Student Life

Your Home. Your Community. Your Experience.

Life at UHart goes beyond the classroom. You'll live on a vibrant campus, dive into what matters to you, and have the support you need to thrive—whether you're finding your footing as a first-year or getting ready to launch your career.

Make Yourself at Home

Your Space Your Way

Traditional halls, suite-style living, or apartments. Every building has study lounges, game rooms, and common spaces where friendships start over late-night conversations.

Campus Dining, Elevated

Starbucks, Hawks Nest, Commons, Park River Bakery—dining spots across campus that fit your schedule and your appetite.

UHart Traditions

Midnight breakfast before finals. Spring Fling. Hawktober homecoming. Free concerts and art shows from the Hartt School. Campus life here isn't boring.

Find Your People

100+ Ways to Find Your Crew

Improv, a cappella, ultimate frisbee, cultural organizations, Greek life, student government—whatever you're into, there's a club for it. And if there's not? Start one.

Hawk Pride

Cheer on the Hawks at Division III games or join intramural sports and rec programs. Whether you're competitive or just here for fun, there's a spot for you.

Stay Active, Make Friends

Intramural sports, fitness classes, and rec programs. Whether you're competitive or just here to have fun, there's a way to stay active and meet people.

We've Got Your Back

Support from Day One

First-year advising, academic coaching, and resources to help you navigate college. Whether you need help choosing classes or managing your time, we're here.

Career Ready

The Career Studio helps you land internships, build your resume, practice interviews, and connect with employers who are hiring.

Taking Care of You

Mental health counseling, wellness programs, tutoring, and 24/7 public safety. Support is built in from day one.

Upcoming Events

Career Fair-Heath and Education

Agency Insider Takeover Day

Catholic Student Mass

More Events

Campus Resources

A few essentials to help you navigate campus life like a pro.

Your student ID for building access, dining, printing, and getting into games.

Get Your HawkCard

Free rides between campus, West Hartford Center, and beyond.

View Shuttle Schedule

All the policies and resources you didn't know you'd need (but you will).

Read the Handbook

Get the latest news, experience a day in the life of a student, admire our beautiful campus, get tips on what to do in the local area, read about faculty and student research, and get a chance to win prizes through our trivia contests.

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The biggest thing that helped me make friends was doing all the activities Residential Life put together. Go to the club fairs and if you see something you like, just do it."

Sara Gambacorta ’16, BSE, Acoustical Engineering and Music