• 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.

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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 Timeline

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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.

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👻🎃 JOIN PRLACC’S COSTUME CONTEST! 🎃👻

Spooky season is here, and it’s time to show off your creativity! 🕸️🦇

Come dressed in your scariest, funniest, or most creative costume for a chance to win a prize! 🏆✨

📅 Friday, October 30th
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 PRLACC Program Room | SU 438

🧡 Bring your friends, show off your costumes, and let the Halloween fun begin!

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👻🎃 JOIN PRLACC’S COSTUME CONTEST! 🎃👻 Spooky season is here, and it’s time to show off your creativity! 🕸️🦇 Come dressed in your scariest, funniest, or most creative costume for a chance to win a prize! 🏆✨ 📅 Friday, October 30th ⏰ 4:00 PM 📍 PRLACC Program Room | SU 438 🧡 Bring your friends, show off your costumes, and let the Halloween fun begin!

💸 FAFSA season is here, and we’ve got you covered! 🎓💚

Join us for our CAPS FAFSA Party in collaboration with AACC, First Gen, PRLACC, and the One Stop Office! 📚✨

📅 November 5th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 AACC Common Room

Get help completing your FAFSA, ask financial aid questions, and enjoy some food while connecting with the community! 🍕💰

Don’t miss out on the financial aid opportunities available to you! 💚

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💸 FAFSA season is here, and we’ve got you covered! 🎓💚 Join us for our CAPS FAFSA Party in collaboration with AACC, First Gen, PRLACC, and the One Stop Office! 📚✨ 📅 November 5th ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 AACC Common Room Get help completing your FAFSA, ask financial aid questions, and enjoy some food while connecting with the community! 🍕💰 Don’t miss out on the financial aid opportunities available to you! 💚

Join UConn’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) for the National Campus Take Back the Night Rally, as students and staff come together to raise awareness, stand in solidarity with survivors, and advocate for safer campuses. 💜

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Join UConn’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) for the National Campus Take Back the Night Rally, as students and staff come together to raise awareness, stand in solidarity with survivors, and advocate for safer campuses. 💜

Looking to connect with a community that supports your academic, professional, and personal growth? 💡

✨ UConn SACNAS is dedicated to empowering Chicanos/Hispanics, Native Americans, and all students passionate about advancing diversity and representation in STEM!

🤝 Build meaningful connections
🚀 Explore career and research opportunities
🌟 Develop leadership skills
🧪 Find your community in STEM!

Scan the QR code to learn more and get involved!

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Looking to connect with a community that supports your academic, professional, and personal growth? 💡 ✨ UConn SACNAS is dedicated to empowering Chicanos/Hispanics, Native Americans, and all students passionate about advancing diversity and representation in STEM! 🤝 Build meaningful connections 🚀 Explore career and research opportunities 🌟 Develop leadership skills 🧪 Find your community in STEM! Scan the QR code to learn more and get involved!

🎉 CONNECT • MEET • BELONG 🧡

Join us for our Latine Students, Faculty & Staff Meet & Greet!

Come connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff, build new relationships, and strengthen our Latine community here at UConn! 🤝✨

📅 Wednesday, October 14th
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 PRLACC | Student Union, Room 438

Refreshments will be provided!

Whether you’re looking to meet new people or reconnect with familiar faces, we can’t wait to see you there!

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🎉 CONNECT • MEET • BELONG 🧡 Join us for our Latine Students, Faculty & Staff Meet & Greet! Come connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff, build new relationships, and strengthen our Latine community here at UConn! 🤝✨ 📅 Wednesday, October 14th ⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 PRLACC | Student Union, Room 438 Refreshments will be provided! Whether you’re looking to meet new people or reconnect with familiar faces, we can’t wait to see you there!

CDSS will be hosting drop-in hours in October 22nd and November 5th at PRLACC!

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CDSS will be hosting drop-in hours in October 22nd and November 5th at PRLACC!

📚💰 2027–2028 Financial Aid Applications are NOW OPEN!

Don’t miss out on financial aid opportunities for the upcoming academic year! 🎓

📅 Priority Deadline: February 15, 2027

💻 Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov
🏫 UConn School Code: 001417

📩 Questions? Contact One Stop at onestop@uconn.edu

✨ Apply early to maximize your financial aid consideration!

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📚💰 2027–2028 Financial Aid Applications are NOW OPEN! Don’t miss out on financial aid opportunities for the upcoming academic year! 🎓 📅 Priority Deadline: February 15, 2027 💻 Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov 🏫 UConn School Code: 001417 📩 Questions? Contact One Stop at onestop@uconn.edu ✨ Apply early to maximize your financial aid consideration!