In today’s digital age, succeeding in college often means more than just taking notes and reading textbooks. In fact, it’s expected that we’re plugged in and connected — being a student at the University of Connecticut and installing the right set of mobile apps can help make the difference in staying organized by using college resources and balancing school with a social life. As the new academic year kicks off, we’ve compiled the list of the 10 must-have apps for UConn students — a collection curated to help Huskies excel on campus and beyond.
As the official institution app, myUConn offers many useful student-focused features. Students can view their class schedule and grades, contact faculty and staff and see the event calendar and set event reminders. There are also links to manage your Husky One Card, dining hall menu filters and hours, Student Health and Wellness resources and an interactive campus map. MyUConn will also provide emergency updates and administrative communications.
All UConn students are required to use Duo for two-factor authentication (2FA). When students try to sign into any single sign-on resource, they’ll have to verify their identity through a Duo push notification. For personal devices, students can trust their device for a month at a time. According to UConn ITS, “2FA greatly improves data security for individuals and for the University.”
Blackboard is the learning management system behind HuskyCT. After downloading, type “University of Connecticut” into the school field and follow the prompts to use single sign-on. Students will be notified whenever an announcement or grades are posted and can participate in class discussions. A due date tracker and the course stream are also included; however, some functions still require a computer, like submitting assignments and using specialized or embedded class resources.
Passio GO! is a real time Husky Go bus tracker, and includes a list of bus stops and schedules, ETA and routes. Also listed are Windham Regional Transit and CT Transit routes, offering connections to Willimantic, Norwich and Hartford. The Husky Go shuttles may adjust their routes depending on capacity, traffic or large-scale events, and Passio GO! will push notifications for announcements and changes.
Did you know that all UConn students get access to the full Microsoft Office suite for free? This includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote and more, offering full functionality and compatibility. Google Suite has been discontinued for class and campus use, so getting acquainted with Office 365 is recommended. Students also get one terabyte of cloud storage on OneDrive, which allows for live collaboration and sharing. As a service provided by UConn ITS, students can install Office on personal devices including computers, tablets and mobile devices. The “Desktop” version, available using your student login, should be installed on any laptop and desktop computers and includes all the features not available online.
For on-campus printing, UConn uses a cloud-based service called WEPA. One of the easiest ways to print is by using the WEPA Print app. After downloading, select “University of Connecticut” from the list and follow the prompts to use single sign-on. You can easily add funds to your print balance with Husky Bucks or through electronic payment using the app. Also included is an interactive map of the closest print stations on campus. When you are ready to print, select a file from OneDrive and then press the “rocket ship” tap-to-print feature at any WEPA station.
HUBSKY (iOS only)
Wondering what to eat for lunch or wanting to organize your class schedule? HUBSKY, a student-developed app, simplifies the process by showing what is being served at the eight dining halls across campus, allows users to create weekly itineraries, set reminders and more. The app hooks into the databases of official UConn resources, such as the course catalog and menu listings, improving the user interface and navigability. As a cherry on top, users can easily check whether HuskyCT, Student Admin, Secure Wi-Fi and other UConn systems have gone offline.
It is a rite of passage for UConn students to attend our famous sporting events. The official UConn Huskies app gives a clear event schedule, scores, live game updates and recaps. When students make a free account with their school email, they can also easily claim and manage tickets and participate in Top Dogs Rewards (especially if those student tickets are free!). For those unable to attend or travel, the app also offers links to live streams and an on-demand library of game play-by-play broadcasts.
If you’ve ever wanted to be involved with recreation and fitness on campus, the UConn Rec app is for you. Students can see a live view of the current occupancy, view special events and classes, review facility policies and hours and more. There are also resources and information for intramural and club sports and group activities. This app offers a way to stay up to date with UConn Rec program offerings. Students can also be notified about important announcements and cancellations.
With the demands of college life, listening to music for focused study and chill breaks can help students relax and consequently succeed. TuneIn offers a wide variety of podcasts, radio stations, music genre hubs and curated content. Users can listen to local favorites like WHUS, WHKA, WECS and more, or use the interactive Explorer map to choose stations from around the world. For a one-time purchase of $9.99, users can remove visual and pre-roll ads. Favorite artists also often host exclusive contests on the platform.
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On iOS: Tap the “Share” button (box with an arrow) and scroll down to choose “Add to Home Screen” (plus icon). Then, tap “Add” in the top right-hand corner.
On Android: Tap the menu icon (three-dots in upper right-hand corner) and then tap “Add to Home Screen”.
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From keeping track of your assignments, enjoying UConn events and activities and using resources available to you, these apps are set to redefine the way students navigate challenges and opportunities at UConn. Happy new year Huskies; make it a good one!