For nearly 170 years, CCSU has been a leader in public higher education, driven by the strength of our connections.
We strive to be connected to our past, to our community, and to each other in our effort to be of better service to our communities and the state of Connecticut. By teaching and embracing the value of connection, we cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful academic environment.
Latest News
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! This national celebration recognizes the contributions Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central America, South American, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean have made to American society and culture. CCSU will celebrate all month long with a series of events and special features here and in this space about the work our faculty, staff, and alumni do to advance Hispanic cultural awareness and achievement.
Three History faculty members have new works to share and more in progress.
The CCSU Brotherhood Initiative has announced the 2020 Ebenezer D. Bassett Student Achievement Award Scholars.
Dr. Brenda Zhou won this year's Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award from the state chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar and WTS International.
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Beyond the Classroom
Ever wonder what it's like to work on an archeological dig? Want to kick-start your journalism career with an internship at ESPN? Or maybe you want to see your work in an ad campaign. Our academic programs go beyond the classroom—way beyond, from neighboring communities to cities around the globe.
Engaging the Community
At Central you'll find an abundance of opportunities to engage our communities and to learn-by-doing in local schools, businesses, and clinics; to create art; to innovate business; to inspire others; and to enjoy a place to relax and have fun with each other and our neighbors.
In 2010, the Carnegie Foundation designated CCSU a Community Engaged Institution.
See for Yourself
Our beautiful campus in metropolitan New Britain offers state-of-the-art academic buildings, abundant green spaces, safe, accessible walkways, and more, creating a welcoming environment that instills pride in our students, faculty, and alumni.
CCSUConnected
CCSU's 5-Year Capital Campaign
We are connected to our past, to our communities, and to each other. Once you are connected to CCSU, you are always connected to CCSU. That is the central story. We invite you to reaffirm your connection to CCSU by making a gift during our CCSUConnected capital campaign. Give your way, when the time is right. Support what is important to you. Your gift will enable our dedicated faculty to prepare students to be successful in every sector of Connecticut’s economy, and our students will be immensely grateful for your generosity.