your future is here. @southern.
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You are soon to embark on a journey through higher
education: an exciting journey that will offer you the chance to fulfill your dreams and explore a host of intellectual, social and creative opportunities. One of your first steps is to take a
“virtual tour” of our campus through the pages of this viewbook. Between its covers,
you will discover the diverse and dynamic
community that is Southern Connecticut State University. I, too, am new to Southern — and I am thrilled to be here. In my first months as interim president, I have quickly come to understand that this is a university that is truly student-centered, and fully understands the tremendous power of education to transform lives. In other words, a university that will inspire you, nurture your talents, and help you become the well-rounded individual that you aspire to be. Southern’s campus is evolving in exciting ways. Our student center, main academic building and library have all been transformed in recent years, and plans are now under way for a new science laboratory building and a new home for the School of Business. Our expansive curriculum makes full use of the latest technologies and prepares our students fully for life in the 21st century. And there is a wonderful array of cultural and entertainment opportunities to take full advantage of — both on campus and in the vibrant city of New Haven, truly one of America’s great college communities. One thing that will never change at Southern is our commitment to our students. Indeed, we pride ourselves on being a campus family — with a talented and supportive community of faculty and staff working together to provide students like you with the best possible learning environment and campus experience. I hope that what you discover in the pages of this viewbook and online at www.SouthernCT.edu will encourage you to take the next step and visit us, to see for yourself how we at Southern can help shape your future.
DR . STANLEY F. BATTLE Interim President
CONTENTS campus living 6-7 campus dining 8-9 athletics 10-13 new haven 14-15 academics 16-19, 22-23 campus map / directions 20-21 academic extras 24-25 campus amenities 26-27 life after southern 28-29 graduate school 30-31 choose a program 32-33 student organizations 34-35 admissions criteria 35 tuition 36 financial aid 37 application checklist 38 important forms 39
all journeys start with a goal.
A great education and a future that matters. That means high academic standards, a focus on students, a wide range of majors and minors, an exciting and busy campus, life outside the classroom, and a commitment to preparing strong leaders and global citizens. Dynamic, diverse, dedicated to student success. Our thriving campus expands your world with more than 100 clubs and organizations, inspiring ways to serve the wider community, and the academic support to help you succeed as a student and grow as an individual. Southern Connecticut State University. A comprehensive public university in a great college town, with wide options for academic study, a beautifully expanded campus, and all the extras – including internships, service and leadership opportunities, research, and study abroad. Truly a place to learn, grow, achieve.
With Southern’s 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio, it’s clear we value connections. We’ll provide you with a strong academic support system, great internship opportunities, and many ways to strengthen and enrich your classroom experience. Outside the classroom, you’ll keep on learning — about yourself, about other people, and about how to be the person you want to be. And you’ll make friends who will last a lifetime.
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Southern students know how important it is to balance hard work with fun. Social life is a big part of the Southern experience, and the Michael J. Adanti Student Center is the focal point. Student media – Southern News and WSIN Radio – are both headquartered in the student center, which is also home to a state-of-the-art fitness center, computer labs, the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, a spacious dining facility with patio seating, the Fireplace Lounge overlooking scenic West Rock, an elegant ballroom for formal events, and a movie theater. The university works closely with student organizations to coordinate a lively calendar of on-campus events each year, including Homecoming, dances, concerts, film series, and celebrity lectures.
this is your life.
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• Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani • Filmmaker Spike Lee • The Rev. Jesse Jackson • Political analyst James Carville • Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell • Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo • Comedian Wayne Brady • Jazz greats Branford Marsalis and Chris Botti • New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick • Actors Marlee Matlin and Sigourney Weaver • Environmental activist and producer Trudy Styler • Journalist Connie Chung • The late Tim Russert, political commentator and
live it up!
