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