Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program Opens August 1 for High School Seniors
Connecticut’s eligible high school seniors can start applying to CSCU’s four state universities through CAAP
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system is encouraging eligible high school seniors in Connecticut to apply to one of CSCU’s four regional universities through the Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program (CAAP) which opens Friday, August 1, for the 2026-27 academic year.
Through the program, graduating Connecticut high school seniors who have a 3.0 weighted grade point average (GPA) or a 2.75 unweighted GPA, are eligible upon application to be automatically admitted to CSCU’s participating institutions - Central, Eastern, Southern, and Western Connecticut State Universities. CAAP simplifies the admissions process and removes application fees. For more information and to apply, students can visit www.ct.edu/autoadmit.
“The Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program is an example of how CSCU is creating educational access and equity by simplifying the admissions process and making it easier for Connecticut’s students to attend our institutions,” said CSCU Interim Chancellor Dr. O. John Maduko. “CAAP removes barriers to higher education — particularly for first-generation, minoritized, and underserved students — creating a bridge to access, opportunity, and a great postsecondary education.”
CAAP is administered by CSCU in partnership with the nonprofit organization Common App. CAAP waives the application fee, student essays, and recommendation letters for participating institutions. After applying, Common App sends letters to eligible applicants informing them they have been accepted into participating colleges and universities and encouraging them to make the decision to enroll.
Nearly 71% of students who use CAAP choose to apply to one of CSCU's four regional universities. Through CAAP, 1,966 high school seniors statewide have deposited at Central, Eastern, Southern, and Western Connecticut State Universities for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester.
Additional participating institutions include Albertus Magnus College, Mitchell College, University of Bridgeport, University of Hartford, and University of New Haven.