Credit registration is in progress for Connecticut State Community College (CT State) winter session and spring semester at campuses statewide, with classes available in person, online and in hybrid formats.
Winter session runs Dec. 27-Jan. 19. Students can earn up to four credits in three weeks during the accelerated courses, which cover the same content as a regular 15-week class.
Students who attend other colleges may enroll in courses at CT State campuses and transfer the winter credits earned to their bachelor’s or associate degree programs. During college break, some students take winter session classes to get ahead in their studies, catch up on credits, or fulfill a prerequisite. Classes in math, social sciences and humanities are among the topics covered, many of which fulfill general education requirements.
Spring semester is Jan. 24-May 19, with hundreds of associate degrees, certificates and short-term career training certifications to choose from in programs such as advanced manufacturing, business, cybersecurity, data science, health care, information technology, pathway to teaching careers, and technology. Students can complete a certificate in as little as six months, and a degree in two years.
Special agreements with public and private colleges and universities throughout the state provide seamless transfer and a low-cost pathway to a bachelor’s degree.
New students can register online or in person. Those who have not previously taken a credit course at CT State campuses or a former Connecticut community college can submit an application online at no cost:www.ctstate.edu/apply.
Free tuition is available to Connecticut residents who are high school graduates, whether from the state or elsewhere. Anyone who first attended college in fall 2020 or later may be eligible, as well. Accessing the free tuition program and any financial aid starts with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. The free tuition program is not income-based. All students who plan on attending full- or part-time should complete the FAFSA so they can access the program, even if they do not think they will quality for need-based aid. Program funding is available on a rolling basis; applicants can see if they may qualify at www.ctstate.edu/free-tuition.
Registration for career training certifications is ongoing, with programs and classes in health care, information technology, manufacturing, real estate, culinary, veterinary assistant, and more. Scholarships for information technology, health care and manufacturing classes are available. Veterans, certified dislocated workers and those receiving SNAP assistance may also be eligible for scholarships and tuition waivers for many continuing education programs. For more information, visit ctstate.edu/workforce-development/funding-options.