DEPARTMENTS
ACES offers high quality academic advising and academic planning to students who are exploring and preparing for various degree programs.
Complete your degree at your pace on your schedule. Developed with the busy adult student in mind, the BGS Program offers convenient daytime and evening classes at each of our UConn Campuses - with many Saturday and online classes available too.
Center for Access & Postsecondary Success (CAPS)
Formerly known as the Center for Academic Programs, CAPS increases access to higher education for high-potential students who come from underrepresented ethnic or economic backgrounds and/or are first-generation college students.
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
LSAMP was launched to strengthen the preparation, representation, and success of historically under-represented students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
First Year Programs & Learning Communities (FYP & LC)
FYP & LC assists students with their transition from high school to college and aids in the retention of students at the University of Connecticut.
AAC assists students in attaining their academic and personal goals by providing a comprehensive, personalized array of programs, resources, and services which enhance skill development, effective decision-making, and personal transitions to and within the university setting.
Upcoming Events
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10/3
Hartford Workshop: Just Breathe: Stress Management
Hartford Workshop: Just Breathe: Stress Management
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
HTB 202
Did you know there are multiple kinds of stress? Come talk about the different stressors in your life and ways to combat the negative results of stress. -
10/3
Waterbury Workshop: Just Breathe: Stress Management
Waterbury Workshop: Just Breathe: Stress Management
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Room 128
Did you know there are multiple kinds of stress? Come talk about the different stressors in your life and ways to combat the negative results of stress. -
10/3
Storrs Workshop: Just Breathe: Stress Management
Storrs Workshop: Just Breathe: Stress Management
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rowe 217
Did you know there are multiple kinds of stress? Come talk about the different stressors in your life and ways to combat the negative results of stress.
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10/4
Hartford Workshop: Test Taking Strategies Lunch and Learn
Hartford Workshop: Test Taking Strategies Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
HTB 202
Test Taking Strategies Lunch and Learn. Realize things to consider when preparing for an upcoming exam to then create a plan. Learn exam format tactics to best approach different types of test questions. Please register in advance via nexus:
https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=7080&rc=9335727473
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10/4
Waterbury Workshop: Test Taking Strategies
Waterbury Workshop: Test Taking Strategies
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Room 128
Realize things to consider when preparing for an upcoming exam to then create a plan. Learn exam format tactics to best approach different types of test questions. -
10/4
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Cannabis Studies: Panel Discussion
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Cannabis Studies: Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
This is a VIRTUAL PANEL: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/kpc01001
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10/4
Hartford Workshop: Lunch & Learn: Test Taking Strategies
Hartford Workshop: Lunch & Learn: Test Taking Strategies
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
HTB 202
Realize things to consider when preparing for an upcoming exam to then create a plan. Learn exam format tactics to best approach different types of test questions. Please RSVP via NEXUS to join us. -
10/4
Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rowe Center
Are you interested in research but not sure how to get started? Join us to identify your goals for your participation in research and to develop a strategy for pursuing research opportunities at UConn and beyond.
For more information, visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website: ugradresearch.uconn.edu
If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop.
This workshop is a partner event in the Month of Discovery, a series of events designed to help students explore UConn’s rich culture of research, creativity, and innovation. By attending, students can earn points and prizes as part of the Discovery Quest challenge.
Contact Information:
Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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- Learning Communities Partner with Nerac for XcellR8 EventsOn November 7, UConn First Year Programs & Learning Communities welcomed Nerac’s “XcellR8” members to their first collaborative meeting in the NextGen Forum. XcellR8 events are designed to allow an innovate entrepreneur the opportunity to pitch their idea or start-up company to an audience and receive feedback, ideas and recommendations from them. Kevin Bouley, Nerac’s President […]Posted on January 1, 2018
- UConn’s CAP Celebrates 50 years!This year, we celebrated CAP’s 50th Anniversary. On October 28, 2017, over 250 people were in attendance, including program alumni, current and former staff, and visiting dignitaries such as State Senator Mae Flexer and the President of the Council for Opportunity in Education, Maureen Hoyler. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Francisco Borges, an […]Posted on January 1, 2018
- National Peer Mentoring Symposium PresentationIn October, First Year Programs, Learning Communities and the Academic Achievement Center, presented at the National Peer Mentoring symposium on the collaborative peer mentoring efforts of their units. The national symposium is held annually at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Leo Lachut, Director of Academic Support, along with undergrads Abbie Lester ’18, Jimmy Huynh ’18, and […]Posted on January 1, 2018