Graduate Admissions

The Graduate Studies at Central offer an exciting array of academic opportunities, with more than 75 programs in flexible online and hybrid formats to accommodate the busy lives of graduate-level students. 

Our graduates advance to rewarding careers in leadership roles in nearly every field. Many are accepted into the finest doctoral programs in the nation. Central offers rich academic resources, exciting research opportunities, and extensive professional networks connecting students to internships, professional development, and job opportunities. 

CSU Alumni Get More With Central

Beginning Fall 2025, Central is offering all students who completed an undergraduate degree at Central, Eastern, Southern, Western or Charter Oak an opportunity for a free summer or winter course towards their Central graduate degree.

All CSU graduates who are fully admitted to any Central graduate program will receive a scholarship of:

• $3,000 ($1,500 per semester) if attending full-time
• $1,500 ($750 per semester) if attending part-time

Eligible students

• Must be earning their first credential
• Cannot be receiving benefits as a graduate assistant or graduate intern
• Have completed at least one full-time semester prior to enrolling in their free course

CSU Graduate Studies Scholarship for CSU Bachelor's Degree Alumni

• $3,000 total for students enrolled full-time (9+ credits).
  • Awarded as $1,500 per semester for the first two semesters.
• $1,500 total for students enrolled part-time (6–8.99 credits).
  • Awarded as $750 per semester for the first two semesters.

• Be a graduate of a CSU institution (Central, Southern, Eastern, or Western) or Charter Oak College.
• Be an incoming graduate student at CCSU (newly admitted—current grad students are not eligible).
• Be accepted into a master’s program starting Spring 2026 or later.
• Enroll full-time or part-time as defined above.
• Must be working toward first master’s degree.

1. Apply to any CCSU graduate program.
2. Once you are accepted, CCSU will automatically determine your eligibility.
3. If eligible, the scholarship is awarded at admission and applied directly to your student account.
4. The scholarship is split across your first two semesters based on your enrollment status (full-time or part-time).

Why Choose Central?

• Graduate scholarships and assistantships available
• Rich academic resources
• Extensive professional networks
• Experience a "Blanket of Support” from a close-knit, welcoming campus where we treat you like family
• And much more!