COURSE OFFERINGS:

Our department offers a variety of courses each semester. Please visit the Undergraduate Course Catalog for a full list of HDFS courses offered. To learn which classes are offered in a given semester, please visit the Student Administration System (i.e., PeopleSoft).

PLANS OF STUDY:

The requirements to earn a Bachelor of Arts in HDFS are based on the year that you entered the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Please find the correct plan of study for your graduation requirements below:

Current HDFS Plan of Study Requirements: 2024-2025

Fall 2023 semester through Spring 2024

Fall 2022 semester through Spring 2023

Fall 2021 semester through Spring 2022

Fall 2019 semester through Spring 2021

Fall 2016 semester through Spring 2019

Fall 2011 semester through Spring 2016

If you entered the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences prior to Fall 2011, please see the Academic Advisor, Kristin Van Ness (kristin.van_ness@uconn.edu) for assistance.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

The HDFS Scholarship application for 2025-2026 is now CLOSED.  Applications for the 2026-27 academic year will be available February 15, 2026.

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences offers annual scholarships that consider merit and financial need. These opportunities are open to all eligible students enrolled in the HDFS program. For information about HDFS scholarships go to https://hdfs.uconn.edu/hdfs-undergraduate-scholarships

All questions can be directed to the Academic Advisor, Kristin Van Ness (kristin.van_ness@uconn.edu).