UConn Dairy Club posing for a photo outside of the George White Building

Prospective Undergrad Students

Are you trying to decide which University and Animal Science Program is right for you? Let us help you make an informed decision. 

The University of Connecticut is currently offering a number of virtual and in-person events and tours to showcase all that UConn has to offer. These events are designed with one purpose in mind: to provide whatever information you may need about UConn. 

See a video highlighting our hands-on programs!

Tour CAHNR

We are happy to share that prospective students can now register for a CAHNR-specific tour from the Lodewick Visitors Center.

Learn more and register today by visiting s.uconn.edu/tourcahnr.

Admitted and Prospective Students:

Fall UConn Bound Days

One of the best ways to decide whether a school is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. Join us on our main campus in Storrs, Connecticut for UConn Bound Day, an open house opportunity designed to highlight the very best that UConn has to offer. From faculty-led academic sessions and admissions presentations to campus tours and more, discover what makes UConn one of the nation’s top public universities.

  • Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • Saturday, April 12, 2025

Open House opportunities are available at all five UConn campuses during the spring and fall. Spring dates are geared towards admitted students, but prospective students are welcome to attend. If you are a prospective student interested in attending a spring open house, please email us at animalscience@uconn.edu. Admitted students can visit UConn Bound Days for details and registration information.

If you have additional questions, please follow these easy steps:

Step 1

Students walking and riding horses in unison for 2015 Commencement Fill out the form below to arrange a meeting with an animal science advisor.  (Prospective Undergraduate Student Form) If you are unable to attend a spring or fall open house, you can meet with a department faculty advisor to discuss the animal science program virtually or in person. The information on the form will be submitted to a member of the ANSC staff who will schedule a meeting with the appropriate faculty advisor and contact you via email with the details of your meeting. If you are interested in speaking to our Polo or Equestrian Team coaches, you can contact them directly.

Step 2 

Schedule a campus tour of UConn virtually or in person. For admitted students, check your applicant portal for details on upcoming campus tours.

Step 3

If you are interested in learning more about the animal units on campus, see additional information regarding self-guided tours.