The University of Bridgeports Waterbury Center offers graduate programs in Education and accelerated degree completion programs in Human Services, Psychology and General Studies. The Waterbury Center is conveniently located near Interstate-84 in a modern office park near the Cheshire town line.
The University promotes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
The four quadrants within UBs seal represent the distinct character of the University of Bridgeport. Shown in the upper right quadrant of the symbol is the tree of life, symbolizing personal and institutional growth; in the lower right, the Perry Arch, representing tradition, solid foundations, and performance; in the lower left, the seascape, illustrating the Universitys unique campus environment on Long Island Sound; and, in the prominent upper left quadrant, the traditional lamp of learning, which has been the main element of the official UB seal since 1931.
Founded in 1927, the University of Bridgeport is home to a diverse student body who are united by a shared commitment to career readiness, innovation, and a supportive, challenging learning environment. The innovative thinking that led to the founding of UB almost a century ago continues to guide us today as we connect to a wider world.
Our 56-acre campus on a gorgeous stretch of Long Island Sound in Bridgeport, Conn., provides an ideal setting for scholarly pursuits. The campus is home to 14 schools, colleges and institutes, 7 residence halls, 4 dining facilities, a bookstore, snack shop, and a student center equipped with pool tables, a caf and computer lab, student lounges, and clubs and activities spaces. All of the Universitys academic offerings are available through the main Bridgeport campus. This includes over 125 degree programs, minors, concentrations, and certificates.
Seaside Park, a 400 acre-park on Long Island Sound adjacent to the campus, offers outstanding outlets for fun on the beach, relaxation, exercise, and outdoor study, and our Gold Coast location just 48 miles northeast of New York City will enable you to connect with some of the worlds leading corporations, hospitals, and organizations.
Take Exit 27. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Lafayette Street. At the first light, turn left onto South Frontage Road and bear right. At the next light, turn right (by Harbor Yard Stadium & Arena) onto Broad Street. Proceed approximately one mile south, Broad Street turns right into Waldemere Avenue. At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue. Go one block and turn right on Linden Avenue. Visitor parking is on left.
Take Exit 27 and proceed straight off the exit ramp, bear right. At the fourth light, turn right (by Harbor Yard Stadium & Arena) onto Broad Street. Proceed approximately one mile south, Broad Street turns right into Waldemere Avenue. At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue. Go one block and turn right on Linden Avenue. Visitor parking is on left.
Take Exit 1 (Prospect Street / Myrtle Avenue). Continue straight off the exit ramp until the third traffic light, turn left onto South Frontage Road and bear right. At the third traffic light, turn right (by Harbor Yard Stadium & Arena) onto Broad Street. Proceed approximately one mile south, Broad Street turns right into Waldemere Avenue. At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue. Go one block and turn right on Linden Avenue. Visitor parking is on left.
Take Exit 52 (South fork) and bear left to Route 8/25 Connector to Exit 1 (Prospect Street / Myrtle Avenue). Continue straight off the exit ramp until the third traffic light, turn left onto South Frontage Road and bear right. At the third traffic light, turn right (by Harbor Yard Stadium & Arena) onto Broad Street. Proceed approximately one mile south, Broad Street turns right into Waldemere Avenue. At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue. Go one block and turn right on Linden Avenue. Visitor parking is on left.
Take Exit 49S (South) to Route 8/25 Connector to Exit 1 (Prospect Street / Myrtle Avenue). Continue straight off the exit ramp until the third traffic light, turn left onto South Frontage Road and bear right. At the third traffic light, turn right (by Harbor Yard Stadium & Arena) onto Broad Street. Proceed approximately one mile south, Broad Street turns right into Waldemere Avenue. At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue. Go one block and turn right on Linden Avenue. Visitor parking is on left.
University of Bridgeport is a non-profit university, home to a diverse student and faculty body from over 45 states and 80 countries who are united by a shared commitment to career readiness, innovation, and a supportive, challenging learning environment.
LiveSafe is the personal UB security and information phone application for all students, faculty and staff. It is available for Android and iPhone devices. LiveSafe allows the user to send tips and messages to Campus Security, share locations with friends or family, locate buildings on campus and access emergency services and preparedness information.
The information is easy to obtain directly from your hand-held device by scrolling through the information tabs provided and opening the tab to reach Campus Security while on campus or 911/police when off-campus. Other information available is the SafeWalk feature where the user can allow a family member or friend to follow you on the application to ensure the safe arrival to the destination of your choice. If you are looking for a specific building on campus, the LiveSafe application can give walking or driving directions from wherever you are to the university destination address you choose.
The University of Bridgeport has established an Emergency Broadcast System through LiveSafe. LiveSafe will allow the University of Bridgeport to transmit messages to users, informing them of an event that may have a direct impact on health or safety.