Advising and Student Support Centers

One University: Many Schools and Colleges

Undergraduate students at the University of Connecticut are enrolled in one of nine schools and colleges, the Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES), the Bachelor of General Studies Program, or as non-degree students. The Undergraduate Catalog includes information on the academic policies and regulations of each school and college.

Responsibilities for advising students are shared by faculty and professional staff, with each school or college defining specifically how those responsibilities are shared.

Each school or college as well as each regional campus has an office or center with responsibility for undergraduate advising. These centers/offices serve as a resource to students, faculty and staff on a wide range of advising matters, including:

  • Permission to register for excess credit or add or drop a course
  • Requesting a late withdrawal from a course
  • Academic probation, dismissal and appeals of academic dismissal
  • Requesting a general education substitution

Storrs Advising Centers

Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES)

ACES is UConn’s academic advising program for students who want to explore the University’s academic opportunities before deciding on a field of study and for students who must complete specific requirements before applying to an application-based major.

ACES Homepage

Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)

Developed by UConn with the busy student in mind, the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree offers convenient daytime and evening classes at each UConn Campus - with a growing number of online classes available too.

BGS Homepage
BGS Advisors by UConn Campus
Undergraduate Catalog: BGS/Continuing Education

College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR)

CAHNR Homepage
CAHNR Office of Academic Programs
Undergraduate Catalog: CAHNR
Majors requiring an application: Allied Health Sciences, Athletic Training, Dietetics, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, Exercise Science, Individualized, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nutritional Sciences

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)

CLAS Homepage
CLAS Academic Services/Advising Center
Undergraduate Catalog: CLAS
Majors requiring an application: Individualized, Journalism

Regional Campus Academic and Student Support Centers

Non-Degree Advising

Non-Degree Students

Non-Degree Study allows individuals who have not been formally accepted into degree-seeking status at the University of Connecticut to take undergraduate or graduate-level credit courses. 

Non-Degree and Visiting Student Services
Non-Degree Advising Contacts