Welcome to CT State Community College

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Welcome

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Welcome to Connecticut State Community College, and its twelve campuses across the state. Whether you wish to earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to pursue a bachelor's degree or enter into the workforce, you'll have access to CT State's hundreds of programs and majors, along with the services and support you need to be successful inside the classroom, and beyond. While we are the fifth largest community college in the nation, our small class size and dedicated faculty and staff set us apart from Connecticut's other colleges and universities. And, financial aid, scholarships and Connecticut's free community college program means that getting a degree has never been more affordable. In case this is your first visit, here are some tips to help you get started: -To jump to the next destination, select the arrow on the right side of your screen. -Or, if you already know where you want to go, simply select that location from the list on the sidebar. -And remember to explore each destination in more detail by clicking the interactive icons included throughout each location.

Asnuntuck

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Welcome to Asnuntuck! We are excited to guide you and share with you some important information that will help you feel a little more at home. This is a really exciting time to be a student at ACC. Within the last five years, Asnuntuck has seen significant renovations and expansion - including construction of a new building entrance, and enhancements of student senate offices, conference areas, lounge, bookstore, food service area with indoor and outdoor seating, and a community function area. ACC offers more than 50 credit certificate and degree programs, along with several non-credit health career certificate options.

Capital

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Capital will provide you with the tools you need to better your life, continue your education, and succeed in the working world. Capital is conveniently located in downtown Hartford in the historic former G. Fox Building. It is minutes away from some of Connecticut's largest employers and potential internships. Students have access to nationally known theaters and museums through the Hartford Heritage Project. CCC has the largest nursing program and the only theater arts program in CT State. Capital offers over 60 degree and certificate programs. Transferring to a 4-year university is easily done via CSCU Transfer Tickets or via guaranteed admission agreements with select schools.

Gateway

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Currently the largest of Connecticut's state community college campuses, Gateway serves the residents and businesses of the Greater New Haven region with innovative educational programming and relevant social and cultural opportunities. Each year, more than 14,000 individuals choose from over 90 accredited degree and certificate programs, which they take for college credit, professional development and personal enrichment. Gateway awards associate degrees and certificates in academic programs that transfer to four-year universities, along with career-track programs in engineering and automotive technologies, technical studies, health care and business.

Housatonic

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Housatonic, located in the heart of downtown Bridgeport, features a traditional campus setting with two state-of-the-art buildings and a serene, landscaped courtyard. Housatonic offers associate degree programs in preparation for transfer to four-year institutions, as well as occupationally oriented associate degree and certificate programs. Short-term, non-credit courses, seminars and workshops, as well as student services, help meet community and personal enrichment needs. One of the greatest treasures on campus is the Housatonic Museum of Art, containing one of the most significant collections of any two-year college in the country. With nearly 4000 works in the collection, and over 1700 displayed throughout the buildings, the museum offers lectures, demonstrations, and changing exhibitions.

Manchester

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As one of the largest of the 12 CT State campuses, Manchester continuously sets and raises the expectations of a community college education. Students of any age who possess the desire to pursue higher education are welcome. MCC is proud of its academic excellence, flexible schedules, small classes, low tuition and faculty with both academic and real-world credentials. Manchester offers over 80 degree and certificate programs, transfer options, financial aid and scholarships, student success services, personal and professional development courses, as well as access to baccalaureate degrees through CSCU Transfer Tickets and guaranteed admissions programs with several universities. Transportation is free, and the campus is easily accessible from I-84.

Middlesex

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Welcome to Middlesex! Our accessible location, flexible schedules, and affordable high-quality programs have drawn students to our beautiful, tree-lined campus for over 50 years. At Middlesex, you may complete an associate degree, the first two years of a bachelor's degree, build career skills, and update your marketability for a competitive edge in the workforce—all while pursuing your passions and receiving support from faculty and staff dedicated to your success. We're home to the Center for New Media, as well as the only accredited *Ophthalmic* Design & Dispensing program in the state. In addition to our Middletown campus in central Connecticut, we offer classes in Meriden and online.

Naugatuck Valley

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Welcome to Naugatuck Valley! Our main campus is located in Waterbury and is easily accessible by both Interstate 84 and Route 8. We are fortunate enough to have 110 beautiful acres to call our home. Our second location is a short drive west to Danbury. At NVCC, we offer over 100 degree and certificate programs to assist students of any age in realizing their academic goals. Our dedicated staff and faculty are here to support students throughout their journey. Our programs prepare students to transfer successfully on to a bachelor's degree program or to join the workforce. At NVCC, we are committed to providing educational excellence that is accessible and affordable for each of our students.

Northwestern

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Welcome to Northwestern's campus, a vibrant campus setting located in the heart of Winsted, CT. We pride ourselves on exceptional student services with staff and faculty who are dedicated to individually focused student success. In addition to the many programs and certificate options, Northwestern offers study abroad, work study and internship opportunities, numerous clubs, and cultural activities and programs throughout the year. Northwestern's 11 buildings offer state-of-the art labs and computer centers. The campus also houses the Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest Connecticut, the Connecticut Office of Rural Health, and partners with many local cultural and community organizations, including The Warner Theater, Five Points Art Center and The American Mural Project.

Norwalk

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NCC is a leader and partner in the academic, economic, cultural, and social well-being of Southwestern Connecticut. As NCC was the first public, two-year college established in Connecticut, we pride ourselves on being an educational community, embracing diversity and inspiring excellence among our students, faculty, and staff. Since its opening in 1961, more than 170,000 students have attended NCC. Additionally, more Fairfield County students attend NCC than any other college in Connecticut.

Quinebaug Valley

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Since its inception in 1971, Quinebaug Valley has been sustained through strong community advocacy to provide access to affordable higher education, regardless of income. In addition to a wide range of academic degree programs largely for transfer to four-year institutions, a variety of career-focused programs are also offered, both at the Danielson campus and available in part through the Willimantic center. All students of northeast Connecticut, central Massachusetts, Rhode Island and beyond are welcome to start, continue or finish their college education at QVCC.

Three Rivers

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Three Rivers serves southeastern Connecticut with state-of-the-art facilities and labs. The student population has educational goals that are as diverse as their backgrounds. TRCC can be the starting point for any path and the range of programs and flexible scheduling will assist every student in achieving their goals. With small class sizes, they get hands-on attention from faculty members who have worked in their fields. Students can take a short-term training program, earn a career-ready associates degree, or save thousands of dollars by completing the first two years at TRCC and transferring to a four-year college program.

Tunxis

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Tunxis serves approximately 6,000 credit and non-credit students each year from the Farmington Valley and beyond. Welcoming students of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds, the college offers more than 75 degree and certificate programs and transfer pathways that offer seamless transfer to UConn, the Connecticut state universities and Charter Oak. Financial aid, scholarships, discounted child care, free transportation, free tutoring, and many student events and activities are available. The newest buildings on campus feature award-winning designs and modern state-of-the-art classrooms, science and allied health laboratories, the Barnes-Franklin Art Gallery, computer graphics studios, study spaces, art/photography studios, an expanded Academic Success Center and two-story Library.

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