The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public land-grant research university system whose main campus is in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, named after two brothers who donated the land for the school. In 1893, the school became a public land grant college, becoming the University of Connecticut in 1939. Over the following decade, social work, nursing and graduate programs were established, while the schools of law and pharmacy were also absorbed into the university. During the 1960s, UConn Health was established for new medical and dental schools. UConn is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
The University of Connecticut's Marine Science program, based at the Avery Point Campus in Groton, Connecticut, offers a unique setting on Long Island Sound for exploring the marine environment. This location serves as a natural laboratory for hands-on learning and research across biological, chemical, physical, and geological oceanography. The program provides an interdisciplinary foundation with personalized attention, preparing students for impactful careers. Undergraduates can pursue BS or BA degrees, while graduate students earn MS or PhD degrees, engaging in cutting-edge research using specialized labs and research vessels. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles in science, conservation, government, and industry.
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