There are many student clubs and organizations, and the student population is large enough that you're practically guaranteed to be able to find a group of people that you mesh well with.
The academic programs are highly varied and it's easy to take classes in any discipline with no major or minor required.
The school isn't cheap, but it has ample financial aid opportunities (full tuition baby!), so if you can afford it, it's absolutely worth attending.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
As with any other school, if you live on-campus, leave your door open. You're guaranteed to become acquainted with at least some people, and even if you don't particularly like them, you'll probably meet someone through them that you do like.
Also, try to get to know your prospective roommates as best you can before deciding to move in with them.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
You may be underwhelmed taking the recommended number of credits, and you may be overwhelmed taking the maximum. You can make your education as rigorous as you want it to be, but you have to be honest with yourself when considering how much work you can handle while still living your life.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
In Hawk Hall, the floors are divided into groups of about 40 people with similar interests (e.g. science, exercise, art). These groups are small enough for a general sense of community to form, but large enough that you can almost always find something to do.
Hawk Hall was comfortable most of the year, but the air conditioning just couldn't quite keep up on the hottest days of the year.
Upperclassman housing seems nice enough, and has better air conditioning.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food here is always amazing.
Here's what you can look forward to at Commons, the main dining hall (where you'll probably eat 99% of your meals):
Breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, and one or two other miscellaneous breakfast items.
Lunch: the grill will have either hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, or something similar.
Dinner: the most common themes are Italian and Spanish, but it's always something different.
If you don't like what's being served at any time, there's also the deli (which makes sandwiches), the plural soups and/or chilis, the kosher station, the salads/fruit station, and the miscellaneous station that makes anything from omelettes to Chinese food, depending on the time of day. There's also a bakery that makes delicious pastries and other dessert items. Failing all that, there's a few wafflemakers that students can use.
Because all of these are contained within Commons, they're all-you-can-eat.
However, there are also many non-dining-hall, non-all-you-can-eat options.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are countless clubs, organizations, and musical groups, all of which are free. Students from the art and music schools often put on performances.
There are parties, as with any school. If you avoid living in Regents, the so-called "party building", you probably won't be bothered by them.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
University of Hartford is great for students that have diverse interests.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Clubs are numerous and their members are enthusiastic.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are many student clubs and organizations, and the student population is large enough that you're practically guaranteed to be able to find a group of people that you mesh well with. The academic programs are highly varied and it's easy to take classes in any discipline with no major or minor required. The school isn't cheap, but it has ample financial aid opportunities (full tuition baby!), so if you can afford it, it's absolutely worth attending.
As with any other school, if you live on-campus, leave your door open. You're guaranteed to become acquainted with at least some people, and even if you don't particularly like them, you'll probably meet someone through them that you do like. Also, try to get to know your prospective roommates as best you can before deciding to move in with them.
You may be underwhelmed taking the recommended number of credits, and you may be overwhelmed taking the maximum. You can make your education as rigorous as you want it to be, but you have to be honest with yourself when considering how much work you can handle while still living your life.
In Hawk Hall, the floors are divided into groups of about 40 people with similar interests (e.g. science, exercise, art). These groups are small enough for a general sense of community to form, but large enough that you can almost always find something to do. Hawk Hall was comfortable most of the year, but the air conditioning just couldn't quite keep up on the hottest days of the year. Upperclassman housing seems nice enough, and has better air conditioning.
The food here is always amazing. Here's what you can look forward to at Commons, the main dining hall (where you'll probably eat 99% of your meals): Breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, and one or two other miscellaneous breakfast items. Lunch: the grill will have either hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, or something similar. Dinner: the most common themes are Italian and Spanish, but it's always something different. If you don't like what's being served at any time, there's also the deli (which makes sandwiches), the plural soups and/or chilis, the kosher station, the salads/fruit station, and the miscellaneous station that makes anything from omelettes to Chinese food, depending on the time of day. There's also a bakery that makes delicious pastries and other dessert items. Failing all that, there's a few wafflemakers that students can use. Because all of these are contained within Commons, they're all-you-can-eat. However, there are also many non-dining-hall, non-all-you-can-eat options.
There are countless clubs, organizations, and musical groups, all of which are free. Students from the art and music schools often put on performances. There are parties, as with any school. If you avoid living in Regents, the so-called "party building", you probably won't be bothered by them.
University of Hartford is great for students that have diverse interests.
Clubs are numerous and their members are enthusiastic.
I've never felt unsafe on campus.