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Undergraduate Application

Apply to Central directly or through the Common App.

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If you have previously attended Central as a matriculated undergraduate student or have applied within a two-year period, you must first complete and submit the Reactivation Application form.

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Graduate Application

Many of our programs use GradCAS. Select your desired term of entry and academic program. If your program of interest uses GradCAS, you will be redirected to their portal to apply.

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Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Central accepts applications on a rolling admissions basis. The preferred application deadlines are as follows:

SemesterFallSpring
First-YearMay 1December 1
TransferJune 1December 1
InternationalApril 1November 1
GraduateMay 1December 1
Graduate InternationalJune 1November 1

Graduate Program-Specific Requirements

Some graduate programs have additional application requirements. Be sure to review the requirements before applying.

Program-specific application deadlines

Admission Policy

Admission to Central Connecticut State University depends upon the academic credentials presented by the applicant. No applicant is rejected because of race, color, religious belief, or national origin. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment of, or employment in its programs and activities of qualified handicapped persons defined under the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University's nondiscrimination opportunity policies extend to employment practices, admission of students, programs, and services within the institution or provided to the community.

Campus Safety Statement

In accordance with the State of Connecticut's Campus Safety Act (PA 90-259), Central Connecticut State University will provide a copy of the Uniform Campus Crime Report to any individual who sends a written request to: Central Connecticut State University, Police Department, P.O. Box 4010, New Britain, CT 06050-4010. It is also available online here.