There are many options for students both on-campus and off-campus that are both fun and interesting. For on-campus activities, there are tons of clubs and organizations to join, from Stop Laughing Mom, our improv comedy club, to academic organizations and honor societies, to many community service organizations. Off campus, Hartford boasts many cultural activities, from the Wadsworth Atheneum (the oldest public art museum in the country), to the Bushnell Theater for concerts and plays, to the Hartford Civic Center for sporting events and concerts, and the New England Dodge Music Center for music concerts. Additionally, we are located roughly half way between Boston and New York City, a perfect distance for a day trip.

There are several different avenues that are very worthwhile for students; for example, our study abroad program includes over 50 countries to choose from. The University of Hartford also offers shorter trips led by our faculty. It's a great way to enrich your college experience. Also, internships are available to students during the school year, or students can choose to pursue internships over the summer with various businesses and organizations. Internships are a great way to gain valuable working experience before graduation, and can lead to possible job opportunities after your time here at the University of Hartford.

In addition, I am in charge of the admission process specifically for The Hartt School. I also serve as the liaison between the Admissions Office and Learning Plus, the University's support service for students with learning disabilities.

Hartt is the only college at the University that is not on rolling admission. All Hartt applicants must submit a University Application, a Hartt Supplemental Application, standardized test scores, an official high school transcript. Hartt applicants are required to do an audition and/or interview. Auditions/interviews are scheduled through submission of the Hartt Supplemental Application. After the auditions/interviews are completed, Hartt provides the Admission Office with the results, including performing arts scholarship amounts, and students are then reviewed with respect to their academics and a final decision is rendered.

Hartt offers a Quick Response to students who submit the University and Hartt Supplemental Applications by November 1, 2007. The $70 application fee will be waived if applications are submitted by November 1. Students submitting the Quick Response applications are required to audition at the University on December 1, 2007. By following the Quick Response deadlines and submitting all required documents, students will receive a decision in January 2008. Auditions/interviews are also held in January and February 2008 for students who do not submit the Quick Response applications. Decisions of these auditions/interviews will be mailed by April 1, 2008.
For further information please visit http://harttweb.hartford.edu or contact Hartts Admission at 860-768-4465 or harttadm@hartford.edu.

Learning Plus is the University's main support service for students with learning disabilities. It is a voluntary program in which students and staff members work together to build stronger organizational skills. This, among other things, helps the student to become more independent, thus needing less and less help over time. There is no application process for Learning Plus. To gain access to these services, the student only has to submit current documentation of his/her disability and any services he/she has received. Learning Plus does not offer full content tutors, although peer tutors are available for most subjects to all students. Please note that this program is not comprehensive and will probably not meet the needs of students who need heavy support. Further inquiries can be addressed to Paula or Lynne Golden, the Director of Learning Plus at 860-768-4522.

The University of Hartford offers non-need based scholarships and grants (i.e., academic, artistic, musical or athletic) and need-based financial assistance.

All prospective applicants are automatically considered for non-need based academic scholarships and grants at the time of admission to the University. Eligibility is contingent upon the timeliness of the student’s application for admission and the availability of funds.

Prospective students who want to be considered for need-based financial aid must file an application and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the University’s priority deadline of February 1, 2007.

Further information regarding financial assistance please visit http://admission.hartford.edu/financing/.

I am responsible for the New York territory. In addition to file review for New York, I am also responsible for the coordination of the Graduate Assistants Program (graduate student traveling admissions staff), the Phone Callers Program (student staff callers), and assisting in the coordination of office travel each Fall and Spring.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding New York, information about a visit to your high school and/or your admissions process. Remember... 'there are no silly questions', so please allow me to assist you in your college search.

The answer to all these questions, in terms of a prospective student, is to come and visit us!! The best indicator of the 'fit' of a school in terms of you is to spend some time on the campus and see for yourself. At the University of Hartford, a prospective student may attend a Preview Day, come to campus for a tour and/or register for an Overnight, with the Overnight Program. Take some time and see yourself at the University of Hartford!