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choose. Great things happen when you choose Southern Connecticut State University. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re choosing a future that builds on your values, your vision, your goals, and what you want to give back to the world. Choose academic excellence, a vibrant campus, close relationships with community partners, and leadership opportunities. When you choose Southern, you will have access to an extensive support network. We invite you to visit our campus and explore the surrounding area. Sit in on a class, eat in the dining hall, and visit our student center. Talk to the people who make up our community and find out why they chose Southern. Choose Southern for a real world education.

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inspire. A Southern education doesn’t just prepare you for the job you will do, but for the person you will become. We’re driven by our mission to foster a culture enriched by academic excellence, access, social justice, and service for the public good. With these values at heart, you’ll find opportunities to lead woven through every area of the university — in the classroom, on athletic teams, in clubs and organizations, and as peer mentors and university ambassadors. You can also take charge of your own future while furthering university-wide initiatives on our tobacco-free campus, joining community service efforts, and incorporating green practices into your everyday life. At Southern, you will learn how to lead and inspire. 2 | SouthernCT.edu | #SouthernOwls

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION: “GOING BEYOND THE DREAM: CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY”

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LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY STUDENTS JOIN SOUTHERN STUDENTS ON A RECENT TRIP TO ICELAND, PART OF SOUTHERNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEW TRANS-ATLANTIC PARTNERSHIP.

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discover. Through Southern’s many international programs you will experience life-changing and enduring academic, career, intercultural, personal, and social benefits. Our programs offer global perspectives, opportunities for experiential learning, and exploration of the “world classroom.” When you study abroad, you become immersed in a real-world, hands-on experience that will challenge you, engage you, and make an everlasting impact on your life. #SouthernOwls | SouthernCT.edu | 5

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explore. At Southern, you can conduct research under the mentorship of engaged faculty, and in many cases, partner with them on academic papers and presentations at national conferences. Hands-on research opportunities allow you to explore potential career paths and develop close relationships with faculty who can later serve as references for you when you enter the workforce. The Annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference, held each spring offers students the chance to gain experience with presenting scholarly papers, posters, art exhibitions, and live performances. A TEAM OF SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES – HAILING FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE SCIENCES – DEMONSTRATE THEIR SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY SKILLS AS THEY PREPARE TO FIND A FASTER METHOD TO DETECT TUBERCULOSIS. THE TEAM WILL PRESENT THEIR WORK IN FALL 2016 AT THE PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MACHINE COMPETITION (IGEM) IN BOSTON.

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experience. Gain real-world experience with internship opportunities, regardless of your major. For many employers, good grades and the right college major are just not enough. They seek employees who have paid their dues in the working world. Our faculty and staff will help you gain career-related work experience through a wide range of internship options that will help you develop your professional skills and preferences, evaluate a career without committing yourself long term, expand your professional network, and experience workplace situations not typically found in the classroom.

SOUTHERN GRADUATE DEEPTA RAMESH, ’15, SECURED A BUSINESS ANALYST POSITION WITH WEBSTER BANK AFTER COMPLETING A PAID INTERNSHIP IN WEBSTER’S TREASURY & PAYMENT SOLUTIONS (TPS) DEPARTMENT THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN.

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connect. Service is woven into the fabric of Southern’s culture; it is part of the university’s mission to instill the qualities of public service in our students and support you as you journey on a lifelong path of civic engagement. Acts of service, big and small, take place every day, both on and off campus, and we are proud that, as an institution, we are making a difference in the world around us. At Southern, you will connect with a community that will stay with you for the rest of your life. SOUTHERN STUDENTS HELP CLEAN UP LOCAL GREEN SPACES DURING THE ANNUAL RONALD D. HERRON DAY OF SERVICE, BENEFITING NEW HAVEN NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE GREATER NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY.

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OUR ART STUDIOS GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS IN CERAMICS, GRAPHIC DESIGN, JEWELRY AND METALS, PAINTING AND DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING, AND SCULPTURE.

arts.

