At CETA, you don’t just learn — you transform. Our intentional preparation bridges creativity and career, equipping you to become effective leaders. Whether you’re drawn to robotics, sustainable architecture, or innovative technology, see yourself here building the future.
CETA strives to help students problem-solve, build connections, and discover the tools necessary to excel in their chosen fields. Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to tackle global challenges, shape industries, and design the future.
Apply today and explore campus at an upcoming Open House on Sept. 27, Oct. 17, or Nov. 1. We're also offering the Fall Visit Grant, a $4,000 award ($1,000 per year for four years) given to eligible students who visit campus in-person during the fall admission cycle.
With funding provided by the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium, the team spent approximately three months preparing for the mission, conducting test launches and developing the skills needed to successfully launch and recover two high-altitude balloons during the August 12 total solar eclipse
The program has officially received accreditation from ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
At CETA, learning is more than theory — it's doing. Through immersive labs, project-based work, and hands-on experiences, we help you unlock your potential and prepare for careers that matter. Whether undergraduate, graduate, or certificate, each program is built to help you put your purpose to work.
At CETA, research is where curiosity meets real-world impact. Work alongside faculty and industry partners on projects that matter — and demonstrate your capacity as someone ready to lead change.
You won’t just study — you’ll collaborate with industry, corporate partners, and mentors. These connections help you graduate not just with knowledge, but with networks and momentum.
Our labs, studios, and advanced facilities are where ideas become reality. Here you’ll experiment, prototype, and build — putting your learning into action from day one.
Engineering Alum
For Devanney Do ’98, the tranquil and picturesque campus at the University of Hartford was not only an oasis of calm after a harrowing journey to get to America from her native Vietnam, but also a beacon of hope and optimism.
“I ended up studying engineering because my language skills were not very good but my math skills were excellent,” Dev says with understated modesty.
When she left the University, she joined technology giant Pratt & Whitney as a quality supervisor and material engineer. More recently, she decided to explore one of her other interests, semi-permanent makeup and opened a salon and training institute in Avon, Connecticut, called Chic Spa Microblading Academy.
Read Devanney's Success StoryMechanical Engineering, Acoustics Concentration
Morgan Huntt '25, a mechanical engineering graduate with an acoustics concentration and math minor, completed a summer internship with Phoenix Noise and Vibration (PNV) in Frederick, Maryland. In their role, they shadowed engineers in the office and gained impactful hands-on experience in the field.
When reflecting on their experience as an acoustics student, Huntt explained that Dr. Christopher Jasinski played an integral role in Huntt's academic success.
"The acoustics program has prepared me immensely for working in the field and through it, I have been able to narrow down my interests, prepare a resume, and get experience" they added.
Our Career Ready FocusElectromechanical Engineering Technology
Emmanuel "Manny" Diaz Suriel ’23 is an electromechanical engineering technology graduate with a passion for campus involvement and student inclusion. He has enjoyed creating and building since he was a child.
“I always loved breaking things down and making them better when I was little. I built my first computer at 10 years old, and I fell in love with it, and I am studying to be an engineer because of that,” he shared.
While pursuing his degree, Suriel has found that campus involvement is just as important as academics. His college experience balanced club activities, internship opportunities, and industry networking. Currently, Suriel is a Red Cap, a student mentor at the Center for Student Success, an athlete on the Track and Field team, a Treasurer for the National Society of Biomedical Engineers (NSBE), and serves as Vice President for the Hispanic and Latino Student Association.
Explore CETA Clubs & OrganizationsMaster of Architecture
The development of Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Specialty Care Center in Westport, Connecticut, was led by three University of Hartford alumni: Melissa (Nolan) Anthony, AIA, M’15, project manager and space planner for Connecticut Children’s; Nicholas Fucci ’14, M’16, project manager at Phase Zero Design; and Michaela Catallozzi ’11, project manager at C.E. Floyd Company, PBC.
Together, with a talented team of architects, engineers, designers, and contractors, they brought this one-of-a-kind space to life, transporting young patients from drab, sterile healthcare spaces of the past to engaging and experiential caregiving suites.
“This project was an opportunity to bring together the best in their fields to present a final product to the Westport community that didn’t just look and feel better, but was a more purposeful and efficient space that improved the level and caliber of care,” said Anthony. “Ultimately, it was our shared vision for success that allowed us to deliver on this commitment and create something we are all so proud of.”
Discover Our Graduate ProgramsWith the Center for Manufacturing and Metrology, the University of Hartford’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) wants to point the way toward Connecticut’s manufacturing future. CETA held an Open House and Manufacturing Day recently to spotlight the Center’s work as a hub for precision manufacturing technology.
The College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) Design Expo is a biannual event at the end of each semester, featuring innovative student projects and presentations. First-year students present after their first semester in the fall, sophomores present at the end of their second year in the spring, and seniors present their capstone design projects in the spring or fall.
With funding provided by the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium, the team spent approximately three months preparing for the mission, conducting test launches and developing the skills needed to successfully launch and recover two high-altitude balloons during the August 12 total solar eclipse.
Discover UHart's new undergraduate program in construction management + technology! This program aims to prepare students to fulfill the growing and expected demands for entry-level management positions in the construction industry.
CETA offers numerous labs and studios to encourage project-based learning. The Hursey Center is our newest 60,000-square-foot academic building in the academic quad, housing new, specialized, and technology-rich facilities for our growing programs.