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Degree Works

Posted in CT State.

  • Temp Last Modified: 2024-05-02

Degree Works is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, web-based academic advising and degree audit tool that helps you and your advisor successfully navigate curriculum requirements.

 Please Note: Degree Works is designed to aid and facilitate academic advising, but is not intended to replace face-to-face advising sessions or the college catalog. Degree Works is neither an official academic transcript nor an official notification of completion of degree requirements.

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If you have any questions about graduation requirements, please contact your faculty or Guided Pathway advisor. For other Degree Works-related questions, please email CTState-DegreeWorks@ct.edu. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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General FAQs

  • What is Degree Works?

    Degree Works is a web-based tool students can use to monitor their academic progress toward degree completion. Degree Works also allows students and their advisors to plan future academic coursework by viewing the remaining courses needed for their degree or certificate.

  • How do I log into Degree Works?

    Once you've logged into myCTState, click on “Access Degree Works” on the Student Self-Service card or Advisor Self-Service card.

  • What is a degree evaluation?

    A Degree Works degree evaluation is a review of past, current and in-progress coursework that provides information on completed and outstanding requirements necessary to complete a degree or certificate.

    A degree evaluation will display the courses a student has taken and any courses in progress. It will also show any degree requirements that have been met by the courses taken or that may be met upon satisfactory completion of courses in progress.

  • Is a Degree Works evaluation a transcript, or is this the same as a transcript?

    No. Degree Works is a degree evaluation of your progress toward graduation as well as an outline of requirements still needed to complete your program of study. You can access an official or unofficial transcript on the Student Self-Service card in myCTState.

  • Are grades visible in Degree Works?

    Yes. Once grades have been processed at the end of the semester, they are viewable in Degree Works. Courses that are currently in progress are listed with a grade of ‘REG’ with the credits in parentheses.

  • Can students register for classes in Degree Works?

    No. Degree Works is a snapshot of courses that are in progress and an academic history. Registration, add/drop, etc., are still handled through the registration function in myCTState.

  • How does a student know which classes still need to be taken?

    A degree evaluation will outline the courses still needed to meet degree requirements. In order to view only the courses remaining, choose “Courses Remaining” in the drop-down box that displays “Degree Evaluation.” Students can use this information to discuss their plan with their faculty advisor.

  • If a student withdraws from a class, will that be reflected in their degree evaluation?

    Courses from which a student has withdrawn will appear in the “Insufficient” block on the degree evaluation.

  • What is the “What If” function?

    The “What If” function shows what a degree evaluation would look like with a different program. The new “What If” degree evaluation will show the student what coursework is required for the new major, what courses must be taken that satisfy requirements and what courses are remaining.

    Note: New programs may appear in the ‘What-If’ Function before they appear in the CT State college catalog.

  • If a student uses the “What If” function does this mean that they have changed their major?

    No. The “What If” function shows what a degree evaluation would look like with a different program. This DOES NOT officially change the student’s record.

  • Can a degree evaluation be printed?

    Yes, you can print a degree evaluation by clicking on the “Print” button at the top. For a more print-friendly view, save the degree evaluation as a PDF (click “Save as PDF” button) and then print the document. Be sure to treat a printed degree evaluation with the same level of confidentiality as you would any other student record.

Student FAQs

  • What if I’m enrolled in two programs?

    If you’re enrolled in two academic programs, you can view both programs by choosing from the program drop-down list to the right of your name in the Degree Works display.

  • Is my information confidential?

    Yes. Degree Works is accessed through a secure login to myCTState. Degree Works will open in a new window. It is very important that you log out when you are finished to ensure that your information remains confidential.

  • Who has the ability to access my Degree Works account?

    Only you and college staff will be able to see your degree evaluation. Other students will not be able to see your degree evaluation unless you let them or if you fail to log out when you are finished on a public computer.

  • Can I see a list of all of the classes I’ve taken?

    Yes. Click on the three buttons in the upper right corner and select “Class History” for a printable list of courses you’ve already taken.

  • What do I do if I believe my information is incorrect?

    You should consult your Guided Pathway or faculty advisor and review your degree evaluation if you have any questions.

  • How can I update information?