The visual and performing arts at Southern are vibrant components of university life, but the impact of the art, music, and theatre departments extend beyond campus, into the local community and around the world. • The theater-in-residence program with Elm Shakespeare Company connects the artistic and education missions of both organizations. • Scholarship opportunities are available for all music majors and minors to take private weekly lesson instruction during spring and fall semesters. • Art faculty nurture students’ vision and help them develop the professional skills needed to navigate the contemporary art world. • Southern’s globe-trotting choir has traveled to Greece, England, Ireland, and Spain, performing with internationally-known guest conductors.

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sciences.

Southern is committed to graduating a diverse population of students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead in the high-tech, STEM-oriented 21st-century economy. With the opening of our new Academic Science and Laboratory building we offer: • High performance computing lab, for research in theoretical science bioinformatics and computer science • Analytical instrumentation lab preparing students for employment in the chemical and pharmacological industries • Astronomy Control Room, providing a clear view of the heavens • Werth Center for Coastal and Marine Studies, offering opportunities for interdisciplinary coastal and marine research along Connecticut’s shoreline • Connecticut’s only Center for Nanotechnology, in collaboration with Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and state community colleges, providing research and educational initiatives in micro- and nanotechnology

A STUDENT EXAMINES ELEVATION LEVELS ALONG THE CONNECTICUT SHORELINE. THIS RESEARCH, CONDUCTED THROUGH THE WERTH CENTER FOR COASTAL AND MARINE STUDIES, ASSISTED THE TOWN OF EAST HAVEN IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT A REPEAT OF HURRICANE SANDY’S MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE STUDENTS EARNED FIRST PLACE IN A COMPETITION AT THE NEW ENGLANDSAINT LAWRENCE VALLEY GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL MEETING.

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Students in the School of Business have opportunities to connect with outstanding alumni for applied learning, mentoring, and general life-experience lessons. • The Business Success Center provides internship opportunities, academic advisement, technology assistance, and professional development seminars. • Students apply classroom knowledge to real-life experiences through a student-managed portfolio team, a cash management scholarship program, marketing case competitions, attendance at international accounting conferences, and projects to enhance organizational sustainability. • The school is housed in a state-of the-art building featuring high-tech trading room, class and seminar rooms, and conference space. MAWANO KAMBEU, ‘08, FOUNDER OF THE AWARD-WINNING DOT COM ZAMBIA, ONE OF AFRICA’S FASTEST GROWING COMMERCE COMPANIES.

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education. At Southern, our education programs are considered the cornerstone of the university. We have produced the largest number of education graduates in Connecticut. • Choose from a range of areas, including: early childhood, elementary, secondary, bilingual, and special education programs. • Our Center of Excellence on Autism Spectrum Disorders serves and supports school-based personnel. • Alumni include Jahana Hayes (left), 2016 National Teacher of the Year; Colleen Palmer, 2016 Connecticut Superintendent of the Year; and Megan Johnson, 2016 School Counselor of the Year Representative for Connecticut. JAHANA HAYES, ‘05, RECEIVES THE NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. PHOTO: RON SACHS/CNP

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health.

Our health disciplines share the mission of caring and compassion as we prepare students to be competent and creative practitioners. Our B.S. in nursing program offers three options: a traditional four-year program; an accelerated career entry program for those with a B.A. or B.S. in another field; and a flexible program for registered nurses from associate degree and diploma programs.

• Students complete clinical rotations in various acute care hospitals and communitybased agencies. • Public health graduates work at local health departments, hospitals, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and community-based and nonprofit agencies. • Our Exercise Science program offers bachelor’s degrees with a focus on athletic training, human performance, physical performance, physical education, and school health education. • Our new AS-to-BSRT program provides students with an associate degree in the field of respiratory care and RRT certification with the necessary skills to assume professional leadership roles in clinical practice, research, education, marketing, and management.

SOUTHERN’S NURSING PROGRAM IS RANKED AMONG THE TOP 10 PERCENT IN THE COUNTRY, A DISTINCTION GRANTED TO ONLY ABOUT ONE IN 10 NURSING SCHOOLS ASSESSED THROUGHOUT THE NATION, ACCORDING TO NURSINGSCHOOLSALMANAC.COM, A PROMINENT ONLINE RESOURCE.

