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UCONN AVERY POINT

Campus Information

1084 Shennecossett Road

Groton, Connecticut 06340

(860) 405-9000

Located on beautiful Long Island Sound, UConn Avery Point’s historic waterfront campus reflects both our region’s proud maritime tradition and active leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. We offer academic programs that emphasize experiential learning, challenging coursework, hands-on lab programs, internships, and robust field studies. Our small class sizes, engaging faculty, and academic support team help students perform at the highest levels.

UConn Avery Point features 19 buildings with state-of-the-art classrooms, outstanding facilities, and an active waterfront program. We have an active student government and numerous activities for students. Whether participating in one of our intercollegiate athletic teams, taking a course in sailing, visiting the art gallery, attending a wide range of student entertainment offerings, or joining student clubs and organizations, UConn Avery Point will provide stimulating and unique experiences to position you for success at UConn and beyond.

EXPLORE RESOURCES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

University Life

Students talking in the Student Center at UConn Avery Point  on Dec. 14, 2017. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Academic Support

A student being tutored at the Avery Point Academic Center on Sept. 21, 2023. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Campus Experience

Students holding a Uconn Avery Point banner at the UConn Avery Point campus. April 14, 2022. (Sean Flynn)

Student Wellness

Students at the UConn Avery Point campus doing Yoga outside. April 14, 2022. (Sean Flynn)

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT & UNIQUE OFFERINGS

Larissa Tabb at Avery Point. Nov. 22, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Avery Point campus researchers in kayaks, including Jamie Vaudrey, assess the density of eelgrass by submerging a video camera at the end of a pole at Beebe cove in Noank on July 21, 2022. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Avery Point students in the classroom  on April 18, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR ALL

Student members of the Uconn Avery Point baseball team studying. April 14, 2022. (Sean Flynn)
Students in the Library at Avery Point. Oct. 20, 2022. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

IMPORTANT OFFICES FOR STUDENTS

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Students outdoors during an event at the UConn Avery Point campus. Student holding up one finger to represent one week before classes start. April 14, 2022. (Sean Flynn)
Student playing pingpong at Avery Point on April 18, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Avery Point students holding branded bags on April 18, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

TOOLS FOR STUDENTS

UConn police car and building at Avery Point on Nov. 29, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Campus Safety

The UConn Police Department is a fully functional police agency with the same statutory authority as a municipal police department in the state of Connecticut.

Visit Avery Point Campus Safety for more information.

On Duty

7am-11pm

Report Emergencies

Dial 8-911 from campus phones

Dial 911 from other phones

Contact the Avery Point Police

(860) 486-4800

Events at Avery Point

Visit the events page to learn more.

View our Facilities

Click the link to learn more about our key facilities.

Admitted Students Checklists

Click the link to access fall and spring checklists.

Need a One Card?

Visit the One Card Office for more information.

Family Weekend

Visit our website for more information.