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Thinking about college?

You have a state’s worth of options.

Whether you’re prioritizing cost, career, or overall experience, the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system can help you find the right fit.

Your first step? Understanding your options. CSCU includes four-year universities, a community college with more than a dozen campuses, and Connecticut’s only public online college — all of which can get you to where you want to go.

1 State, 6 Institutions, 16 Campuses
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Thinking about college?

Education with direction.

Our four-year universities offer well-rounded experiences, though each school has distinct characteristics that may appeal to you.

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CT State Community College

Innovative. Rigorous. Affordable.

Maybe a two-year track or short-term certificate is more your speed. From cities to rural communities, CT State has 12 main campuses across Connecticut for students pursuing academic success.

Asnuntuck

(Enfield)

Capital

(Hartford)

Gateway

(New Haven)

Housatonic

(Bridgeport)

Manchester
Middlesex

(Middletown)

Naugatuck Valley

(Waterbury)

Northwestern

(Winsted)

Norwalk
Quinebaug Valley

(Danielson)

Three Rivers

(Norwich)

Tunxis

(Farmington)

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Charter Oak State College

Online programs in line with your schedule.

If you’re planning to balance college, work, and other responsibilities, consider Charter Oak, Connecticut’s only public online college.

Through bachelor’s and associate degree programs, master’s programs, and certificate programs for adults, Charter Oak prepares grads for careers in a number of in-demand fields.

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Getting started

Resources for students.

An impactful, high-quality education is more accessible than you might think. Here are a couple advantages CSCU offers people who are resuming their education.

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Automatic admission

Based on your high school grade point average (GPA), you may be automatically admitted to participating institutions through the Connecticut Automatic Admission Program (CAAP).

Check eligibility

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Debt-free tuition

The Mary Ann Handley Award, previously known as PACT, covers the gap between the grants you receive and community college tuition and mandatory fees.

See if you qualify