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1 The University of Hartford... The Best of Both Worlds Do you want a suburban college campus or an urban one? Are you looking for a small school or a large one? Do you want a traditional liberal arts curriculum or a cutting-edge professional program? You may be wondering, why do I have to choose? Why do I have to compromise? You don t! You can have the best of each of these worlds at the University of Hartford. You can enjoy both the comfort and the fun of our beautiful 320-acre, wooded college campus (with a river running through it) and still take advantage of the nearby city of Hartford, with easy access to internships, concerts, and sporting events. As one of our more than 4,500 full-time undergraduates, you will benefit from small classes and personalized attention, while being offered the wide variety of majors, extensive facilities, and broad spectrum of activities usually reserved for a large university. You will have the opportunity to develop essential reasoning and communication skills in our nationally recognized liberal arts curriculum, as you master the professional, technical, and computer skills of the 21st century. You can have the Best of Both Worlds. We invite you to visit the University of Hartford to talk to our students and faculty and to sit in on our classes.

2 An Exciting Place to Learn The University of Hartford... offering the choices of a large university in a small, supportive environment The University of Hartford is large enough to offer you many academic choices, yet small enough to guarantee you personal attention. You re likely to find the courses you want here, while being sure to receive the support you need to get the most out of them. Quality programs in almost every area you can imagine The University of Hartford enjoys a national reputation for the breadth and depth of its programs. Whatever you re interested in studying, chances are we offer classes in that subject area. In all, we offer 90 undergraduate majors through our various schools and colleges. Professors who love to teach Our professors consult for governments and corporations around the world. They publish some of the leading texts in their fields and spearhead groundbreaking research. Above all, our professors teach because that s what they enjoy most. You know from your own experience that it s not enough for teachers to be experts in their fields. They must also be experts at igniting that spark of interest in their students. These are the kinds of professors you ll find here at the University of Hartford caring educators who will take a personal interest in you and your development. Small classes that facilitate interaction At the University of Hartford, we don t believe in having graduate assistants teach undergraduate students. After all, what good is having exceptional professors if students don t have access to them? So our courses are taught by professors who sincerely enjoy working with students. And because we keep classes small, you ll find it easy to get to know these professors in supportive class settings. Your professors will also be available to meet individually with you in one-on-one advising sessions. The amount of facultystudent interaction that takes place at this university is astounding. I have never seen a faculty devote so much time outside the classroom to working with students. It is one of the great pleasures of teaching here. Dr. Lynne Kelly Professor of Communication

3 A variety of academic and student support services There s no magic to doing well in college. You need certain academic skills to succeed like the ability to read well, write clearly, and study effectively. If you would like some help in further developing these essential skills, you can stop by the university s Center for Reading and Writing. Our supportive, professional staff will work individually with you to increase your proficiency in writing, research, and reading comprehension and speed, as well as study and test-taking skills. If you need additional assistance in mathematics classes, we also offer a special Math Tutoring Lab staffed by full-time faculty and upperclass majors. These are just some of the many examples of the academic assistance offered by the University of Hartford, where you ll always find the support you need to succeed. Tutoring in other disciplines is available from the Student Government Association. Not from the U.S.? Great! The International Center is waiting to assist you. The International Center was established to assist all international students, exchange visitors, dependents, faculty, and guests of the University of Hartford community. The International Center s existence is indicative of the university s commitment to international education, exchange, and maintaining a multicultural campus environment. Each year the International Center actively assists more than 700 international students, scholars, and guests from approximately 70 countries. Our campus community thrives on the interaction between American students and those of different cultures, histories, customs, and languages. Hands-on experience is an important part of our learning environment. Our Integrated Science, Engineering, and Technology complex provides students with state-of-the-art lab facilities and equipment. The International Center can assist you with the following: Your arrival and orientation to the university and Hartford community Counseling regarding your student visa, travel outside the United States, working in the United States, and other concerns How you can study abroad with one of our 25 overseas partner universities Learn more about our services and programs at Let us help you improve your English The English Language Institute (ELI) is ready to assist you in developing your English-language skills. Our comprehensive academic program was designed for students who are working to gain mastery of the English language. This innovative program will help you improve your overall educational experience as you gain increased proficiency in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking English. A better command of English will help you meet the academic challenges of our degree programs. Committed to bringing you the best English instruction possible, the ELI uses the most current textbooks, supplementary materials, and instructional techniques available in the field of language learning. To find out more about our ELI, visit Students have access to modern computers in the library and in our computer labs located conveniently throughout campus. Wireless networking is available in all academic buildings as well as in our libraries, dining halls, student center, and student union.

