On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Southern Connecticut State University provides special learning opportunities to students including ROTC and Study Abroad. Southern Connecticut State University offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

Southern Connecticut State University has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 2,314 the average room costs is $7,660. It offers the meal plan and its average costs is $6,416. The combined charge for room and board is $14,076.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Southern Connecticut State University
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity2,314
Average Room Costs$7,660
Meal Plan
Meals per Week-
Average Meal Costs$6,416
Combine charge for romm and board$14,076

On-campus Student Services

Southern Connecticut State University provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Southern Connecticut State University
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Southern Connecticut State University offers 5 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and ROTC, and Study Abroad, and Weekend/Evening College, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Southern Connecticut State University
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTC
Army, Air Force
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Southern Connecticut State University offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Southern Connecticut State University
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Southern Connecticut State University.
Library Services at Southern Connecticut State University
Physical facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 1,292,053
  • Total Physical collection: 411,211
  • Total Electronic collection: 880,842
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

SCSU is a member of Northeast 10 Conference. Total 483 students play for athletic teams at Southern Connecticut State University - 256 men and 227 women players. For popular college sports, there are 29 baseball players, 24 basketball players and 80 football players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Southern Connecticut State University campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Southern Connecticut State University
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball290Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball1311Northeast 10 Conference
Field Hockey019NCAA Division II (with football)
Football800Northeast 10 Conference
Gymnastics020NCAA Division II (with football)
Lacrosse024NCAA Division II (with football)
Soccer2226NCAA Division II (with football)
Softball026NCAA Division II (with football)
Swimming and Diving2519NCAA Division II (with football)
Track and Field8769NCAA Division II (with football)
Volleyball013NCAA Division II (with football)

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023