Undergraduate Application Process
Incoming Freshmen
High school students applying to the University of Connecticut should identify Exercise Science as their preferred major on the university application. Acceptance into the Exercise Science major will be reviewed at the university level.
Current University of Connecticut Students
If you are interested in majoring in Exercise Science, please email Dr. Stephanie Singe (stephanie.m.singe@uconn.edu).
Current UConn students are eligible to transfer into Exercise Science. The following requirements must be met for consideration for admission into the Exercise Science major.
• Cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher.
• Be in good academic standing (not on probation or eligible for dismissal).
• Earned at least a “C+” in BIOL 1107 and CHEM 1127Q
**Course requirements for admission must be complete at the time of application for the student to be considered for admission.
**A student not admitted is permitted to apply again if not accepted on initial application.
**Transfer process is highly competitive process, and number of students admitted are based upon seats available.
Application
Current University of Connecticut students should apply to the Exercise Science program by filling out the Exercise Science Transfer Application.
Applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation and respond to the following questions:
- Why do you want to transfer to exercise science?
- What makes you a strong candidate for our program (sets you apart)?
- Please share what your post-graduation career plan is and why Exercise Science is best fit?
*Applications are due on October 1st (Spring start) or February 1st (Fall start) each year
Transfer Students to the University of Connecticut
Students seeking to transfer to the University of Connecticut should identify Exercise Science in their transfer application and materials will be forwarded to the department for consideration.
Students may apply to transfer into Exercise Science from another institution. The following requirements must be met for consideration for admission into the Exercise Science major.
• Cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher.
• Be in good academic standing (not on probation or eligible for dismissal).
• Earned at least a “C+” in BIOL 1107 and CHEM 1127Q
When seats are available, there is no need to complete the separate application on the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources website (listed above). Exercise Science is considered a Restricted Program for Transfer Admissions and thus applicants should consult the University of Connecticut Office of Undergraduate Admissions for additional guidelines and requirements.
Exercise Science Course Transfer/Substitution Policy
Students who wish to transfer a course to count towards their degree requirements must first complete the steps as outlined at: (https://admissions.uconn.edu/apply/transfer/transfer-credit).Be sure to review follow the transfer credit guidelines outlined at: (https://admissions.uconn.edu/apply/transfer/transfer-credit-guidelines)
Once this process is complete and a transfer credit report is generated, students can submit the syllabus of the course taken to the Director of Undergraduate Exercise Science to petition the use of the course(s) towards their UConn exercise science degree completion. The Director will review each case individually and consult with the student’s academic advisor before making a decision regarding the possibility of substituting a course from a previous institution for a course in the Exercise Science major plan of study. Consideration of accepting transfer credits to substitute for major requirements will be based upon evaluation of the official syllabus for the course completed, content of the course related to the department’s course requirements, textbook used, and other factors that will determine equivalency of the content, rigor, and depth of the course to be transferred.
*It is important to note that not all coursework completed at other institutions will be accepted or used towards the core requirements of the exercise science curriculum.
*A course substitution for the UConn degree program may not be accepted as acceptable for post-graduation studies. Students should be aware of graduate program prerequisites to ensure the coursework will be suitable for graduate work.
Students should email their advisor directly to begin the review process.
Who should I contact with additional questions?
Please direct questions regarding the Exercise Science major to advisor Allison MacKenzie at allison.mackenzie@uconn.edu.