4 A special program for undecided majors If you re undecided about your college major, the university has a special program just for you. This program will help structure your search for the right major and the right career. You ll embark on a series of activities that extends through your entire university career. All these activities are designed to help you discover your interests, identify your strengths, decide on a major, and ultimately define your career goals. The University of Hartford gave me the opportunity to take two seemingly unrelated fields, music and engineering, and combine them into one major, in lieu of having to abandon one for the other. Ian Hoffman Music and Acoustical Engineering major A warm welcome to campus life Wait until you see what a welcome you get when you first come to campus! At the beginning of every fall semester, just prior to the start of classes, the university hosts Liftoff, during which new students engage in activity-packed days of social, academic, and recreational events. Designed to welcome you and your classmates into the university community, Liftoff is planned and organized for you by university faculty, staff, and students.

5 The thrill of Division I competition If you enjoy playing competitive sports or simply rooting for your favorite teams from the sidelines, you ll find plenty to cheer about at the University of Hartford. We sponsor 18 different Division I teams, representing a broad range of sports for both men and women. If you would like to participate in sports without the pressures of Division I play you ll want to check out the university s active intramural sports programs for men and women. Any day of the week, you re likely to find a spirited group of athletes engaged in friendly competition somewhere on campus. A great place to exercise your options Even when there isn t a game scheduled, the university s modern, 130,000-square-foot Sports Center remains one of the major hubs of activity on campus. Meet your friends there for a dip in the Olympicsized swimming pool, or challenge them to a game of squash or racquetball. You can also enjoy an invigorating workout using the center s extensive strength-and-conditioning equipment. Outdoors, you can take advantage of six lighted tennis courts and playing fields for soccer, lacrosse, and softball. The 28,000-foot Cybex fitness center provides students with modern exercise equipment. Hartford s baseball program has earned a newfound reputation, thanks to producing stars like current Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell. The Hawks women s soccer team has advanced to the NCAA tournament 12 times since 1989.

6 Tonight s feature performance... Need something to do on the weekend? Check out the calendar of events around campus, and you ll surely find something to pique your interest. You may find there s a play or musical presented by The Hartt School. You may also discover popular bands packing the house for a live performance. Maybe there s a blockbuster movie showing or a guest speaker scheduled. There s always something going on at the University of Hartford. West Side Story was just one of the acclaimed productions presented by The Hartt School. The best housing of any school I visited That s how many of our students have described the housing facilities at the University of Hartford. And once you cross the footbridge over the Park River into our own neighborhood of residences, you ll find yourself saying the same thing. We offer four different housing options at the University of Hartford, all with the security and tranquillity of a suburban campus. As a freshman, you ll live in one of our residence halls, with a study lounge, television lounge, laundry facilities, and meeting rooms for student organizations. After your first year, you can choose to live in one of our Regents Park suites, with two to four bedrooms clustered around a central living room, two bathrooms, and a service pantry. You may also opt for apartment-style living at either our Village or Park River Apartments. These options combine the convenience of living on campus with the additional privacy of apartment living. All university housing provides students access to our high-speed, campuswide network and the Internet.

7 Many opportunities to meet new people At the University of Hartford it s easy to get to know others who share your interests. All you have to do is get involved in one of nearly 100 clubs and organizations on campus! Interested in journalism? Join the staff of The Informer, the student-run newspaper. Enjoy organizing events? The university s Program Council would welcome your talents to help bring special activities to campus. Want to explore a particular subject area without being tested on what you learn? Then check out one of the school s many academic clubs. That s just the beginning of the list of organizations you ll find on campus. There s an a cappella choir, a Habitat for Humanity chapter, a ceramics club, and much more. A chance to get on the air The University of Hartford even has its own television studio. Get involved and you could find yourself reporting the news live every Friday over the university s cable system! Not only will you get hands-on experience using the latest in communication technology, but you ll also benefit from professional critiques of your work from area broadcasters. Or you can develop your on-air or production talents by participating in the university s student-run radio station, WSAM. Local Sports Break, entirely produced by University of Hartford students, airs Saturday mornings on television station ESPN 2. The option of joining fraternities and sororities At the University of Hartford you also have the option of joining a fraternity or sorority, although there is never any pressure to do so. About 15 percent of our undergraduate students are members of the Greek organizations. These groups sponsor a variety of social activities on campus, including mixers, special events, and an annual Greek Olympics. Our fraternities and sororities are also active supporters of national charitable organizations, and members donate their time to local community-service projects. Students enjoy the festivities of Community Day, held each spring at the university a welcome celebration that brings students, faculty, and administrators together to host our neighbors in the Greater Hartford community.