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human services. Our human services programs develop skills in planning, organizing, leading, assessing, and evaluating. • Social Work students intern in child welfare agencies, family and child guidance clinics, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. • We teach students in our Recreation and Leisure Studies programs to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, through work with community and youth-based recreation organizations. • Our Sport Management program combines comprehensive business skills with an in-depth understanding of the sport industry, and connects students to jobs, internships, and service opportunities. • Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management students acquire event planning, leadership, and the promotion and management skills necessary for careers in one of the fastest-growing industries.

STUDENTS KAYAK AT NEW HAVEN’S LIGHTHOUSE POINT PARK AS PART OF THE RECREATION THERAPY PROGRAM, LEARNING THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO HELP IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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• Academic Success Living on campus plays an important role in achieving a higher Grade Point Average. • Great Location Live within walking distance of classes, labs, Buley Library, and all campus activities. • Community of Opportunity Walk down the hall and meet friends from all over the world. • Take the Lead The Resident Hall Association and hall councils provide opportunities to plan campus activities and develop strong leadership skills. More than 100 student organizations: • Academic and professional • Arts and culture • Athletics • Fraternity and sorority life • Media and literary • Multicultural • Politics and social action

your home away from home.

Visit us at SouthernCT.edu/ residencelife

Each year, Southern attracts a variety of celebrated artists and thinkers, policymakers, industry leaders, visionaries, and dignitaries.

new haven.

As an extension of the classroom, New Haven is a vibrant center for arts, culture, history, and entertainment in southern New England. This dynamic city has much to offer, including student teaching and internship opportunities. Take advantage of world-famous theaters, festivals, museums, art and natural history, cafes, bookstores and galleries, nightlife, a range of outdoor activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and some of the best pizza youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever eat!

BOSTON Approximately 130 miles from New Haven

MASSACHUSETTS

CONNECTICUT

RHODE ISLAND

NEW HAVEN

NEW YORK CITY Approximately 80 miles from New Haven

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SOUTHERN PROVIDES SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM CAMPUS TO DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN AND UNION STATION (LEFT) SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, AS WELL AS WEEKEND SERVICE TO HAMDEN PLAZA AND WESTFIELD MALL IN MILFORD.

New Haven is also a real college town, with six colleges in the wider region and lots of opportunities for students to get out into the community. Whether you’re taking in an arts festival, hearing some new music, or volunteering with a service organization, you’ll have many ways to make New Haven your own.

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reflecting our diverse world.

At Southern, we are committed to academic excellence, access, social justice, and service for the public good. Each and every day, we encourage our students, faculty, staff and alumni to consider our individual roles in challenging injustice, valuing diversity, and creating a climate of inclusion.

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INDIVIDUAL TITLES

Women’s Intercollegiate Programs • Basketball • Cross country • Field hockey • Gymnastics • Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball • Swimming and diving • Track and field (indoor and outdoor) • Volleyball

WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE ONLY PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE NCAA DIVISION II NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCEE

Men’s Intercollegiate Programs • Baseball • Basketball • Cross country • Football • Soccer • Swimming and diving • Track and field (indoor and outdoor)

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

INTERCOLLEGIATE PROGRAMS

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soaring Visit us at SouthernCT.edu/athletics

Southern is committed to sustainability through campus-wide waste reduction and recycling, water and other resource conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable electricity generation. We are listed in Princeton Review’s “Guide to the 332 Greenest Colleges.” • CAMPUS COMMUNITY GARDEN Southern donates a percentage of produce grown in our campus garden to soup kitchens in the New Haven area • COMPOST HAPPENS Student volunteers collect food scraps from participating university departments to use as compost in the community garden • RECYCLEMANIA AND CAMPUS CONSERVATION NATIONALS Friendly competitions are held between residence halls to boost recycling and energy conservation • RESIDENCE LIFE SUSTAINABILITY SERIES Events include guest speakers, engagement opportunities, Green Room Certification, and info on our Sustainability Living Learning Community • ACADEMICS Environmental or marine studies concentrations in biology, chemistry, geography, or earth science majors; environmental or marine Studies minor to accompany any undergraduate major; sustainability concentration for geography majors; Sustainability Learning Community in First-Year Experience program • RAIN HARVESTER 40,000 gallon cistern (below) used to irrigate the science quad, faculty garden, and surrounding area

