Tools for Success

All new, transfer and re-admit students are strongly encouraged to complete Online Orientation. Upon completion, students will have unlimited access to:

• Informative videos
• College link bookmarks
• Student checklist 

Find more information about in-person and online orientation programs.

Engage is the place to find news and information from college clubs, organizations, offices and departments. Check the calendar, RSVP and connect with organizers, all in one application.

• Banner Self-service (student billing, financial aid, etc.)
• Degree Works (degree audit system)
• Blackboard (course management system)
• CT State email
• Other systems and support services including registering for classes, accessing CT State technology, New Student Orientation and more

The Information Technology department supports students, faculty and staff with IT services, including email, WAN, internet, Blackboard, Banner, Office 365, client security, websites and more.

CT State uses an AI chat feature as its initial tech support response to students and faculty. Please note that it may contain errors or omissions or generate inaccurate responses. Please be sure to review and validate responses before use.

Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. You pick where, you pick how.

You may complete a CARE Referral if you:

• need additional support
• are concerned about the well-being of a campus member
• feel that a campus member has become disruptive or a threat to the community

Whether you’re under the weather, anxious or overwhelmed, TimelyCare allows you to be able to talk to a licensed provider from your smartphone or any web-enabled device. Providers are available to offer medical and mental health support via phone or secure video visits. This service is free for CT State students.