Contact the Office of Admission at 860.768.4296 or admission@hartford.edu
Applying to college can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help! As a first-year applicant, you’ll find everything you need to know, from requirements to deadlines.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in late September. You can apply through the University’s application portal or the Common Application below.
Requirements for Admission
For questions about academic or program-specific admission requirements, contact the Office of Admission at 800.947.4303 or admission@hartford.edu.
Submit your application online through the UHart Application or the Common Application. For more details about the application process, including the application fee and step-by-step instructions, visit the Undergraduate Application Process page.
When applying, we recommend using a personal email address (such as Gmail or Yahoo) instead of your high school email. This ensures we can communicate with you throughout the admission process.
Submit your official high school transcript. If you’ve completed college courses, please also submit your official college transcripts. Instructions for uploading or sending transcripts are provided in the application portal.
SAT or ACT scores are optional for admission to all undergraduate programs. You can learn more about our Test-Optional Policy below.
If you choose to submit scores, use UHart’s CEEB code 003436. Instructions for submitting test scores are provided in the application portal.
A letter of recommendation is optional. It may be completed by a high school teacher or counselor and sent to admission@hartford.edu or mailed to:
University of Hartford
Office of Admission
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Additional Requirements
At UHart, some programs ask for extra steps, like auditions or portfolio reviews, to help us see your passion and prepare you for success.
Review the requirements below to see if they apply to you.
Applicants to The Hartt School must complete an audition and/or interview.
Education majors are required to submit SAT, ACT, or Praxis Core scores by the fall of their second year at UHart. These scores are not required for admission to the University.
However, the State of Connecticut requires these scores for teaching certification. For more information, contact the Department of Education at deptofed@hartford.edu.
Part-time or non-traditional applicants should complete an application through the University’s applicant portal and submit the required fee. Official high school and college transcripts from all schools attended are also required.*
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Transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be admitted.
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Adult students without college credit may be required to take a set number of courses as a non-matriculated student before being evaluated for admission.
*High school transcripts are used only for federal financial aid requirements.
Admission Deadlines
Apply by this date for early scholarship and financial aid consideration.
ApplySubmit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by this date for full financial aid consideration. Visit fafsa.gov (UHart school code: 001422). Students who file by May 1 are also eligible for the FAFSA Completion Incentive.
Learn MoreSubmit your enrollment deposit by this date to secure your financial aid package, housing, and preferred Orientation session.
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in late September. While students are encouraged to apply early for scholarship and housing consideration, applications are accepted as space allows. Learn more about the steps on our Undergraduate Application Process page.
Test Optional Policy
UHart offers a test-optional policy for applicants who feel their SAT or ACT scores do not reflect their academic achievements or potential. Applicants may indicate this choice on their application.
Students who apply without test scores will still be:
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Considered for all academic scholarships
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Eligible if homeschooled
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Eligible if attending a high school that provides only descriptive report cards (instead of letter or number grades)
This policy reflects UHart’s holistic admission process. We review academic achievements, coursework, community service, and extracurricular activities, with the goal of welcoming students who embody our values of integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment.
If you have questions about our test-optional policy, please get in touch with the Office of Admission at admission@hartford.edu.
Advanced Placement and College Credit
Students may receive UHart credit for eligible coursework completed in high school.
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Advanced Placement (AP): Credit is generally awarded for scores of 3 or higher (4 for English Composition).
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College Courses: Credit may also be awarded for courses completed at an accredited college or university while in high school.