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Fall Open House Information

We Look Forward To Seeing You At A Fall Open House!

Everything you need to know about your Open House experience. 

Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. ET at the Gengras Student Union. We encourage you to look at the list of programming and arrive based on what offerings you are interested in. There is no specific time you need to arrive, but please note that check-in closes at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Additional details regarding parking, check-in, and more will be shared via email in the days prior to the event. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email admission@hartford.edu.

Experience UHart in a way that works for you—we've designed our events to be a true open house where you can pick and choose which offerings work for you. We have highlighted for you below the different offerings available throughout the day. 

Event Overview

Check-In (9:30-11:30 a.m.)—Located at the Gengras Student Union
Attendees can arrive any time after 9:30 a.m.. We encourage attendees to look at the schedule of offerings and arrive earlier or later depending upon which activities you wish to participate in. Check-in is open until 11:30 a.m.

Campus Tours (9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Campus Tours are available throughout the day. You will have the opportunity to tour key spaces like the residence halls, the Gengras Student Union, the Sports Center, the main dining hall—the Commons, and the library. Tours depart from the front stairs of Dana Hall. If it is raining, tours will depart from the the lobby of Dana Hall. Tours will depart approximately every 15 minutes.  

Resource Fair (9:30 a.m.-Noon)
Departments will be set up on the lawn outside of the Gengras Student Union. Meet representatives from a number of our student support and activities programs.

Information Sessions (throughout the day)

Join us to learn more about Admission and Financial Aid, Athletics and Recreation, the Center for Student Success, and the Honors Program.  

College Programming (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Our seven schools and colleges will have a variety of programming available throughout this time.

While you're on campus, be sure to check out some of our newest spaces including our Grant Family Track and Field, Hursey Center, and the brand new Zachs Hillel Center on the first floor of University Commons. 

Information Sessions

Join us for an information session on the following topics:

Admission and financial aid:

Learn more about the admission process at UHart with the Dean of Admission and Executive Director of Financial Aid. Approximate length of presentation is 45 minutes. 

9:15 a.m. (for our early arrivals!) | 12:15 p.m. Location–Shaw Center

Next Steps for Accepted Students: 

Already been accepted? Join us to talk about your next steps in the admission and enrollment process.

12:15 p.m. Location–Hillyer Hall Room 125

Center for Student Success:

The Center for Student Success helps students seamlessly transition into their first year. We connect students to one-on-one tutoring and support in study skills, mental health and wellness, career exploration and internships, financial aid and scholarships, and student clubs and activities. Approximate length of presentation is 30 minutes. 

10:45 a.m. Location–GSU 230

Athletics and Recreation:

Receive an overview of Athletics and Recreation—including our transition to Division III, indoor and outdoor facilities, teams, head coach program contacts and more. Approximate length of presentation is 30 minutes.

10:15 a.m. Location–Shaw Center

 

School and College Programming

Explore and learn more about our seven schools and colleges! 

Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at the following events:

  • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.— A&S Hub: Join us in the Hawk Lounge in GSU and meet faculty and current students representing the Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences. Learn more about the different majors and student experience at A&S. 
  • 11:00 a.m.–Noon: Meet and Greet with Associate Deans: Connect with our Associate Deans and learn more about our programs! Hawk Lounge in GSU
Tours:
  • 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.—Biology and Chemistry Lab Tours: Explore the lab spaces for our science programs.
  • 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.—School of Communication Tours: Explore our School of Communication spaces including our podcast studio, TV studio, editing labs and more.

Learn more about the Barney School of Business at the following event:

  • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.—Barney Hub: Meet faculty and current students of the Barney School of Business. See our new spaces including the trading and analytics lab. Learn more about the different majors, the clubs and organizations within the college, and our Career Ready focus.
  • 11:30 a.m. — Welcome from the Dean: Join us for brief welcome remarks.