8 Strike up the band and the barbecue. Spring Week offers a chance for students to enjoy sun, food, games, and music. I thoroughly enjoyed having one-on-one relationships with the faculty and actually meeting with them every week and forming a bond beyond even the professional one. It s very rewarding to have that kind of relationship with a professor. Kristin DeGraw 04 College of Arts and Sciences A fun place to live In addition to a quality education, the University of Hartford offers a quality lifestyle. Our beautiful, suburban New England campus covers 320 acres, yet it s near all the activities of a major city. Drawn to this campus are more than 4,500 students from 45 states and almost 60 foreign countries. Because 92 percent of our new students choose to live on campus, you ll find an active social and cultural calendar seven days a week at the University of Hartford. With so many people living on campus and so much going on, most students find it easy to make friends here the kinds of friends you ll keep for life. Located at the center of the activity The university is located in the beautiful suburban town of West Hartford. A community that reflects New England charm and history, West Hartford is also home to trendy shops and cosmopolitan restaurants and sidewalk cafés. Known for its sense of neighborhood and excellent educational system, West Hartford exemplifies the best that New England has to offer. If you want to get away for a long weekend, you can hop the train or bus in Hartford and head for nearby New York City or Boston, both just two hours away. If you re into skiing, you ll enjoy the area s many fine ski resorts, only an hour north of campus. Or drive an hour south of the university and soak up the sun on the state s fine beaches. An ideal place to prepare for the future Talk to the professors on campus, and they will no doubt lapse into stories of all the exciting things their former students are doing now. Why have so many University of Hartford graduates succeeded in landing good jobs in the fields of their choice? Many will tell you it s because the University of Hartford offered them practical experience as well as a sound education. As a student here, you will have many opportunities to apply the theory you re learning in the classroom to practical situations in the lab or out in the field. Stephen Foresi 97, 01, firstgrade teacher at the University of Hartford Magnet School, with three of his young charges 8

9 Learn by doing part of the curriculum As early as your freshman year at the University of Hartford, you will get hands-on experience using an array of state-of-the-art facilities. For example, starting with their very first course, our science students participate in research using all-new light microscopes, electron microscopes, research-quality spectrophotometers, and other advanced equipment. Our communication students practice their techniques using the same control boards, cameras, and recording devices found in today s modern broadcasting facilities. And our engineering students have access to laboratories equipped with the same technology they ll find in the workplace. Internships and co-op: the experience you need for the job you want The University of Hartford offers internship opportunities in a vast array of areas. Regardless of your major, there is an internship waiting for you. An internship gives you valuable on-the-job experience and helps you evaluate how much you would enjoy a career you may be considering. Many of our students choose to participate in the university s active co-op program a chance to earn while you learn. Through a carefully structured learning experience, you work in a professional environment and earn both money and academic credits. It s a great way to explore a particular career and gain valuable experience to add to your résumé. Because the University of Hartford maintains such excellent relationships with the surrounding businesses and medical facilities, we can offer our students challenging co-op placements. Many of our graduates have found that these work experiences gave them a competitive edge in the job market. Lisa O Connor (left) of Otis Elevator and Christopher Zell (right) of Fleet Bank worked with sophomore Daymalee Bultron (center). Internship and co-op opportunities abound in the Greater Hartford area. Career Center: practical help in choosing a career New students can also take advantage of all the resources of our specially staffed Career Center. Our career counselors can help you identify your interests and explore careers that may match those interests. Every year the Career Center hosts a Career Fair, where you can meet informally with representatives from different employers and learn firsthand about the career opportunities their companies offer. When the time comes to find a job, our Career Center can help you write your résumé and develop interviewing skills that prepare you to meet with the many on-and off-campus recruiters who actively seek out University of Hartford students. 9

