Storrs Campus Students
The International Undergraduate Welcome and Support Program is a required program for all international undergraduate students entering the Storrs campus as new students for the Fall 2025 semester. The goal of the Welcome Program is to provide the support and connections new international students need to set up for success to start their new academic career at the University of Connecticut. Participation in the welcome program is required – students wanting to explore and travel around the area must make plans to do that prior to arriving to the University of Connecticut on Friday, August 15th. Once students arrive for early move-in on August 15th, their priority should be getting prepared for the upcoming semester and year at the University of Connecticut.
The Welcome and Support Program includes, but is not limited to, students on immigrant and non-immigrant visas, permanent residents, other immigrant statuses as well as U.S. citizens who were born or have parents born outside the U.S.
As part of our international community, we hope you can benefit from the services and resources provided as part of the program.
Admitted Student information for UConn Storrs
https://admissions.uconn.edu/fall-checklist/
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Early move-in date for new international students. Students are required to move into their residence halls on this date. Students must arrive prior to 8:00 PM to receive the keys to their Fall Housing Room Assignment and their Welcome Program Folder with important information.
CISS has organized airport shuttle buses to transport students from the following airports directly to the UConn Storrs campus:
JFK International Airport (New York, NY) EWR Newark Liberty Airport (Newark, NJ) BOS Logan International Airport (Boston, MA)
More information about the airport shuttles and sign-up will be available soon. |
| Saturday, August 16, 2025
Welcome Program Day 1 |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
International Student Services Fair Service providers will be available on the UConn campus to assist students with signing up for bank accounts and U.S. cell phone plans. Learn about important groups on campus.
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. International Student Family Meeting Family and Supporters special introduction to UConn. Learn more about how you can support your student while they are at UConn, meet staff members from the Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) and Global Affairs.
Students are encouraged to attend the services fair and the shopping trip during this time.
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. New Student Shopping Trip #1 Students can purchase room essentials. Advanced sign-up is required.
7:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. International Student Game Night This is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, have fun, and try some typical US snacks. Intercultural Program & Support staff (IPS) and student members of the Undergraduate International Student Association (UISA) will organize a game night and introduce you to new international students. Students enter the event alone or in small groups and at the end of the night leave with larger groups of friends. This event is one of the best ways to beat jetlag. You can’t miss this opportunity! |
| Sunday, August 17, 2025
Welcome Program Day 2 |
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
New Student Shopping Trip #2 Advanced sign-up is required.
4:00 p.m. Check in: McHugh Hall Room 102 Introduction to the Welcome and Support Program, Welcome Program Leaders, and Welcome Program Group. Students will be placed into their assigned group and learn about important UConn Apps, get to know their group, and have dinner together. Welcome Program Leaders will show their group where to meet on Monday morning.
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Program Group dinner and activities. |
| Monday, August 18, 2025
Welcome Program Day 3 |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Welcome and Support Program Location: McHugh Hall Room 102
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. Meet Your Welcome Program Group 8:35 - 8:50 a.m. Check-in at McHugh Room 102 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cultural Adjustment Activity in small groups 10:30 - 12:30 p.m Submit Arrival Documents 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch with Welcome Program Group 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Health/Immunization Screenings with Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free time, or health screening if needed 5:00 - 7:00 p.m Dining Hall open for dinner
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. New Student Shopping Trip #3 Advanced sign-up is required. |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Welcome Program Day 4 |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Welcome and Support Program Location: McHugh Hall Room 102
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. Meet Your Welcome Program Group 8:35 - 8:50 a.m. Check-in at McHugh Room 102 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Scams Activity 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Visa Compliance Session 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Welcome Program Group 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. UConn Apps with Welcome Program group 2:30 - 3:00 p.m Welcome Program closing remarks and feedback 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free time, or health screening if needed 5:00 - 7:00 p.m Dining Hall open for dinner
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. International Student Game Night This is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, have fun, and try some typical US snacks. Intercultural Program & Support staff (IPS) and student members of the Undergraduate International Student Association (UISA) will organize a game night and introduce you to new international students. Students enter the event alone or in small groups and at the end of the night leave with larger groups of friends. This event is one of the best ways to beat jetlag. You can’t miss this opportunity! |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 &
Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
University Orientation University Orientation is a 2-day program required for all new international students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses. First-year and transfer students attend orientation together. New students must attend both the university orientation and welcome and support program.
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| Friday, August 22, 2025 -
Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
Week of Welcome (WOW) Opening Weekend
Fun events and activities for students. |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | First Day of Fall Classes! |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m.
Driving in the U.S. Virtual Session This session is presented by the ISSS office for students who want to learn how to obtain a U.S. driver’s license.
Log-in to the virtual session HERE: Password: Fall25 |
| Date TBD | Student Involvement Fair
The Involvement Fair - UConn's largest, free event that is open to all students, faculty & staff. Join the +400 student organizations and university programs to find new ways to connect, make friends, and get involved! |
| Living in the U.S | Student Resources Page |
| Find your International Advisor | All students have an assigned ISSS advisor based on your program of study. Find your advisor here. |
Regional Campus Students
Avery Point Campus
Neena Kapoor from ISSS will be at the Avery Point campus on TBD. International students should plan to meet with Neena on this day. The in person campus visit information will be sent out prior to the start of the semester.
University Orientation for Avery Point Students
Avery Point Admitted Students:https://averypoint.uconn.edu/admissions/admitted-students/
Avery Point Orientation Schedule: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/avery-point/
Hartford Campus
TBD Mandatory session for new international (F and J visa holders) students at the Hartford & GBLC campuses. This required session will provide important visa information and requirements and allow students to meet the ISSS advisor, learn about the services ISSS provides and ask questions. Please fill out the registration form by January 10, 2025 deadline Register for Hartford International Session
University Orientation for Hartford Students
Hartford Admitted Students: https://hartford.uconn.edu/admissions/admitted-students/
Hartford Orientation Schedule: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/hartford/
Stamford Campus
The International Undergraduate Welcome and Support Program is a required program for all international undergraduate students entering the Stamford campus as new students for the Fall 2025 semester. The goal of the Welcome Program is to provide the support and connections new international students need to set up for success to start their new academic career at the University of Connecticut. You will connect with peers and administrators, and learn about campus resources.
You will meet your ISSS international advisor Lulu Dong at this session.
Admitted Student Information for UConn Stamford
https://stamford.uconn.edu/admissions/admitted-students/
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | Early move-in date for new international students
Students are required to move into their residence halls on this date. |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Support Program |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | University Orientation
University Orientation is a 1-day program required for all new international students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses. First-year and transfer students attend orientation together. New students must attend both the university orientation and welcome and support program.
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| Monday, August 25, 2025 | First Day of Fall Classes! |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m.
Driving in the U.S. Virtual Session This session is presented by the ISSS office for students who want to learn how to obtain a U.S. driver’s license.
Log-in to the virtual session HERE: Password: Fall25 |
Waterbury Campus
TBD Waterbury Campus will host a 1-day Orientation program for international students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses. Please make an appointment with Lulu Dong for an orientation session.
University Orientation for Waterbury Students
Waterbury Admitted Students: https://waterbury.uconn.edu/admissions/admitted-students/
Waterbury Orientation Schedule: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/waterbury/