Access

As a UConn ECE Student, you receive a University NetID which allows you full access and lending privileges at all UConn libraries, as well as access to a suite of technology resources such as…

UConn Libraries

As a UConn ECE Student you have access to the largest public research collection in the state both physically at any campus location or through online resources. You can use the UConn Library to find full text scholarly resources for research needs, as well as many self-help research tools and guides. The Library has Research Guides, including a guide for ECE Students, to explore as well. For questions, please reach out to the Reference and Student Success librarians at infolit@uconn.edu.

Quantitative Center

UConn ECE students enrolled in a quantitative (Q) course have access to the University of Connecticut’s Quantitative Learning Center (Q Center) for peer tutoring, review sessions, and learning support.

Depending on your location, there are several options for assistance:

  • If you are local to the Storrs campus, you may visit the Q Center on the Storrs campus for drop-in help or scheduled sessions.
  • If you are local to the Hartford campus, you have access to the Hartford Q Center, which offers similar tutoring and support services.
  • If you are local to the Avery Point campus, the Avery Point Academic Center is available for tutoring and academic needs.
  • Additionally, students taking Physics (PHYS) courses on the Storrs campus can access the Department of Physics Learning Resource Center for specialized physics support.

Supported UConn ECE courses:
MATH 1030Q, MATH 1070Q, MATH 1131Q, MATH 1132Q, MATH 2110Q, CHEM1124Q, CHEM 1125Q, CHEM 1127Q, CHEM 1128Q, PHYS 1201Q, PHYS 1202Q, PHYS 1401Q, PHYS 1402Q, STAT 1100Q

Writing Center

As a UConn Early College Experience (ECE) student, you have access to the University of Connecticut Writing Center (W Center) for help with writing at any stage of your process.
Depending on your situation, there are several ways to get support:

  • If your high school has a Writing Center – Start there! Visit your local Writing Center or talk to your high school librarian for information about available writing support.
  • If you are local to the Storrs, Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, or Waterbury campuses – You may make an in-person appointment or stop by the UConn Writing Center in Storrs, Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, or Waterbury. Please see the websites for each respective campus center for hours.
  • If neither option is available – You can make an online appointment with the UConn Writing Center. You will need to visit https://writingcenter.uconn.edu/ use the “Make an Appointment” button, create an account using your NetID, then check for availability.

Note for Instructors: Appointments with the UConn Writing Center are a voluntary resource for students and cannot be required as part of a class assignment unless instructors make advance arrangements with the writing center leadership team (writingcenter@uconn.edu).

The Major Experience (TME) Mentors

TME Mentors are current UConn students from the various majors at the University. They use their own experiences to give you an idea of what it is like to be a student in their program. For example, if you are interested in sociology and want information on what the major is like, who better to contact than a current sociology major? Contact online with a TME Mentor. You can also explore different majors with the following tools: Major Elimination, Major Profiles, Major Exploration Groups

Additional Campus-Specific Resources

Storrs, Hartford, and Waterbury: Academic Achievement Center

  • Workshops: Any student can walk into the AAC to attend one of our pre-scheduled workshops to learn about a specific topic from trained peer academic coaches. These 50 minute success workshops are designed to provide introductory content and relevant information at specific points in the semester. 2-3 times a week, the AAC hosts workshops in the center and no registration is required. For more information, head to the Workshops page.

Avery Point: Avery Point Academic Center (APAC)

  • Provides tutoring support and provides guidance in time management and strategies for academic success. They offer one-on-one tutoring, in person and online, synchronously and non-synchronously. They also offer group review sessions and workshops in specific subjects and in general academic success strategies, as well as accountability sessions that help students focus.