Situated directly on the scenic shores of Long Island Sound in Groton, the University of Connecticut-Avery Point is best known for its premier coastal and ocean-focused education, spotlighted by world-class undergraduate programs in Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies. Students enjoy an intimate, supportive campus culture with small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, while still benefiting from the extensive academic, athletic, and research resources of UConn’s flagship Storrs campus. What truly sets this campus apart is its extraordinary seaside setting, which features the historic Branford House and offers students immediate, hands-on research opportunities aboard research vessels through the on-site marine education center, Project Oceanology.
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