Advising FAQ

When can I register for classes? 

A student can register for classes on or after their Enrollment Date as long as they do not have any other Enrollment Holds.

Who is my advisor?

A student's academic advisor is listed in the Student Admin System.  Directions on how to find your Academic Advisor via Student Admin.

I am not sure about a major. Are there resources to help me?

It is very common for students to be unsure about their major or to change majors (sometimes more than once) while at UConn. Talk to your Academic Advisor, they are here to help you make this decision. You can also visit UConn websites including- UConn's The Major Experience and UConn's Undergraduate Catalog to view all of the majors that UConn offers.

How can I change my major?

Each School or College and many individual majors have their own process and/or admissions requirements. These processes are clearly noted on the school, college or major websites. You can also ask your Academic Advisor for more information about these processes and requirements.

When is the last day I can add/drop a class?

UConn’s open enrollment period (when students can add/drop classes via the SA System) ends on the 10th day of the semester. All schedule revision requests after that date are made via an on-line form (on the UConn Registrar’s website). If you are planning to add or drop a class within the first 10 days of the semester, you may want to check with your Advisor to make sure your changes align with your academic goals. Students must obtain Advisor approval for any changes made after the 10th day of the semester.

Where can I find my degree requirements?

You can view your Academic Requirements Report in the Student Admin System.  Degree requirements for all UConn majors are also listed in UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog.

What is a “Waitlist” and how to I put myself on one?

Some high demand classes are restricted, to ensure the course is available to those students who require it the most.  Not all classes use waitlists. For those that do, directions are available on the SA System Support website.

What does Reserve Capacity mean?

Some courses (primarily on the Storrs campus) have a reserve capacity. This means that there are seats in those courses reserved for students in specific groups (i.e. majors).  If you cannot enroll in a course with a reserve capacity, you should find another course. Check the enrollment information tab in Student Admin to see if a course has a reserve cap. You can also see a reserve cap if you run a Dynamic Class Search in Student Admin and check the column labeled "capacity available".

Student Services FAQ

I am thinking of not returning to UConn next semester. Who do I need to see? Is there anything I need to do?

Students may officially leave the University of their own volition through two different actions: withdrawal and/or cancellation of registration. Both actions are finalized and processed by the Director of Student Services (at the regional campuses) and the Dean of Students (at Storrs) through the completion of a Voluntary Separation Notice (VSN) or online cancellation. Cancellation of registration takes place prior to the beginning of a semester. To officially withdraw means to terminate enrollment during a semester that is in progress; this action must be completed in person. Students may withdraw between the first day of classes and the last day before the final exam period.  UConn Waterbury students can contact Peter Tribuzio for more information.

How do I return to UConn after taking some time off?

Undergraduate students who have separated from the University for any reason and wish to return, will need to be readmitted through the Dean of Students Office by competing an application for readmission. The application will be submitted online and will be directed to the campus the student wishes to be readmitted to. Refer to the application for readmission for more specific information and timelines at UConn's Dean of Students Office

How can I register with the Center for Students with Disabilities?

Step 1: Register online with the CSD via MyAccess. NetID and password are required for registration. An e-mail will be sent confirming registration once complete. Students can use this link to begin the registration process: https://ssl.sa.uconn.edu/csd/oscars/selfservice/ Step 2: Students must provide appropriate documentation to the CSD, which establishes the need for an accommodation and relates the current impact of the condition to the requested accommodations. Guidelines for documentation are available here.
  • Students are advised to share the documentation guidelines with the appropriate treatment provider who can best describe the nature of the condition for which an accommodation is being requested.
  • Documentation may be submitted confidentially:
In person: Office of Student Services, room 201
By Fax: (860) 486-4412
By Mail: Center for Students with Disabilities University of Connecticut 233 Glenbrook Rd., Unit 4174 Storrs, CT 06269-4174
By E-mail: myaccess-csd@uconn.edu
Step 3: Once the registration process is complete, you will receive an email from the CSD which includes contact information for your disability service provider (DSP). Please use sandbox.uconn.edu to schedule an appointment with your DSP to discuss your request(s). If you have any questions regarding the registration process or technical issues while registering through MyAccess, please contact Timothy Smagacz at myaccess-csd@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2020.

Who can I speak to if I miss class due to an extenuating circumstance (hospitalization, death of a loved one, etc)?

If you unexpectedly have to miss classes due to an extenuating circumstance, it is important for you to be in communication with the Office of Student Services. The Director of Student Services (Peter Tribuzio) will discuss with you what is going on, collect appropriate documentation of your extenuating circumstance and send an advocacy letter to your professors, as appropriate.

How can I get involved on campus?

Students who are active on campus are more likely to be academically successful.  Students have many ways to be involved on campus, including: student employment, student clubs and organizations, UConn Waterbury's Associated Student Government, internships, undergraduate research and more.

My family members were unable to attend the UConn Waterbury Parent Orientation on July 23rd- can you give them more information about the evening?

You can find the PowerPoint we presented here: FINAL FAMILY ORIENTATION 2025.   In addition, if they haven't done so already, family members and supporters can sign up for UConn's new Family Portal.  More information about the Family Portal can be found here: The UConn Family Portal.

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