Application The Summer 2023 program application is now available! Program Application 2023 Step 1 of 6 16% Thank you for your interest in UConn First Summer (FS). UConn FS is an exciting summer opportunity designed for all incoming first-year and transfer students who will be starting their first semester at UConn in the fall. This intensive five-week program was created to give admitted students a strong jump start to both their coursework and the UConn experience. To participate in UConn FS, students must submit this application of interest to the program. Before applying, review the courses offerings, dates and fees, and FAQ page to determine if UConn FS is a right fit for you. After the application has been received and processed, students will receive an email confirmation. The email will contain next steps information on how to complete the course enrollment step in the Student Administration system. Email: firstsummer@uconn.edu Personal InformationName* First Last Preferred Name (Optional) What are your pronouns? (optional)Everyone has pronouns! At UConn FS, we respect your self-identification should you want to provide it. (i.e., they/them, she/her, he/him, ze/hir) Are you Hispanic or Latino (optional) Yes No Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member: (optional) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific White Contact InformationWhat is your NetID?*Don't know your netID? You may retrieve it by going to Find NetID UConn Email Personal Email* Telephone Number*May we send text messages to this telephone number?*All standard text messages rates will apply. Yes No Emergency Contact InformationWho may we contact in the event of an emergency?Name* First Last Phone Number* Relationship to student* Would you like to add another emergency contact? Yes No Name* First Last Phone Number* Relationship to student* Academic InformationWhich UConn campus have you been accepted to?*Avery PointHartfordStamfordStorrsWaterburyWhat is your Academic Plan (Major)?* Academic Standing* Incoming First-Year Student Incoming Transfer Student Will you be an incoming honors student?*First-year undergraduate applicants to UConn, are automatically considered for admission to the Honors Program. Those admitted students, receive an invitation to join the Honors Program as part of their acceptance letter to UConn. Yes No As an incoming honors student, you will have the opportunity to enroll in the HDFS 1060 honors section. Do you require a student visa to study in the US?* Yes No If you require a student visa to study in the U.S., you will need to submit the I-20 online request form. If you have already submitted an I-20 request for your Bachelor’s program, do not resubmit a new request. Instead, contact international@uconn.edu and beahusky@uconn.edu to inform them of your UConn First Summer participation, and that you will need the I-20 form issued for UConn First Summer.Are you currently in the U.S. on a student visa?* Yes No If you are currently studying in the U.S. with an I-20 from another university, please contact international@uconn.edu to determine whether you will need an I-20 for UConn First Summer. Your message will be forwarded to an advisor who will coordinate the appropriate paperwork with you to transfer your I-20.Will you be a student-athlete at UConn?*Student-athletes are participants in a Division l sport for the University of Connecticut. Yes No What sport are you a part of as a student-athlete?* ScholarshipThe Provost’s First Summer Scholarship is a limited scholarship available for a few students. If the scholarship decision impacts your ability to participate in the program, all students registered in the program have until June 30th to cancel program attendance and receive a refund of any paid fees (minus the $45 University enrollment fee). Scholarship funds for First Summer are limited. This scholarship is not in any way tied to federal or other guaranteed financial aid awards during the regular academic year. We will unfortunately not be able to offer scholarships to all students with demonstrated need. Students who are offered a scholarship may be offered funds sufficient to cover all or only part of First Summer costs. To be eligible, applicants must submit this application by May 23, 2023 and must: -Demonstrate high financial need based on the financial aid application submitted to the University (your 2023-2024 FAFSA submission will be evaluated to determine eligibility) -Complete a personal essay The personal essay must be a one-page, double-spaced narrative explaining your current academic goals, why you are interested in the First Summer program, and how you think this experience will enhance your undergraduate experience and have an impact on your future. Scholarship decisions will be released by June 1, 2023. Would you like to be considered for the scholarship?* Yes No Personal Essay Submission*Max. file size: 100 MB. Additional InformationStudents will receive a UConn First Summer t-shirt. Please provide your t-shirt size (t-shirts are in adult sizes)*SmallMediumLargeX-LargeXX-LargeWhat are you hobbies/interests?*Please tell us what you like to do in our free time. Part of the program will consist of social programming and we would like to add activities that meet our students interest. OtherIs there anything else you'd like to us or is there anything else we should know about you? If you have a disability and require academic accommodations and/or other services, we are happy to connect you (at your request) with the staff of the UConn Center for Disabilities. They can be contacted directly at csd@uconn.edu Questions? Contact us at firstsummer@uconn.edu By submitting this application, I understand that: - I need to commit to the five-week program from July 9 - August 12. - I will enroll in two courses after my application has been processed. - I will need to sing-up for at least two workshops per week. - I will participate in social programming (this is an optional opportunity for students looking to engage with peers).By selecting "I agree", you are agreeing the above terms.*By selecting "I agree", you are agreeing the above terms. 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