Academic Policies

Undergraduate Catalog

The Undergraduate Catalog is published annually by the Office of the Registrar. It contains information about courses as well as the requirements of the University of Connecticut, its schools and colleges, and for the academic programs offered by them. Students who enroll for this Catalog year must complete the graduation requirements specified in this document.

University Senate By-Laws

The University Senate is a legislative body responsible for establishing minimum rules and general regulations of the educational program and mission of the institution, excluding the University of Connecticut Health Center, that are not reserved to the Board of Trustees, to the administration, to the Graduate Faculty Council, or to the several faculties. 

FERPA and Student Privacy

UConn is required to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal privacy law aimed at safeguarding your education records. This page directs you to helpful resources and information when navigating your privacy at UConn.

Taking Time Away from UConn

The Dean of Students Office works closely with students who are seeking to take time away from UConn or to return to UConn after a gap in enrollment.

Office of the Registrar

The Office of the Registrar supports the instructional and student progress endeavors of the University by providing quality services to students, faculty, academic and administrative departments, and the public. The Registrar's webpage includes a plethora of information on academic policies, including but not limited to: course record management, final exam scheduling, publication of the University's Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, academic record creation and maintenance, student registration, grade processing, transcript issuance, degree auditing for graduation, and monitoring of academic and administrative policies.

Academic Calendar

The University's academic calendar, maintained by the Office of the Registrar, includes all critical academic dates and deadlines.

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