University Scholar Timeline | University Scholar Program

Prospective University Scholars

Tues. April 15, and Wed. April 16, 2025: Information session for current sophomores (First-year students also welcome!) 5-6 pm, via WebEx. [Agenda for Info Sessions]
Summer 2025: Contact at least one faculty member to discuss ideas for your project and read relevant scholarship
Mon. Sept. 8, 2025: Letter of Intent due no later than midnight, via this form
Tues. Sept. 16, 2025: University Scholar Proposal Preparation Workshop (5-6 pm, WebEx)
Wed. Sept 17, 2025: University Scholar Proposal Preparation Workshop (5-6 pm, WebEx)
Mon. Nov. 3, 2025: University Scholar application due via the Quest portal (Program name: University Scholar)
Wed. Dec. 17, 2025: Applicants will be notified of Selection Committee’s decision

Jan. 28, 2026: Mandatory Orientation/Welcome Event, Heritage Room, HomeBabbidge Library, 5-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 2, 2026: Email the coordinator a 100-word description of your University Scholar Project and a 50-word bio to be used for publicity purposes

Sept. 2025: Fall Frontiers Poster Exhibition Application The application to present opens September 22 and is due October 8. (Seniors are required to present at either the Fall or Spring Frontiers Poster Exhibition)
October 23, 2025: Fall Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition
Feb. 2, 2026: Final Plan of Study Form due here for seniors planning on graduating in May or August 2026.
Feb. 2026: Frontiers Poster Exhibition Application The application to present opens Feb 23 and is due March 16. (Seniors are required to present at either the Fall or Spring Poster Exhibition)
March 2026: Fill out brief bio for Medals presentation
April 2026: Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition. Find specific information on the Frontiers Website.
- Waterbury campus: April 14
- Storrs campus: April 15
- Stamford campus: April 21
May 1, 2026: University Scholar Project submitted online here. If your University Scholar project is also your Honors thesis, you will also need to submit it to the Honors Program). The University Scholar Program follows the same extension policies as the Honors Program
May 2026: Medals Ceremony