Welcome to UConn Waterbury
Your best is about to get even better. At UConn Waterbury, you’ll get all the benefits of a prestigious public research university in a small college setting. For more than 70 years, UConn Waterbury has opened the doors to educational access and excellence for thousands of Connecticut residents. Today, the campus is located in a leading-edge facility in the heart of Waterbury’s revitalized downtown.
700+
Undergraduate Students
58%
of our Huskies are ethnic and racial minorities
57 Miles
Distance to Storrs
250+
Education Abroad Programs
We proudly welcome UConn Health to our city.
In addition to providing outstanding medical care, UConn Health Waterbury Hospital strengthens UConn Waterbury’s leadership in the health sciences by creating new opportunities to expand education, training, and regional partnerships in allied health, public health, and nursing.
We proudly welcome UConn Health to our city.
In addition to providing outstanding medical care, UConn Health Waterbury Hospital strengthens UConn Waterbury’s leadership in the health sciences by creating new opportunities to expand education, training, and regional partnerships in allied health, public health, and nursing.
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The rankings indicate UConn’s academic strength, lasting impacts on students, and global reputation
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The fall 2026 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 31
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Upcoming Events
There is always something to do, see, and learn on campus.
Avoid immunization holds by stopping by our on-campus vaccine clinic which will offer Flu, COVID, HPV, TDAP, Hep B, Hep A, MMR, MCV, and Pneumonia, sponsored by CVS Health. This will be available to all students, staff and faculty in the main lobby. Please bring your insurance card and photo ID!
Join us at the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) for a workshop on how Evaluating Your Semester leads to academic success.
We invite prospective students and their family members to visit campus and explore all that UConn Waterbury has to offer. Throughout this open house opportunity, you will meet some of our extraordinary faculty, staff, and students who are committed to helping you reach your educational goals.
Join us in the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) for a workshop on Bouncing Back and how Academic Resilience leads to success