Recent campus guests:
host of NBC’s “Meet The Press” • Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno
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Living on campus is a unique opportunity to take advantage of the complete Southern experience. On-campus living offers housing options designed to help students become involved in hall and campus activities, develop lifelong friendships, and participate in experiences that will enhance skills for future employment and personal growth. On-campus students can easily participate in social, educational, leadership, and service programs throughout the year.
More than 2,800 Southern students live on campus in nine residence halls. First- and second-year students can choose traditional double and triple rooms in residence halls with community bathrooms. In addition, a limited number of four-person suites is available for first- and second-year students. Upper-class students primarily reside in suites and apartments. Room choices include fourand six-person apartments as well as a limited number of singles. On-campus students also have easy access to academic, recreation, dining, and administrative buildings.
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All rooms, suites, and apartments are furnished with a bed, dresser, closet space, and a desk for each student. They also include refrigerators, microwaves, access to high-speed Internet service, and digital cable. Apartments have full kitchens and bathrooms. All students have access to 24hour welcome desks, vending machines, custodial support for common areas, maintenance support, and full-time, live-in graduate and undergraduate staff. Most communities also offer recreation and study areas, and four halls offer computer labs.
The services available to on-campus students are provided to assist them with a quality living/learning experience. These services, along with support from the Residence Life staff, help students develop skills and capitalize on experiences by providing a wide range of options that complement a Southern education.
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Granoff Student Health Center is staffed by a physician, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support personnel. The center provides health care for those eligible for its services. With two major hospitals in New Haven, referrals in emergency situations can be handled quickly and efficiently. Students looking for guidance with any health problem should feel free to consult the center’s staff.
The University Police Department consists of 28 sworn officers, one building and grounds officer, five dispatchers, and one administrative assistant. Besides patrolling the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the department coordinates the Campus Walking Escort program, oversees the campus shuttle service, issues parking decals, and handles related issues. The department conducts crime prevention talks, women’s self-defense programs (RAD), and numerous programs associated with motor vehicle safety. The department also coordinates a bicycle patrol unit and emergency management issues.
The Hoot Loot Card is a mandatory university ID — the key to a wide range of campus services, including the library. For students living on campus, the Hoot Loot card provides access to residence halls and food service plans. The Hoot Loot card also can be used as an optional debit card, allowing students to make purchases from on-campus vending machines, the Southern Barnes & Noble Bookstore, campus dining facilities, convenience stores, and local participating vendors.
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c am p us d ining Southern’s dining facilities, operated by Chartwells Dining Services, offer flexibility and value, plus fresh and healthy food selections essential to your personal health and well-being. There’s always a wide selection of snacks, fruit, entrées, salads, baked goods, and beverages to choose from. So bring a healthy appetite and enjoy Chartwells’ delicious, environmentally conscious, highly nutritious dining experience.
Southern has two centrally located dining facilities, Connecticut Hall (affectionately called Conn Hall by everyone on campus) and the Michael J. Adanti Student Center.
To minimize wait time and to make your experience enjoyable, both Conn Hall and the Adanti Student Center feature food court dining.
For more mouth-watering details, visit www.DineOnCampus.com/ SCSU.
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conn hall The Kitchen is an open environment that showcases the craftsmanship of experienced Chartwells chefs as they expertly create and serve fresh, healthy dishes. The Kitchen features buffet counters that provide a clear view of skilled chefs preparing an array of delicious dishes. Fresh Market employs a self-service salad bar offering a selection of fresh foods and produce from local farms. Choices include soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and baked goods, fruits and vegetables, as well as hot foods, including entrées and side dishes. myPantry is a help-yourself dining experience designed to provide flexible mealtime or snack options. Diners can serve themselves or entrust their choice to a professional Chartwells chef who will create your specialty on the spot. Gumbo is a hands-on, interactive exhibition station showcasing nutritional information, different ethnic foods, and cooking techniques. Trained chefs serve as instructors for demonstrations and events, providing a great opportunity to explore the world of good food and smart cooking. Baker’s Crust, a bakery and a café, is a haven of homey aromas and fabulous flavors. Baker’s Crust sells specialty cakes and delicacies, pastries, sandwiches, fresh breads, bagels, soups, and fresh pastas. Coffee Café serves Pura Vida, an organic, shadegrown, fair trade coffee company that supports farmers and their families.
michael J. adanti s tudent center food court This comfortable food court is home to a number of popular dining choices, including: Au Bon Pain, Coyote Jack’s Grill, Dunkin’ Donuts, Blue Agave, Mondo’s Subs, and 2Mato.
