Live On and Learn at the University of Connecticut

Living on campus at UConn places you right into the center of student success.
Whether you are getting to class, seeking resources and support, or  looking to make new friends, you will find that living on campus is a great step towards to accomplishing your college goals.

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Live On Campus

Room Rates, Housing Contract, Housing Selection, Changing Housing, Policies

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Housing Options

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Resident Resources

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Parent & Families

Parent Newsletters, Helpful Resources, Campus Partners

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Fall 2024 At a Glance

Check our full list of Important Dates for information about the Fall 2024 semester.

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Residential Policy Overview

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Voting Information - Absentee Ballot

As we approach the election timeline don’t forget that you can still receive your absentee ballot by mail as a campus resident.  All you need to do is log into your My Housing account and complete the Mailbox Key Request form under the application tab to request your mailbox key.  Once you have your mailbox key you can have anything sent to you on campus.  Please go to the following site to confirm how to properly address your mail.  How to Address Mail | Student Mail Services (uconn.edu).

 

Fall Room Change

The Fall room change process is underway if you want more information, please visit Room Change | Residential Life (uconn.edu).

 

 

 

 

Mission Statement

  • Residential Life is committed to working with students and campus colleagues to create safe and inclusive educational living communities that foster students’ academic, social, cultural, and personal growth.  

Resident Communication

  • Students can expect to receive an average of 25-30 total emails from Residential Life during the year.  These email notifications include: Housing application deadlines and reminders, Cancellation deadlines and reminders, Room change and housing selection process information, Arrival and departure information each semester.  Students that choose to participate in a specific process, or who identify with a particular community, could receive additional emails pertaining to that process or population. It is the expectation of Residential Life that students are checking their email regularly.

 

Convenience

When you live at UConn Storrs, you are central to everything you need on campus.

Proximity to academic buildings – get to class within minutes!

Dining Halls throughout campus with expansive and rotating menus

Brand new, state-of-the-art recreation center

Robust and free public transportation via campus bus system

Close access to the shops and restaurants in Downtown Storrs

Community

Develop life-long relationships with students from around the world and be a part of the growing and changing Husky Nation.

Check out campus recreation to join intramurals, fitness classes, or other activity-based programs

Join one of the hundreds of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)

Make new friends at one of the many day or late-night events on campus

See how many boxes you and your friends can check off on the 81 things to-do before you graduate list

Become a part of one of our many Learning Communities to build meaningful relationships with students pursuing similar academic interests

Engage with other students in your residence hall to build a fun, compassionate, and creative community by joining Hall Association

Hall Associations

Each area has their own organization and residents can join by running for a position on the Executive Board or attending general body meetings.

Work together to:

  • plan and host events
  • advocate for student needs
  • build connections within their community
  • manage a budget
  • gain valuable leadership skills that will transfer to any internship or job
  • To find out more about how to join, please visit the RHA website.

Support

  • Each residence hall has a Residence Hall Director (RHD) and Resident Assistants (RA) that help challenge, support, and guide students through the academic year
  • The RHDs and RAs facilitate student learning and development through our Residential Learning Model focused on intellectual engagement, interpersonal competence, and personal growth
  • Close access to UConn Student Health and Wellness services focusing on the physical and mental health of all students
  • Countless resources are available on campus for students to utilize at any time they need them throughout their college experience

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the territory of the Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Easter Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, and Nipmuc Peoples, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land, and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.

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