Nutritional Sciences

First-year applicants should be attending an approved high school program. Upon graduation, a minimum of 16 units, with 15 in college preparatory work, must be completed. The following college preparatory courses are required for all first-year applicants:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of math (algebra I, algebra II, and geometry or their equivalents)
• 2 years of social studies (including 1 year of U.S. history)
• 2 years of a single foreign language (3 years strongly recommended)
• 2 years of laboratory science
• 3 years of electives
• School of Nursing applicants: high school chemistry is required.
• School of Engineering applicants: high school chemistry and physics are required.

In addition to completion of an approved high school program, selection is based on a comprehensive review of all the information provided on the application, both academic and personal.

The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability. The personal essay is a component on the Common Application or the Coalition Application and should range between 250 – 650 words.

Two letters of recommendation are optional but can distinguish an applicant’s character and are preferred. Recommendation letters can be sent electronically, by fax, or by postal mail.

Your submitted high school transcript(s) should include your senior classes, class rank (if applicable), and latest grades earned. Postsecondary official transcript(s) from each institution attended are also required whether or not credit is desired or expected. Transcripts must be submitted to UConn directly from the secondary institution, either electronically or by mail in a sealed envelope.

All academic credentials not written in English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.