@magnetnh My child is a student at UHart. The administration response to the roommate was actually swift as soon as they were made aware of the situation. It was definitely not a slow response. Keep in mind that this “roommate situation” could have happened at any school.
@DramaMama603 This is not what the student who was harassed stated. From what has been reported, she actually posted the events on Facebook and that is when the administration took notice. For those who have been watching the coverage that is the reason why there have been many protests by the NAACP and students of color because they do not believe the administration acted in a swift manner. Of course it could happen at any school but the response, or lack thereof, is the most telling part of the story.
Sorry was not on this for a while… It was received via mail. Now has been accepted at a few other schools so the confusion has started… So if you know anyone at Hartford are they happy? I know academically my S can handle it, but just wanted to know about the school itself.
Yes, he got a good merit scholarship so thats great. But really confused if its the right place to send him. He also received offers from Ithaca and Hartford… Thoughts?
@whatabout Ithaca and UHart seem quite different to me but both great choices. I think it depends on where you are located and environment preference. Ithaca, from what I have heard is great for the arts but I am not sure about their business majors. It is also more isolated which seems limited for internships. UHart is in a city which I think is still considered the insurance capital so plenty of internship opportunities. UHart is also great in the arts but there business programs are solid. You will have to visit both as it boils down to those things that will or will not appeal to your son.
Hello; My son is now a senior in high school, as was accepted for Engineering. Can anyone comment on the Engineering school at University of Hartford? I know the program is ABET accredited, so that is a good sign, but just want to get some comments from anyone who has gone there for engineering, or who has friends who have gone there for engineering. Thanks !
New options to consider… Quinnipiac or Marist… Anyone have any input?
@whatabout @magnetnh @popsofjsasms I’m new to this site but have current knowledge of UHart. I have worked at a number of colleges. I know students who have attended and some who have transferred out. And I’m also acquainted with some of its administrators. In response to several of the questions above, the business school isn’t bad for a small, regional college but there are better options for the cost, even if you received a merit award. Virtually every student admitted to UHart receives a merit award and the average is now roughly 60% off the published tuition. Anything less than 60% and, if your student plans to attend, you should be asking for an additional discount (among college administrators it’s called the discount rate…).
Both Quinnipiac and Marist’s business programs are better respected than Hartford’s because they have superior resources and, in the case of Marist, are better connected to businesses in the NYC area. (Hartford is still a center of insurance but, unless your student aspires to work in that industry, s/he would be advised to look elsewhere.) Also, UHart’s business school Dean is leaving for a position elsewhere so their leadership is in transition.
As for engineering, Hartford’s programs are decent and well connected to local industry leaders like UTC. But, again, resources are an issue compared to Quinnipiac which, in 2016, announced a multimilliion $$ investment in a new School of Engineering.
As for internships, all schools can arrange productive internships for their students. It is true however that schools located in/near larger cities may have more opportunities from which to choose. Alternatively, when attending a school in a smaller town like Ithaca, summer internships completed elsewhere (i.e. Boston or NYC area) might be a better option.
A larger, university wide concern is UHart’s financial stability. Hartford is suffering enrollment declines and had a substantial budget deficit last year. It was reported in the local newspaper the Hartford Courant. They also had over 700 empty beds (approx. 350 rooms) in their dorms. With so many rooms available I’m not sure why the administration ignored the requests by those girls to change rooms. It certainly escalated and the PR was not favorable for the school. Anyway, they now have a new president who is bringing renewed energy to the campus but I just heard that he announced this year the deficit has grown to over $6 million.
Finally, in terms of reputation, Ithaca, Marist, and Quinnipiac all have far better overall reputations. For what it’s worth, google the US News College Rankings for each school. These three schools are categorized as regional universities and ranked 8, 9, and 13 respectively. Very well respected. UHart is categorized as a national university which is admittedly a more competitive group. Still, it ranks far down at 176 with many smaller, relatively unknown schools.
Thank you so much! My son committed to Quinnipiac Business program… Hoping it was the right decision!
@whatabout Best of luck to your son, I’m sure he’ll have an excellent experience in Quinnipiac’s B-School.
Quick question hope you don’t mind how were the dorm bathroom? where they clean and how was it set up?
@Tamiab23 I do not have first hand experience with the dorm facilities but I can share what I’ve hear from students who have. With the exception of Hawk Hall, the dorms are all in fair to poor condition, having not been renovated or updated for many years. So you should expect the bathrooms, whatever the set-up, to be less than satisfactory. It’s my understanding that’s one reason why students who do attend UHart move off campus as soon as they can.
The university plans expects to renovate dorms in the future but the timing of that is unclear given the university’s financial challenges.