So, just trying to understand what DSs options are going forward. He can accept the offer or not (fall in Hartford, spring in Storrs), or, as per the FAQs about this program he can ask to be waitlisted instead, which would mean gambling and giving up this offer. I think the only other option is to appeal.
Can anyone shed light on the appeal vs go on the waitlist options in terms of what the downside would be? If he were to appeal in hopes of getting a fall Storrs slot, it sounds like the worst that could happen is they say no, if I’m understanding correctly. As opposed to going on the waiting list, which could mean losing a spot altogether.
@CTCape Per the appeal process on admissions website, it doesn’t sound like you can appeal it. Says…‘Students may not submit an appeal for the Storrs Spring Admission Program, as acceptance to this program is by invitation-only.’ This may be for students trying to get the one semester only at branch. Sounds like a take it or leave it deal…
D20 was waitlisted. OOS, SAT 1430, GPA 4.24 with lots of ECs, community service, leadership, and V sports. Sad as she really loved Storrs but thankfully was accepted to other schools (MD, OSU, PSU, etc.) and will follow another option. Good luck to those still waiting to hear!
Thanks, but I saw this on the Storrs Spring Admission Program page under FAQ and took it to mean that you couldn’t appeal to get IN to this option if you were originally denied or waitlisted. It says that if there is space in the Storrs spring admissions program, they will offer it to in-state applicants off the waitlist first.
To the other poster asking about fall Stamford housing for Storrs spring admissions, on the FAQ page it says you can’t live on campus at Stamford for 1 semester. They only offer 10 or 12 month housing options, so you would have to commute to Stamford in the fall before xferring to Storrs in January.
You cannot just do one (1) semester at the branch campus then transfer to Storrs. You are required to go two (2) years…unless your admission acceptance decision states otherwise.
Okay accepted Storrs Campus In-state
$14,406/year Presidential Award
$2500 one time enrichment stipend
Honors Program and Engineering
Salutatorian, 34 ACT, Varsity Sports and Community Service
Hello! I was recently accepted and I was wondering if anyone has gotten their financial aid packages yet? I got notified about my scholarship but when I went to check the status on my FAFSA it said that it was not received even though I submitted it about a month before the deadline. I saw on the FA website that notifications would go out mid-march about FAFSA packages but I’m just worried that it was never received. Is anyone else seeing the same thing in their portal or am I better off emailing a FA officer?
You actually can go to Storrs after just one semester but only if you were offered spring admissions as part of your admissions offer. My son is a junior now at Storrs and was offered spring admission the first year they came out with it. We talked to several people and I even had a sit down with admissions. That decision is final. They have to start at a branch. They do 12 credits successfully, go to an orientation up at Storrs in the fall and go through a housing pick. If they meet all three of those requirements it’s a seamless process. Mine went to Stamford and commuted. Spring Storrs eligibility students don’t have an option to live in the Stamford dorm because they are only for year long students. I was skeptical of the whole thing but my son was determined to do it and has no regrets at all. You can’t appeal into this offer and if you appeal to Storrs you give it up. Anyone who really wants Storrs and has this should take it and figure out a way to make it work. It’s not as bad as it seems at first.
@momof3fromCT That’s great to hear that it was an easy transition. How did the housing selection process go? Are the kids in this program eligible to participate in clubs and activities at Storrs in the fall? My ds runs cross country, and being able to join club running and make those connections is really important to him. I think he could get his head around it if he knew he could head up to Storrs in the late afternoon and run with the club.
Oh not a problem at all! You can absolutely participate if you can get up there. Somewhere around November or early December before the transfer students have access, there will be a special housing date when the portal will open for them to pick. There were plenty of good spots to choose from. My son moved into a room in Alumni that January. I am convinced this is a way for them to keep the rooms from being empty once a first semester student moves out. Storrs was where he wanted to be and he looks back and has no regrets and does not feel at all like he missed out on anything. Also, if you have not heard of UPass, make sure you get that. You have to sign up every semester but it is free transportation on any bus or train in CT. In our case, we live walking distance to the train station. He hopped on a train and got to Stamford and then took the UConn shuttle to campus. I know that it may seem deflating for anyone who wanted to go straight to Storrs but it goes by fast and they are up there before you know it.
@momof3fromCT We live in the Hartford area, so it would be less than an hour from him to drive up there a few times a week to participate in clubs. I guess we will be planning a trip to the Hartford branch to see what he thinks. I don’t get the sense that he wants to walk away from it. I’m guessing he will either go for it, or choose the option of going on the waitlist and taking his chances. He’s such a good kid—he’s bummed that it’s not a full throated acceptance, but knows he’s lucky to have all of the options he has. Thanks for the housing info. That’s reassuring as well.
He could definitely do it. My son is on the drumline and got right into the groove once he got up there. I’m two hours away and the band director knew he would be coming and my son got to know the kids on the drumline from doing the summer band camps. It was too far for us to drive to participate regularly but he had an open invitation to do so. Once he got there, he already knew people. Your son will meet other people at the branch doing the same thing. He will have a much easier time getting to those clubs outside of class since you are closer. We considered appeal and waitlist and even had a recommendation written but decided to pull it and take what was guaranteed. My son took some gen ed classes at the branch and it was honestly ok. My son felt the same way. He worked so hard to get there.