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Going back to college?

You don’t have to go far to go places.

Advance your career — or change course altogether — through the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system.

From Connecticut’s only public online college to the Northeast’s largest community college to four-year universities, we can help you develop the skills you need in a format that suits your life and goals.

1 State, 6 Institutions, 16 Campuses
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Four-Year Universities

Charter Oak State College

Online. On your time.

Students like you who are returning to school often choose Charter Oak, Connecticut’s only public online college. The remote, career-focused format allows you to balance outside responsibilities while you develop essential skills and earn career-relevant credentials.

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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CT State Community College

Affordable. Innovative. Rigorous.

Community college may appeal to families that prioritize affordability and flexibility but don’t wish to sacrifice quality. 
CT State has 12 main campuses across Connecticut for students pursuing academic growth.

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)

Thinking about college?

Education with direction.

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been out of the classroom. When you resume your
education at one of our four-year universities, you’ll receive the support you need to
acclimate then excel.

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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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Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

Finish your degree faster through Charter Oak by earning credits for what you already know.

Learn about CPL
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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