Congrats, you are #UConnBound!
Congratulations, you did it!! Welcome to your new home and family, UConn’s Department of Digital Media & Design! You’re invited to our special event for admitted students for either our Storrs or Stamford campus! Be sure to register for the campus to which you were admitted!
- Join over 375 passionate (and sometimes zany!) students who want to create, design, and strategize with you!
- Collaborate with 15+ partner corporations and organizations each semester.
- Experience great internships and unique opportunities.
- Gain the skills that will help you to land that dream job after graduation!
Computer Requirements: DMD majors must purchase a laptop and Adobe software. As this is required for the major, FAFSA packages can be used for the purchase. Please see our DMD Computer Requirements guidelines, which also includes a First Year Recommended Accessory Kit and Gear Recommendations for Film/Video Production majors.
Join us for the great events planned below! And check out some of the other cool events planned by UConn Admissions here.
Be sure to check this page regularly and follow us on social media! We will be making regular updates and sharing events via these methods.
Find more exciting information for Admitted Students HERE!
SPRING 2025 EVENTS:
STORRS ADMITTED STUDENTS
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 OR Saturday, April 12, 2025
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. @ DMD, other events from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. across campus
Parking Info & Directions**
**Students who plan to come directly to DMD events can also park in the lot adjacent to Bishop Center, 1 Bishop Circle, Storrs, CT 06269.
This is UConn Nation.
We are planning an action-packed event for our admitted students that will be filled with the best UConn has to offer. Faculty, students, and staff are ready to make sure UConn starts to feel a little more like home. It’s a big day because it’s a big decision.
Admitted students may register via their applicant portal beginning in early March. Please be sure to fill out our DMD Event Registration so that we can properly welcome you!)
Start building friendships with students in the class of #UConnDMD2029! We are excited to welcome you and show you our facilities in Bishop Center on the Storrs Campus. Meet our extraordinary DMD students and faculty and see first-hand the amazing opportunities we have to offer! Ask questions, tour our space, meet current and future students, learn about the concentrations offered on the Storrs campus (3D Animation, Motion Design & Animation, Digital Film/Video Production, Game Design, Digital Media Business Strategies, Digital Culture, and Web/Interactive Media Design).
Explore our Motion Capture Studio, Film Production Studio, VR / Gaming Studio, Social Media Analytics Command Center, Digital Experience Lab, Cintiq Lab, and more!
Registration for the overall UConn Bound day is available through the applicant portal.
Storrs UConn Bound Schedule: (View details about the university schedule here)
9:00 a.m Welcome Ceremony for Future Huskies
Gampel Pavilion
Then head on over to Bishop Center for the Digital Media & Design Celebration!
10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet & Greet with DMD Faculty and Students
Bishop Center, Room 006
Engage in one-on-one conversations with faculty and view student work from our seven concentrations: 3D Animation, Digital Culture, Digital Film/Video Production, Digital Media Business Strategies, Game Design, Motion Design & Animation, Web/Interactive Media Design.
10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Why DMD?: Presentation on the DMD Program and Careers
Bishop Center, Room 146
Learn about what makes UConn Digital Media & Design so special - our exciting, transdisciplinary collaborations, cutting-edge research, internship opportunities, alumni success, careers, and much more.
11:45 a.m. Tour of Jorgensen Film Studio
Meet in Bishop Center Lobby
Future film students are welcome to walk with us across campus to the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts for a special tour of our advanced film studio.
12:00. - 3:00 p.m. DMD BFA Senior Exhibition
Jorgensen Gallery, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG, D4)
Explore the wide variety of DMD BFA Class of ‘25 Senior Projects on your own time. See: dmd.uconn.edu/bfashow
12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Dean's Reception and PIZZA PARTY!
Art Building, Arts Atrium Lobby (ARTB, F7)
Can't make it to UConn Bound Day?
Want to visit another day? Arrange for a UConn Storrs School of Fine Arts/ Digital Media & Design Facilities Tour (by appointment).
Admitted students can come to campus to tour our facilities and get your questions answered! Email SFA Admissions Coordinator, Celeste Jacobs: celeste.jacobs@uconn.edu
Click Here to Sign up for a 60-minute School of Fine Arts Walking Tour
Admitted students can schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with a DMD staff/faculty to get your questions answered. Email Meredith Friedman: meredith.friedman@uconn.edu to schedule.
Check out our Top Ten Reasons to Choose UConn DMD
STAMFORD CAMPUS - UCONN BOUND ADMITTED STUDENT DAYS
Saturday, March 29th & Saturday, April 12th, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., EST
University of Connecticut-Stamford Campus
1 University Pl
Stamford, CT 06901
Learn more about UConn Stamford's Digital Media and Design (DMD) program and the unique opportunities available for our students in Stamford. You can study motion design & animation, film/video production, web/interactive media design, or digital media business strategies! Meet DMD faculty, sign-up for a mini-class, tour facilities and view student work. Be sure to stop by our table at the Resource Fair from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Can’t make the Stamford UConn Bound dates, but are interested in visiting campus? Arrange for a UConn Stamford Digital Media & Design VIP Tour and Meet & Greet (30 minutes). Email stamfordadmissions@uconn.edu or call 203-251-8541 to book a tour.