    You cannot update course or curriculum information in Degree Works. If you need to change your major you must complete a Change or Declaration of Program form. This form is also available in your campus Enrollment Services office.

  • Will I be able to view my entire history of courses taken at CT State?

    Degree Works uses the information that is currently on your student record. You will be able to view any courses that have been completed, registered for or transferred in by the date your degree evaluation was last refreshed (an overnight process each night). Keep in mind that any transfer work or grade changes that have not been formally submitted and accepted will not appear on your degree evaluation.

  • Can I view course information in Degree Works?

    To view any prerequisites required and course sections available for the upcoming semester, use the course search function in myCTState.

  • Can my faculty advisor see my “What If” scenario?

    Yes, but only if you process the “What If” while working with your faculty advisor in Degree Works or if you click the “Process as PDF” button and then save the PDF to your desktop. The PDF can then be emailed or printed.

  • Can I save my “What If” scenario in Degree Works?

    No. “What If” plans are not saved in Degree Works. You would need to run a new “What If” scenario next time you log in to see it again. However, you may save a “What If” as a PDF by choosing the “Process as PDF” button and then saving to your desktop.

    Note: If you view your “What If” when your advisor is logged into Degree Works, they can save the “What If” to be viewed later.

  • If I like what I see in my “What If” scenario, how do I initiate those changes?

    Speak with your Guided Pathway or faculty advisor. If you would like to change your major you must complete a Change or Declaration of Program form or from your campus Enrollment Services office.

Advisor FAQs

  • Are advisors restricted to viewing only their advisees’ information?

    No, you can find any student by entering their Banner ID in the ID field (the @ sign must be included) or clicking on “Advanced Search” and searching using different parameters in the search window.

  • What group of students are included in Degree Works?

    All students who have attended CT State (or one the previous twelve CT community colleges) since 2018 are included in Degree Works, and all new accepted students since Fall 2023 are included.

  • What if a student does not have a degree evaluation in Degree Works?

    There are a couple of reasons that this may occur:

    • The student has not declared a major or is non-matriculating. A student must have a major assigned in Banner to create an audit.
    • The student hasn’t taken classes at a CT community college since prior to Fall 2018.  These students will need to be readmitted to CT State Community College.

  • What if a student is enrolled in two programs?

    If a student is enrolled in two academic programs, the advisor will be able to view both programs by choosing from the program drop-down list to the right of the student’s name in the Degree Works display.

  • Can an advisor see a list of all of the classes taken by a student?

    Yes. When viewing a student’s degree evaluation, click on the ‘Class History’ link at the top for a printable list of courses taken.

  • What do I do if I believe a student’s information is incorrect?

    You should contact the One Stop Enrollment Center, identify the information that you believe is in error, and request that they review the student’s record.

  • Will a student’s entire academic history at CT State and former CT community colleges be viewable?

    Degree Works uses the information currently on a student’s transcript. Any courses completed, registered for or transferred in by the date the degree evaluation was last refreshed (an overnight process each night) will be displayed. Keep in mind that any transfer work or grade changes that have not been formally submitted and accepted will not appear on a student’s degree evaluation. 

    Note: If the student’s record has had any Banner changes since the nightly run (grades, registration, add/drop, etc.), advisors can click the “Process New” button to refresh the degree evaluation with the very latest Banner data.

  • Can I view a student's course information in Degree Works?

    By clicking on a course in the “Degree Evaluation” or “Courses Remaining” screens, you can view any prerequisites required, as well as course sections available for the upcoming semester.

  • Can advisors save a “What If” scenario in Degree Works?

    Yes. “What If” plans can be saved in Degree Works and be viewed later in “What If History” provided the advisors save the “What If.” Students will not be able to view a saved “What If” unless they are viewing it with their advisor logged in.

  • How does a student officially change their major?

    If a student would like to change their major they must complete a Change or Declaration of Program form.  This form is also available in your campus Enrollment Services office.

  • What are notes?

    Notes track conversations and advice provided to students. All Notes entered into Degree Works are viewable by the student! Never enter personal information about the student, such as about health, disabilities, financial information, etc.

  • Does the student see notes on their record?

    Yes! All notes entered in Degree Works are viewable by the student and other college staff! Never enter personal information about the student, such as about health, disabilities, financial information, etc.

