Community Outreach

The Community Outreach office engages students in service activities that enhance the quality of life for both others and themselves. All programs are student-led and include alternative breaks, semester-long programs, one-time service programs and more.

Leadership Office

Husky Outreach for Leadership Development, Understanding, and Pride (HOLDUP!) Student-run leadership organization committed to helping Connecticut high school students discover their own leadership potential through engaging and educational workshop presentations

Leadership Certificate Series

Leadership Legacy  Invites exceptional student leaders to participate in a year-long leadership enhancement experience

Learning Communities

Living and Learning Communities provide cohorts of students with opportunities to investigate areas of interest, either based on their major or an interdisciplinary topic, through guided courses – including service learning courses – and co-curricular activities.

• More than 15 residential communities to choose from including: Global House, Fine Arts, EcoHouse, Eurotech House, Humanities House and Nursing House.
• And 9 non-residential communities including Allied Health, History and Pre-Teaching.

Academic Leadership and Mentorship Opportunities

Serve as a mentor or ambassador for your major or School or College

The Major Experience Mentors – mentoring opportunities for all undergraduate majors

College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Ambassadors

School of Engineering Ambassadors

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Leadership Board

Clubs and Organizations

Hundreds of student clubs and organizations provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and gain relevant knowledge and experience.