- 100 PERCENTAGE OF NON-TOXIC, GREENCERTIFIED CHEMICALS USED BY CUSTODIAL STAFF

- $123,000 ANNUAL SAVINGS FROM NEW HIGH-EFFICIENCY LIGHTING IN CAMPUS GARAGES AND GYMS

- 100 KW -

CAPACITY OF SCSU’S TWO ROOFTOP SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS

- EIGHT WATER STATIONS FOR REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLES

- AWARDS -

SCSU’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IS A LEED GOLD-CERTIFIED BUILDING AND RECIPIENT OF THE POWER OF CHANGE TOP STATE BUILDING AWARD

Visit us at SouthernCT.edu/sustainability

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majors

80% OF ALUMNI HAVE HIGHER PAYING JOBS OR CAREER ADVANCEMENT AS A RESULT OF THEIR DEGREES FROM SOUTHERN

AT OUR ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISING CENTER , WE FOSTER STUDENT SUCCESS AND RETENTION BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AND FACILITATING TRANSITION TO AND WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY. OUR ADVISORS HELP YOU DETERMINE A MAJOR AS THEY GUIDE YOU TOWARD TIMELY DEGREE COMPLETION AND FULFILLMENT OF YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS .

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minors

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATION

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Biology

Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Chemistry Earth Science Economics

Pre-Dental

English French Geography German History Italian Mathematics Physics Political Science

86% OF ALUMNI HAVE RECOMMENDED SCSU TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Our graduates are highly sought after by a wide range of employers throughout the state. Below is a small sample of companies employing students from Southernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class of 2016. Bridgeport City of Bridgeport Police Department The Clockwork Learning Center Danbury Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons P.C. Durham WHERE IS Regional School District 13 THE CLASS Hartford OF 2016? State of Connecticut Middletown Wheeler Clinic New Haven Chapel Haven Inc. | Common Ground High School Continuum of Care | Knights of Columbus New Haven Housing Authority | Omni Hotels and Resorts State of Connecticut Judicial | Yale-New Haven Hospital Shelton BIC Corporation | BlumShapiro Dworken, Hillman, Lamorte & Sterczala PC | Pitney Bowes Stamford Ernst & Young Stratford Sikorsky Trumbull Mutual of Omaha School Day Preschool West Haven Learning Care Group Veterans Health Administration Windsor Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers

HONORS COLLEGE

STUDY ABROAD

The Honors College at Southern serves talented, committed students who wish to pursue and achieve academic excellence. Our learning environment provides students with opportunities to interact and share ideas with other bright, motivated students and mentoring professors.

Sociology Spanish

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FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ADVISING

FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE YEARLY EXPENSES 2016-2017 IN-STATE COMMUTER

IN-STATE ON CAMPUS

OUT-OF-STATE ON CAMPUS

N.E. REGIONAL TUITION BREAK PROGRAM ON CAMPUS

Tuition

$5,216

$16,882

$7,825

Fees*

$4,838

$6,033

$4,838

Housing‡

N/A

$6,594

Platinum Meal Plan°

N/A

$5,276

Residence Hall Social Fee

N/A

$50

$10,054

$21,974

$34,835

$24,583

Student financial success involves empowering students with financial knowledge, by providing personalized strategies for a lifetime of successful money management. Students and parents are encouraged to meet with Southern’s financial literacy and advising coordinator to learn about budgeting, paying for college, debt reduction, and increased long-term savings. Visit SouthernCT.edu/financial-advising for details. FINANCIAL AID

ESTIMATED YEARLY COST

To be considered for

Fall 2017 financial aid, you must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov (Southern’s code: 001406) between October 1, 2016 and March 15, 2017. Southern awards financial aid on the basis of demonstrated need and will send notification to recipients starting in early 2017. It is important to research and apply for scholarships for which you qualify to help pay for your education. Scholarships can reduce family out-of-pocket expenditures and loan debt. Visit SouthernCT.edu/scholarships for details, including application processes and deadlines.