  • How much information should be included in notes?

    The notes content will be displayed on a student audit and should be kept very succinct.

  • Are notes attached to the student’s program degree evaluation?

    No, but notes will print on the PDF audit if a student chooses this option.

  • How do I know who entered a note on a student’ record?

    When notes are displayed, the author and date of the note will be included.

  • Are notes entered in degree works available in Banner?

    No, notes entered in Degree Works will remain with the student’s audit in Degree Works but WILL NOT appear anywhere in Banner.

  • How can I remove a note that is incorrect or was written in error?

    Only the degree auditors can edit or delete any notes on a student’s record. Email CTState-DegreeWorks@ct.edu with your request and the necessary information (student ID and note to be removed or edited).

  • What are exceptions?

    When a substitution request has met all approvals, it will appear on a student’s degree evaluation as an “Exception”. Exceptions are permanently part of the student’s Degree Works audit and will be viewable only in Degree Works.

  • Who can add an exception?

    Faculty and Staff can initiate an exception through the online course substitution process. The final step in the waiver process will be the degree auditor entering the exception into Degree Works on the student audit.

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CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathways Project

Posted in CT State.

  • Temp Last Modified: 2024-10-09

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About the Grant

In February 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Education and Training Administration (ETA) awarded $40M for the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants program to 11 colleges nationwide. CT State Norwalk is the lead institution for the grant-funded project called CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathways (CT SHIP). The total cost of CT SHIP is $6.9M. $3.4M (49%) is funded through a U.S Department of Labor – ETA grant and another $3.5M (51%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources. With CT State Norwalk as the lead, the five consortium partners include Gateway, Housatonic, Middlesex and Tunxis.

“The Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants will play an important role in helping workers to reskill as quickly as possible with industry-recognized credentials and accelerated pathways to degrees,” said Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training John Pallasch. “These grants are among the range of actions the Department is taking to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic.”

Read more about the Strengthening Community College Grant  

References: dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20210115-1

About the CT SHIP Project

The CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathways (CT SHIP) project is a 4-year SCC grant funded project (2/1/2021 – 1/31/2025). During the project period, CT SHIP capacity-building strategies will touch approximately 2,200 students in three healthcare career pathways that:

  1. are experiencing high levels of employer demand
  2. incorporate a clear sequence of education coursework and/or training credentials aligned with employer-validated work readiness standards and competencies
  3. integrate academic and occupational skills training
  4. offer accelerated training opportunities that quickly produce industry-recognized credentials and employment
  5. provide openings to expand the delivery of virtual instruction and services (e.g., online learning, digital badges, simulations) and
  6. offer opportunities to earn stackable credentials and advance along career pathways from entry-level occupations to higher-wage careers

The CT SHIP will address gaps, as well as stark disparities in postsecondary credential attainment based on race/ethnicity and family income that prevent Connecticut from achieving its overarching goals of economic vitality and expanded employment opportunities. The CSCU System Office will lead efforts to scale successful strategies to all campuses of CT State Community College.

Grant-Approved Programs

Non-credit certificates Medical Billing & Coding
Professional Coder
Medical Office Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Credit certificates Health Information Management Certificate
Associate’s degrees Health Information Management
Surgical Technology

CT SHIP Contacts

Lead Institution
Cheryl DeVonish, CEO
CT State Norwalk

Renee Dunbar
Grant Project Assistant
Email: renee.dunbar@ctstate.edu 

Performance Outcomes

Core Element 2: Sector Strategies and Employer Engagement
 

 

Outcome 2a: Increase in the number of regional healthcare sector partnerships in Connecticut [Target = 3]

