University Scholar Timeline | University Scholar Program

Prospective University Scholars

Tues. April 5, and Wed. April 6, 2022: Information session for current sophomores (First-year students also welcome!) 5-6 pm, via WebEx. Agenda for Info Session
Summer 2022: Contact at least one faculty member to discuss ideas for your project and read relevant scholarship
Mon. Sept. 12, 2022: Letter of Intent due no later than midnight, via this form
Tues. Sept. 20, 2022: University Scholar Proposal Preparation Workshop (5-6 pm, WebEx: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/mbv02002)
Wed. Sept 21, 2022: University Scholar Proposal Preparation Workshop (5-6 pm, WebEx:https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/mbv02002)
Mon. Nov. 7, 2022: University Scholar application due via the Quest portal (Program name: University Scholar)
Wed. Dec. 21, 2022: Applicants will be notified of Selection Committee’s decision

Jan. 25, 2023: Mandatory orientation meeting, TBD, 5-6 p.m.
Jan. 30, 2023: Email the coordinator a 100-word description of your University Scholar Project and a 50-word bio to be used for publicity purposes

Sept. 2022: Fall Frontiers Poster Exhibition Application The application to present opens September 19 and is due October 4. (Seniors are required to present at either the Fall or Spring Frontiers Poster Exhibition)
October 19, 2022: Fall Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition
Feb. 6, 2023: Final Plan of Study Form due here for seniors planning on graduating in May or August 2023.
Feb. 2023: Frontiers Poster Exhibition Application. The application to present typically opens in mid-February and is due by mid-March. (Seniors are required to present at either the Fall or Spring Poster Exhibition)
March tbd, 2023: Fill out brief bio for Medals presentation
April 2023: Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition
April 28, 2023: 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
April 29, 2023: Medals Ceremony