University of Hartford

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School Says - General Information
The University of Hartford, a fully accredited, independent, nonsectarian institution, is composed of the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture; the College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions; Hillyer College; the Barney School of Business; the Hartford Art School; and The Hartt School.

Our students come from nearly all 50 states and 61 countries make up the full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,700 men and women. Students participate in about 100 organized student groups, including clubs devoted to special interests or political, professional, religious, or civic activities. Athletics include intercollegiate (NCAA Division I) and intramural sports. These activities, as well as the recreational and fitness needs of the university, are served by a modern 130,000-square-foot Sports Center. Students are also involved in school publications and AM and FM radio stations, and the Hartt School, the Hartford Art School, and the University Players present a variety of concerts, exhibitions, and theatrical productions each year.

The university's Career Development and Placement Center provides career counseling and information on occupations, employers, testing, and graduate schools; serves as a reference and credential source; and provides graduating students with an on-campus recruiting program. Courses, programs, and educational counseling are provided by the Office of Graduate and Adult Academic Services for part-time adult students.

School Says - Student Body
The Student Government Association (SGA) represents all full-time students at the University. Through SGA, students and faculty work together to develop and coordinate the co-curriculars of the university. In addition, students are represented on all major administrative committees, including the Board of Regents.

School Says - Academics
he University of Hartford is known nationally for the breadth and depth of its programs. Hartford's seven schools and colleges offer 86 undergraduate majors. The university encourages students to sample a variety of academic areas and enroll in courses in any of the colleges in campus. Students interested in interdisciplinary majors can combine courses from the different schools within the university. Students are assigned academic advisors who help guide them in curriculum choices, career exploration, and the transition to university life. The All-University curriculum was developed in order to help students learn more about how different academic disciplines approach related problems. Courses in different fields of expertise are team taught, and topics are examined from the perspective of several academic disciplines. Students who are undecided on their majors are assisted by a special program at the university. Individual students will also find help in the areas of writing proficiency, reading comprehension, and research and test-taking skills at the reading and writing center, which is available to the entire student body. The Math Tutoring Lab, which is staffed by full-time faculty members and math majors, offers further help for students in math. Selected students are encouraged to participate in the Honors Program. Honors students have the opportunity to graduate with an Honors degree.

School Says - Admissions
The admissions decision is based on a combination of the following: quality of the secondary school curriculum, course selection, academic performance in secondary school, recommendations of the secondary school principal or guidance counselor, ACT or SAT scores, evidence of a desire to succeed, and leadership qualities shown by academic and extracurricular activities. Music and art applicants are required to audition, show portfolios, and take other tests depending upon the program to which they are applying. The University has a rolling admission policy. For more information, students should contact:

Richard A. Zeiser
Dean of Admission
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT 06117-0395
Phone: 860-768-4296
Toll free: 800-947-4303
Fax: 860-768-4961
E-mail: admission@hartford.edu
Website: http://admission.hartford.edu

School Says - Campus Life
The university is located in the peaceful residential suburb of West Hartford. The West Hartford area offers hundreds of shops and restaurants along with many opportunities for students to discover new cultural and intellectual experiences. With museums, theaters, libraries, the XL Center, other colleges, a symphony orchestra, shopping, great restaurants, an international airport, and local and intercity transportation systems, the opportunities are only limited by the individual's imagination.

School Says - Cost Aid
Costs for 2010-11
Tuition $28,582
Double Room (Complexes) $7,114
Freshman Meal Plan $4,458
Fees $1,270
Total $41,424
Over 90 percent of University of Hartford students receive a scholarship or grant from the university. For most students, the cost of a University of Hartford education is significantly reduced by financial assistance.

The average "out of pocket" expense for new students this year was $17,850.The university's financial aid program, which administers over $90 million annually including student loans, consists of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities provided through the federal government, private agencies, interested individuals, and the University. Factors contributing to disbursal of university funds are the college or school in which the student is enrolled, availability of funds, applicant pool, and competition for funds. About 92 percent of all full-time undergraduate students receive assistance; the average amount is $23,574 per year. Students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement are eligible for full and partial-tuition scholarships.

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