CT State –More Than a Name Change

On July 1, Connecticut’s 12 community colleges will merge to become Connecticut State Community College (CT State). Slowly, the new name will appear on campuses, web pages, forms and applications, merchandise and more, but the coming together of these schools is much more than just a name change. It is a reimagining of public higher education in Connecticut, and one of the most ambitious transformations of two-year colleges ever attempted.

One application will allow students to apply to any of the campuses. Using the new website, CTState.edu, prospective students and their families can explore associate degrees and certificates offered at each location and determine the best match for them. Easy access to all locations also means that students can find a course time and modality (on campus, online, or hybrid) that fits their lifestyle. While each student will still have a “home” campus –the place where they take most of their courses, meet with advisors and graduate from – the flexibility and ease of use that the new college offers will ease the overall journey to a degree or certificate.

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