Senior Year Experience - Division of Student Affairs

If only I knew then what I know now...
Looking for some insight from a recent graduate? UConn graduate July Daly shares what she misses most about UConn and what every student should do before they leave! Read more.

Annual Grad Fair arrives!
Graduating in May? Looking to purchase your cap and gown, pick up your commencement tickets, or have your yearbook photo taken? All of these services and more are available at the Co-op’s annual Grad Fair. Read more.

Say Goodbye to a Senior
How can friends and families honor a UConn senior? With a message in the “Say Goodbye to a Senior!” booklet. This is a great new initiative to recognize seniors and support future students. Read more.

Senior News

Searching for a job? Use your resources!

Did you know that Career Services offers many resources to help you in your job search? Two that you should be aware of are HuskyCareerLink and Mock Interviews.

HuskyCareerLink is a web based recruiting system which allows Career Services to manage many of the recruiting related activities they offer to students. The on-line system allows students to view job openings, apply for postings, and even sign up for interview times with companies doing on-campus interviews. Students interested in participating in on-campus interviews and/or viewing electronic job postings must register in HuskyCareerLink. Information is available on the Career Services Job Searching page.

Mock Interviews Does the prospect of interviewing for that great job opportunity make you nervous? Or do you just want to polish your interviewing skills? You can schedule a time to do a mock interview at Career Services! The interviews are done by their student paraprofessional career resource assistants. They will interview you and provide videotape and critique to help you improve. Call 486-3013 or stop by Career Services to schedule a session.

Celebrate being a Senior during SENIOR WEEK!!

From Monday April 27th to Friday May 1st celebrate your time at UConn with a fun filled week of activities. Start things off by heading to the Alumni Center to register for the Senior Week events. The first 500 students receive a free t-shirt. On Tuesday April 28th enjoy the “Secrets of UConn” bus tour which will explore places on campus to which students don’t normally have access; and perhaps never knew existed. Laugh the night away with the Senior Comedy Cabaret on Wednesday April 29th and follow it up on Thursday April 30th with the Senior Fiesta held in the Alumni Center parking lot. Relax and hang out with friends, food, drink, music… and more free stuff. End the week by testing your luck at Mohegan Sun on Friday May 1st. A $20 food/chips voucher will be provided. Keep all these UConn memories by checking out UConn rings on Wednesday April 29th and Thursday April 29th from 10am – 3pm in the Student Union- Union Street.

For more information about these events, dates, times, locations and prices please check out the senior calendar at www.sye.uconn.edu.

Class of 2009 – This is YOUR Senior Class Gift!

Seniors, this year you have the opportunity to make your first act as an alumnus/a while still on campus. You can designate your gift wherever you like and can donate in honor of a professor, advisor, friend, or family member who helped you along the path to graduation. This is your opportunity to give back to the organization, school or program that has made an impact on your UConn career. Your support will help future UConn students benefit from the same opportunities that you have received. It’s easy! Just click on either link below to give online or to download the pledge form.

Be a part of the class that starts their alumni legacy by supporting exactly who they are: Students Today. Huskies Forever.

Seniors: Want to know if your application for graduation is on track

We know you receive a lot of emails, but make sure you don’t overlook those from Degree Audit. You will receive an email from Degree Audit confirming your graduation status soon after both your plan of study and application for graduation are received. If you haven’t received your confirmation email you may want to check in with Degree Audit.

The staff in Degree Audit also takes steps to notify seniors who have applied to graduate of any issues. If you are missing credits or requirements, you will receive an email from Degree Audit letting you know. Please pay attention to these emails – they are intended to help you! Addressing questions or concerns promptly will allow you to stay on track for graduation or take the steps necessary to develop alternate plans.

Another sign that things are on track . . . Students who have properly followed the steps to a successful graduation will receive information about commencement via email/mail. If your friends who are seniors start receiving this information and you don’t, you may want to check in with Degree Audit.

Degree Audit is located in the Office of the Registrar in the Wilbur Cross Building. Their doors are open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and they can be reached by phone at 486-6214 to address any questions or concerns.

Greek Senior Reception: Save the Date!

Mark your calendars – The Greek Senior Reception is scheduled for Friday, May 1st from 12:00-1:30pm in Student Union 304A.

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL) coordinates this annual event to celebrate the Greek seniors in UConn’s Class of 2009. All Greek seniors are invited to attend the reception to honor their accomplishments. Look for more details in next month’s newsletter!

Know your tassels!

The color of your tassel varies depending on your school. When you purchase your regalia you can select the correct tassel color. Here is a list . . .

School/College or Degree	Tassel Color
Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture	Maize
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources	Maize
School of Business	Drab
Center for Continuing Studies	Maroon & Ivory
Neag School of Education	Light Blue
School of Engineering	Orange
School of Fine Arts	Brown
Bachelor of Music in School of Fine Arts	Pink
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences	Black
School of Nursing	Apricot
School of Pharmacy	Olive & White

Senior Trip

Celebrate your UConn graduation by visiting Europe’s must-see destinations! Experience amazing theater, great works of art, and walk through centuries-old landmarks in London, Rome, and Paris. After earning a college degree the next step is to experience what you have read about first-hand: to see, touch, smell and hear other continents, cultures, and traditions. Education is a life-long process, and travel offers unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning. For detailed information visit http://www.aesu.com/alumni/uconn.html or call Debra Crary at 486-0842.

Congrats to the Outstanding Greek Senior Award Winners!

The Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards recognized the achievements of the following Outstanding Greek Senior Award recipients:

A few lattes. Music downloads. A night out.

What do these things have in common? Give up one of these and you can get yourself a membership in the Alumni Association! $30 is all you need.* And that $30 lasts a full year.

Join your UConn Alumni Association today!
As a new grad, you can take advantage of a great discounted rate on membership. Enjoy all the services the Alumni Association offers for only $30 per year.* Like we said, ditch the lattes or music downloads for a week and you've got the cash!

Don't forget about the member benefits. You can take advantage of more than 25 great discounts like...

* Want more? Join by June 1st and receive a UConn padfolio - great to bring along on interviews or appointments. It's very chic and impressive... trust us.

Senior E-News

March 2009

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