Student Life | Southern Connecticut State University

Student life includes the living and learning that takes place inside and outside of the classroom. It's where you find your niche and connect to the people and things that are important to you, whether it's sports, leadership opportunities, a sorority, or community activities. We encourage you to get involved and stay connected. Whatever you make of your time at Southern, you'll have these opportunities to support you on your journey.

Getting Involved

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Living on Campus

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Academic and Career Success

Academics come first. They're why you're here! We're committed to helping you succeed in your studies and achieve your goals. With academic advisement tailored to your specific needs, assistance with study skills and writing in the Academic Success Center, and guidance on building your future through the Office of Career and Professional Development, you'll realize your potential during your college years and beyond.

Get Connected

From sports to student government, student activities are a great way to build lasting friendships, connect with the campus community, and explore interests that complement academic life. If you're interested in it, we probably have an activity for it. With over 100 clubs and organizations, plus campus recreation, club sports, fraternity and sorority life, intramurals, and leadership groups, we offer you plenty of ways to get engaged in life at Southern.

Live Where It All Happens

Our passion is creating a fun, safe, and vibrant living experience for our residents. Southern offers a variety of living options and experiences to support you and your needs as you transition through your academic career. Residents have access to full-time, live-in professional staff and trained graduate and undergraduate student staff members who serve as resources and sponsor a variety of educational/informational programs, social events, and leadership opportunities. Our Living Learning Communities and gender-inclusive housing help make sure everyone feels welcome and connected.

Safe and Secure

To maintain a secure campus environment, our University Police partner with local and state police departments as well as the FBI, and our Emergency Preparedness website includes instructions for a variety of potential emergency incidents. In emergency situations, campus communication tools include SouthernAlert (text, email, and voice messaging), a siren/public address system, emergency blue phones, email, and the university website.

Taking Care of Yourself

Your physical and mental health is important to us, and when you're healthy and feeling strong, you're better able to take advantage of all that the university has to offer you. To support you in your health and wellness efforts, we provide student health services, a wellness center, counseling services, health education programming, and a fitness center, among other resources available to you on campus.

How May We Help You?

College life shouldn't be overwhelming. We have many resources to provide the support and guidance you need so you can be at your best at Southern. Our Multicultural Center, Disability Resource Center, Sexuality and Gender Equality (SAGE) Center, Center for Educational and Assistive Technology (CEAT), and offices of First-Year Students, Veterans Services, and International Student Services are just a few of the spaces on campus that can help you navigate on your educational journey.