Prepare for Grad School | Graduate Programs

Welcome to the University of Connecticut College of Engineering. We are pleased to have you join our esteemed community. To facilitate your transition to the university, your program, and the surrounding region, we have organized a series of informative webinars for the Fall 2024 intake.
These sessions are conducted in a one-on-one format, providing you with the opportunity to ask questions and receive tailored support to ensure you are fully prepared for your arrival. Please find below the details of the upcoming webinar series. We look forward to engaging with you and supporting you in your academic journey.

All Webinars:

June 18 (9 AM - 10 AM) - Welcome to UConn and the COE: All you need to know to start your Grad studies @UConn
July 19 (9 AM - 10 AM) - Student Arrival Checklist: Housing options, climate adaptation & area insights
August 1 (9 AM - 10 AM) - Student Support and Resources: Career Support, Research Grants, and Daily Tips
August 15 (9 AM - 10 AM) - Post-Arrival Essentials: Key Steps for Grad Students Upon Arrival
August 22 (TBD) - COE Orientation: Official initiation of your PhD Journey!

Please RSVP here.

Use this link to join the webinar.

CONTACT: Aida Ghiaei

Additional Resources

Important Dates to Remember

ISSS New Student Webinars

New Student Housing Webinars:

UConn Off Campus housing is organizing Housing webinars for 1:1 consultation and assistance for new incoming students. More information can be found here- https://offcampus.uconn.edu/off-campus-housing-webinar-series/

Welcome and Support Program (Orientation):

The Center for International Students & Scholars will be holding the Welcome and Support Program (Orientation) on the Storrs Campus on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This orientation is required for all new international graduate students. See below for information about airport shuttles, orientation sign ups and immigration check-in.

If you will live on campus, you must complete the orientation registration form to be eligible for early move in on August 9th or August 16^th, otherwise you will not be able to move into on-campus housing until the weekend before classes begin.

Welcome Program Schedule:

Friday, August 9, 2024
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Early Move-in date for new international graduate students moving into Northwood. Advanced sign up with Residential Life is required.

Friday, August 16, 2024
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Early Move-in date for new international graduate students moving
into Northwood and The Oaks. Advanced sign up with Residential Life is required.

Airport Shuttle Service:

CISS is arranging airport shuttle service to the UConn Storrs campus for new international students on move-in day, Friday, August 16, 2024. Airport Shuttles are departing from the following locations:

· JFK International Airport (New York, NY)

· EWR Newark Liberty Airport (Newark, NJ)

· BOS Logan International Airport (Boston, MA)

Airport shuttles depart at 11:30 a.m. so students must plan their flights to arrive Thursday night, August 15, or early in the morning on Friday, August 16.
Each shuttle will stop at a Walmart Supercenter on the way to campus for students to purchase essentials. Book your Airport Shuttle before August 1, 2024 to reserve your seat. Reserve your airport shuttle ticket here.

Saturday, August 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. International Services Fair - Open Bank Accounts, Set Up a U.S. Cell Phone Plan
2:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Target Shopping Trip Advanced sign up required

Sunday, August 18, 2024
ISSS Immigration Check-in Submit your arrival documents on your own here.

Monday, August 19, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CISS Graduate Student Welcome and Support Program (Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.) Location: Student Union, Room 330/331

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Student Health and Wellness Screening for graduate students who are not compliant with the
University immunization requirements and health history form.

· 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Students with Last Names starting with “A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I”

· 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Students with Last Names starting with “J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q”

· 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Students with Last Names starting with “R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z”

· 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Overflow/Morning Schedule Conflict

Friday, August 23, 2024
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.
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