alongside other UConn students to explore real-world issues — from immigration and environmental justice to anti-racism, civic life, and more.

Together we’ll:

• Build a strong, supportive community in class
• Learn about Hartford’s powerful history of inequality and change
• Collaborate with changemakers working to improve city life
• Create your own final project based on what matters most to you and your peers

This course is about asking tough questions, listening deeply, and finding your place in building a better, more just world — starting right here in Hartford. No tests, just real talk, community action, and meaningful learning.