Southern offers interest-free payment plans in the fall, spring, and summer, for families who find it more convenient to make payments on a monthly installment plan. Visit SouthernCT.edu/studentaccounts.

*Fees include the following: University Fee, University General fee, Activity Fee, and Media Fee. Other costs such as health insurance, personal expenses, and textbooks are not included. For detailed cost information, visit SouthernCT.edu/studentaccounts/tuitionfees.html.

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

If you are ready to join

a dynamic, diverse learning community, and if you

In order to complete your application, the following documents must be sent to the Admissions Office:

like the idea of working closely with faculty who will

• Official high school transcript

support, inspire, and help you realize your dreams,

• Letter of recommendation from a counselor; additional teacher recommendations optional

then it’s time to apply to Southern. • Apply for rolling admissions at SouthernCT.edu/

• Official test score report for SAT or ACT

admissions • The online application requires the submission

Contact the

of a personal essay and a $50 non-refundable

Admissions Office at

application fee (payable online via Visa,

(203) 392-5644

MasterCard or Discover).

for more information.

WE ACCEPT THE COMMON APP! VISIT COMMONAPP.ORG

Important Information for Residents of New England States Only Students who are legal residents of the other five New England states may be eligible for reduced tuition and fees at Southern under the New England Tuition Break Program. If you are applying under the New England Tuition Break Program, check the appropriate box on your application form. Degree Programs available at Southern: • Maine: Italian, Respiratory Therapy (AS-to-BSRT) • Massachusetts: Information Management and Services, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Respiratory Therapy (AS-to-BSRT) • New Hampshire: Italian, Information Management and Services, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy (AS-to-BSRT) • Rhode Island: Athletic Training, Earth Science, Information Management and Services, Media Studies, Public Health, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport Management • Vermont: WE ENCOURAGE EVERY STUDENT INTERESTED IN SOUTHERN TO TOUR OUR CAMPUS AND SEE IT FOR YOURSELF.

Earth Science, Information Management and Services, Public Health, Special Education, Respiratory Therapy (AS-to-BSRT)

GO TO

SOUTHERNCT.EDU/VISIT TO SCHEDULE A TOUR.

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choose. “Southern has many appealing qualities, but the one that stuck out the most when applying was the tight-knit community. I don’t feel like just another number in the classroom; I feel like I matter. The staff, faculty, and students have helped me grow into a stronger person by helping me embrace who I am and who I want to be. ” RILEY SCHEIRITZEL, ‘19

inspire. “The many leadership and interpersonal skills that I have gained here will obviously benefit my future career. I am grateful for the many doors that Southern has opened for me as I begin to picture my life after graduation.” ADAM ZHITOMI, ‘17

discover. “Southern appealed to me because of the many research opportunities in the physics department. Through the industry academic fellowship, I am gaining the necessary research skills to work professionally. Southern offers many opportunities for students to prepare themselves for the real world.” KATHERINE PEREZ, ‘17

explore. “The study abroad program was more than just a summer in Paris. It was an opportunity to apply all that I’ve been learning in a real world setting, and experience firsthand how differences in language, as well as culture, impact how we communicate with others.” TAYLOR BIRD, ‘17

experience. “My internship experience on an archeological research project in Ethiopia changed my perspective. It took me to a place I would never have otherwise seen, and I got field experience that is basically unheard of for undergrads.” SAMANTHA TRAYLOR, ‘17

connect. “Southern’s dedication to social justice and community engagement made it the perfect place to give back to the city that raised me. Community service has introduced me to a variety of fields, from education to community organizing. These experiences have helped me immensely in figuring out where I can best utilize my skills after graduation.” COREY EVANS, ‘17

Office of Undergraduate Admissions 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355 203 -392- 5644 • 888-500-SCSU (7278) Admissions@SouthernCT.edu • SouthernCT.edu/admissions