Undergraduate Education
Sociologists study large social structures like institutions, social classes, societies, and world systems, as well as more localized structures that shape an individual's place and experience in the world. By majoring in sociology, students are encouraged to examine how the world works and their place in it. The UConn Department of Sociology invites students to investigate how people may challenge, resist, alter, or preserve and protect their social world. Our goal is for students to understand the major organizing principles that contribute to shaping our social identities, including “race” and ethnicity, class, gender, age, and sexual orientation.
We do not provide a handbook of easy solutions to social problems. Instead, the Department of Sociology teaches students how to ask the difficult questions, to dig beneath the obvious, and to search for the multiple layers of social meaning.
As an undergraduate sociology major, students will take a series of classes - from introductory sociological topics to more advanced and in-depth seminars. These will challenge students to think critically and engage with a wide range of topics and ideas.
Resources for Current Undergraduate Students
Departmental Funding Opportunities
Sociology Undergraduate Research Grant Competition
Janet M. Fierberg Scholarship
Arnold and Sandra Dashefsky Student Award for Excellence
See a full list of departmental scholarships and fellowships
Additional Funding Opportunities
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) - Scholarships
UConn Office of Undergraduate Research - Funding Opportunities
UConn Financial Aid Office - Scholarships
UConn Education Abroad Office - Scholarships
Scholarships for Underrepresented Students
Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
Scholarships for students studying Criminal Justice
Scholarships for students studying Public Service
Please note: All information, awards, and funding sources are subject to availability and may change at any time.
University Resources
Academic Achievement Center: Assists students in attaining their academic and personal goals by providing a comprehensive, personalized array of programs, resources, and services which enhance skill development, effective decision-making, and personal transitions to and within the university setting.
Center for Students with Disabilities: Engages in an interactive process with each student and determines appropriate accommodations on an individualized, case-by-case, class-by-class basis.
CLAS Academic Services Center: Coordinates all academic advising for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Student Health and Wellness-Mental Health: Offers a variety of virtual mental health services for students with an existing relationship with the center, students who are seeking new services, and students experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency.
Experiential Global Learning: Coordinates study abroad programs for students in all majors and all colleges.
Student Activities: Provides programs and services that promote student self-governance, respect for diversity, civic responsibility, and lifelong learning.
Dean of Students: Provides interactions that help all students experience a sense of community and belonging and access to support resources to help students navigate challenges that sometimes arise during their college experience.