Information for New Students

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Welcome to the UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing!

This webpage is for incoming first-year and transfer students to the UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing. Below you will see information to help you best prepare for your new student orientation this summer.

Before You Meet with your Advisor

 (There is important information needed from you by May 13th!)

During Day 1 and Day 2 of Orientation, you will have the opportunity to meet with the UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing undergraduate Academic Advisors, other incoming Nursing students, and current UConn undergraduate Nursing students. You will leave your Orientation session with your fall semester schedule and answers to any questions you have!

This page details steps you can take to ensure you make the most of your New Student advising appointment.

Step 1 – Pre-Orientation – Complete by May 13th

Step 1: Pre-Orientation and Course Registration Tasks – Complete by May 13th

Incoming students will be participating in a limited rollout of a new tool to assist with advanced registration for their first-semester courses. Students must complete this task prior to May 13th to be able to submit their preferences.

Log into classes.uconn.edu to search for and identify classes, assign rankings and preferences, and save all changes no later than May 13th. The steps on this website will guide you through how to use the tool and complete this process. Students can contact the One Stop Office for help using the tool.

Use the information below to help determine which courses you should select.

All students will begin building their fall preferences with three courses: NURS 1130, CHEM 1122 or BIOL 1107, and HDFS 1070 or PSYC 1100. After that, students will have the option of adding ENGL 1007 or MATH or STAT and then choosing a Topic of Inquiry (TOI) course. Use the guide below to help you choose which courses to preference.

1.  All students will have a section of NURS 1130 on their fall schedule.

2. The first course students will be selecting is a lab science course: CHEM 1122 or BIOL 1107. Use the information below to determine which one of these courses you should be selecting. AP, ECE, or Dual Enrollment credit for CHEM 1127Q can be used in place of CHEM 1122.

    -If you are not bringing in any AP, ECE, or Dual Enrollment credit for CHEM 1122 or BIOL 1107, select CHEM 1122.

    -If you have credit or may have credit (waiting on AP score, grade in ECE/Dual Enrollment course) for CHEM 1122, select BIOL 1107.

    -If you have credit or may have credit (waiting on AP score, grade in ECE/Dual Enrollment course) for BIOL 1107, select CHEM 1122.

    -If you may have credit (waiting on AP score, grade in ECE/Dual Enrollment course) for both CHEM 1122 and BIOL 1107, select the course that you may still be waiting for confirmation on.

    -If you have confirmed credit for both CHEM 1122 and BIOL 1107, do not select a lab science course.

    3. Students will select either HDFS 1070 or PSYC 1100. Please note that AP Psychology does not transfer into UConn as an equivalent to PSYC 1100. If you have AP Psychology credit, you will still need to take PSYC 1100 during your first two years. Due to course capacity, not all students will have HDFS 1070 or PSYC 1100 in their fall schedule; however, students have two years to complete these courses.

    4. After selecting the initial courses above, students will submit two additional course preferences.

    The first additional course should be one of the following: ENGL 1007, MATH 1030Q, or STAT 1000Q/1100Q.

    • ENGL 1007- Students with confirmed or potential AP, ECE, Dual Enrollment credit for ENGL should not select this course
    • MATH 1030Q- Students with confirmed or potential AP, ECE, or Dual Enrollment credit for a MATH course should not select this course. Students are not required to take a higher level of MATH than MATH 1030Q, but if a student chooses to take a higher level (MATH 1060Q or MATH 1131Q) they are required to take the Math Placement Exam
    • STAT 1000Q/1100Q- Students with confirmed or potential AP, ECE, or Dual Enrollment credit for a STAT course should not select this course. Students only need to choose one of these STAT courses (1000Q or 1100Q) and can read descriptions of each course here: STAT Course Descriptions

    The second additional course can come from TOI 1, 2, 3, or 4. Students can explore the TOI Courses to find ones that may be of interest. Not all TOI courses are offered each semester. If you believe you may be bringing AP or ECE/Dual Enrollment credit for a course that falls within one of the TOI 1-4, please select a course in another TOI. For information on how AP credit transfers into UConn, please go here: AP Credit

    Nursing students will satisfy TOI 5 and 6 with courses required in the Nursing curriculum.

    Please remember the information above must be completed by May 13th. If a student does not complete these action steps by May 13th, they will be enrolled in a default set of classes for first-year Nursing students. All students will have the opportunity to discuss and adjust their schedules while attending New Student Orientation. If you have not signed up for an Orientation session yet, please sign up by May 8th. If you have any questions about the specific courses that you should be entering in as preferences, please contact the DeLuca School of Nursing Student Success Team at nursing-css@uconn.edu.

    Step 2 – Communication

    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.

    Step 3 – Placement Exams

    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. A student may choose to take a higher level of Chemistry (CHEM 1124Q or CHEM 1127Q), which does require the Chemistry placement exams. Due to course capacity, Nursing students will be enrolled in CHEM 1122 during Orientation but may speak to their Advisor if they are interested in taking CHEM 1124Q or CHEM 1127Q.

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

    Math:

    Nursing students are required to take a Math course at the MATH 1030Q level or above. Most Nursing students will take MATH 1030Q, which does not 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.

    Step 4 – Technology

    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 submitting course preferences in the beginning of May. Be sure to use your own contact information (not a parent, guardian, or support person) to set this up.

    Step 5 – Holds

    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.

    Step 6 – Questions

    On Day 1 of Orientation, students will take a short survey where they can write any specific questions they have for their Advisor. We ask that students come prepared with their questions so that Advisors can address any concerns as soon as possible. Advisors will have time to speak to students on both Day 1 and Day 2 of Orientation.

    Additional Information for Students:

    Your School of Nursing Center for Student Success Team

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    Abby Clark

    Academic Advisor

    		 Catherine Grosso

    Academic Advisor

    		 Lindsay Darcy

    Academic Advisor
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    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: nursing.css@uconn.edu

    Science of Learning

    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:

    Thomas Van Hoof

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

    Honors Program

    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

    Sharon Casavant, Ph.D., RN
    Assistant Professor

    sharon.casavant@uconn.edu

     

    Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars Program

    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.

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    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:

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

     

    “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.”

    Learn More

    Student Nurses Association (SNA) UConn Chapter

    What is the Student Nurses Association?

    • Part of a national organization - the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) - which makes students eligible for NSNA scholarship funding
    • Student-run organization supported by the University as a student organization
    • SON faculty mentor works closely with SNA officers, fostering leadership skills


    Activities include:

    • Sponsorship of yearly Career Fair where local and out-of-state employers participate; attended by over 200 students last year and eight hospital systems, including Hartford Health Care, Trinity Health Care, and institutions in Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire
    • Volunteer activities in the community supporting local nursing homes, blood pressure clinics, and food banks
    • Interdisciplinary activity opportunities to work with the School of Pharmacy, School of Dentistry, and School of Medicine
    • Biweekly working meetings consist of committee work to support activities
    • Yearly attendance at the National Student Nurses Association Convention
    • Yearly HuskyThon team participation

      • Learn More

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