Spring 2024 Conference Participation Award

We are pleased to announce that The Graduate School’s Conference Participation Award (formerly the Doctoral Student Travel Award) will be accepting applications from December 1, 2023, through January 15, 2024. The Graduate School is committed to helping graduate students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals during their time at the University of Connecticut. In […]

Spring 2024 Registration Information for Graduate Students

Dear Graduate Students, The message below includes information relevant to both new incoming graduate students and those who will be continuing on as students in Spring 2024. Please review the information below carefully and reach out with any questions you may have. If you have not done so already, please be sure to enroll in […]

Fall 2023 Conference Participation Award

We are pleased to announce that The Graduate School’s Conference Participation Award (formerly the Doctoral Student Travel Award) will be accepting applications from June 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. The Graduate School is committed to helping graduate students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals during their time at the University of Connecticut. In […]

Fall 2023 Registration Information for Graduate Students

Dear Graduate Students, As we approach the end of the spring semester, I am reaching out to you with information regarding Fall 2023 enrollment. The email below includes information relevant to both new, incoming graduate students and those who will be continuing on as students in Fall 2023. If you have not done so already, […]

Graduate Internship Courses

If a graduate student will be engaging in an internship and plans to earn academic credit, there are multiple internship course options available to them. Students can opt to enroll in a departmental internship course, GRAD 5991, or GRAD 6930/5930 and each of those options is described below. (Please note, students should not enroll in […]

Appointing a Graduate Assistant in a Non-Academic Unit

The University defines Graduate Assistants (GAs) as graduate students “who provide teaching or research support to the University that is a part of [their] academic program.” While most GAs are appointed by their academic home department, there are some non-academic units that also hire GAs. The information below is intended to guide non-academic units through […]

Graduate Student Mentoring: A Mentee’s Guide

Graduate Student Mentoring: A Mentee’s Guide Back to Advising and Mentoring: Supporting Your Graduate Students Graduate students serve in various roles throughout their time in graduate school. One of these important roles is that of a mentee. As a mentee you can learn from and connect with various faculty during your degree program. This webpage […]

Spring 2023 Conference Participation Award

We are pleased to announce that The Graduate School’s Conference Participation Award (formerly the Doctoral Student Travel Award) will be accepting applications from December 1, 2022-January 15, 2023. The Graduate School is committed to helping graduate students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals during their time at the University of Connecticut. In support of […]

PostDoc Onboarding Information

Welcome to your new role as a Postdoctoral Research Associate! On this webpage, you will find information, resources, and a “getting started checklist” designed to help you successfully orient yourself to the University and facilitate a smooth transition into your new position. You are encouraged to refer back to this webpage for useful information throughout […]

Graduate Program Approvals

Steps for New Graduate Program Approvals The University of Connecticut offers over 75 doctoral degree programs, 100 master’s degree programs, and 90 certificate programs. As knowledge grows and as new approaches to discovery, learning, and creative activity emerge, it is often appropriate to offer new programs or new innovative pathways to existing degrees. Information about […]