University of Connecticut-StamfordStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Stamford, CT. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for University of Connecticut-Stamford

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
12
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

10 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Winter Session 2027
  3. Spring 2027
  4. Summer Spanning 2027Summer Divergent Early 2027
  5. Summer Session 1 2027
  6. Alternative Session 1 2027
  7. Summer Divergent Late 2027
  8. Summer Session 2 2027
  9. Alternative Session 2 2027

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Campus language

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12 terms

1

1161
The residential hall located at 1161 Main Street.

9

900
The residential hall located at 900 Washington Boulevard.

H

Husky Bucks
A debit-like account on the student ID used at local participating restaurants and the bookstore.
Husky Harvest
The on-campus food pantry providing supplemental food to students.

P

PEP
Personalized Empowerment Program, a support program for first-generation and underrepresented students.
Points
Flex passes or meal plan credits, though primarily used by students visiting the Storrs campus.

R

Regional
A term used to distinguish the Stamford campus from the main Storrs campus.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student governing body on campus.
Stamford Husky
A term of identity for students specifically attending the Stamford regional campus.
SUB
Student Union Board, the organization responsible for planning campus events and activities.

T

The City
Refers to the downtown Stamford urban environment that serves as the campus backdrop.

W

Washington
Shorthand for the 900 Washington Boulevard dorm building.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Husky Village
The collective term for the residential community and surrounding student-focused areas.
HuskyCard
The official University of Connecticut multi-purpose identification card.
Main Building
The primary academic facility located at 1 University Place.
One-Stop
The centralized office for student services including registration, bursar, and financial aid.
SafeRide
A security service providing walking escorts for students around the campus perimeter.
sliders_cafe
Sliders Cafe
The Concourse
The central open area within the Main Building used for events and gathering.
The Gallery
The UConn Stamford Art Gallery located within the main campus building.
U-Pass
A transportation pass providing students unlimited rides on CTtransit buses and CTrail.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Stamford for University of Connecticut-Stamford Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Stamford.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,100

Cost of Living Index

135

Student Population

23,000

City Transportation

Walkability

70

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line (Stamford Station), CTtransit Stamford Bus Service, Harbor Point Trolley

Nearest Airports

Westchester County Airport (HPN), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

35 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

UConn Surface Lot

surface_lot • Limited/Permit Only

Located at 1194 Washington Boulevard.

Target Garage

garage • Available

Primary location for handicap accessible permit parking.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Connecticut-Stamford

UConn MSBAPM and FERM Students Win InsurTech Innovation Competition

Two teams of UConn graduate students won $7,000 at the InsurTech America Innovation Challenge. The first-place team developed 'CargoShield,' a platform to minimize theft risk for long-haul cargo.

Nov 3, 2026

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UConn Terminates Professor Following Sexual Harassment Investigation

The University of Connecticut terminated tenured history professor Ricardo Salazar-Rey following a third sexual harassment investigation involving a student at the Stamford campus.

Nov 2, 2026

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Newmark Launches Program to Support UConn Athletics and Academics

Stamford-based company Newmark established a program to direct a portion of commercial real estate transaction fees toward UConn's endowment, research, and athletics.

Sep 17, 2026

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Normal operations for all campuses as of November 3, 2026.

Normal operations for all campuses as of November 3, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Mill River Community Engagement Event

November 4, 2026

Mill River Park

A volunteer event in collaboration with campus partners to help prepare Mill River Park for the changing season. Students are required to volunteer for 2 hours.

Sociology Workshop

November 6, 2026

UConn Stamford Campus

A workshop hosted by UConn Early College Experience (ECE) for sociology instructors and partners.

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course

November 16, 2026

Online / Registrar Office

Final deadline for students to withdraw from a course or change to/from Pass-Fail grading for the Fall 2026 semester.

Chemistry Workshop

November 19, 2026

UConn Stamford Campus

A workshop hosted by UConn Early College Experience (ECE) for chemistry instructors.

Thanksgiving Recess

November 22, 2026

Campus-wide

University-wide Thanksgiving recess beginning Sunday, November 22 through Sunday, November 29.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Connecticut-Stamford

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

11 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

1201 Washington Blvd (The Blvd)

Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom apartments

1201 Washington Blvd / The Blvd

Capacity: 350

Room types: apartment

1385 Washington Blvd

65 and 77 Prospect

65 Prospect Street

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom

87 Franklin Street

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom

900 Washington Blvd

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom

900 Washington Boulevard

Capacity: 120

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom

Harbor Point-Allure

Harbor Point-NV

Lillian (87 Franklin)

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@stamford.uconn.edu

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