The University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus serves more than 1,100 students annually. In its sixty years of operation, UConn Waterbury has opened the doors to educational access and excellence to thousands of Connecticut residents, many of whom have distinguished themselves in the fields of community service, business, education, law and politics. Today, the campus is located in a modern, state-of-the art facility in the heart of downtown Waterbury. Campus neighbors include the historic and completely renovated Palace Theater and a new arts magnet middle and high school, making the university’s location a beacon for educational and cultural enlightenment.