Upcoming Orientation Session

Your Introduction to Campus

We want your transition to UHart to be a smooth one, so we've created a place where resources, next steps, and important "to-dos" can be found as you prepare for your first year.

Visit the Orientation Checklist

We look forward to welcoming incoming students at our In-Person Orientation!

Orientation is a great time to learn more about campus and your future as a Hawk!

We loved having the opportunity to meet many of you at our first three sessions of Orientation on June 3, June 4, and June 5! If you were unable to attend one of our June dates due to a conflict, there is an alternative date on August 19 you can register for.

We look forward to meeting you soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at css@hartford.edu so that we can help.

Register Now!

Student Orientation Schedule

8—9:30 a.m.: Arrival, Registration, and ID Photos; Healthy Hawks Resource Fair; Campus Tours
10—11 a.m.: Welcome Program
11 a.m.—Noon: Icebreakers
Noon—1:15 p.m.: Lunch
1:30—2:30 p.m.: Get to Know Your College and Academic Class Schedules
2:45—3:30 p.m.: A Guide to Student Self-Service Account, Billing, and Payment Process
4:00—5:30 p.m.: Belonging and Being Seen
5:30—7 p.m.: Dinner for Parents, Guests and Students
7—8:30 p.m.: Late Night Food, Fun, Games, and Music

Parent/Guest Orientation Schedule

Students attending orientation will be allowed one guest to join them for orientation. Parents, guardians, and guests will have their own programming throughout the day!

8—9:30 a.m.: Arrival, Registration, and ID Photos; Healthy Hawks Resource Fair; Campus Tours
10—11 a.m.: Welcome Program
11 a.m.—Noon: Mocktail and Cheese Mingler
Noon—1:15 p.m.: Lunch
1:30—2:30 p.m.: Dollars & Sense and Parent Q&A
2:30—4:30 p.m.: Financial Aid Walk-in Meetings
2:45—3:30 p.m.: Get to Know Your Student's College and Academic Class Schedule
4:00—5:30 p.m.: Belonging and Being Seen
5:30—7 p.m.: Dinner for Parents, Guests and Students
7—8:30 p.m.: Late Night Food, Fun, Games, and Music

Save the Date for our Start Strong Adventures! August 21, 2022

Explore some of the fun local attractions to meet other students, and get ideas of ways you can spend your free time with friends off campus! There is something for everyone—with trips that can appeal to lots of different interests. All trips are free for students. You will be able to pick from one of many trip options!

Some examples of trips include:

Dragon Boat Racing on the CT River
Tubing on the Farmington River
Indoor Ropes Course/Adventure Park
Hiking on Talcott Mountain (insta-worthy views!)
Paint Bar
Yoga and Mindfulness Class at West Hartford Yoga
Improv Comedy Workshop at Hartford’s Sea Tea Theater
Yard Goats Baseball Game at Dunkin Donuts Park
Wadsworth Atheneum Tour in Hartford—the first public art museum in the US
Literary Adventure at the Mark Twain House

Be Prepared for Your First Semester at UHart

ZeeMee

We know that meeting other students and making new friends is a huge part of your college experience. That's why we have partnered with the social application ZeeMee. Similar to Instagram, you will be able to watch videos and posts from other students, introduce yourself, and create smaller communities to get all your questions answered.

Orientation Checklist and Resources

Starting a new chapter in your life can be overwhelming—that's why we have created a checklist, so you know exactly what you have to do before starting your first semester at UHart.

Get Excited for Orientation

Our Orientation team is dedicated to making your transition to college as smooth as possible—that’s why we have a solid plan for you to be successful your first semester and beyond.