Admissions
With more than 1,200 degree and certificate programs and the lowest sticker price for higher education in the state, explore your passion at any of the 17 Connecticut State College & Universities.
Admission
Charter Oak
Charter Oak State College (COSC), the state's only public, fully online, college is an option for many students. Please visit their website www.charteroak.edu for more information about programs and credit aggregation.
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If you have general questions about COSC, please call 860-515-3701, or e-mail admissions@charteroak.edu.
New England Regional Tuition Compact
By agreement with the New England Board of Education (NEBHE), a Connecticut student may choose to study at an out-of-state public institution at a discount when a study program is not offered at an in-state institution. At certain colleges, students may also qualify when the out-of-state college is closer to home than the in-state college offering the same program. For more information visit the New England Board for Higher Education website.
Residency
If you have questions about whether you qualify as an in-state or out-of-state student for tuition purposes, please review the Connecticut General Statutes regarding residency (pdf).
Admission
State Universities
Admission to the Connecticut State Universities is competitive, and each university has its own application and admissions process. Please visit the admission pages below for more details.
Admission Office Contact Info
| Website | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Central Admissions Office | 860-832-2278 | admissions@ccsu.edu |
| Eastern Admissions Office | 860-465-5286 | admissions@easternct.edu |
| Southern Admissions Office | 203-392-5644 | admissions@southernct.edu |
| Western Admissions Office | 203-837-9000 | admissions@wcsu.edu |
New England Regional Tuition Compact
By agreement with the New England Board of Education (NEBHE), a Connecticut student may choose to study at an out-of-state public institution at a discount when a study program is not offered at an in-state institution. At certain colleges, students may also qualify when the out-of-state college is closer to home than the in-state college offering the same program. For more information visit the New England Board for Higher Education website.
Residency
If you have questions about whether you qualify as an in-state or out-of-state student for tuition purposes, please review the Connecticut General Statutes regarding residency (pdf).
Admission
Community Colleges
Community College
Open Door Admissions
The open door admissions policy offers admission to every high school graduate or anyone holding a high school equivalency diploma (GED) without requiring Scholastic Aptitude Tests. Some programs may have special requirements. Applications accepted year-round.
Admission Office Contact Info
| College Website | Phone |
|---|---|
| Asnuntuck Admissions Office | 860-253-3010 |
| Capital Admissions Office | 860-906-5140 |
| Gateway Admissions Office | 203-285-2010 |
| Housatonic Admissions Office | 203-332-5100 |
| Manchester Admissions Office | 860-512-3210 |
| Middlesex Admissions Office | 860-343-5719 |
| Naugatuck Valley Admissions Office | 203-575-8040 |
| Northwestern CT Admissions Office | 860-738-6330 |
| Norwalk Admissions Office | 203-857-7060 |
| Quinebaug Valley Admissions Office | 860-932-4002 |
| Three Rivers Admissions Office | 860-215-9016 |
| Tunxis Admissions Office | 860-773-1490 |
New England Regional Tuition Compact
By agreement with the New England Board of Education (NEBHE), a Connecticut student may choose to study at an out-of-state public institution at a discount when a study program is not offered at an in-state institution. At certain colleges, students may also qualify when the out-of-state college is closer to home than the in-state college offering the same program. For more information visit the New England Board for Higher Education website.
Residency
If you have questions about whether you qualify as an in-state or out-of-state student for tuition purposes, please review the Connecticut General Statutes regarding residency (pdf).