 Outcome 2b: Increase in the number of healthcare employers committing to (1) providing work-based learning [Target = 50] and (2) hiring community college healthcare education and training program participants, when openings exist [Target = 50]
Core Element 3: Enhanced Career Pathway Programs & Accelerated Learning  Strategies
Outcome 3a: Increase in the number of courses in the CT SHIP career pathways with interactive, animated training modules [Target = 7] Outcome 3b: The number of programs in the CT SHIP career pathways (1) expanding training capacity [Target = 10 programs] and (2) adjusting curriculum in response to labor market data and/or employer partner input [Target = 10 programs]
Core Element 4: Strategic Alignment with the Workforce Development System
Outcome 4a: Increase in the number of individuals in CT SHIP career pathway education and training programs receiving SNAP Employment & Training [Target = 25 per year] Outcome 4b: Increase in the annual number of individuals receiving Individual Training Accounts to participate in CT SHIP career pathway education and training programs [Target = 100 per year]
Core Element 5: Innovative Systems Change
Outcome 5a: The number of programs in the CT SHIP career pathways accelerating program completion time [Target = 5] Outcome 5b: Increase in the number of individuals in CT SHIP career pathway education and training programs participating in work-based learning [Target = 100 per year]

 

Partner Spotlight

About the Grant

Workforce Development System Partners
Governor’s Workforce Council (GWC) State workforce development board
Capital Workforce Partners (North Central CT) Local workforce development board
Workforce Alliance (South Central CT) Local workforce development board
The WorkPlace, Inc. (Southwestern CT) Local workforce development board
CT Department of Labor American Job Centers partner (and State Apprenticeship agency)
Employer Partners
Yale New Haven Health Healthcare system (statewide)
Hartford HealthCare Healthcare system (statewide)
Stamford Health Healthcare system (Southwest CT)
Norwalk Hospital Healthcare employer (Southwest CT)
Optional Partners
CT Dept of Economic & Community Development Economic development state agency
SEIU Healthcare 1199NE Training & Upgrading Fund Labor Group
Connecticut League for Nursing Professional association
CT Health Information Management Association Professional association
Amazon Web Services Training and technology partner
CT College of Technology Training and technology partner
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Culinary Arts Program Dining

Posted in CT State.

  • Temp Last Modified: 2025-02-07

  • The Gateway and Manchester campuses each house culinary arts programs offering fine dining options to students, faculty and staff, and the local community.

    Learn more about each program's dining options by choosing from the campuses above.

  • Café Vincenzo at CT State Gateway

    CT State Gateway is pleased to welcome the public to our culinary program’s restaurant, Café Vincenzo. Touted as a “hidden gem” by Mara Lavitt of NewHavenEats, the café offers a gourmet meal with fine dining ambiance, while Gateway’s culinary students gain real-world work experience preparing for careers in the hospitality industry. 

    Location: South Building, Room 102
    Corner of George and Church. The south building is bordered by George Street (the best entrance for the Cafe), Church Street, M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, and Temple Street. The college validates parking for the Temple Street Garage, which has entrances on Crown and George Street. Guests must check in with security when entering the campus buildings (security validates parking tickets).

    Reservations

    Reservations are required. Reservation requests and questions can be directed to Will Stewart, Culinary Associate, gw-cafevincenzo@ctstate.edu, 203-285-2269. Please include your name, telephone number, the number people in your party, and the date(s) that you’d like to dine. Someone will confirm your request prior to your visit. Payment is due on the date of your visit.

    Buon Appetito!

    • Open Kitchen Meals at the Manchester Campus Culinary Arts Center

    • Our culinary students are cooking, and the kitchen’s open to the public! Join us at the CT State Manchester Culinary Arts Center for luncheons and dinners featuring a full-course menu of tantalizing, classic dishes. While our student “chefs-in-training” will wow you with their culinary skills, our wait staff of culinary arts and hospitality students will provide you with superior table service. We invite you to join our students as they learn and you enjoy a relaxing and delicious meal.

      Culinary Events

      Sabor - South Amercian Tour - A Gourmet Dinner

      Savor the vibrant flavors of South America at CT State Manchester’s annual Gourmet Dinner! Enjoy a multi-course meal crafted by Culinary Arts and Hospitality students. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program at CT State Manchester.

      Gourmet Dinner Registration 2025

      Follow Events Here

      Open Kitchen Meals

      Open Kitchen Luncheons
      Lunches begin at noon and are $18.91 per person, which includes Eventbrite fees.

      Open Kitchen Dinners
      Dinners begin at 7 p.m. and are $24.25 per person, which includes Eventbrite fees.

      Reservations for Open Kitchen Meals
      Reservations are required for all meals. All reservations must be placed through Eventbrite. Please continue to check Eventbrite for dates and meals.  

