Welcome to UConn Avery Point
At UConn Avery Point, you’ll get the benefits of a prestigious public research university in a small college setting. Established in 1967 on Long Island Sound, UConn Avery Point inspires students with specialized programs that take advantage of our waterfront location and delivers an exceptional education in more traditional areas of study.
4-Year Programs
English
General Studies
Marine Sciences
Maritime Studies
Psychology
Access to
UConn’s 125+ Majors
180+
Experiential Global Learning Programs
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Acres on the CT Coastline
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Upcoming Events
There is always something to do, see, and learn on campus.
Join UConn faculty, staff, and grad students for a full day writing retreat at Avery Point.
Ascending: The Liberation of Native Art is a community exhibition shaped by the collective talents of the artists and curated by Brooke Waldron (Narragansett ancestry).
Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention fair that consists of interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and giveaways.
If you are interested in teaching English overseas via the Fulbright program, please join us for an info session with a recent alumna!