University of Connecticut-Waterbury

At UConn Waterbury, you’ll get all the benefits of a prestigious public research university in a small college setting. For more than 70 years, UConn Waterbury has opened the doors to educational access and excellence for thousands of Connecticut residents. Today, the campus is located in a leading-edge facility in the heart of Waterbury's revitalized downtown.

Our mission is to promote the personal growth of students of all ages and economic circumstances through intellectual achievement, enhanced leadership skills, and workforce development. The campus provides access to lifelong learning and community engagement through its academic programs and provides entry to the more than one hundred undergraduate programs available at the University of Connecticut. Our website lists the various undergraduate and graduate degrees specifically offered on the Waterbury campus. The Waterbury regional campus is committed to developing important interaction between its student body, faculty and the community at large.

Our outstanding faculty and staff are ready to help you attain your higher education goals. We look forward to seeing you on the UConn Waterbury campus.

Public engagement is an essential component of a land-grant university. The University of Connecticut at Waterbury recognizes, supports, and encourages service, outreach, and public engagement through a wide variety of activities and programs. Members of the UConn-Waterbury community routinely collaborate with business and community partners to impact every aspect of daily life in towns and cities throughout the Greater Waterbury area.

Students seeking a comprehensive, outstanding education will find that and more at UConn Waterbury. Through classroom learning and unique hands-on experiences, UConn inspires you to be the best you can be.

We have emerged as a nationally ranked university that educates talented students of diverse personal histories, perspectives, and interests. Our graduates contribute in vastly different ways to our state, the nation, and the world, serving as creative leaders in industries, educational institutions, healthcare, government, and nonprofit foundations. When we consider what we hope for our students, we most hope they will emerge as creators of the future, not mere observers.

Be part of a community of students and alumni who are proud to be UConn Huskies. Each year, our incoming class is more academically competitive and diverse than the last. And that kind of success builds a tradition of excellence and pride.

UConn’s rigorous majors prepare you for a lifetime of learning and accomplishment. You can select from a variety of UConn’s 110+ majors, completing your first 54 credits (typically two years) at UConn Waterbury and then seamlessly transition to UConn’s main campus in Storrs to finish your bachelor’s degree. Or, complete your degree at UConn Waterbury by selecting from a number of four-year degree programs. Certain programs may require curriculum across multiple campuses to complete an approved plan of study.

Students seeking a comprehensive, outstanding education will find that and more at UConn Waterbury. Through traditional classroom learning and unique hands-on experiences, UConn inspires you to be the best you can be.

UConn's rigorous majors prepare students for a lifetime of learning and accomplishment. Students can select from nearly all of UConn's 110+ majors, completing their first 54 credits (typically in two years) at UConn Waterbury and then seamlessly transition to UConn's main campus in Storrs to finish their bachelor's degrees.

The University of Connecticut offers post baccalaureate and graduate studies in more than 100 subject areas, and we enroll nearly 7,000 students in doctoral, masters, and certificate programs. Please contact the program directly for admissions information.

Our vibrant campus is a home away from home. UConn Waterbury's facilities provide the backdrop for a tight-knit community of supportive, nurturing students and faculty, with plenty of fun, too.

The University of Connecticut is committed to achieving equal educational opportunity and full participation for persons with disabilities. It is the policy that no qualified person be excluded from participating in any University program or activity or otherwise be subjected to discrimination with regard to any University program or activity.

The Waterbury Campus offers short-term, on-site personal counseling services for students enrolled at UConn Waterbury. Dr. Valerie Dripchak is a licensed clinical social worker with experiences in working with college students. All sessions are confidential unless the student gives written permission to disclose specific information or when the statutory law mandates disclosure.