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 you at Orientation!

Jump into our campus community by participating in our in-person Orientation. At Orientation, you'll learn more about campus resources and tips and tricks for how to be academically successful in your first year.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at css@hartford.edu.

Summer Orientation—Save the Date!

We look forward to welcoming our incoming Class of 2030 starting with us in the fall for Orientation this summer!

Jump into our campus community by participating in our two-day, in-person Orientation. At Orientation, you'll learn more about campus resources and tips and tricks for how to be academically successful in your first year. You will also get a feel for what residential life is like through our overnight experience. Students leave Orientation with new friendships and prepared to start their college journey!

Please plan to attend one of our June sessions:

June 7-8
June 12-13
June 14-15

If you're unable to attend any of the June dates, an alternative session will be available in August.

Registration details coming soon!

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.

Red Caps

Red Cap excited to play icebreaker with new students

Red Caps are student orientation leaders who are eager to help new students and their parents learn about student life and our community at the University of Hartford. The Red Caps are friendly, helpful, inclusive, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. They promote the University and the opportunities it has to offer. Through individual conversations, group activities, academic advising, and various programs, Red Caps help incoming students and their parents become familiar and comfortable with the University.