The 2016–17 Hartford Hawks women's basketball team represented the University of Hartford during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.

The Hawks, led by first year head coach Kim McNeill, played their home games in the Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion and were members of the America East Conference.

They advanced to the semifinals of the America East women's tournament, where they lost to Albany.

Most road games will stream on the opponents website.

All games will be broadcast on the radio on WWUH.