      BYOB Services
      BYOB services are available in our Open Kitchen meals to assist our students with hands-on training in beverage service.

    • Frequently Asked Questions About Dining at the Manchester Culinary Arts Center

      • Which food events at the Culinary Arts Center are open to the public?

        Our most popular public food events are our series of Open Kitchen meals, which are served in the dining room of our Culinary Arts Center during the fall and spring semesters. The meals feature a multi-course menu of classic dishes prepared by student chefs. Meals are served during the week and are scheduled to coincide with our students’ culinary arts classes. For a schedule of meal dates,  please visit Eventbrite. Please note that once reservations are closed, the meal will no longer be featured as an available option.

      • Are the Open Kitchen meals really prepared, cooked and served by Manchesters’s Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts students?

        Yes, Manchester's Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts students are responsible for preparing, cooking and serving the Open Kitchen meals at the Culinary Arts Center. Staging and executing these meals provides students with real-world, hands-on training, which is an integral part of our culinary arts curriculum. Chef instructors carefully coordinate and supervise all meals. Students plan the menus, purchase the food, manage their fellow classmates and serve you in the dining room. Students are evaluated and graded based on their ability to meet the standards we set as part of this learning experience. We appreciate and thank you for joining us and for contributing to this educational process by participating as guests at our luncheons.

      • What type of food is served at the Open Kitchen meals, and what is the cost?

        The Open Kitchen meals at the Culinary Arts Center typically feature a prix-fixe menu, a multi-course meal at a fixed price. Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts students plan, budget, cook and serve the meals.

      • How do I make dining reservations to attend the Open Kitchen meals?

        Guests can make reservations through Eventbrite. 

      • Are dining reservations required for the Open Kitchen meals?

        Yes, because of the popularity of our meals and the limited number of seats, we require that all guests make advanced dining reservations. In fact, we suggest that guests make their reservations as early as possible because most of the meals sell out quickly. We do not accept walk-in guests. Hospitality Manangement and Culinary Arts students plan, budget, cook and serve the meals based on advanced reservations. You may make dining reservations at Eventbrite.

      • When do you publish the dates, times and menus for the Open Kitchen meals?

        Our meals are served during the students’ fall and spring semesters (meals are not served during the summer). Dates, times and menus for our meals are made available to the public at the beginning of each semester (the first week of September for the fall semester and the first week of February for the spring semester). 

      • Once I have reservations for the Open Kitchen meals, how do I locate the Culinary Arts Center?

        All of our Open Kitchen meals are served in the dining room of our Culinary Arts Center, which is located on the second floor of the Student Services Center.

      • Do you offer Open Kitchen meals on weekends?

        We typically do not offer meals on weekends. Students attend classes during the week, and our meals are incorporated into our culinary arts students’ class schedules. What’s more, the majority of our students work at local restaurants, hotels and food service facilities on the weekends, which means many students are not available on Saturdays or Sundays.

      • Can I hire the services of your students or use your Culinary Arts Center facilities to host an event or function for my group or organization?

        We do not have the resources or the equipment to service private functions, such as weddings, but groups or organizations are welcome to contact us to discuss the possibility of making arrangements to tie one of your events or functions into one of our Open Kitchen meals or one of our catering classes. For more information about how you can tie your event or function into one of our Open Kitchen meals or a catering class, please refer to the questions below.

      • Can I reserve the entire dining room of available seats at one of the Open Kitchen meals for my group or organization?

        We invite you to contact us to discuss the possibility of using one of our Open Kitchen meals for the exclusive use of your group or organization. We conduct our meals to coincide with our students’ culinary arts classes; therefore, only certain days of the week are available. As expected, our menu prices are discounted for groups doing business related to the mission of our college.

      • Can you cater events on campus at the Culinary Arts Center?

        We cater a limited number of events on campus to coincide with our students’ catering classes. Similar to our Open Kitchen meals, this type of event has to be held during our students’ scheduled class times. The catering class meets one day a week. Each semester, the catering course alternates between day and evening classes. As part of the learning experience, students work with a local group or organization (their “clients”) and plan—from start to finish—a catered event, which is held in our Culinary Arts Center. Under the direction of a chef instructor, students assist their clients with selecting a menu and calculating the costs. Menus range from hors d’oeuvres only to a complete buffet meal.

