Honors Scholar Commitment to Access, Equity, and Inclusion
UConn Honors is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive community for our students to use their unique identities, talents, and skills. We maintain our commitment to access, equity, and inclusion in our work. Students experience this in the classes they take, the advising they receive, and through co-curricular opportunities. We want all of our students to thrive and to make our community—and world—stronger. We work hard to provide all students with access to opportunities and support as they pursue academic excellence, engage in respectful dialogue and critical inquiry, and participate in our Honors community.
UConn Enrichment Programs Shared Values
Enrichment Programs, including Honors, provide opportunities for students to enhance their UConn educations.
- Relationships and collaboration
- Individualized, holistic practices
- Creativity and innovation
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Care and respect
- Pursuing excellence and "dreaming big"
Honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Honors Board established the Honors DEI Committee in fall 2023. The committee seeks to foster a sense of belonging for all students in Honors and improve access and support for underrepresented students on all UConn campuses. The committee functions independently from Honors Board and progress is shared with Honors Board regularly. The committee, which includes students, faculty, and staff from multiple campuses, provides strategic oversight on the implementation of inclusive and equitable priorities, practices, and programming in all areas of the Honors Program.
Honors at UConn’s Regional Campuses
UConn Honors supports students at UConn Avery Point, UConn Hartford, UConn Stamford, and UConn Waterbury through academic opportunities, advising, and connections to the Honors community. We are committed to strengthening access, participation, and belonging while recognizing the distinct experiences and contributions of students at each campus.
Explore Honors at UConn’s regional campuses for campus-specific opportunities, support, and contacts.
Honors for Diversity (H4D)
H4D is a student run, registered student organization that seeks to increase awareness, empower, and unify students with unique perspectives and experiences. They host events and discussions in a welcoming and respectful atmosphere, and they are also frequent collaborators with other Honors student organizations.
Email: uconnH4D@gmail.com
Instagram: @uconnh4d
Gender Inclusive Housing
The Honors Program recognizes the importance of creating an inclusive residential community that does not force our students to choose between Honors and their other identities. A Gender Inclusive (GI) housing floor is located within the Honors Residential Community in Buckley/Shippee Halls at Storrs, and individual arrangements can be made for gender neutral housing within the upper division Honors residential community at Storrs and the Honors residential communities at Hartford and Stamford.
Honors International Night
Honors Council and Honors 4 Diversity (H4D) student organizations collaborate with regional campuses on the planning of International Night, a tradition in the Honors Program, that includes educational components, interactive performances, games, and food from different cultures. To get involved in the future, join Honors for Diversity or Honors Council, our Honors student organizations currently coordinating International Night.