Overview
Welcome to the University of Hartford's admission website. The University of Hartford welcomes applications from students who seek personal attention from superbly qualified faculty. We offer the advantages of small class settings but also boast a large range of academic programs typically offered by much larger universities. The average class size at the University of Hartford is 22 students and our Schools and Colleges offer 84 programs of study in virtually every field you can imagine.
Requirements for Admission
A candidate for admission to the University of Hartford must be a graduate of, or student who will be graduated from, an accredited secondary school, or must have passed a state secondary school equivalency examination. For detailed academic requirements and other specific information for admission to a particular college of the university please contact the Office of Admission by calling 800.947.4303 or by email at admission@hartford.edu.
To consider a candidate, the Committee on Admission requires:
- an application form submitted online, by paper or by The Common Application along with the application fee;
- an official transcript of the secondary school record; official college transcripts, if any;
- official results of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of the College Board or the American College Testing Program (ACT). CEEB code 003436.
- A letter of recommendation is required for admission from a high school teacher or a counselor.
Hartt Applicants
Candidates for The Hartt School must complete a music evaluation consisting of an audition, music theory test, and music aptitude test. Students should schedule appointments for this evaluation according to dates specified by The Hartt School.
Art Applicants
Each applicant to the Hartford Art School is required to have a portfolio review, at which 15 to 20 pieces of original work should be presented. Students should schedule appointments according to the dates specified by the Hartford Art School.
Transfer Applicants
Information about applying as a transfer student.
