Sports Statistics Experiential Learning Program

Gain hands-on experience in the world of sports analytics by working side-by-side with UConn athletics teams.

Program Overview

The Sports Statistics Experiential Learning Program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience with sports analytics through UConn athletic teams. Students will help teams advance their programs using statistical and analytic methods. The program is open to students majoring in actuarial science, mathematics-statistics, statistics, (pre-)applied data analysis, and (pre-)statistical data science.

Earning Course Credit

Course credit will vary depending on the team. Grading is based on a detailed final report written by the student and a performance evaluation from supervisors.

How to Apply

Our program requires course prerequisites and an application process. The teams available to work with will be announced when the application cycle opens each semester. Please note that there are a limited number of positions available.

For more information on how to apply, please contact Alyssa O'Keefe.

Required course prerequisites for each major include:

Actuarial Science Majors

Students must have successfully completed MATH 3636. MATH 3637 is also suggested.

Statistics and (Pre-)Statistical Data Science Majors

Students must have completed STAT 3025Q or STAT 3375Q with a grade of C or better; completed STAT 3115Q or 3215Q with a grade of C or better; and completed STAT 2255 or STAT 3675Q (CSE 2050 or ECON 3322 may also count).

(Pre-)Applied Data Analysis Majors

Students must have completed STAT 3025Q with a grade of C or better; completed STAT 3115Q or 3215Q with a grade of C or better; and also STAT 2255 or STAT 3675Q or COGS 2500Q (CSE 2050 or ECON 3322 may also count in place of STAT 2255/COGS 2500Q).

Mathematics-Statistics Majors

There are two coursework options that can meet the requirement to participate in this program.

  1. Students must have completed MATH 3636. MATH 3637 is also suggested.
  2. Students must have completed STAT 3025Q or STAT 3375Q with a grade of C or better; completed STAT 3115Q or 3215Q with a grade of C or better; and also STAT 2255 or STAT 3675Q (CSE 2050 or ECON 3322 may also count in place of STAT 2255).

Contact Us

For questions about the program, please contact:

Alyssa O’Keefe

Academic Advisor
alyssa.okeefe@uconn.edu
860-486-2822