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ENROLLMENT CENTER—
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SUMMER AND WINTER SESSION

Peggy Schuberth, Director of Continuing Education and the Enrollment Center 
Thomas Eisenlohr, Associate Director 
Drina Lynch, Associate Director 
Rita Brann, Assistant to the Director 
Phone: (860) 832-225
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The Enrollment Center, Willard Hall Lobby, is a centralized service center for all students (full- or part-time). Students may obtain all forms needed to initiate administrative and academic actions at the Center. The Center’s hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday morning, during the academic year, 7:45 a.m. to 12 noon.


Part-time Matriculant Program 
Application for undergraduate part-time degree study is made in the Office of Admissions, Davidson Hall (832-2278). Students who choose to undertake or to complete an undergraduate or graduate degree on a part-time basis register for courses through the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education, Willard Hall Lobby. 

Part-time students may enroll in day or evening classes. Saturday morning classes are also available. The Continuing Education bulletin and/or registration booklet provide all the details and fees. 

Persons having a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma may earn college credit by registering in university courses through the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education. Others may enroll, for no credit, as auditors.

Course Load and Credits. Part-time undergraduate students may register for up to a maximum of 11 credits. 

To maintain their status, PTMs must register for classes in at least one of the regular academic semesters each year. 

Non-matriculated undergraduate students must apply for matriculation (acceptance into a planned program of study) before 30 credits are completed. Students will not be allowed to matriculate after completion of 30 credits without specific recommendation of an academic dean of the University.

Advisement. Undergraduates who plan to work toward a degree and need advice on course selection should consult an adviser in the Advising Center (832-1615) before registration. Undergraduate part-time matriculants are assigned an adviser in their major department.

The School of Graduate Studies. Information about graduate courses or master’s and other advanced programs may be obtained from the Graduate Catalog or from Graduate Admissions (832-2350) or the Office of Graduate Studies (832-2363).


Summer and Winter Session 

All CCSU students receive a special Registration Bulletin listing Summer and Winter Session courses. Registration takes place at the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education. Summer and Winter Session courses allow students to accelerate their programs, make up work or take advantage of special offerings.

Summer Session. During the summer, Central Connecticut State University operates two five-week sessions, one eight-week session and a three-week post-session. Courses, both undergraduate and graduate, are offered in the day and evening. 

Summer sessions are designed to provide opportunities for 1) incoming first-year students who wish to accelerate their college work by entering the University before the beginning of the academic year, 2) students from other colleges, 3) Central Connecticut State students who wish to accelerate their studies toward a degree, 4) teachers and other graduate students who wish to pursue a master’s or other advanced degrees, 5) graduates of other colleges interested in meeting certification requirements for teaching and 6) qualified high school students seeking college-level courses. 

Residence accommodations and meals are available. Commuting students may arrange for lunch and/or dinner at the University. The University Library, the Student Center and other facilities are available. 

The maximum course load is seven credits during each five-week summer session and four credits during the post-session. The eight-week session is counted as part of the first five-week session.

Winter Session. During the winter break, Central Connecticut State University operates an intensive three-week Winter session. Over 100 credit courses are offered, allowing students to accelerate their college work. The maximum course load is four credits.

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