Academic Excellence - An outstanding faculty - 82% with PhD or terminal degrees
- No classes are taught by teaching assistants
- Small class sizes – a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1
- Easy access to faculty who know what it takes to succeed in their respective fields as, in most cases, they’re successful professionals in their own right
- Innovative Living & Learning Communities immerse students in their chosen major
Experiential, Collaborative, Discovery-Based Learning
- Internship and co-op experiences, facilitated by our close ties to organizations in the New Haven area and beyond
- Many classroom assignments revolving around group and team projects, thereby imparting the lessons of teamwork, group discipline, and time management
- Valuable exposure to professionals who visit the campus to give lectures and lead workshops on topics relevant to their professions
- Early and frequent interactions with the Career Services Center, which offers everything from networking workshops to one-on-one access to personal career coaches
- A study abroad program designed to encourage more students to realize the lifelong lessons learned from experiencing another culture
Innovative Technology The latest in high-tech educational innovations designed to fully engage students and faculty in the learning and teaching process. - The Tegrity learning system allows faculty members to record class lectures and post them to our Blackboard Academic Suite so students can download actual audio and video of the class to review.
- Numerous computer labs and wireless technology help to ensure students stay connected across campus; enabling students to study on their own time, in their own way.
- A new text messaging system that notifies students about news and events on campus.
Opportunities to Lead, Participate and Grow A rich menu of extracurricular organizations and athletic offerings providing ample opportunities to get involved, learn about leadership, and work toward a goal. - Nearly 60 clubs and organizations for students to join, participate in and lead; including fraternities and sororities, professional networking organizations and social groups.
- 18 Varsity sports which compete at the NCAA Division II level in the Northeast-10 Conference.
- Numerous intramural sports opportunities for students looking to stay fit, have fun and make friends.
Location UNH is located halfway between just outside downtown New Haven along the Connecticut coastline – there’s no better place to be or live for the next four years of your life. As a private, comprehensive university our university boasts numerous benefits because of our location. - Centrally located on the northeast corridor, right between New York City and Boston.
- World class museums, theaters, galleries, and music and sports venues all nearby ... including ESPN studios in Bristol, Connecticut and MTV studios in New York City!
- Cultural centers in nearby downtown New Haven.
| |
|