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11 Schools and Colleges and Programs of Study Intercollege Programs Interactive Information Technology The University of Hartford s interdisciplinary bachelor s degree program in interactive information technology (IIT) includes courses in Web design principles; management information systems (MIS); problem solving and decision making; technical writing; Internet programming; and a series of project-based courses to develop your skills in multimedia, software development, computer networks, the Internet, and content creation for various information formats, such as hypertext, sound, image, and typography. What sets the IIT program apart from computer science or MIS is its emphasis on understanding and developing skills in computer technology as it is used for creating, processing, and communicating all types of information. IIT is interdisciplinary in nature, with a primary goal of preparing you upon graduation to excel at Internet- and multimedia-aware jobs spanning all employment sectors. You will have the opportunity to tailor the curriculum to your specific interests and goals with specializations such as advertising, marketing, media arts, multimedia production, network administration, and professional and technical writing. Advising Program for the Premedical Professions If you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, or other medical profession, we are especially prepared to give you the help you need. Our Advising Program for the Premedical Professions provides a structured academic program that will help you prepare for admission to medical and medically related professional schools, while completing the undergraduate major of your choice. We can support and guide you through the complex process of building a successful application to health professions schools. You can enter the program by demonstrating outstanding performance either in secondary school or during your first semester at the University of Hartford. Contact: ciarcia@hartford.edu Pre-Law Advising Program The Pre-Law Advising program is designed to assist students considering law school as an option. The program structure affords you the opportunity to complete a major of your choice while being part of a program focused on pursuing a career in the law. Our program will help you prepare for successful admission to law school. Faculty advisors in the Pre-Law program will work with you and 11 your academic advisor to select a course of study that will help you reach both goals. A student organization, the Pre-Law Society, sponsors numerous social and educational events during the academic year. Contact: horvath@hartford.edu or prhagner@hartford.edu University Honors Program Honors credits can be earned in special accelerated sections of general education and All-University Curriculum classes, interdisciplinary seminars, and independent studies. Senior-level Honors involves researching and writing an honors thesis or pursuing an equivalent independent study project. Each college has its own 18-credit requirements. Honors coordinators in each college will help you understand and meet those requirements. Web site: College of Arts and Sciences The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive division at the University of Hartford. Its offerings range from the humanities to the social, physical, and natural sciences. Professors from these programs inspire you to think analytically, to form your own conclusions, and to express yourself clearly. Throughout your studies, professors stress a balanced emphasis on both quality liberal arts learning and professional career training and experience. The college prides itself on its diverse academic programs. Dedicated faculty members are committed to personal student advising and stimulating academic experiences. As in all of our colleges and schools, you will enjoy small classes, allowing ample access to your professors and the department s resources. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences can take courses in the other colleges at the university to enrich their academic experience. Exemplifying the college s dedication both to the individual student and to practical training, the College of Arts and Sciences offers some exciting special programs. Here are just two that may interest you: Freshman Dialogue Program an innovative, onecredit introduction to the university and the surrounding community. This freshman advising program is designed to help students make the transition from high school to college life. It brings together one faculty advisor and a small student group to share ideas about the new challenges and opportunities of college life at the University of Hartford.

12 Barney School of Business Business careers are global and dynamic. The AACSB-accredited Barney School of Business provides students with a variety of experiences to make them career ready for the expanding opportunities of the 21st century. We prepare men and women to be leaders and decision makers who act in socially responsible ways in this global environment. Barney s curricular and noncurricular activities give our graduates work experience through internships, good communication skills, the ability to use information technology in solving problems, and an understanding of the global nature of today s business. Courses are taught in an interactive manner with cases and projects to give students hands-on learning. The global nature of business, together with the rapid pace of change in today s world, necessitates a broad understanding that a liberal arts foundation provides. In addition to a strong business foundation, all Barney students take at least half of their credits in the liberal arts. As a business student, you will benefit from the university s location near Hartford, a major business and financial center. In addition to being the insurance capital of the United States, the city is home to many other industries, including banking, law, health care, high-tech manufacturing, diversified financial services, and software production. All students are required to participate in an internship in their junior or senior year. Courses at Barney are divided into four components: General education requirements in arts and sciences Barney core courses taken by all business majors Major courses (seven courses in one discipline of business) Electives These courses, taught by faculty with business and consulting experience, provide the background to succeed in business, law, or government. Upon graduation as a career-ready Barney student, you will experience a smooth transition into business. College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions Step onto the path toward a personally rewarding career in the helping professions through study in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions. Classroom experience goes hand in hand with fieldwork in the Greater Hartford community, often as early as during the first semester at the university. Rich and varied practical experiences fuel students desire to learn, explore, and succeed, while complementing course discussions, readings, and lectures. Opportunities abound on campus for education and human services majors in the University of Hartford Magnet School, the University High School of Science and Engineering, Educational Main Street, and the Jump Start project. The college offers majors in human services and in early childhood education (birth grade 3), elementary education (grades K 6), integrated elementary (grades K 6) and special education (grades K 12), and secondary English education (grades 7 12). Our programs in health sciences and physical therapy challenge students to apply their minds and talents toward the goal of careers in the health professions with majors in clinical laboratory science (medical technology); health science, including a combined Bachelor of Science in health science graduate degree in physical therapy,* pre-chiropractic, pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-osteopathic medicine, and pre-podiatry; radiologic technology; and respiratory care. The radiologic technology program offers a choice of specialization in MRI or CT. The respiratory care program offers advanced clinical specialties of neonatal/pediatric respiratory care, pulmonary rehabilitation, and hyperbaric medicine. The health science premedical programs have affiliation agreements with medical schools that allow qualified students to complete baccalaureate and doctoral degrees within seven years. * Undergraduate students entering the combined Bachelor of Science program in health science graduate degree program in physical therapy may proceed into the graduate phase of physical therapy provided they complete the B.S. degree and maintain program standards. Contact: certo@hartford.edu 12

