Information for New Students

Be sure to set up your UConn email and add it to your phone to help you check your emails frequently. Emails from UConn and your Advising team will regularly be provided throughout the summer leading up to the beginning of the semester. It is imperative that you have access as early as possible to ensure you are not missing any communications.

English:

Visit placement.uconn.edu/english-placement for information on English placement exams.

Chemistry:

Most incoming Nursing students take CHEM 1122, which does not require the Chemistry placement exam to enroll in. Some students choose to take a higher level of Chemistry (CHEM 1124Q or CHEM 1127Q) because they may be coming in with plans of being Pre-Med or with a plan to minor in something that requires a higher level of Chemistry. This is a small number of students; most students enroll in CHEM 1122.

Visit placement.uconn.edu/chemistry-placement for information on Chemistry placement exams.

Math:

Nursing students are required to take a Math course at any level. Most Nursing students enroll in MATH 1020Q or MATH 1030Q. Neither of these courses require the Math placement exam.

If you are interested in taking a higher level Math (MATH 1060Q-Pre-Calculus or MATH 1131Q-Calculus), then you would need to take the Math placement exam.

Visit placement.uconn.edu/mathematics-placement for information on Math placement exams.

If you have not done so already, please familiarize yourself with the UConn ITS New Student Tech Training at techtraining.uconn.edu. Make sure all accounts are active prior to meeting with your Academic Advisor. You should also make sure you have set up your Duo two-factor authentication before Orientation. Be sure to use your own contact information (not a parent, guardian, or support person) to set this up.

Make sure all holds are removed off your account.

Visit https://kb.uconn.edu/space/SAS/10769927147/Viewing+Your+Holds to learn how to check your holds.

Here are a few common holds you might see:

• Orientation Hold: All new students will have an hold prior to their Orientation Advising meeting. This hold will be removed on Day 2 of Orientation when you meet with your advisor and will be put back on after your appointment to prevent schedule changes prior to opening back up at the end of July.
• SF Responsibility Agreement: All students need to complete this agreement each fall.
• Bursar’s Hold: If your fee bill is greater than $100, the Bursar’s Office will place a hold preventing you from enrolling in courses.
• Transcript Hold: If your fee bill is less than $100, you may have a hold preventing you from receiving a copy of your official transcript. This will not impact registration.

Abby Clark Academic Advisor	Catherine Grosso Academic Advisor	Lindsay Darcy Academic Advisor
Nichole Hauser Academic Advisor	Pam Cartledge Enrollment Services Coordinator	Chelsea Cichocki Director of Student Success

School of Nursing Center for Student Success Team is located at:

Augustus Storrs Hall, Room WW17
231 Glenbrook Road
Storrs, CT 06269-4026

You can reach us by:
P: (860) 486-1968
F: (860) 486-0906
E: nursingadmissions@uconn.edu

Learning in College:

The School of Nursing has developed some brief videos and handouts to help serve students well in college. New habits are needed given what is typically an increase in the content, pace, and complexity of learning in college. The information is based on a wonderful field known as the “science of learning,” which the school has been using for many years. Even our faculty and staff are studying and applying these strategies to improve our teaching, learning, and advising.

Click here to access these materials.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Thomas Van Hoof
Director of Teaching and Learning
tom.vanhoof@uconn.edu

Why Consider the Nursing Honors Program?

• Exciting hands on nursing research experience in areas ranging from neonatal abstinence syndrome to use of reminiscence to improve quality of life for older adults residing in nursing homes
• Research mentoring by faculty experts
• Completing a research study and disseminating the findings (e.g. presentations and publication)
• Opportunity to take honors courses on unique topics
• Advanced skill in asking important questions in nursing and health care and finding helpful answers
• Foundational work for future graduate education

For more information, contact:

Sharon Casavant, Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor

sharon.casavant@uconn.edu

What is Urban Service Track?

The Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars is a unique two-year interdisciplinary program where students in the School of Nursing, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Social Work train together to work with underserved populations.

The Urban Service Track is an outgrowth of a shared vision and long-standing relationship between University of Connecticut School of Nursing and the Connecticut Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program, which is based at UConn Health.

Students can apply to the program at the end of their sophomore year. Applicants are chosen based on their schedules and demonstrated commitment to service. Scholars gain valuable exposure to the complex and challenging issues of health care for underserved populations in Connecticut communities. The program has a strong mentorship component that supports scholars as they navigate their own personal and professional development.

Unlike an extramural club, the Urban Service Track has clearly defined participant expectations, which include attendance at enhanced trainings, mentoring, and service activities. Each scholar is expected to participate fully over the course of the two years. Here is a quote from a recent Nursing Scholar:

“The opportunity to be a part of Urban Service Track was one of the reasons I applied into UConn’s School of Nursing program. I have always wanted to focus my future career on serving underserved communities and UST exceeded my expectations. I have had many opportunities to grow in leadership, collaboration, and in my knowledge of health disparities affecting communities near me. I am grateful for the many volunteer experiences I had and cannot wait to take all that I have learned with me into practice. I hope to stay connected with UST as I begin my career as a nurse, and hopefully after a few years of experience I can transition to serving in a community health clinic or as a visiting nurse.”

For more information, contact:

Barbara O'Neill
Associate Clinical Professor and UST Coordinator
860-389-8707
barbara.o’neill@uconn.edu