      • I need a caterer to provide snacks for a meeting on campus. Can the culinary arts students prepare and cook for my functions?

        Our ability to provide this service depends on whether or not we can recruit enough students (paid or volunteer) to accommodate your request. The Manchester Student Hospitality Association is also a possibility for providing this type of service. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

      • Can you cater events off-campus?

        We do not cater private events held off-campus. We will occasionally cater off-site functions for State of Connecticut agencies and at state facilities. Overall, the department is not equipped to be an off-premise food provider.

      • How can I get more information about tying my event to your Open Kitchen meals or catering class?

        If you are interested in obtaining more information about the opportunities listed above, the department chairpersons, Kathy Kern or Ricardo Aragon, accept email requests from groups and organizations during the semester preceding the semester in which you are interested in hosting your event.

        Please contact either of the department chairpersons and include your name, the name of the group or organization, the estimated number of guests, several dates that would accommodate your schedule, and any other important information regarding your request. We look forward to receiving your request, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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Guides for Creating More Equitable Environments for Students and Employees at CT State

Posted in CT State.

  • Temp Last Modified: 2024-09-16

CT State is committed to providing a safe, equitable and welcoming educational environment for all. The guides listed on this page are intended to provide information on how to support the diverse populations our college serves, while fostering greater understanding and empathy among our CT State community.

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Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Environment for Muslim Students at CT State

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Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Environment for Transgender Students at CT State

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Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Environment for Transgender Employees at CT State

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Designating a Preferred Name and/or Pronouns

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Guidance on Using the CT State Land and Indigenous Acknowledgement

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How to Support Students who are Immigrants, DACA Recipients, Refugees and TPS Holders

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Obtaining and Maintaining Disability Support Services

Should you have additional questions or would like more information on how to support members of our diverse community, please contact the Office of Equity and Civil Rights directly at: ctstate-civilrights@ctstate.edu.

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Early College and Dual Enrollment

Posted in CT State.

  • Temp Last Modified: 2025-01-13

Did you know that you may be able to earn college credit while still in high school? 

The Early College and Dual Enrollment program allows high school students to take classes online, at one of our campuses or even at their own high school! Credits earned may count towards both your high school diploma and college degree, giving you a head start on your higher education journey.

For more information, please contact CTState-DualConcurrent@ctstate.edu.

Video Transcript

Time Code Visuals Audio Transcript
00:00-00:06 CT State logo transitions to title "Dual Enrollment Upbeat music
00:07-00:20 Tunxis campus drone footage transitions to Alex Boylan walking on campus with CT State Provost, Karen Hynick. [Alex] When it comes to helping students get a jump on their education, Provost Karen Hynick knows the best way to meet students where they’re at and offer opportunities to start even before they graduate high school.
00:21-00:35 Boylan speaks directly to the camera, video transitions back to campus and then down to Alex and Karen walking. [Alex] While I was on campus this week, I caught up with Provost Hynick to discuss her plans to expand early access across the state of Connecticut. Check it out.
00:35-02:10 Shots of Alex and Karen walking through Tunxis campus transition back and forth with videos of CT State students on campus, in classes, studying etc.

[Alex] You know what I find fascinating is how many high school students are on these campuses.

[Karen] I know, it’s amazing. We have about 10% of our student body are dually enrolled. That means there are high school students taking college classes, usually on the college campus, getting earlier exposure to college experiences and saving time and saving money.

[Alex] Wow, how does a high school student qualify for the program?

[Karen] We’re very fortunate at CT State, eligibility starts as early as ninth grade.

[Alex] Wow.

[Karen] As long as the student meets the same prerequisite as any other student taking the class, they can take it.

[Alex] I wish I took college classes when I was in high school.

[Karen] Me too.

[Alex] So is it intimidating for the high school students?

[Karen] I mean, I think in some ways it may be, but really think about the demographic that’s first generation, right?

[Alex] Yeah.

[Karen] Students who didn’t grow up knowing how to navigate higher ed physically getting the chance to be on our campus, actually experiencing college classes, experiencing our services. It’s a game changer. They know they belong after coming through dual enrollment and that’s what the data says.