13 College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture Engineering Programs If you re interested in becoming one of the engineers of the future, the University of Hartford s engineering department can serve as your launching pad. Here you will find modern facilities, a committed faculty, and quality programs. You will learn the fundamentals of science and engineering in small classes that ensure you get individual attention and assistance. Your classes will be led by dedicated faculty members who stay current in the field through active research and consultation. To enhance your engineering career opportunities, you will also take courses offered through the other excellent schools and colleges within the university. Outside the classroom, you will practice what you learn in state-of-the-art laboratories equipped for research in acoustics, energy conversion, electronics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing, and computer-aided design. The senior year finds students working on capstone projects that combine theory with real-world applications. Whether a race car or a human-powered helicopter, a hip replacement or a concrete canoe, projects permit students to apply their knowledge to solve problems. Within 20 minutes of the university, hundreds of cooperative educational opportunities exist with local industries. Students gain valuable experience in the work environment as well as hands-on exploration of many different fields. Undergraduate students also have opportunities to complete graduate-level courses that may be applied toward a master s degree in engineering. This program allows students to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees within five years. If they so choose, students may continue their studies toward a sixth-year master s degree in management. Technology and Architecture Programs Like to know how things work? Learn how to apply that knowledge to solve real-life problems in a career in engineering technology. As an engineering technologist, you will bridge the gap between those who formulate the design and those who implement it. You will have the theoretical background to 13 work directly with the engineer or the architect. Yet you will also have the practical, hands-on experience to oversee the work of craftspeople. The demand for technologists with the combination of theoretical and practical knowledge is soaring. Technology baccalaureate programs include architectural, audio, computer, electronic, or mechanical engineering technology. The university also offers a six-year, combined Bachelor of Science Master of Architecture program. Undergraduate students, during the first four years, develop a thorough understanding of how buildings are designed and constructed. The final two years of graduate study involve computer modeling, site planning, structural systems, and advanced design theory. Whatever program you choose, you will find a supportive atmosphere, distinguished by small classes and caring professors who are dedicated to teaching. The goal of each program is twofold: to prepare you for immediate employment after graduation and to give you the broadly based education that will provide the opportunity for upward mobility in technology or technologically related careers. What initially makes technology graduates so attractive to employers is that they have developed skills that are immediately transferable to the workplace. From your freshman year on, you will get hands-on experience in modern, well-maintained laboratories and studios complete with the latest equipment. You will have the freedom to tailor your program with a number of electives. You can enhance your technical knowledge in your field of interest. Or you can take advantage of classes offered through the university s other schools and colleges. As technology continues to propel our every advancement, the opportunities for qualified technology graduates will be virtually limitless. We invite you to find out more about how our programs can prepare you to be part of this exploding field.

