
Welcome to your home away from home.
Be part of the Latinx/a/o community on campus at UConn’s Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center, where you’ll connect with your roots, with your peers, and with the leader you’re meant to become.
Discover connection. Discover your heritage. Discover yourself.

I think the easiest way to get involved is METAS. I think that the METAS program, our mentoring program, has been a very good gateway or a very good entryway for students to kind of get involved in the space, to meet some wonderful students here.

PRLACC is an amazing cultural center. I think it gave me a voice. It showed me that I could meet other students that looked like me and felt the same experiences on campus like me. And it gave me a group of friends that helped turn me into an activist on campus.

About the Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center
PRLACC is a vibrant cultural center open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members interested in promoting awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Latinx/a/o issues and the rich diversity of Latinx/a/o individuals and Latin American cultures. Whether using our physical space to learn, study, relax, or visit with friends; immersing oneself in an aspect of Latinx/a/o culture at one of our events; or taking advantage of resources like our mentoring programs and student organizations, people find they can be themselves at PRLACC, just as they would at home.History of PRLACC
The Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center arose from the struggle for civil rights and economic justice that found many U.S. campuses and cities in turmoil during the 1960s. At the University of Connecticut, issues such as racism, inequality, and access to education and employment were addressed by many student groups and concerned individuals. PRLACC TimelineEvents
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PRLACC Is Home
Wonderful stories from our Latinx students at the University of Connecticut and the impact PRLACC has had on their sense of belonging.
PRLACC really was a support system for me. A place where I did a lot of self growth, self reflection.
Mark your calendars... Nuestra Noche will be a night you don`t want to miss!
Mark your calendars... Nuestra Noche will be a night you don`t want to miss! ...
Join us @ 1pm on Monday in the conference room to talk to someone from SHaW!
Join us @ 1pm on Monday in the conference room to talk to someone from SHaW! ...
FREE food! Come and join us for conversations and cookies ! 6-8 pm
FREE food! Come and join us for conversations and cookies ! 6-8 pm ...
Annual Passing the Torch 2026 (3 of 3 sets): welcoming in new and celebrating exiting leaders of our affiliated organizations.
Annual Passing the Torch 2026 (3 of 3 sets): welcoming in new and celebrating exiting leaders of our affiliated organizations. ...
Annual Passing the Torch 2026 (2 of 3 sets): welcoming in new and celebrating exiting leaders of our affiliated organizations.
Annual Passing the Torch 2026 (2 of 3 sets): welcoming in new and celebrating exiting leaders of our affiliated organizations. ...
Annual Passing the Torch 2026 (1 of 3 sets): welcoming in new and celebrating exiting leaders of our affiliated organizations.
Annual Passing the Torch 2026 (1 of 3 sets): welcoming in new and celebrating exiting leaders of our affiliated organizations. ...
Join us on April 9th and learn about the power of dance!
Join us on April 9th and learn about the power of dance! ...
LSLC APPLICATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED!! Get your application in by Sunday night!
LSLC APPLICATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED!! Get your application in by Sunday night! ...
Join MIXED for a paint and sip night March 30th at 6:45 pm in the AsACC room 428 in the Union ! Come and enjoy free mocktails!
Join MIXED for a paint and sip night March 30th at 6:45 pm in the AsACC room 428 in the Union ! Come and enjoy free mocktails! ...
Recently, our Director, Alfred Guante, had the opportunity to attend the Annual Resource Fair at the Waterbury Campus. The event brought together departments from Storrs to connect with students who may choose to transfer to the Storrs campus after their first year or two. PRLACC, AsAAC, AACC, and the Women’s Center were proud to participate and share information about the many resources and opportunities available to support student success. Natedine( a PRLACC staff member) also joined the trip to help engage with students and promote the work we do across the UConn community.
Recently, our Director, Alfred Guante, had the opportunity to attend the Annual Resource Fair at the Waterbury Campus. The event brought together departments from Storrs to connect with students who may choose to transfer to the Storrs campus after their first year or two. PRLACC, AsAAC, AACC, and the Women’s Center were proud to participate and share information about the many resources and opportunities available to support student success. Natedine( a PRLACC staff member) also joined the trip to help engage with students and promote the work we do across the UConn community. ...
PRLACCians! Our scholarship application is now open! Applications are due March 29th at 11:59pm
PRLACCians! Our scholarship application is now open! Applications are due March 29th at 11:59pm ...
Hi everyone! Please be sure to attend the coordinator session tomorrow at 4PM in the conference room if you are interested in learning more about being a coordinator for the LSLC!
Hi everyone! Please be sure to attend the coordinator session tomorrow at 4PM in the conference room if you are interested in learning more about being a coordinator for the LSLC! ...
