What is the University of Bridgeport Known for?

The University of Bridgeport is known for the world's first school of dental Hygiene, the first master’s degree in Nutrition and chiropractic programs in the U.S., the first school of nursing, BSN program in Connecticut, the first & only PhD program in Technology Management in the Northeast and the first PhD in Computer Science and Engineering in the Northeast.

Does the University of Bridgeport have an undergraduate and graduate schools?

UB offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in on-campus and online curricula, as well as certificate programs.

Is UB a Division II school?

The University of Bridgeport competes in NCAA Division II athletics and has eight women's sports, and five men's sports. The Women's Soccer Team were the 2018 National NCAA Division II Champions.

How many programs are offered at the University of Bridgeport?

UB offers 125 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.

What are some of the most popular programs at the University of Bridgeport?

The nursing program, engineering, computer science and dental hygiene programs are among some of the most popular majors at UB.

Does UB have open enrollment?

The University of Bridgeport offers open enrollment.

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Master's in Artificial Intelligence

With the first MS in Artificial Intelligence degree program in CT, UB addresses the increasing role of artificial intelligence in nearly all aspects of human life.

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Reach the Next Level in Your Nursing Career

Our Accelerated BSN Program is designed to prepare a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings and to contribute to quality patient outcomes.

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Teacher Certification Programs

UB provides opportunities for in-depth study of subject content, techniques, and materials appropriate to contemporary classrooms within a structured framework of field concentration and professional development.

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Master of Public Health

In as little as 12-15 months, learn how to tackle a range of public health issues from acute and chronic illnesses to lifestyle and health behavior change.

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University of Bridgeport Plans to Add Ten New Sports

Purple Knights seek to build teams for NCAA Division II men's lacrosse, women's and men's indoor and outdoor track and field, and add five new club sports. This would bring the total number of NCAA and club sports on campus to 17.

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University of Bridgeport Announces New Combined Department of Athletics and Recreation

The University of Bridgeport has merged its campus recreation program with its athletics programs to form the Department of Athletics and Recreation. UB has also hired David Graham as Director of the Wheeler Recreation Center & Intramural Sports.

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Fones School of Dental Hygiene Receives an Additional $52,500 Grant from Delta Dental

The grant, which will fund the second year of UB’s Senior Smiles project, enables the school to continue providing services for low-income seniors in the Bridgeport area at its dental hygiene clinic.

Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport Commit to Assisting Refugees from Afghanistan

Goodwin University and the University of Bridgeport (UB) announced today they have committed to assisting recent Afghan refugees coming to Connecticut.

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October 16, 2021

Undergraduate Open House

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October 23, 2021

Homecoming 2021

October 23, 2021

2nd Annual Stuff the Bus

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October 30, 2021

Undergraduate Open House

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COVID-19

UB Cares

The health and safety of the University of Bridgeport community remains our first priority. Our ability to move forward during this pandemic will require each of us, without exception — faculty, staff and students — to comply with all COVID-related health and safety rules as articulated by the Emergency Response Team.

Visit our continuously-evolving COVID-19 hub for vital information about testing, contact tracing, campus life and the University’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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