
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.
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The CCSU Ana Grace Project hosted its second annual Love Wins Community Drive on Dec. 13. From 6 a.m. to noon, supporters delivered donations of toys, food, and warm clothes from individuals and community groups to volunteers who spent the morning accepting and sorting the items. All donations will be sent on to New Britain and Hartford-area nonprofits.
Roma McLaughlin became the first Blue Devil named to the Women’s Soccer All-America Second Team on Dec. 5.
Members of the campus community volunteered to do fall cleanups around the CCSU neighborhood on Nov. 23.
Do you take an evening class? Need time to study? The CCSU Early Childhood Learning Program can help.
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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.