SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING IN STUDENT SUCCESS
Student success is a central priority at the University of Connecticut and a shared responsibility across campuses, academic departments, student life and support services, enrollment management, and graduate education. UConn approaches student success holistically, centering the full student lifecycle, from early college and transition through graduation, rather than focusing on individual programs in isolation.
By serving as a coordination hub where data, practice, and partnerships come together, the university aligns strategies across units and campuses to support retention, graduation, social mobility, accessibility, and a high-quality student experience. This work is grounded in national best practices and emphasizes integrated advising, academic support, high-impact practices, and a strong commitment to equity.
We invite you to explore the current student success initiatives underway at UConn to learn more about how this work is being advanced across the university.
Early College Experience (ECE)
UConn Early College Experience (ECE) is a concurrent enrollment program that allows motivated Connecticut high school students to take UConn courses at their high schools for both high school and college credit.
First Generation UConn
UConn is proud to be home to thousands of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff. Click to find information about various campus partners, academic services, clubs and activities, and people who are ready to answer any questions you might have.
Resilience, Inclusion, Success, & Equity (RISE)
Resilience, Inclusion, Success, and Equity (RISE) at UConn’s Regional Campuses empowers underrepresented students through an equity-focused student success initiative. We believe in the power of resilience, inclusivity, and equity to transform students’ educational experiences and set the stage for their future success.
Student-Athlete Success Program: Freshman Bridge Program
The Freshman Bridge Program at the University of Connecticut was established to facilitate a smooth transition for incoming student-athletes from high school to college during the summer before their first full-time semester. Since its inception in 2013, the program has provided comprehensive support to help students acclimate both academically and holistically to university life.
STEM PLUS
STEM Preparation and Leadership for Undergraduate Success (STEM PLUS) serves as a dynamic hub that welcomes, supports, and prepares all STEM students to be successful during and beyond their undergraduate experience.
Success 360
Success 360 is an initiative supporting approximately 100 first-generation, first-year students with outstanding fee bills each semester through proactive, relationship-based outreach that addresses financial and administrative barriers to enrollment. Success 360 is made possible through sustained collaboration across academic support, advising, financial aid, bursar and student success units.
UConn Connects
UConn Connects is the University’s largest and longest-running mentoring program and is designed to provide students with the skills and support needed for academic success. For over thirty years, UConn Connects has empowered students to succeed and thrive at UConn through weekly one-on-one meetings with their mentors.
Veterans Advisory Council (VAC)
The Veterans Advisory Council (VAC) serves as a separate body to provide input, suggestions, guidance and assistance to the University of Connecticut’s Office of Veterans & Military Programs and thereby to the veterans and all military-affiliated students at the University of Connecticut.