Connecticut Automatic Admission Program
Introducing the CT Automatic Admission Program (CAAP). Graduating CT high school seniors who meet identified thresholds are eligible upon application to be automatically admitted to participating colleges and universities. Admission to some programs within these colleges and universities may require additional student information or demonstrated student success in the first semesters of attendance. There is no application fee for eligible students.
Eligibility
In order to apply for automatic admission, a student must:
- CT High School Senior
Be a current senior in a Connecticut high school and planning to graduate in the spring of 2024. - Class Rank Percentile
Ask your school counselor to provide you with your class rank percentile. You need to be in the top 30% of your graduating class based on the CAAP GPA to be considered for the auto admit program.
View admission criteria set by partner institutions
Participating Institutions
View participating universities and colleges below:
Central Connecticut State University
Auto Enroll Eligibility
Top 30% of class
Net Cost (1yr): $13,434Grad Rate: 59%
Avg Earnings:$56,799
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Contact
Larry Hall, halllaw@ccsu.edu
Application & Admission Info
Central Connecticut State University is a place where you’ll take exciting courses and work with extraordinary professors who bring their expertise and real-world experience into the classroom.
Popular Majors
Psychological Sciences, Criminology, Engineering, Nursing, Education, Business Majors
Program Requirements
Please note that the Auto-Admit program does not guarantee admission into the following majors: Nursing, Engineering, Music or Music Education, or Theater BFA. There are additional requirements that must be met for Music, Music Education, and Theater BFA.
All applicants to CCSU’s BFA Theatre programs will be considered “Pre-BFA” until they have successfully auditioned for the program. More information about the BFA Admission Process is found here: https://www.ccsu.edu/theatre/index.html
Prospective music students must demonstrate a level of proficiency with either instrument or voice that shows adequate musicianship and commitment to study in a professional degree program. More information about the Department of Music application and audition process is found here: https://www.ccsu.edu/music/prospectivestudents/
Pre-Nursing applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If a student is not selected for the program, more information will be provided to the student regarding the various options available. https://www2.ccsu.edu/program/Nursing_BSN/Admission#content_1363
Eastern Connecticut State University
Auto Enroll Eligibility
Top 30% of class
Net Cost (1yr): $18,292Grad Rate: 60%
Avg Earnings:$52,411
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Contact
Chris Dorsey, dorseyc@easternct.edu
Raena Beetham, beethamr@easternct.edu
Application & Admission Info
Congratulations on your academic achievements and hard work that has made you eligible for admission to Eastern Connecticut State University. Eastern Warriors are prepared for a world of challenge and change. We support one another and care for our peers. Our campus creates a tightly knit community of strong relationships and common interests. Eastern raises Warriors – empowered, passionate, intuitive leaders who are ready to face obstacles in the world that awaits them. Unleash your potential at Eastern, Connecticut’s only public liberal arts college.
Please note that admission packets will be released beginning December 15.
Popular Majors
Psychology, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Education, Communication
Program Requirements
Please note that both our Direct-Admit Nursing Major and Honors Program have additional admission requirements. Admission to Eastern (through CAAP or otherwise) does not guarantee admission to either of these selective programs.
Nursing Major: There are additional requirements for our cohort-based, direct-entry BSN Program, including: a personal statement (required) and letter of recommendation from science teacher (strongly encouraged). The personal statement should be limited to 500 words and address the following: What educational and life experiences have led you to become interested in the nursing profession?
Honors Program: Students wishing to further challenge themselves are encouraged to apply to Eastern’s Honors Program, which enrolls 25 students each cohort. Honors applicants should have at least a 3.5 GPA and 1250 SAT. You may learn more about the program and its separate application at www.easternct.edu/honors. The deadline for applying to the Honors Program is February 1 annually.
Southern Connecticut State University
Auto Enroll Eligibility
Top 30% of class
Net Cost (1yr): $18,231Grad Rate: 54%
Avg Earnings:$55,682
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Contact
Julie Edstrom, edstromj1@southernct.edu
Nilvio Perez, perezn18@southernct.edu
Application & Admission Info
At Southern, you will find a diverse learning community that aims to have every student thrive, matter and succeed. Our exploratory program helps students who are undecided about their major clarify and reach their goals, and our accelerated pathways can shave off a year of time and expense to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Southern students can expect outstanding academics, vibrant campus life and excellent career preparation that’s affordable.
Apply online and submit your official high school transcript to receive your admission decision. Southern is test optional for all academic programs and merit-based scholarships.
Popular Majors
Psychology, Education, Nursing, Healthcare Studies, Business Management, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, Social Work, Communication
Program Requirements
Please note that the Connecticut Auto-Admit program does not guarantee admission into the following major and program: Direct Admission Nursing or The Honors College. There are additional requirements that must be met for these programs.
