We’re excited to welcome you to UConn and support you as you begin your academic journey. New first-year and transfer students will receive an invitation from the Undergraduate Orientation Office with details about attending Orientation. Orientation is mandatory and your opportunity to connect with the UConn community, meet with advisors, and build a strong foundation for your first semester.
Before attending Orientation, you’ll have the opportunity to explore CLAS and learn more about its academic programs, common curriculum requirements, and resources. You’ll also learn how to navigate the Student Administration System.
Reminders Prior to Attending Orientation
To prepare for your advising meeting and course selection, please complete all required placement tests before attending Orientation. Students are strongly encouraged to finish any required placements at least seven days prior to their scheduled Orientation date. These include:
Not all students need to complete all placements. To find out if you need to complete a specific placement, please visit the Course Placement site. Information on placement in English, chemistry, and mathematics calculus courses for first-year and transfer students may be obtained by clicking on the appropriate menu section shown.