[Alex] It is a powerful program.

[Karen] It really is, and I could talk with you all day long about dual enrollment.

[Alex] Are you kicking me out?

[Karen] I’m kicking you out because I got a meeting I gotta go to, but I want you to hear from a student because they tell the story best.

[Alex] Okay.

[Karen] They’re inside our beautiful library.

[Alex] Okay.

[Karen] Her name is Ashmeet, and you can hear what her experience has been like.

[Alex] Thank you so much.

[Karen] Thank you so much for being here.

[Alex] All right. We’ll see you soon.

[Karen] See you soon.

[Alex] Thank you.

[Karen] Thank you.
02:11-03:31 Alex walks into Tunxis library and introduces himself to student, Ashmeet Kaur and then sits down next to her. She closes her laptop and they talk. The interview is interspersed with video footage of CT State student life and classrooms.

[Alex] Ashmeet?

[Ashmeet] Hi, Alex.

[Alex] Oh my gosh, it’s so nice to meet you.

[Ashmeet] So nice to meet you too.

[Alex] Oh, well, I’m so excited about this. What is it like being a high school student on college campus here?

[Ashmeet] Alex, it’s awesome. Being a high school student and being able to use all the resources that college provides such as this amazing library that we’re in, it’s really nice being able to talk to college professors and getting the whole college experience while I’m still in high school.

[Alex] It’s so incredible. So you’re in dual enrollment, where are you hoping that this program takes you in the future personally?

[Ashmeet] So in the future, first of all, I wanna say I’m really appreciative of CT State for providing sort of the foundation for my career. When I graduate, I’ll be walking out of here with nine credits, which is really beneficial because I’m applying to universities like University of Connecticut, Boston University, and Ivy League such as Princeton University and University of Pennsylvania. I feel like being here doing the dual enrollment program, it will give me a leg up in the college admissions process.

[Alex] Wow, you are so impressive. There are like millions of high school students that I bet are jealous you right now and if you’re one of those institutions, you have to accept Ashmeet. You are so impressive.

[Ashmeet] Thank you.

[Alex] Thank you so much for meeting up in this.

[Ashmeet] Thank you.

[Alex] It is really cool what you’re doing.

[Ashmeet] Thank you.
03:32-END Alex speaks directly to the camera with Tunxis campus behind him. [Alex] Gaining college credits even before graduating high school is what many students today are seeking to accomplish. You can really get a sense of the impact both on students’ lives and in the local region by incorporating these opportunities early in the educational journey. Thank you for sharing that with us, Dr. Hynick, and you too, Ashmeet, thanks again.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Concurrent Enrollment Teacher Orientation

CT State's 1st Annual Faculty Institute for New and Current High School Instructors of Concurrent Courses on June 18th. There is no cost for registration.

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SUMMITS

CT State Early College Summits will take place again this Fall from 9 AM to 2 PM. College and high school employees may register here for one of the following options:

  • Housatonic, Oct. 2
  • Capital, Oct. 7
  • Norwalk, Oct. 8
  • Gateway, Oct. 9
  • Quinebaug, Oct. 10

ORIENTATION

Admitted students received invites to August on-campus orientations. An asynchronous/remote orientation is available and required for all admitted high school students and their families (unless a student attended a campus orientation). Link posted in late August.

CONCURRENT/COLLEGE CAREER PATHWAYS CLASSES

  • Applications are due on September 25th for high school students taking CT State courses in the first semester or full year.
  • Admitted students pursuing CT State college credit must be registered by November 5th.
  • Students wishing to withdraw from their Fall course may submit a withdrawal form between November 6th and December 10th.
  • Fall semester final grades are to be submitted by high school instructors by January 30th.

FIND INFORMATION FOR:

High School Students and Families

School District Partners

INFORMATION FOR

High School Students and Families

What are the benefits of being a dual-enrolled student through CT State?

