Does UConn accept Common App?

Applying to UConn All applicants must apply online through either the Common Application, the Coalition Application (either preferred for first-year and international applicants), or the UConn Application (preferred for transfer applicants).

Does UConn require essays?

Essay. The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability. The personal essay is a component on both the UConn Application and the Common Application and should range between 250 650 words.

Does UConn accept self reported?

Why is UConn making submitting standardized testing scores optional? A three-year pilot allows the opportunity for self-study of our applicant pool, and evaluation of the effective use of test scores in our overall holistic review process.

How do I send my transcripts to UConn?

Submit a Transcript Request Log in to the Student Administration System with your UConn NetID and password. To find your NetID or to reset your NetID password visit the NetID website. Click Self Service in the left most menu, then click Student Center. Next to the Transcript header, click Request official transcript.

How much does it cost to send an official transcript?

I don’t think we keep any extra. There is no charge for paper transcripts for walk-ins. transcripts are $5 both paper and electronic, but if you want a paper transcript mailed there is a $2 mailing fee – so they are sort of different prices and sort of the same price.

What GPA do you need to transfer to UConn?

A 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average in challenging academic course work (Note: Certain programs with limited enrollment require a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher for consideration).

Can I get into UConn with a 3.0 GPA?

The average high school GPA for admitted students at University of Connecticut is 3.77 on a 4.0 scale. (You can calculate your high school a GPA here.) This is a very competitive GPA, and University of Connecticut is clearly accepting students at the top of their high school class.

Is UConn difficult to get into?

How to Get Into UConn: The Admissions Criteria. UConn is one of the more competitive public colleges or universities in the US, with a 48.80% acceptance rate, an average of 1230 on the SAT, an average of 29 on the ACT and an rough average unweighted GPA of 3.7 (unofficial).