Title:	Executive Residency Requirements
Policy Owner:	Human Resources
Applies to:	President, Vice Presidents and Equivalent Positions
Campus Applicability:	All Campuses, including UConn Health
Approval Date:	December 23, 2025
Effective Date:	January 1, 2026
For More Information, Contact:	UConn Storrs and Regionals: Vice President, Human Resources UConn Health: Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources
Contact Information:	hr@uconn.edu or hr@uchc.edu
Official Website:	https://hr.uconn.edu/

PURPOSE

To establish residency requirements for the University President, Vice Presidents and other equivalent positions consistent with state law.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to the University of Connecticut President hired on or after July 1, 2025, and Vice Presidents or equivalent positions hired after January 1, 2026.

DEFINITIONS

Equivalent Positions: Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff to the President, Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel, and Athletic Director.

POLICY STATEMENT

University President: Any person serving as the President shall maintain their primary residence in the state of Connecticut for the duration of their tenure as President.

Vice Presidents or Equivalent Positions: Any employee hired on or after January 1, 2026, to serve as a Vice President or equivalent position must maintain their primary residence in the state of Connecticut or reside within 100 miles of their primary campus location for the duration of their tenure in the appointment. Such residency requirements must be met within ninety (90) days of the appointment date.

Employees subject to this policy may be required from time to time to attest to the residency requirements outlined in this policy and/or provide evidence of residency.

ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy and any related procedures may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University By-Laws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Code. Failure to obtain and maintain residency consistent with this policy will result in separation from employment with the University of Connecticut.

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 12/23/2025 (Approved by the University Senior Policy Council and President)

Revisions:

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