Hired Before Graduation

Our Hawks Get Hired.

At the University of Hartford, we instill the knowledge, experience, and confidence that prepares our graduates for greatness. Hands-on learning bridges the gap from the classroom to the real world, setting you up for long-term career success.

Our students all have one thing in common.

They're empowered to find a job that they love.

Our promise is simple: well-versed faculty and outstanding career advisors create a network of support that allows you to excel beyond the limits of the classroom. Well before you graduate, our industry connections will have you rubbing elbows with companies such as Aetna, Boston Scientific, Cigna, Comcast Corporation, Hartford HealthCare, Infinity Music Hall, NASA, Stanley Black & Decker, Travelers Insurance, and United Technologies Corporation (to name a few).

But it isn't just about who you know—it's also about how you feel. Our expert faculty and dedicated staff in the Center for Student Success and Career and Professional Development provide mentorship, resources, and workshops preparing you with an unwavering sense of tenacity. You'll emerge self-assured and ready, knowing that you have what it takes to stand out among the rest.

UHart by the Numbers

Students can earn 2 degrees in 4 years with Barney’s 3+1 bachelor’s-to-master’s program
ENHP offers 29 nationally accredited degree and certificate programs
The Hartt School houses 16+ ensembles and 5 dance studios
The maximum number of students in a Hillyer class is 18
The average GPA for all CETA students over the past ten years is 3.62
94% of Hillyer faculty have doctoral degrees

70% of CETA students have completed at least one internship before graduation
75% of ENHP students participated in at least one real-world learning experience (internship, clinical placement, student teaching)
CETA includes 4 industry-standard makerspaces such as a machinery power lab and robotics lab
ENHP offers 400+ clinical sites, including school systems, hospitals, and other health-care organizations
The Hartt School offers 400+ performances, lectures, and master classes a year

91% of Barney students are working or continuing their education after graduation
99% of CETA students accept jobs in their field or continue their education after graduation
94% of the ENHP class of 2017 were employed or studying for an advanced degree within six months of graduation, and 95% of those working were employed in a field directly related to their major
+50% of Hillyer alumni go on to earn a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree
HAS students and alumni work at top companies and are represented by galleries including ESPN, Nike, Travelers, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Team Gallery, Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, Pentagram, and CVS

Spreading Their Wings

Jillian Caldarola '23

Nursing student Jillian Caldarola ’23 is excited to start her dream job as a labor and delivery nurse at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Conn.

Sebastian Arreola '23

After graduation, Sebastian Arreola '23 will begin his new role as an electrical systems engineer at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT.

Caitlin Topping ’23

Digital Media and Journalism major Caitlin Topping ’23 secured a position before graduation with Enjet Aero, an aerospace component manufacturer in Manchester, Connecticut.

Madison Bantle ‘23

Madison Bantle ‘23 always had a love for music. During her time at The Hartt School, she learned how to apply this passion to a profession, and three days prior to graduation, she landed a position at The Ridgefield Playhouse.

Kai Hobbs '23

Kai Hobbs ’23 saw several family members suffer from respiratory issues. So when Kai excelled in the sciences in high school, things clicked into place: Why not put those skills to use and help others suffering from similar challenges?

Kelsie Facey '23

Kelsie Facey '23 s a senior Finance & Accounting major in the Barney School of Business. After graduation, she will be joining Travelers as a full-time participant in the Finance Leadership Development Program.

Alba Marcelin ’23

Alba Marcelin ’23, an aerospace engineering major, became interested in airports and planes at an early age. As she got older, she realized she could make a career out of this interest.

Sarah Gada '23

Sarah Gada '23 has already accepted an offer from Aetna/CVS Health and will be beginning their Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) in June 2023.

Chris Ramos '23

Chris Ramos '23 is graduating with his doctoral degree in instrumental conducting. He was hired before graduation as the director of bands at Utah Valley University.

Kaitlynn Oudekerk ’22

Kaitlynn Oudekerk ’22 graduated from the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (ENHP) with a degree in respiratory care and works as a respiratory therapist at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Sean Cooney '22

Graduating senior Sean Cooney ’22 is Seattle-bound this summer. He will graduate from Barney School of Business with a degree in management and a minor in marketing, then plans to move to Washington state where he will be working for Amazon in their Retail Undergraduate Program (RUP).

Reena Odedra ’22

A finance and risk management and insurance double major, Reena Odedra ’22 will join Travelers this spring as a pricing analyst within their Product Management Development Program (PMDP).

Across all seven schools, our students prove that their UHart education prepares them for a bright future ahead.

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Rise Confidently in Your Field After Graduation

There are great resources on campus that allowed me to form connections with other students, faculty, and staff. These connections influenced and motivated me to achieve things I did not imagine ever doing.

Lydia Farmer, '19