University Connections


Connections is a course designed to ease your transition to Utah State and to prepare you for your college experience. It is the place to be if you want to gain an edge and learn exactly what it takes to be successful at USU.

In your Connections course, you will cover everything from how to develop the best college study and time management skills, to excellent test-taking strategies. And don't forget the opportunity you will have to meet hundreds of new friends.

Use the links on the right of the page to learn more about what Connections offers and how to register. See you there!

USU first-year students talk about Connections

"My Connections instructor was helpful in making the transition to Utah State University, because she talked to the class a lot about what college life is like and what is expected of college students, as well as what we should expect as college students."

"I feel much more prepared for college than some of my freshman friends who didn't take the class."

"The required literature was the best part of my connections class. I enjoyed both the book and the discussions we had."

"My instructor was very effective in helping me transition to Utah State University. She helped us know about all the accounts we needed to set up, helped us know how to read a class syllabus and encouraged us to stay organized. She gave us a taste of different programs we can become involved in, such as the Honors Program, the Service-Learning Program, and the Study Abroad Program. She helped us know what to expect and what we needed to do to be ready for college."