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Are you trying to decide which University and Animal Science Program is right for you? Let us help you make an informed decision. The Department of Animal Science welcomes prospective students and/or parents to tour the UConn campus, visit the Department's facilities and meet with a faculty member/advisor. Before you set a date, please determine if you can take advantage of the "special" program dates listed below. |
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Fall Campus Open House for Prospective Students - September 21, 2008 - Fall 2008
Campus Open House for Admitted Students - To Be Announced - Spring 2009
To schedule a visit and to learn more about the Department of Animal Science please contact Jennifer Simoniello, Administrative Coordinator, Animal Science Department either by email (Jennifer.Simoniello@uconn.edu) or phone (860) 486-1088. She will assist you with the details of your visit. If you cannot attend the next scheduled "special program", she can still schedule a visit for you, so please don't hesitate to contact her.
HUSKY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
In addition to taking the campus tour and visiting the Animal Science Department, prospective students can also participate in the Husky Ambassador program. This program allows prospective students to shadow a UConn student for 1 day or 1/2 day, or even a stay in a dorm overnight. For more details call 860-486-1601 or email hap@uconn.edu
OPEN HOUSE
The University of Connecticut hosts an Open House each year in September. Open House is designed with one purpose in mind: to provide whatever information you may need about UConn. During the day-long program, you will have an opportunity to tour UConn's facilities and to visit where students live and learn. If you are interested in attending Open House contact the Admissions Office at (860) 486-3137 or on the web.
VISITOR'S CENTER - CAMPUS TOURS
The Lodewick Visitors Center provides campus tours daily. Campus tours last about 2 hours including a 30-minute information session and an approximately 90-minute walking tour through the center of UConn's campus. The campus tour is highly recommended to parents and prospective students, however, before scheduling your campus tour please contact the Department of Animal Science so we can coordinate both your visit to the Department and the campus tour. Visit this site Guided Campus Tours.
More links to assist you with planning your visit:
Directions to UConn's Storrs campus