14 The Hartt School With innovative programs in music, dance, and theatre, The Hartt School is renowned for preparing many of the world s creative artists and teachers in the performing arts. In addition to performance majors in instrumental, vocal, jazz, music theatre, theatre performance (actor training), and jazz, Hartt offers music history, music theory, and music and dance education majors, as well as cutting-edge programs in music production and technology and in music and performing arts management. Hartt s faculty members are active, talented performers, educators, composers, and scholars who serve as mentors to their students. Master classes are given each year and have included Joe Wilder, Wynton Marsalis, Angel Romero, James Galway, and Warren Jones. Musicians may perform in large orchestral, wind, or choral ensembles; chamber ensembles; solo recitals; and music theatre productions. Hartt s Performance 20/20 provides a highly competitive, full-scholarship, honors chamber music program for top instrumental students. A partnership in training with Connecticut Opera provides vocal students the opportunity to participate in activities with the company, which may include roles or understudying in their productions. Master classes and workshops are also features of this important collaboration. The Hartt School offers dancers a college degree program taught by world-renowned dance faculty. Traditional performances are supplemented by opportunities for students to perform, teach, and choreograph their own works. Hartt s Theatre Division s New Plays Festival represents its strong emphasis on the development of new plays and musicals, giving students the chance to perform in and help playwrights give shape to new works. Full-stage theatre and music theatre productions afford students experience in performing before an audience. Theatre students also benefit from a partnership in training with the Hartford Stage Company. Students may participate with the company in roles or as understudies in productions and enjoy a variety of master classes and workshops. Hartford Art School The faculty and staff of the Hartford Art School are committed to helping each student explore the wide range of possibilities available to the accomplished artist and designer of today. By providing the rigorous formal training of a professional school with the University of Hartford s liberal arts core curriculum, the Hartford Art School offers a comprehensive approach to education that develops the whole person. We are dedicated to maintaining a dynamic environment in which gifts are enhanced, ideas are freely given and received, and creativity is nurtured and celebrated. The campus s main art building houses studios for painting, photography, printmaking, two-dimensional design, and video production. Adjacent buildings provide space for programs in ceramics, sculpture, threedimensional study, illustration, drawing, and visual communication design. As a student here, you will enjoy the personal attention of this outstanding faculty. All 20 of our full-time faculty members are recognized, practicing artists. Classes are kept intimate by a low student-to-faculty ratio, allowing for the personalized education so crucial to training in the fine arts. To broaden your training even more, you can participate in internships and other career opportunities in the art and design fields. Complementing the Hartford Art School s environment is its setting within the larger University of Hartford, offering all the educational opportunities, cultural resources, and social activities of a major campus. At the Hartford Art School, you will be able to show your own work and view the work of others in our student and professional galleries. You may compete in juried student exhibitions on campus, including the annual, endowed Alexander Goldfarb Exhibition, which awards financial prizes to students. In addition to the Goldfarb awards, the Hartford Art School offers students a wide range of financial-aid options and scholarships, some based on merit and others on a combination of need and merit. The Hartford Art School is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the National Portfolio Day Association. 14

15 As students make the transition to college, a major challenge is to adapt to the academic demands of their courses, while choosing a major and preparing for success in their chosen fields. Hillyer College offers a program in which you can discover and realize your own potential for success. The structure of the Hillyer College program enables you to complete many of the general education courses required for a bachelor s degree and start course work on your major. When you complete the Hillyer program, you will be well prepared for future success as a junior in one of the university s bachelor s degree programs. As a student in Hillyer College, you will have a smallcollege experience in a university setting. You will participate in all aspects of university life while enjoying the supportive and more personal learning environment of a small college. Most classes have 20 students or fewer, which enables you to receive individualized attention from an exceptional faculty. Not only are our professors accomplished scholars, but they are also dedicated to teaching and enjoy working closely with students. In addition to outstanding teaching, Hillyer College offers significant academic support services. During your first year, you will take two one-credit courses that will develop your skills in important areas like time management, reading, taking notes, exam preparation, and research. Our Academic Strategies Center will give you personal assistance and peer tutoring. Hillyer College Hillyer College students receive strong academic advising. For most first-year students, one course is a designated advising section in which the professor serves as advisor to those in the class. This regular contact will enable you to develop a close relationship with your advisor, who will take a personal interest in helping you to make the transition to college and in planning your courses. Hillyer is ideal for exploring a variety of potential majors. During your two years, you will take required courses in English, math, history, and science, as well as electives in the humanities and social sciences. You can sample different subject areas computers, communication, ethics, accounting, and psychology and develop new interests. In most cases, you will have taken several courses toward your major by the time you complete the Hillyer program. 15

