How to Apply – Undergraduate Program

Incoming Freshman

Incoming Freshman students are directly admitted to the Exercise Science program. Prospective students should indicate Exercise Science as their preferred major on their university application. Admission is highly competitive; students with strong math and science preparation will be given preference. 

Current UConn Students

Students enrolled in a different major are eligible to apply to transfer into the Exercise Science major. Applications will open at the beginning of each semester and are due on October 1st (Spring start) or February 1st (Fall start) each year. 

  1. The following requirements must be met for consideration for admission into the Exercise Science major. 
  2. Cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher. 
  3. Be in good academic standing (not on probation or eligible for dismissal). 
  4. 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. 
**Official transcripts from outside universities need to be uploaded if student have transferred courses to UConn.  

  1. Applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation speaking to the students strengths, potential for success and passion for the field. Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload the letter directly into the portal, however if needed, the recommendation can also be emailed to Dr. Stephanie Singe. 

    1. Applicants are required 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? 

**A student not admitted is permitted to apply again one additional time if not accepted on initial application. 
**Transfer process is highly competitive process, and number of students admitted are based upon seats available. 

Current University of Connecticut students should apply to the Exercise Science program by filling out the Exercise Science Transfer Application.  

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 directly 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.  

Students that are admitted to UConn but no directly to Exercise Science may choose to follow the application process above to transfer into the major once already enrolled in the school.  

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 deciding. 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.