Connecticut State Community College (CT State or CSCC) is a public, comprehensive, multi-campus community college is headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut. It was formed on July 1, 2023, through the merger of all twelve community colleges. It now includes twelve flagship campuses and five satellite campuses, making it the largest community college in New England. CT State is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
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Former names | Connecticut Community College System |
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| Type | Community college |
| Established | July 1, 2023 |
Parent institution | Connecticut State Colleges & Universities |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
| Budget | $454.1 million (FY2024) |
| President | Christina Royal |
| Provost | Karen Hynick |
| Students | 70,560 |
| Location | 185 Main Street , , , |
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| Nickname | CT State |
| Website | ctstate |
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History
editConnecticut State Community College was formed on July 1, 2023, through the merger of all twelve community colleges in the US state of Connecticut.[1][2] The merged insitutions include:
- Asnuntuck Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Asnuntuck
- Capital Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Capital
- Gateway Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Gateway
- Housatonic Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Housatonic
- Manchester Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Manchester
- Middlesex Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Middlesex
- Naugatuck Valley Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Naugatuck Valley
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Northwestern
- Norwalk Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Norwalk
- Quinebaug Valley Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley
- Three Rivers Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers
- Tunxis Community College, now Connecticut State Community College Tunxis
On July 1, 2023, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) granted Connecticut State Community College initial accreditation as a new, singly accredited comprehensive community college, and it is now the largest community college in New England.[3][4]
Connecticut State Community College is part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system (CSCU), which oversees Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern Connecticut State Universities and Charter Oak State College. Connecticut State Community College, four regional state universities, and Charter Oak State College are governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education,[5] established in 2011[6] to license and accredit the institutions and their programs, approve budgets, support planning, and coordinate technology operations.
Campus
editConnecticut State Community College is headquartered at 185 Main Street in New Britain, Connecticut.[7] It includes twelve flagship campuses and five satellite campuses, making it the largest community college in New England.[8][2] Its flagship campuses include:[8]
- Connecticut State Community College Asnuntuck in Enfield, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Capital in Hartford, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Gateway in New Haven, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Housatonic in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Manchester in Manchester, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Middlesex in Middletown, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Naugatuck Valley in Waterbury, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Northwestern in Winsted, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Norwalk in Norwalk, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley in Danielson, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers in Norwich, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Tunxis in Farmington, Connecticut
Its satellite campuses include:[8]
- Connecticut State Community College Gateway-North Haven in North Haven Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Middlesex-Meriden in Meriden, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Naugatuck-Danbury in Danbury, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley-Willimantic in Willimantic, Connecticut
- Connecticut State Community College Tunxis-Bristol in Bristol, Connecticut
Academics
editPrograms
editConnecticut State Community Colleges offers over 300 academic programs.[9]
Accreditation
editOn July 1, 2023, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) granted Connecticut State Community College accreditation as a new, comprehensive community college.[3][4]
Faculty
editStudents
editConnecticut State Community Colleges includes roughly 70,000 students at its twelve predecessor institutions.[13]
References
edit- ↑ Young, Jamila (October 5, 2023). "Community colleges, now 'CT State,' to offer campus flexibility after merger". CT Insider. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- 1 2 "About CT State". Connecticut State Community College. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- 1 2 "Commission Statement on Connecticut State Community College June 19, 2023". New England Commission Higher Education. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- 1 2 "Connecticut State Community College Receives Accreditation". CT State. June 20, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ↑ "CSCU - Board of Regents". www.ct.edu. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ↑ Fain, Paul. "Mergers and Apprehension". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ↑ "Connecticut State Community College". American Association of Community Colleges. August 19, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Campuses - CT State". Connecticut State Community College. March 6, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Academics". Connecticut State Community College. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Office of the President". Connecticut State Community College. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Office of the Provost". Connecticut State Community College. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ Otte, Emilia (October 23, 2025). "CSCU to freeze tuition, housing fees next year. Food will cost more". CT Mirror. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "CT Community Colleges Offer Accelerated Classes this Spring". CT State. January 29, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.