  • Early exposure to college-level courses and college expectations
  • Flexibility to take classes on campus, online and/or at your high school
  • Access to over 1,000 high-interest general education and technical courses that are geared toward career and transfer pathways
  • Courses taught by highly qualified faculty experts
  • Small class sizes
  • Classes may count for both high school credit and towards a college degree
  • Save time on earning a college degree by not having to repeat learning
  • Substantial cost-saving potential*
  • Free access to CT State libraries, tutoring centers, disability and accessibility services, student clubs, college events, advising, mental health and wellness counseling, and financial aid offices

*Save on your college degree by leveraging cost-effective dual enrollment courses and matriculating to CT State when you graduate high school, and use CT State's free tuition program to complete one of 300 college degrees or certificates when you graduate.

National research studies show that students who participate in dual enrollment are more likely to:
  • Graduate high school on time
  • Earn college credit and take college credit-bearing courses
  • Go on to post-secondary education directly after high school
  • Graduate college with a certificate or degree
  • Occur less or no student debt
CT State offers the following opportunities for students to earn college credit and be exposed to college-level learning while in high school:

Dual Enrollment

  • A former Board of Trustee policy in which juniors and seniors in the top 20th percentile of their class can take up to two courses tuition-free taught by CT State faculty in the fall and spring semester. (The student is a singleton taking a college course with CT State's traditional population on any of our campuses, online or through a hybrid approach. To be considered eligible, you must meet the same requirements as any other college student. These courses are tuition and fee-free but students are responsible for covering the cost of books.) Students apply using the dual enrollment student application.  

  • A course taught by CT State faculty to a cohort of high school students on campus or at the high school. (A flat rate of $10,000 is charged per 3-credit lecture course.) Students apply using the dual enrollment student application.

  • This is an opportunity for students to pay tuition for courses taught by CT State faculty where they are singletons. High school students wishing to self-pay and who meet the enrollment criteria for the course may enroll in CT State courses beyond those available in the programs listed. Students taking this route are traditionally non-degree-seeking.

Concurrent Enrollment

  • A qualified high school teacher (recommended by the school and CT State) teaches a college course at their high school (no cost). Students apply using the dual enrollment student application and meet the same eligibility requirements as any other college student taking the same courses.

  • The College Career Pathways program (CCP) in Connecticut gives high school students the opportunity to experience college-credit-bearing courses taught by college-approved high school teachers.

CT State Model Programs that Leverage Dual Enrollment

  • Middle college high schools are a national model, which co-locates a high school on a college campus and leverages a combination of high school partnership courses and concurrent enrollment courses to customize pathways for you to earn college credit while completing your high school diploma. Courses are offered at no cost to you or your family. You will benefit from being physically on the college campus with access to all of the college amenities and services once you are dual-enrolled. These partnerships are currently offered at Manchester (Great Path Academy), Three Rivers (Three Rivers Middle College Magnet High School), and Quinebaug Valley (Quinebaug Middle College High School).

  • P-TECH is a national model where you may take a combination of high school partnership courses and concurrent enrollment courses, mapped to earning up to an industry-recognized associate degree in information technology. You may take college-credit-bearing classes starting in the 9th grade. This option currently exists through a partnership between Norwalk Public School and the Norwalk campus.

  • Gateway to College is a national model, where students complete their high school diploma on the CT State Gateway campus through a partnership between the local school district and the campus, and is tuition and fee-free to participating students. Through this program, you will take college courses mapped to complete your high school graduation requirements while earning college credit toward an associate degree. You must meet the same eligibility requirements as any other college student taking the same courses.

  • CT State offers a number of ways you may leverage competencies earned through additional experience or coursework other than through taking college courses. These include recognition of exam scores from Advanced Placement, CLEP, International Baccalaureate and Dantes (DSST). It also includes recognition for industry-recognized credentials through ACE.

If you're a high school student interested in one of our programs, inquire with your school counselor on the best route to obtain college credit. You may also contact our recruiting staff for more information CTState-AdmissionsRecruitment@ct.edu. 

INFORMATION FOR

School District Partners

Campus Contacts

Concurrent Course Planning

Teacher Credentials and Curriculum Review

High School instructors who operate as the instructor of record need to meet the same requirements as faculty who teach at the college in the discipline (master’s degree in field, master’s in education with 18 graduate credits in field, or for technical pathways have a terminal degree in field with occupational employment recency in the field). 

Concurrent Enrollment Teacher Application

Please initiate course planning by reaching out to the campus contact listed.

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