As one of the largest campuses within CT State, Manchester consistently aspires to set the standard for community college education. Located just east of Hartford, it offers a suburban feel while remaining an integral part of the Greater Hartford metropolitan area. The town of Manchester is known for its rich history, vibrant community, and strong support for education, making it an ideal setting for student success. With over 80 degree and certificate programs, Manchester provides a high-quality, accessible education enriched by academic excellence, technology-enhanced classrooms, and dynamic learning spaces. Students benefit from small class sizes, flexible schedules, and affordable tuition. Designed to meet the diverse needs of learners, Manchester’s programs are available in various formats— including day, evening, weekend, and online courses, offered in both traditional and accelerated formats.
CT State Middlesex is in Middletown, Connecticut, a charming suburban city with a walkable downtown filled with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Committed to fostering meaningful connections with a diverse student body, Middlesex provides high-quality, affordable, and accessible educational experiences that empower students to achieve their goals and become engaged global citizens. With more than 80 degree and certificate programs, Middlesex is home to the Center for New Media and the state’s only accredited Ophthalmic Design and Dispensing program. In addition to its main campus in central Connecticut, Middlesex offers classes in Meriden through a partnership with Platt High School.
CT State Asnuntuck is in northern Hartford County near the Massachusetts border, offering convenient access to urban amenities in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut. The campus provides more than 50 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as short-term workforce training, equipping students for careers, transfer opportunities, and lifelong learning. Home to a nationally recognized Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, Asnuntuck prepares students from Connecticut and Massachusetts for in-demand careers in the manufacturing industry. The college also offers specialized programs in health and wellness. Committed to student success, Asnuntuck provides individualized support services that foster critical thinking, build self-confidence, and promote personal growth. CT State Manchester, Middlesex and Asnuntuck are conveniently located within 30 minutes of one another.
Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the largest city in Connecticut and a major economic and cultural hub in the state, CT State Housatonic offers associate degree programs in preparation for transfer to four-year institutions, as well as occupationally oriented associate degree and certificate programs. Short-term, non-credit courses, seminars and workshops, as well as targeted student services, help meet community and personal enrichment needs. These programs prepare students for employment, and advancement in business, industry, manufacturing, health services, fine arts, theater, digital media, early childhood education, natural sciences, computer arts and information systems, and human services. Housatonic also assists local businesses and institutions to train and update the skills of their workers.
Located just 30 miles from Housatonic, the Danbury, Connecticut, campus, currently a satellite location, serves one of the state’s fastest-growing communities, where demand for educational opportunities continues to rise for students pursuing higher education. The campus is conveniently situated in the heart of Danbury’s vibrant downtown.
CT State Three Rivers serves the eastern regions of the state with a range of credit degrees, certificates, and non-credit programs designed to meet the evolving needs of its diverse learning community. Located in Norwich, Connecticut—a historic city known as “The Rose of New England”—Three Rivers benefits from the area’s rich cultural heritage, economic diversity, and proximity to major employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and the energy sector. Norwich blends urban, suburban, and rural characteristics, offering students both a vibrant local community and access to hands-on learning opportunities. Whether pursuing short-term training, a career-ready associate degree, or transfer pathways to four-year institutions, students at Three Rivers gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.
Located 30 miles from Three Rivers, CT State Quinebaug Valley serves students across northeastern Connecticut, central Massachusetts, and Rhode Island through its two locations: the Danielson Campus and the Willimantic Center. The Danielson Campus is Quinebaug Valley’s main location, offering a full range of academic and student services, including degree and certificate programs designed for transfer to fouryear institutions and career pathways. It features modern classrooms, labs, and student resources to support a dynamic learning environment. The Willimantic Center extends Quinebaug Valley’s reach by providing accessible education and workforce training opportunities in the Willimantic area. This location offers select courses, student support services, and community engagement programs tailored to local needs.
Discover the vibrant campuses of CT State Community College, located in nearly every corner of Connecticut, offering convenient access to quality education no matter where you are. Whether you prefer to explore in person or from the comfort of your home through a virtual tour, our campuses provide a welcoming environment with modern facilities, dedicated faculty and a strong sense of community. Join us for a tour and see firsthand how CT State can help you achieve your academic and career goals!
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CT State was featured on The College Tour, an award-winning TV series that shares the real stories of students from colleges across the country. In this episode, 17 inspiring CT State students bring the college’s 12 campuses to life sharing personal experiences, academic journeys and what makes CT State special.