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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

82
Acres on the CT Coastline

University News

05/28/26
Shucking Success: The Next Generation of Connecticut Shellfish Farmers

UConn Extension and Connecticut Sea Grant prepare aspiring entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges of shellfish aquaculture and sustain Connecticut’s historic working waterfront
05/20/26
UConn Students Earn Gilman Scholarships

22 UConn students have earned Gilman awards in the last two cohorts for a total of more than $75,000 in scholarship funding

Upcoming Events

There is always something to do, see, and learn on campus.

Jun

9:00 AM

Building Bridges: Tools for Dialogue, Constructive Communication, and Connection on Campus

Join the Democracy and Dialogues initiative and Essential Partners for this 4-hour, highly interactive workshop introducing dialogue-based tools and frameworks to help participants lead and support more constructive conversations across departments, disciplines, and diverse perspectives.

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