Direct Admissions Nursing applicants must apply by December 1, 2023. Students are required to submit an essay and letters of recommendation to be considered for Direct Admissions into our BSN Nursing program. More information can be found here: https://inside.southernct.edu/nursing/undergraduate-programs/bsn
Students interested in The Honors College at Southern are ask to complete the Honors College application after they have submitted their first-year application. The deadline to apply to the Honors College is January 2, 2024. More information about Honors is found here: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/honors-college
Western Connecticut State University
Auto Enroll Eligibility
Top 30% of class
Net Cost (1yr): $16,154Grad Rate: 52%
Avg Earnings:$57,005
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Contact
Luis Santiago, santiagol@wcsu.edu
Application & Admission Info
Western Connecticut State University changes lives by providing all students with a high quality education that fosters their growth as individuals, scholars, professionals, and leaders in a global society. Students applying through our Auto Admit application should also forward an official high school transcript from your school to admissions@wcsu.edu and SAT/ACT scores if you choose to submit scores. Students cannot be considered for merit-based scholarships without a high school transcript.
Popular Majors
Biology, Cybersecurity, Digital and Interactive Media Arts, Education, Health Promotional Studies, Justice & Law Administration, Meteorology, Music, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Theatre Arts
Program Requirements
The WCSU BFA Musical Theatre program requires applicants to submit a pre-screen video audition. Click the following link for more information https://www.wcsu.edu/theatrearts/musical-theatre/
Prospective music students must perform and pass an audition for members of the faculty. The purpose of the audition is to gather evidence of both current ability and the potential to complete the preferred degree program. Click the following link to schedule an audition https://www.wcsu.edu/music/audition/
Students interested in Pre-Nursing will be admitted as Exploratory Studies during the auto admit process. The admission committee will then review your application upon receipt of additional information and requirements below. The admission criteria for these programs include a minimum 3.0, 85 overall GPA (3.0), 1060 SATs (530 in Evidence-Based Reading/WRT AND 530 in Math) OR 21 composite ACT score (18 in English AND 18 in Math), B average Chemistry.
Goodwin University
Auto Enroll Eligibility
While Goodwin University has an open enrollment policy for any student that has earned a high school credential, there are selective admissions programs* that are not part of the automatic admissions initiative.
*Please visit the website to see what qualifies as a selective admissions program.
Net Cost (1yr): $23,337Grad Rate: 43%
Avg Earnings:$36,227
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Contact
Nicholas Lentino, Nlentino@goodwin.edu
Application & Admission Info
Please contact the email address above with any questions, including questions about how to apply for automatic admission at Goodwin University.
We have the flexibility and support to meet your needs.
We put your needs first — that’s why we offer flexible class scheduling and support services to help you reach your goals on your own terms.
You can take classes on-campus, online, or in a hybrid format, whatever best suits you. Whether you prefer to take classes during the day, evening, or on weekends — we will work with your schedule!
As a student at Goodwin University, you will be inspired to grow academically, personally, and professionally.
You will have access to our:
- Academic Success Center
- Career services team
- Community Co-op
- Counseling support
- Math Lab
- Tutoring
86% Goodwin students get a job or continue their education within six months of graduation.*
*Students graduating from 7/1/2020-6/30/2021
Popular Majors
Business, healthcare, manufacturing, nursing, safety and security, and social science and education
Program Requirements
Selective admissions programs* *These programs are not part of the automatic admissions initiative. Please visit the website to see what qualifies as a selective admissions program.
Mitchell College
Auto Enroll Eligibility
Top 30% of class
Net Cost (1yr): $25,139Grad Rate: 40%
Avg Earnings:$36,205
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Contact
Michelle Mason, mason_m@mitchell.edu
Application & Admission Info
Congratulations! Your academic achievements and success in high school make you eligible for guaranteed admission to the Mitchell College. By completing a few easy steps, you will be on your way to becoming a part of the Mitchell Family.
Your experience at Mitchell College is as individual as you are: your strengths, your potential, your best self. Studies show the lifelong impact of making strong connections in college, and Mitchell lines up ways to connect across campus.
Mitchell is a small, close-knit liberal arts college that offers many access points to education. Our professors, specialists, coaches and advisors work with every student to help them discover their strengths and find their passion, guiding them to engage in the world with purpose. How do we do that?
We custom-tailor academic and career paths to help students realize their dreams; we have several options for students who learn differently and would benefit from additional support, including our celebrated Thames at Mitchell program, Mystic Program and Bentsen Learning Center; we prepare students for employment or graduate school by teaching them how to communicate, analyze, interact and empathize; we give students practical experiences - - 100% of Mitchell graduates complete at least one internship or on-campus career lab.
