TRANSFER

I began my college journey at Housatonic in 2018, 
where I discovered my interest in Psychology. After two 
years, I transferred to UConn in Spring 2021, navigating 
online and in-person classes before taking a gap year. 
I returned to CT State and took courses that 
transferred easily to UConn while also allowing me to 
earn my Associate’s degree in Psychology. I now work 
as an After School Program Coordinator within 
Windham Public Schools, where the skills I gained from 
both degrees continue to support me in my work. 
-Kevin Ly

CT State QV helped me get ready for UConn. My Guided Pathways Advisor (GPA) was a huge help and always a pleasure to talk to. She answered my questions, helped me with each step, and made the transfer process easier. I’m very thankful for her help and support. The GAP program helped me move from CT State to UConn Storrs. At UConn, I’ve enjoyed joining finance clubs, meeting new people, and going to events to learn about jobs in finance 

I did the Business GAP program. It helped me know which classes to take at CT State and what I needed to do before transferring to UConn. My advisor's help and a clear plan made transferring to Storrs easier. 
-Alen Garcia Gonzalez

I received my associate's degree in History at CT State Quinebaug Valley and transferred to Eastern Connecticut State University. Faculty and staff at QV helped to prepare me for this transition by teaching me the importance of networking and building professional relationships. My various positions in student organizations and on-campus volunteer work improved my leadership and public speaking skills, as well as my confidence—and I carried all of those things with me to Eastern, where they continue to be very useful. 
-Anna Beecher

Attending CT State Community College was one of the best decisions I have made for my academic career. I began at Three Rivers Community College in Fall 2022, where I discovered Dr. Diba Khan Bureau’s Environmental Engineering and Technology program. I earned my associate degree in Spring 2024 and stayed an additional year to complete undergraduate credits and certifications in Environmental Health and Safety Management, ArcGIS and Land Surveying.

In 2025, I transferred to UConn to pursue a B.S. in Natural Resources and the Environment, specializing in Fish and Wildlife Management. Starting at community college allowed me to clarify my academic goals while saving thousands of dollars each semester. This path has enabled me to rent my first apartment, study abroad in South Africa and remain debt-free as I work toward graduation in Spring 2027. 
-Rhiannon Martin

I began my college journey at CT State Community College - Tunxis in Summer 2016 and graduated in December 2018. Through the Communication Transfer Ticket program, all 60 of my credits transferred to Eastern Connecticut State University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Communication with a minor in Film Studies in December 2020. While at Tunxis, I also worked as a student worker, an experience that helped develop my passion for supporting other students. 

That passion brought me back to CT State Community College as an Enrollment Management Specialist at Middlesex and Gateway, and later as a Resource Specialist with Gateway’s Gateway to College program. Having experienced firsthand the opportunities community college made possible for me, I believed deeply in CT State’s mission and wanted to help other students find their own paths forward 
-Naja Davis-Drew 

My journey began at Tunxis in 2014. At first, I was unsure of what I wanted to study, but after taking some classes I found interest in Psychology. After graduating with my Associate's degree, I transferred to Eastern Connecticut State University. After graduating with my Bachelor's degree from ECSU in 2017, I began working full-time in higher education — first in the financial aid space, and eventually as a Recruitment and Outreach Specialist with CT State Community College. While working, I pursued a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology at the University of Hartford, graduating in 2024. I will forever be grateful for my experience at the community college, because being both a student and work-study at Tunxis gave me a boost of confidence in my ability to succeed. 
-Loren Pittman