Southern Connecticut State University provides exemplary graduate and undergraduate education in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. As an intentionally diverse and comprehensive university, Southern is committed to academic excellence, access, social justice, and service for the public good.
Professional Development
Become a Cannabis Professional in Nine Weeks
First class starts Dec 2, 2024
Southern Life
Earn Credits this Winter at Southern: Flexible Online Courses Available
Get a jump-start on spring or complement your fall schedule with a winter session add-on. Choose from over 100 courses, including many online options, to stay on track or accelerate your degree. Register now and make the most of your winter break!
Registration Opens: November 4, 2024
4-Week Session: December 16, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Gain Hands-on Experience
Find your passion at Southern. Research plant genetics in a biology lab, take an acting course with a professional director, collect coastal data on a Connecticut beach, compose a piece of electronic music, learn about Wall Street in a high-tech trading room. It all happens here, and it’s waiting for you.
Research Opportunities
Work closely with faculty who know your name and want to help you succeed. Collaborate on vital research projects, from student theses and graduate fellowships to specialized research in a faculty member's area of expertise. Our research centers cover such areas as coastal and marine studies, autism spectrum disorders, and nanotechnology.
A Social Justice University
We’re committed to a mission of social justice, and ours is an inclusive campus culture that welcomes varying perspectives and constructive dialogue. We treat one another with dignity, respect, kindness, compassion, and civility.
A Focus on Your Future
At Southern, we believe in lifelong learning! We’ll help you discover and fulfill your career aspirations, with learning experiences offered in person and online. Our Office of Career and Professional Development works with current SCSU students and alumni to create a customized career development experience. Our Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning provides training for anyone looking to gain a competitive advantage in the workforce through professional development offerings.
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New Haven, a City with Endless Possibilities
Whether you're an arts lover, a foodie, a fan of the outdoors, or want to explore internship or community service opportunities, you'll discover it here in New Haven. Home to six colleges and universities, it is Connecticut’s great college town.
Let Us Welcome You to Southern in Person
See the sights, meet the people, and let us welcome you to Southern in person. Register now to reserve your spot. Our group campus tours are led by Southern students throughout the week and some Saturday mornings. Tours last about 90 minutes.
Athletics
Take pride in Southern's Owls
81
Individual Titles
10
Team Championships
19
