1. Central
Connecticut
State
University
Graduate
School
Information
Session

2.  CCSU Founded in 1849 – Normal School
Current population Approx: 11,300
 Graduate School Founded in 1955
Teacher’s College of Connecticut
Master of Education
Initial Class of Admitted Students: 40
 Graduate School - Current Enrollment Approx: 2,100
 Part of the Board of Regents for Higher Education
CCSU Graduate School History &
Facts

3.  Ed.D, Sixth Year Certificate, Master of Arts in Teaching,
 MA, MS, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, Official
Certificate Program
 42 Graduate Degree Programs; 39 Specializations;
23 non-degree Programs
 Graduate Program Focus
Applied: Educational, Professional, Leadership,
Administration, Licensure
Research: Doctoral Preparation, Advanced Study,
Research Based Careers
Graduate Degree and Non-Degree
Programs

4.  Fully Online – Data Mining
 On Campus
 Hybrids (50% on campus)
 On Campus, Online, & Hybrid
 Evening Course Offerings:
4:30p.m. – 9:55p.m.
 Winter and Summer courses:
4:00p.m.- 8:30p.m.
Course Delivery

5.  Full time (9 – 15 credits); Part Time (8 credits or less)
 Planned Program of Study
 Program credit requirements – vary
 Program completion time limit – Six Years
 Internships and Practicums
 Capstone (Special Project, Comprehensive Exam,
Thesis)
Program Requirements

6.  Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited
college/university
 2.70 undergraduate gpa or higher
 Graduate coursework: 3.00 gpa or higher
 Some programs: minimum undergraduate gpa of 3.00
 Additional Materials required for specific programs
 GRE/GMAT Not Required for Master’s programs (Ed.D.
only)
 Conditional Admissions Consideration and Appeals
Graduate Admissions Requirements

7.  Apply online at
www.ccsu.edu/gradapplication
 General Deadlines:
 Spring semester –
November 1st
 Fall semester – June 1st
 Summer Term – March 1st
 International Applicants –
Spring: November 1st;
Fall: May 1st
 Special Program Deadlines
 Posted on the Graduate Studies
Website:
www.ccsu.edu/applying
Application Process

8.  What to Submit and Where:
Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office:
 Completed Graduate Application
 Application Fee
 Official Transcripts Directly from Each Institution
Attended (except CCSU)
 Additional Materials
 Varies depending on the program:
www.ccsu.edu/additionalmaterial
 Submit directly to academic department
Application Process

9.  Graduate Housing is available on a limited basis
 Once students have been accepted into Graduate
School they are eligible to apply for housing
 Graduate students will be placed in F. Don James Hall,
and will have the opportunity to live with other
graduate students
www.ccsu.edu/reslife
Email: reslife@ccsu.edu
Graduate Housing

10.  Most up-to-date information: www.ccsu.edu/bursar
 Current Tuition and Fees (SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME):
Tuition and Required Fees for 2013-2014:
Resident Non-Resident
Fall $4,873.50 $10,600.50
Spring $4,873.50 $10,600.50
Part –Time Course & Registration Fees (courses numbered 099-699):
Per credit: Resident: $524.00 Non-Resident: $537.00
Registration Fee: $65.00 (per term)
Cost to Attend CCSU

11.  Free Application for Federal Student Aid
 Unsubsidized Loans
 Full Time: $20,500
 Part Time: Varies based on cost of attendance
 Post-baccalaureate: maximum $12,500
 For more details: www.ccsu.edu/grad click on
Financial Aid
Financial Aid

12.  Graduate Assistantships:
 Must be an Admitted, Enrolled Graduate Student
 Minimum GPA of 3.00 for Undergraduate and Post-
Baccalaureate work
 Full-Time (300 hours); Maximum Stipend - $4,800 per
semester
 State University Fee Waiver and Some General Fees
 Part Time (150 hours); Maximum Stipend - $2,400 per semester
 Inquire with Departments & Graduate Studies about GA
Opportunities
 Limited Paid Internships
Graduate Assistantships and
Scholarships

13. Continuing Graduate Student Scholarships:
 Academic Awards and Outstanding Scholars Program
 Graduate Student Association – Scholarships for
Professional Development Conferences and Research
 Some Departmental Scholarships
Graduate Assistantships and
Scholarships

14.  Prospective Graduate Students:
 Graduate Open House (Fall and Spring)
 Graduate Orientation (newly admitted students)
 Individual Appointments with Departments
 Individual Appointments with Graduate Admissions
 Continuing Graduate Students:
 Graduate Creative Presentation and
Research Day
 Study Abroad
 Academic Advising
 Computer Technical Help Desk
 Graduate Studies Office
 RECentral
 Conferences, Workshops, and Lectures
on campus
Special Events and Graduate Student
Support

15. Open House is offered
twice each year, in
October and March.
Staff and department
faculty will be available
to answer any questions.
Check www.ccsu.edu/grad for dates.
Graduate Open House

16. Here you can find:
 Application Link
 International
Students
 Tuition and Fees
 Financial Aid
 All Programs by
Subject/Major
 Department
Contacts
Graduate Studies Website
 Graduate Forms
 Graduate Catalog
 Graduate
Assistantships
 Graduate
Scholarships
 Graduate Studies
Handbook
 Graduate Housing
www.ccsu.edu/grad

17. www.ccsu.edu - A-Z Index
www.ccsu.edu/grad
Here you can find:
 Faculty Research, Field Studies
 Graduate courses and Programs
 Learning Outcomes
 Department contact information
 Helpful Career Options Links
Department Websites

18. Barnard Hall 102
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, Connecticut 06050
Hours: 8am - 5pm: Monday through Friday
Phone: 860-832-2350
Fax: 860-832-2362
www.ccsu.edu/grad
Graduate Recruitment and
Admissions Office

19. Barnard Hall 102
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, Connecticut 06050
Hours 8am - 5pm: Monday - Friday
Phone: 860-832-2363
Fax: 860-832-2352
School of Graduate Studies

20. Start with a dream. Finish with a
future.