Funds essential course textbooks, lab supplies, and student career fair preparation.
Immediate Impact & Unrestricted Support
The UB Annual Fund
Annual gifts provide vital, flexible funding where the university needs it most — empowering need-based student scholarships, cutting-edge laboratory equipment, faculty research, and emergency student assistance.
Every Dollar Matters
How Your Annual Gift Transforms Campus
Unrestricted annual gifts are deployed immediately to address critical student needs.
Need-Based Scholarships
Over 99% of undergraduate students receive financial assistance, much of it made possible through annual gifts.
Clinical & Tech Innovation
Provides state-of-the-art simulation manikins, 3D additive printing materials, and laboratory computing gear.
Student Emergency Relief
Helps students overcome unforeseen financial crises — from medical emergencies to textbook and housing needs.
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Annual Giving Leadership Tiers
Every contribution, regardless of size, advances the educational mission of University of Bridgeport.
100% of your annual gift goes directly to student programs and scholarships
Supports undergraduate research stipends and conference presentation travel.
Provides full semester gap-scholarships for students facing unexpected tuition shortfalls.
Honors our founding year with leadership philanthropy and VIP presidential event access.
Compassionate Relief
The Student Emergency Relief Fund
Unforeseen emergencies — such as the loss of family income, sudden medical expenses, or transit crises — can threaten a student’s ability to remain enrolled.nnThe Student Emergency Relief Fund provides immediate, micro-grants of $250 to $1,500 that enable students to stay in school, complete their courses, and march toward graduation.
- Direct micro-grants administered by the Dean of Students Office
- Helps prevent dropouts caused by short-term financial emergencies
- Covers emergency housing, food security, and essential healthcare costs
- 100% donor-funded through the generosity of alumni and parents
Can I designate my Annual Fund gift to a specific school or athletics team?
Yes! While unrestricted gifts offer the greatest flexibility, you can designate your contribution to any academic college, department, athletic team, or scholarship endowment.
Does my employer match charitable gifts to UB?
Many corporations match employee donations dollar-for-dollar. Check with your human resources department or search our matching gift database on the giving portal.
Is my gift to the Annual Fund tax-deductible?
Yes. University of Bridgeport is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Office of Annual Giving
University Advancement, Cortright Hall, 219 Park Avenue.
Cortright Hall, 219 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.