Learn more about the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the following events:

  • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.—CETA Hub: Meet current student ambassadors and faculty representing the different majors and departments in the Hursey Center. Learn more about our majors and check out the facilities for our different programs. 
  • 11:30 a.m.—Welcome Presentation with Dean Alnajjar in the Hursey Center Makerspace
Tours:
  • 10:30 a.m. (departs every 30 minutes)—Hursey Center Tours: Explore our newest academic building!
  • 11 a.m. and Noon—Architecture studio tours: Tour departs from the Hursey Center Makerspace.
  • Noon— Computing Sciences Labs Tour: Explore our Computing Sciences labs. Tour departs from the Hursey Center Makerspace.

Learn more about the College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions at the following events:

  • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.—ENHP Hub: Meet faculty and current student ambassadors representing the different majors in the Hursey Center. Learn more about our majors and check out the labs and facilities for our different programs in guided tours. Ambassadors will bring you to see our lab spaces, the Hursey Center, and the Reading Room for students interested in Education.
  • 10:30 a.m. and Noon: Radiologic Techology Program Info Session: Learn more about our Rad Tech program. Info session will take place in Dana 215, but please visit our Information Table and we will bring you over to the space. 
  • 11 a.m.— Welcome Presentation with Associate Dean Webb: Join us for brief welcome remarks. Hursey Center, Room 219

A breakdown of our activities is below:

  • 10:30 a.m.—"What are the Arts" conversation: A look at your first year at HAS with the Assistant Director of Admission, Roxy Ryan and first-year students from HAS.
  • 11 a.m. — Presentation from internship students from our Art History Program: They will discuss their experience in creating the "Pathways" faculty exhibition in the Joseloff Gallery.  
  • 11:15 a.m.—Presentation from Professor Carol Schwartz: Professor Schwartz will talk about her work in Joseloff Gallery.
  • 11:30 a.m.—Art History Presentation, "The Critical Role of Art History": with Professor Zee Onuf
  • 11:45 a.m.—Hands-on Introductions of Ceramics and Illustration: Learn more about our programs with this hands-on presentation. 
  • 1 p.m.—Optional Hartford Art School Facility Tour: Will depart from the HAS lobby. 

November 10: Hartt Open House Offerings: Early Action Auditions at Hartt 

Get a jump start into the audition season! Music and Dance students who apply Early Action to The University of Hartford by November 1, 2024 will have the opportunity to sign up for an Early Action Audition! In addition, students will be able to Tour our buildings, mingle with current students and spend time with the faculty they hope to study with when they get to Hartt! 

10:30 a.m. – Welcome to Hartt:  A welcome program for all student interested in The Hartt School. Learn more about the Hartt Difference and see our students in action.  Location: Millard Auditorium, Fuller Music Center    

Auditions: Auditions are pre-scheduled through your application. 

TOURS:

11:00 a.m. & 1p.m.  Fuller Music Center Tours: Tour around the Fuller Music Center, see our performance spaces, practice rooms and rehearsal hall.  This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the Hartt Experience.  Location: Sukman Foyer, Fuller Music Center  
 
10:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. Handel Performing Arts Center Tours: Visit The Handel Performing Arts Center (HPAC), home of our Dance and Theatre programs.  While on this campus, get a tour of the rehearsal and performance spaces and meet current students.  Meet in the Lobby of HPAC, Location: 35 Westbourne Pkwy, Hartford, CT 06112 Please note: Due to auditions there will be no transportation to this location. 

11a.m.–Noon.  Hartt Recording Studio:  View our Hartt Recording Studio and meet a current Music Production and Technology student. Location: 3rd Floor, Fuller Music Center  

Learn more about Hillyer College at the following event:

  • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.—Hillyer Hub: Meet our college leadership, staff, and students ambassadors. Learn more about Hillyer College, dual enrollment, and more. Location: Hawk Lounge in GSU
  • 11:00 a.m.–Noon: Meet and Greet with Associate Dean: Connect with our Associate Dean and learn more about Hillyer! Hawk Lounge in GSU