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Welcome! You are now a Blue Devil!
First Steps as a new student
Please check that you have completed the following:
- Complete a FAFSA
- Activate BlueNet & Multi-factor authenticator
Apply for and pay Housing Deposit & Meal Plan
Send in Final High School Transcript
Upload your Photo for your Student ID (This can be picked up at Orientation)
Academic & Advising Information
- Share your SAT/ACT Scores to help us create the perfect schedule for your first semester.
- Please have College Board/ACT or your high school forward your scores to Admissions@ccsu.edu .
- Check to see if you will need to complete a Math Placement Exam
- If you determine that you will need to take the Math Placement Accuplacer Exam, you may contact The Learning Center at 860.832.1900
- Complete Writing Placement Exams
- If you need to take the Writing Placement Exam, you will receive information in your email. Please visit the Writing Placement Exam Webpage for more details.
Paying for College, Living on Campus and more:
- Residents: Complete Housing Application
- Review/Accept any financial aid offers
- Pay Tuition & Fees
- Once you are registered for classes, your status is switched to being enrolled. This will generate a billing statement to be prepared for you. Tuition is due on December 15 for Spring term, and July 15 for Fall term.
Orientation and Campus Life
- Sign-up to attend Orientation! Review Orientation program dates and sign up to attend once you receive an email from our Orientation office, New Student Programs.
- Prepare for Housing Selection and Move-In
- Complete the required Sexual Violence Prevention Training (online). You can access the link on the website, or look for a future email that will be sent to your inbox.
- Attend Orientation and meet other Blue Devils and Orientation Leaders
- Understand your Academic program by reviewing Curriculum Sheets, Academic Maps, and Program Descriptions.
- Know about campus resources and support included within our Welcome new students to campus and valuable campus resources, such as our Blanket of Support
- Attend campus events and join a club (or two!)
Summer Orientation Information for Fall 2024 Admits:
- Orientation: Check back soon for 2024 Orientation dates.
- Residents: Check back for Move-In dates. Residence Life will be in touch with information about Freshmen Move-In Day. Information on Housing Selection and Move-In can be found within the links provided. Please email or call the Residence Life office with any questions at reslife@ccsu.edu & 860.832.1660.
- Participate in Convocation and Kizer's Kickoff. Information will be shared at Orientation and emailed to you.