16 Scholarships and Grants When you apply for admission to the University of Hartford, you will be considered for a merit-based grant or scholarship associated with your degree program. International Grant Undergraduate and transfer students are considered for partial-tuition grants that range from $2,000 to $6,000. Grants are offered to the most qualified students applying for the fall academic term. These awards will be renewed yearly, provided that students maintain satisfactory academic progress. Academic Talent / Continuing Student Grant If you demonstrate above-average performance while enrolled at the university, you will be considered for a partial-tuition grant. To qualify you must complete 30 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0. The value of these awards ranges from $1,500 to $3,000. This scholarship award may not be combined with an artistic, musical, or athletic scholarship, or a grant from the Family Grant program. Performing Arts Scholarship / The Hartt School / Music, Theatre, and Dance Students applying for a bachelor s degree at The Hartt School will be considered for scholarships on the basis of their auditions. Students must apply no later than January 1 to be considered for a performing arts scholarship. These awards range from $2,000 to full tuition (living expenses not included). Students must create a videotaped audition demonstrating their specific talent (in music, theatre, or dance). Audition requirements may be found at Family Grant Program A full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Hartford who has a brother, sister, parent, or spouse also attending the university during the academic year as a full-time undergraduate student may qualify for a Family Grant. Under the Family Grant program, one family member will pay full tuition, and each additional family member will pay half tuition. The following conditions must be met by all family members in order to qualify for a Family Grant. Each family member must meet ALL of the following requirements: 1. must be enrolled as a full-time, matriculated undergraduate student; 2. must be assessed full-time undergraduate tuition charges; 3. must be enrolled during the fall and/or spring terms; 4. must be ineligible for payment from a third-party source (such as an embassy or company); 5. must be of the same household and, if siblings, must be dependent upon the same parent(s); and 6. must not have previously earned a baccalaureate degree. The university reserves the right to choose the family member to whom the grant will apply. The grant is renewable provided that the recipient maintains fulltime academic status and makes satisfactory academic progress as defined by the student s school or college of the university, and that the other family member maintains full-time undergraduate status at the university. Family Grants may not be combined with other scholarships or grants. Artistic Talent Scholarship / The Hartford Art School Students applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program must forward their art portfolios prior to January 1 to be considered for an artistic talent scholarship. These scholarships range from $2,000 to full tuition. Portfolio requirements may be found at Athletic Scholarship As an NCAA Division I university, we offer scholarships to prospective student-athletes. To be considered for an athletic scholarship you must contact the respective coach for your sport through the Department of Athletics. For further information, visit 16

17 Admission Procedures When You Should Apply We recommend that you apply 10 months prior to the time you plan to enter the university to ensure that you will be considered for both admission and scholarships for the degree you are seeking. The University of Hartford has a rolling admission policy; we review applications as they arrive. Once an application is complete, we make a decision within 10 to 14 days. If you are applying to either The Hartt School (for music, theatre, or dance) or to the Hartford Art School, the time to process a completed application can be as long as four weeks. Deadlines for Admission and Scholarships Fall term (September) April 1 Spring term (January) November 1 The Hartt School (Music, Theatre, and Dance) Fall term (September)* January 15 Spring term (January) November 1 * Audition tapes must be received prior to this date. ** Photographic slides must be received prior to this date. Hartford Art School (Fine Arts) Fall term (September)** January 1 Spring term (January) November 1 Documents to Support Your Application Undergraduate International Application You may complete the enclosed application or apply online at Application Fee Attach a bank draft/check or international money order in the amount of $ The bank must have a branch office in the United States. Applications will not be considered without this fee. We do not accept application fee waivers from international students. Academic Records / First Year / Freshmen Admission to the first year is competitive and is based on your academic record and the number of spaces available. Students offered admission will have the equivalent of a B average or higher. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT) are not required for admission to the University of Hartford, although test results may strengthen your record. In some cases, students 17

