Dear Students, Scholars, Faculty, and Prospective Applicants,

Welcome to The Graduate School at the University of Connecticut. Whether you are exploring the possibility of graduate study, preparing to begin your academic journey, or continuing your research and professional development, I am delighted that you are taking the time to learn more about who we are and what we stand for.

Graduate education is both a meaningful commitment and a profound opportunity. It thrives on curiosity, rigor, and the courage to ask bold questions. At UConn, you will find a supportive and collaborative environment in which to pursue these ambitions—one that couples the resources of a nationally recognized research university with a personalized and inclusive community. Our graduate and professional students are critical thinkers, innovators, and future leaders whose work contributes directly to solving complex challenges at the local, national, and global levels.

The Graduate School is committed to fostering exceptional scholarship and broadening access to advanced education. We provide a comprehensive array of resources, including admissions guidance, funding support, professional development opportunities, and academic services designed to empower you through every stage of your graduate experience. Graduate study can transform not only your skill set and knowledge base, but also your capacity to lead, to innovate, and to enrich the communities you serve.

At UConn, we are also dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary inquiry. Bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise accelerates discovery and expands impact. Under my leadership, The Graduate School will continue to build bridges between disciplines, expand support structures for students and faculty, and invest in programs that prepare scholars for the evolving landscape of research, industry, policy, and education.

To prospective students, I encourage you to explore our programs, learn from our faculty’s cutting-edge research, and imagine the ways a UConn graduate education can shape your future. To those already here, I thank you for your contributions to our community and look forward to supporting your academic progress and professional aspirations.

We are proud of what we have built together and excited about what lies ahead. At UConn, your graduate journey begins not just with a degree, but with a community committed to your success and to the pursuit of knowledge that better serves society.

Warm regards,

Leslie Shor, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean, The Graduate School
University of Connecticut