Day of Discovery

Welcome to the Day of Discovery!

Curious about what’s happening at UConn? Come discover what’s possible. 

Day of Discovery is your chance to explore innovation in action. Across four events, you’ll meet UConn students, faculty, and staff, build your network, and discover programs, opportunities, projects, and research you might not otherwise know about. 

Come for one event or stay for the day. Just bring your curiosity. 

Signature Events

The Day of Discovery Planning Team is excited to announce that our amazing line up of signature events for students is back again.

Elevator Pitch Pit Stop

Stop by for a quick, informal introduction to Elevator Pitches. Learn the basics of how to answer, “Tell me about yourself” in any situation, including at the different events within the Day of Discovery. You’ll have the option to practice your introduction with a staff member or another student and receive immediate feedback to build confidence in your pitch.

Hosted by the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

A group of women giving a presentation at a Day of Discovery event.

Experience Innovation Expo

Discover opportunities. Practice skills. Make connections.

The Experience Innovation Expo brings together opportunities from across UConn in one place. Meet people, explore opportunities, and practice the skills that help turn curiosity into action. Discover programs, projects, research, and experiences that can shape your UConn journey and help you take the next step.

Just bring your curiosity.

Hosted by Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

UConn students gather at the 2025 Experience Innovation Expo to meet mentors and build connections. (Nicholas Rodriguez Photo)

Research Connections

Curious about what research looks like beyond the classroom? Research Connections is a fair-like event where students can explore the incredible range of research happening across UConn and discover ways to get involved. Meet faculty, graduate students, staff, and peers, learn about research opportunities in disciplines you know, and ones you may have never considered, and see how research can shape your academic journey. You might even discover a new passion, career path,

Hosted by First Year Programs – Learning Communities Program

Students networking with exhibitors at the 2025 Research Connections event. (uconnlc Instagram Photo)

Fall Frontiers

Fall Frontiers is an opportunity to explore the incredible range of undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative work happening across all majors at the university. Come see what UConn students are discovering, creating, and investigating, connect with fellow students and researchers, and learn how research can become part of your own academic journey. Explore new ideas, celebrate student discovery, and see where your curiosity can take you! 

Hosted by Office of Undergraduate Research

Students present their research during the Fall Frontier Research exhibition. (Daily Campus Photo)