Student Parents

The Dean of Students Office (DOS) serves as a centralized resource for connecting undergraduate students with appropriate university and community programs, offices, and individuals. The office supports students in resolving educational, personal, and other university concerns that affect the quality of their academic or community life and personal goals.

Storrs

Wilbur Cross Building, Room 203
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4062
Storrs, CT 06269
Phone: 860-486-3426
Fax: 860-486-1972
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
dos.uconn.edu
dos@uconn.edu

The regional Student Services Centers provide support for undergraduate student parents enrolled at one of our regional campuses.

Avery Point

Noemi Maldonado Picardi
Director of Student Services
1084 Shennecossett Rd.
Groton,CT 06340
Schedule Appointment

Hartford

Christine Mosman
Associate Director of Student Services
10 Prospect Street, Rm 127B
959-200-3836
Email

Stamford

Erica Granoff
Director of Student Services
1 University Place, Rm 302
203-251-8484
Email

Waterbury

Peter Tribuzio
Director, Student Services
99 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
Student Services Suite, 2nd Floor
203-236-9847
Email

About one-third of UConn’s graduate community identifies as caregivers to children and/or spouse. The Graduate School recognizes the importance of successfully balancing academics, work, and family responsibilities and is here to help Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral Scholars find their balance.

The Graduate School

The Whetten Graduate Center, Second Floor
University of Connecticut
438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit-1152
Storrs, CT 06269-1152
Phone: 860-486-3617
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

grad.uconn.edu
gradschool@uconn.edu

The Student Affairs Office is the core provider and coordinator of student services at the UConn School of Law, guiding students through the challenges of law school and connecting law students with the resources available on campus. The Law School is committed to providing a supportive environment for our student parents. Additionally, there are two student organizations that support nontraditional students and student parents, both of which offer additional community connections and resources. For more information on support for student parents, contact Student Affairs below.

UConn Law

The Office of Human Resources can assist student parents in relation to their role as an employee on campus. Refer to HR for more information on accommodations, leave of absences, and other student parent related work needs.

Office of Human Resources

Allyn Larabee Brown Building
9 Walters Ave.
(Depot Campus - Unit 5075)
Storrs, CT 06269-5075
Phone: 860-486-3034
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

hr.uconn.edu

hr@uconn.edu

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) supports and assists the international student community at UConn in their role as student parents. 

International Student & Scholar Services

2019 Hillside Rd.
Storrs, CT 06269-1083
Phone: 860-486-3855
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

isss.uconn.edu

international@uconn.edu

The mission of the Office for Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) is to advocate for access and equity across all university units, to welcome and celebrate the experiences of individuals regardless of background through innovative educational programs, and to transform campus climate to build a more welcoming and inclusive community. 

Office for Diversity & Inclusion

University of Connecticut | Storrs Campus
343 Mansfield Road, Unit 1278
311 Budds Building (3rd Floor)
Storrs, CT 06269-1278
Phone: 860-486-2422
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

diversity.uconn.edu

diversity@uconn.edu

The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) ensures the University’s commitment and responsibility to foster equitable and inclusive working and learning environments for all members of the UConn community.

The Title IX Coordinator can coordinate reasonable modifications for pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions to ensure continued access to the university's programs and activities.

Office of Institutional Equity

Wood Hall
241 Glenbrook Road
Storrs, CT 06269-4175
Phone: 860-486-2943
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

equity.uconn.edu

equity@uconn.edu

At UConn, all campuses provide counseling services for those in need. For more information on the services provided by each campus, refer to the links below.

Storrs

• Student Health and Wellness Mental Health
• Department of Psychological Sciences – Psychological Services Clinic

Avery Point

• Campus Counseling Services

Hartford

• Mental Health Resource Center

Stamford

• Mental Health Resource Center

Waterbury

• Mental Health Resources

Moms4Moms

Moms4Moms is a designed group for mothers employed or enrolled at the University of Connecticut. 

This group was created for mothers seeking a network, community, and an inclusive space to talk about both the joys and hardships of motherhood. The groups’ mission/aim is to enlighten, empower, engage, and educate through shared experiences of M4M members, activities, and workshops.

For more information, email uconnmoms4moms@uconn.edu

Peer Support Group for Expecting and Parenting Students

You bring a unique perspective on what it means to be a UConn student, with a mix of challenges and opportunities.  You are not alone.

Please join us in a space where you can share with people of like experiences to exchange knowledge and ideas, learn about resources UConn has to offer to support you as needed.

Every other Friday 11-12 starting January 12^th. You can join online or in person at Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Hilda May Building 234 Glenbrook Rd.

For more information and/or to request a Teams link, please contact Carly Odesina at carly.odesina@uconn.edu.

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