Enrichment Programs

About Our Programs

The Enrichment Programs are offices that provide enhancing experiences for UConn students, encouraging them to elevate their studies. The Honors Program is unique in that it requires an invitation, determined by a holistic review of every UConn candidate.

The remaining Enrichment Programs are open to all students at all campuses. Our Directors work with undergraduates to navigate competitive scholarship and fellowship competitions, offer guidance on research, and mentorship for professional degrees. There are also opportunities for students to craft their own plans of study through individualized studies or the highly selective University Scholar Program.

We encourage you to explore all that Enrichment Programs can offer, and invite you to be our partner in helping students reach their goals.

Upcoming Events

Nov 26 Muslim Student Athlete Panel7:00pm
Nov 27 Societal Beauty Standards7:00pm
Nov 28 UConn IDEA Grant Information Session4:00pm
Nov 28 UConn IDEA Grant Infor Session4:00pm
Nov 29 SURF Information Session4:00pm
Nov 29 SURF Information Session4:00pm
Nov 29 Dinner & A Show: A Civil War Christmas6:00pm
Dec 2 Honors Thesis Retreat1:00pm

Muslim Student Athlete Panel

Monday, November 26th, 2018

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Storrs Campus
AsACC (SU 4th Floor)

Salaam is an organization through the Asian American Cultural Center aiming to eradicate Islamophobia and xenophobia at UConn. On Monday, November 26th at 7:00 PM, Salaam will be hosting a Muslim Student Athlete Panel. The panel will consist of UConn Muslims Student Athletes and they will share their experiences of how they balance education, sports, and religion. Light refreshments will be served!

This is an Honors Event. Category: Multiculturalism and Global Citizenship

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Contact Information: sawera.hussan@uconn.edu

Societal Beauty Standards

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Oak 107

This event will speak about societal beauty standards and how there are different standards for different parts of the globe. We will be discussing various beauty standards and how each personâs definition of beauty is different and how ultimately, everyone is beautiful!

This is an Honors Event. Category: Multiculturalism and Global Citizenship

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Contact Information: sandhya.sanapala@uconn.edu

UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus, Storrs Campus
Oak 201

The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including:

â¢ Artistic & creative endeavors

â¢ Community service initiatives

â¢ Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development

â¢ Research projects

â¢ Innovative, student-driven projects

Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups working collaboratively on a project.

Attend the information session to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply!

This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.

Canât attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Melissa Berkey at
(860) 486-5189 or Melissa.berkey@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

UConn IDEA Grant Infor Session

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Oak 201

"The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including:

â¢ Artistic & creative endeavors
â¢ Community service initiatives
â¢ Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development
â¢ Research projects
â¢ Innovative, student-driven projects

Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups working collaboratively on a project.

Attend the information session to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply!

This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA. Canât attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas.
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Contact Information: melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

SURF Information Session

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus, Storrs Campus
McHugh Hall 206

The UConn Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research or creative projects. Find out how to apply and what makes an application successful.

This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu by November 23, 2018.

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, 486-7939, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu

SURF Information Session

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McHugh 206

The UConn Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research or creative projects. Find out how to apply and what makes an application successful. This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu.

Contact Information: jodi.eskin@uconn.edu

Dinner & A Show: A Civil War Christmas

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Buckley Classroom; Jorgensen Theater

Dinner and a Show is a free evening event that begins with dinner in the Buckley Classroom and ends with a theater production at the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts. Come and enjoy an evening with students like yourself interested in surrounding themselves with entertainment and art. This is an opportunity to discuss performing arts with your peers or to just sit back and enjoy a unique show with a friend. RSVP if you wish to attend and donât forget to mark your calendar! RSVP:https://honors.uconn.edu/dinnerandashow/

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Honors Community Development #UHLevent234

Contact Information: christie.soltys@uconn.edu

Honors Thesis Retreat

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ITE 127

Thesis Retreats are for Juniors and Seniors. Thesis retreats help students by providing a space for thinking and working quietly. Snacks are provided and the space is hosted by a student who provides structure to the time by indicating breaks during the retreat.

Contact Information: Brittany.Engert@uconn.edu

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