02/25/2022
Here are some useful resources for Graduate students about on
and off campus life, and the New Student Resource Guide!
New Student Resource Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CepzkFP9-J3GE2346s-AuOaHUieD8NlS/view?usp=sharing
On-Campus Life:
Storrs Campus
Food:
Student Union: A variety of food options within the Student Union building
Lizzie’s: Food cart located right outside the psychology building
Entertainment:
University Events Calendar
The Doug Bernstein Game Room
Connecticut Repertory Theatre
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Athletic Tickets
Storrs Center
Information
Food:
Campusfood: list of nearby restaurants, many of which deliver
Moe’s Southwest Grill: burritos, tacos, sit down or take out
Dog Lane Cafe: sit down restaurant, plenty of options
Ted’s Bar: (pizza, sandwiches, beer, etc)
Insomnia Cookies: amazing, fresh, warm cookies. And open late at night! What could be better?
Mooyah: burgers, fries, shakes. Sit down or take out.
Geno’s Grille: sit down restaurant
Husky Pizza: dine in or take out pizza.
PriceChopper: local grocery store
Drink:
Storrs Wine and Spirits
Entertainment:
Friendly Fire Games: great game store! Board game nights and other events.
Off-Campus Life:
Food:
Willimantic:
Willimantic Brewing Company: American food, great beer
Cafemantic: coffee and sandwiches
Vernon:
Rein’s Deli: New York style deli
Panda Palace: Chinese food
Stone and Paddle: pizza, pasta, sandwiches
Vernon Diner: 24 hour diner with free wifi
Wood-n-Tap: bar and grill
Oki Asian Bistro: sushi, soups, salads, and more
Simply Thai
Manchester:
Pepe’s Pizza
Catsup & Mustard: Great burgers
Plaza Azteca: Mexican Food
Entertainment:
West Hartford Center: food, bars, boutique shopping
Buckland Hills Mall: shopping
Evergreen Walk: upscale outdoor shopping
Six Flags New England: less than an hour from campus
Mohegan Sun: casino
Wine Tours
Time Machine Hobby Shop: board games, toys, models, and more. Check out The Portal across the street to play games and join tournaments.
Housing:
Many students choose to live immediately by campus, Vernon, or Manchester.
Off Campus Housing
UConn off campus housing