18 IELTS International English Language Testing System See If your score on one of these tests is 6.5, you will be waived from any further ESL testing. If your score is 6.0, you will be required to takeour English Proficiency Examination during the orientation program at the beginning of the academic semester. If your score is 5.5, you will begin your studies in our English Language Institute. For more information, see If you are applying as a transfer student, you may prove your proficiency in English by submitting a transcript from an accredited college or university in the United States. If you have taken a course in English composition and passed with a grade of B or higher, you will not be required to present ESL test results. who fall below our admission standard have gained admission as a result of a good score on one of these exams. The University of Hartford s school codes are 3436 for the SAT and 0606 for the ACT. For further information on these examinations, visit SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) at or ACT (American College Test) at Academic Records / Transfer Students If you have completed subjects at a university level at another educational institution, please request that your academic record/transcripts be sent directly to the Office of Admission International. Admission will be based on your academic performance and the number of spaces available. To be considered for transfer of credits, you will be required to provide course syllabi, course outlines, or course descriptions. This information must be presented in English. If you fail to provide this information, we may not be able to transfer these credits to our degree program. English Proficiency If your native language is not English, you are required to prove that you are proficient in the English language. You may do so by taking a standardized English as a Second Language (ESL) test. Please submit results from one of the following tests: TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language See Proof of Financial Support Please complete the Guarantor s Statement of Financial Support. Be sure that all three sections are filled out and your statement has been officially stamped by your bank or financial institution. Other acceptable forms of financial support include a statement from your parents /sponsor s bank proving financial support (must indicate figure listed on the Guarantor s Statement) a letter on bank letterhead indicating a balance equal to or greater than the dollar figure quoted on the Guarantor s Statement. This letter should identify the account as that of your sponsor (family/relatives). The University of Hartford will not issue a Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Form I-20) until this requirement has been met. The Hartt School (Music, Theatre, and Dance) Audition Requirements If you are applying for admission to a degree program in music, theatre, or dance, you are required to complete both the International Student Application and the Hartt Supplemental Application (available at In addition, you must prepare an audition of two or three contrasting works from the standard musical literature, major and minor scales, and technical studies where appropriate. You may be considered for admission via a taped audition. Videocassettes are required for music theatre applicants. 18

19 Hartford Art School Art Portfolio Requirements If you are applying for admission to the Hartford Art School, you are required to submit a portfolio of 15 examples of your best work. Of these 15 examples, five must be drawings (in charcoal, pencil, pastel, conté crayon, or ink). These drawings may include self-portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and figure drawings. Photography, threedimensional work, film, and video may also be included in your portfolio. Portfolios may be mailed to the Office of Admission International in the form of 35mm slides. Each slide must be numbered and labeled with your full name. Please also include a description of each slide, indicating the medium used, date completed, and size. Visa Processing Requirements You are now required to provide a permanent home country address with the following information: 1. name as indicated on your record of birth and passport 2. house number 3. street name (P.O. box number not acceptable) 4. city 5. state, province, prefecture, or district 6. country Note: If you fail to provide any of this information, we cannot prepare your Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Form I-20). Passport Information Please photocopy and attach a copy of your passport biographical page. Students Already in the United States Enclose copies of your U.S. visas, I-94 cards, and current and previous I-20s if you are applying from another school in the United States. Mailing and Contact Information Mail all documents to University of Hartford Office of Admission International Bates House 200 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT USA Telephone Fax Web iua@hartford.edu 19

20 Major Programs of Study Whether you ve decided on your major or not, the University of Hartford has an extensive number of academic programs from which to choose. Accounting Acoustics and Music Actor Training Architectural Engineering Technology Art Art History Audio Engineering Technology Biology Biology/Chemistry Biomedical Engineering Business Ceramics Chemical Engineering Technology Chemistry Cinema Civil Engineering Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Communication Composition Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Technology Computer Science Criminal Justice Dance Performance Dance Teaching Drawing Early Childhood Education Economics (B.A.) Economics and Finance (Business) Education Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Technology Elementary Education Engineering Engineering Technology English Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Environmental Studies Finance and Insurance French Gender Studies German Graphic Design Health Sciences History Human Services Illustration Insurance/Finance Interactive Information Technology (Multimedia and Web Development) Interdisciplinary Engineering International Studies Italian Jazz Studies Judaic Studies Liberal Arts Management Management Information Systems Manufacturing Engineering Marketing Mathematics Mathematics/Management Science Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Modern Languages and Cultures Music Music Education Music History Music Management Music Performance Music Production and Technology Music Theatre Music Theory Painting Performing Arts Management Philosophy Photography Physical Therapy Physics Political Economy Politics and Government Pre-Cantorial Studies Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Pre-Podiatry Printmaking Professional and Technical Writing Psychology Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Science Sculpture Secondary English Education Sociology Spanish Special Education/Elementary Education Technology Theatre Video Visual Communication Design The schools and colleges of the University of Hartford: Barney School of Business College of Arts and Sciences College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture Hartford Art School The Hartt School Hillyer College