Placement tests and auditions are scheduled over an extended period of time so that you may take more than one. Placement tests are important if you intend to continue in any of these areas at any time over the next four years. They are designed to determine the right course level for you, so that your courses are challenging and engaging for you, but not too easy or too difficult based on your prior experience in the field. You are not expected to study or prepare for placement tests. All levels of ability are encouraged to participate. If you miss a session or have a conflict, please contact the department representative listed (by email). Information sessions are designed so that you can attend to learn more about a given department/program and their course offerings.
Scheduled Prior to Welcome Weekend:
Latin & Ancient Greek
August 5
Placement Interview
Are you interested in continuing your studies of Latin or Ancient Greek at Conn? Please sign up for a placement interview that will be held virtually on Tuesday, August 5. The interview is a 5-10 minute conversation about your language background to find the Latin or Greek language course in which you will thrive. This is not a test! Sign up for a meeting time using this calendar link -- a GoogleMeet Link will be sent to you to use for the virtual meeting. If you can't make it on August 5th, please drop by to talk with Prof. Phillips during orientation on Thursday, August 21, 3:00-4:30 in Blaustein 324. Please reach out to Prof. Phillips (dphilli2@conncoll.edu) with any questions.
Drop-In Global Engagement and Language Study Advising
August 7
Time: 11:00am-12:05pm
Location: Zoom
Meet with staff advisors in the Walter Commons to learn about global engagement opportunities, funded international experiences, and language study at Conn!
Biology Info Session
August 11
Time: 2:30-4pm
Location: Zoom
ID: 92548411604
passcode: 977823
Meet faculty from the Biology department and learn more about majoring in biology and research opportunities.
STEM Major Info Session
August 13
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Zoom
Are you considering a major in Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics or Statistics and Data Science? Attend this session to learn more about how to explore your options and what courses you should take during your first semester and beyond.
Neuroscience Info Session
August 15
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Zoom
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary major that explores the neural basis of behavior through psychology, chemistry, philosophy, molecular biology, cellular biology and many other disciplines. Meet Professor Joe Schroeder and learn about courses, research and other opportunities in Neuroscience.