Last revised 2/11/2025 by KK
Overview
To prepare online enrolled students for success, eCampus provides them with information prior to the start date of classes.
Communication from eCampus
The Online Students website contains useful information for students taking online courses. On behalf of eCampus, the registrar’s office sends all students enrolled in online courses the following email to direct them to this information:
Subject: UConn Online Course Information – [term]
Dear Student,
You are registered for an online course at the University of Connecticut for [term] starting [date]. Please visit Getting Started/Learn More for information critical to your success in the course (e.g., syllabi, textbooks, policies, help and support information, software, etc.) See available syllabi on the UConn Syllabus Repository page.
Important: Please note that not all faculty provide their course syllabi through eCampus. If you do not see the syllabus for your course, you can contact your instructor for more information.
Courses and instructor contact information can be found by navigating to the Registrar's Schedule of Classes/Student Admin.
Other Helpful Links
- Visit the Online Student Take a Course page for information on enrolling in online courses, programs and certificate programs.
- Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
- Students are strongly encouraged to upload an official roster photo if they have not done so already. Official roster photos may be used for student authentication in online courses.
Thank you,
UConn eCampus
The schedule of email communication is as follows:
- Four weeks prior and the day before the start of the term, all students enrolled in an online course are emailed.
- Daily through the day after the add/drop period ends (ongoing as students register), the students newly enrolled in an online course are emailed.
Communication from Faculty
Though not required, we highly recommend that faculty communicate with students prior to the start of classes. Reflect on your online course, syllabus, and any potential challenges that may arise for students, and address those in your communication. Consider special assessment or testing requirements, synchronous meetings, specialized materials, software, or technology that will need to be purchased prior to the start of classes. Communicating with students prior to the start of classes is also a great way to develop instructor presence and facilitate community building in an online course. Refer to Communication Templates for Online Courses for “Welcome Message” email templates.