Simply apply online and submit your official high school transcript to receive your admission decision. Mitchell is test optional for all academic programs and merit-based scholarships and evaluates each applicant using a holistic approach.
Popular Majors
Applied Exercise Science; Communication; Criminal Justice; Early Childhood Education; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Marine & Environmental Science; Psychology; Sport Management; Business Management; Computer and Data Information Systems; Public Health
Program Requirements
The Thames at Mitchell program is excluded from the Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program (CAAP).
University of Bridgeport
Auto Enroll Eligibility
Top 30% of class
Net Cost (1yr): $24,416Grad Rate: 54%
Avg Earnings:$51,396
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Contact
Allison Garris, agarris@bridgeport.edu
Application & Admission Info
University of Bridgeport is excited to be part of the Connecticut’s Guaranteed Auto Admit program!
University of Bridgeport is a career focused institution students can see the world without leaving home. With a 11:1 faculty to student ratio, 14 NCAA sports, over 80 clubs and organizations, and where 99% of students received financial aid*, we are your connection between education and career and your home.
Popular Majors
Biology, Health Science, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Dental, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Business
Program Requirements
Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the following programs. Admission to these programs requires additional review: Biology, Engineering/Computer Science, Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences, Math, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing
University of New Haven
Auto Enroll Eligibility
Top 30% of class
Net Cost (1yr): $33,109Grad Rate: 62%
Avg Earnings:$58,152
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Contact
Corinne Merjave, cmerjave@newhaven.edu
Application & Admission Info
Popular Majors
National Security, Esports, Communication, Medical Laboratory Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Sports Management
Program Requirements
Certain programs are excluded from the CT Auto Admit Program (including Early Decision applicants, and Forensic Science, Dental Hygiene, B.F.A., Art, and all Tagliatela College of Engineering majors). If one of these programs is your intended major, the University of New Haven will consider your application upon receipt of additional admission requirements.
University of Saint Joseph
Auto Enroll Eligibility
Top 30% of class
Net Cost (1yr): $25,776Grad Rate: 66%
Avg Earnings:$54,455
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Contact
Molly Miner, MMiner@usj.edu
Application & Admission Info
Congratulations! Your academic achievements and success in high school make you eligible for guaranteed admission to the University of Saint Joseph. By completing a few easy steps, you will be on your way to becoming a Blue Jay. USJ is a small university offering big outcomes. A vibrant campus community where immersive experiences, community engagement, and academic rigor empower career-ready leaders, it is time to apply to the University of Saint Joseph!
Simply apply online and submit your official high school transcript to receive your admission decision. USJ is test optional for all academic programs and merit-based scholarships.
Popular Majors
Business, Education, Health Science, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work
Program Requirements
Certain programs are excluded from the CT Auto Admit Program (including Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Health Science for Direct-entry Physician Assistant Studies, and 3+3 Pharmacy). If one of these programs is your intended major, the USJ Admission Committee will review your application upon receipt of additional admission requirements. The admission criteria for these programs include a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA and a B+ or higher in the following academic courses: Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Geometry. Additionally, if you are interested in being considered for USJ’s Honors Program, you should submit an essay and one academic letter of recommendation.
Contact
For any questions you may have about the CT Automatic Admission Program, please email CSCU-CAAP@ct.edu
Financial Aid
In order to be eligible for federal financial aid, students must complete a FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students are encouraged to seek support from high school counselors to successfully complete this form. Students should also refer to two Connecticut resources, the FAFSA Family Guide and the Virtual FAFSA Completion Sessions.
Students may also be eligible to receive non-federal forms of aid, such as merit awards, depending on student profile based on information in the application and the availability of such aid at the individual schools.
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Get Started
- STEP 1: Create a Common App Account
Create a Common App account or log in to an existing Common App account. Set your communication preferences so that: “Common App may communicate with me by email, phone or text message…” This allows Common App to send your CAAP auto-admission information.
STEP 2: Complete the following steps to be eligible for CAAP consideration
On the Common App tab:- Navigate to the Education section
- Open the “Grades” drop-down menu
- Under “Class rank reporting” select “Decile”
- Select the decile rank provided by your high school counselor
Resources for filling out the Common Application
- First-year application guide
page with videos (What is Common App video is particularly helpful) and tips for students. - Common App Ready toolkit
nearly 20 downloadable resources in English and in Spanish (nearly 40 total) to help students, parents, and counselors understand and use Common App. - Family resources
also in English and Spanish
Printable Directions
Download and print CAAP instructions.