DINING IN STYLE
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ath l e tic s
2009/2010 highlights
the fighting owls!
• The Owls won seven Northeast-10 Conference championships – football, women’s swimming and diving, men’s indoor track and field, baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field. The Owls now hold 10 NCAA team championships and 71 individual championships.
• A total of 18 student-athletes representing six different programs earned All-America honors during the course of the year. The department also produced six Conference Athletes of the Year, three Northeast-10 Coaches of the Year, and four Regional Coaches of the Year.
Southern boasts a long history as a proving ground for young, talented student-athletes and coaches. Among Southern’s alumni are some of the nation’s most notable athletes, coaches, and administrators, including: • Joe Andruzzi, a starting offensive guard on three New England Patriots Super Bowl championship teams • Defensive lineman Jacques Cesaire of the San Diego Chargers • Sue Rojcewicz and Mary Anne O’Connor, 1976 Olympic silver medalists in basketball • Ben Michaelson, two-time NCAA Division II Swimmer of the Year, with 10 NCAA swim titles in his career • Soccer stars Mike Petke, currently of Red Bull New York, and Bo Oshoniyi, formerly of the Kansas City Wizards • Former head women’s basketball coach Marnie Dacko of Cornell and the University of Massachusetts • Kevin Gilbride and Chris Palmer of the Super Bowl XLII Champion New York Giants coaching staff • Former Women’s Sports Foundation Executive Director Donna Lopiano, named one of the 100 most influential student-athletes in NCAA history • Peter Kormann, 1976 Olympic bronze medalist in floor exercise and former coach of the U.S. men’s Olympic teams • Head women’s basketball coaches Cathy Inglese of Rhode Island and Joan Bonvicini of Seattle University
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Senior gymnast Sarah Darst, left, was selected as a First-Team Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) in the at-large category. Competing in arguably the most difficult category, Darst was in contention with Division II and Division III female student-athletes from across the nation participating in 13 different sports: bowling, crew, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis, and water polo. Only 16 student-athletes were named First-Team Academic All-Americans.
Intercollegiate Sports For intercollegiate athletes, Southern’s memberships in the NCAA, the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and the Northeast-10 Conference provide opportunities to compete in the full spectrum of intercollegiate athletics. Men’s Programs • baseball • basketball • cross country • football • soccer • swimming • track and field Women’s Programs • basketball • cross country • field hockey • gymnastics • lacrosse • soccer • softball • swimming • track and field • volleyball
Intramurals Student competitors also have opportunities to participate in a variety of intramural programs at Southern, taking advantage of the university’s outstanding athletic and recreation facilities. • flag football • co-ed indoor and outdoor soccer • co-ed dodgeball • co-ed softball • co-ed volleyball • co-ed 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 basketball Club Sports • cheerleading • colorguard • dance team • drumline • ice hockey • karate • men’s lacrosse • men’s rugby • paintball • ski and snowboard • Steppin’ Up drill team • Symphonic Pulse dance company • ultimate frisbee • volleyball • women’s rugby
Indoor Athletic Facilities James Moore Field House is one of New England’s finest athletic facilities and home to numerous championship events. In addition, the arena accommodates a variety of sports activities, highlighted by men’s and women’s basketball. For water sports, Southern has Hutchinson Natatorium, an eight-lane pool, and a six-lane pool at Pelz Gym, which also accommodates volleyball and women’s gymnastics. Outdoor Athletic Facilities Jess Dow Field, Southern’s lighted outdoor stadium with seating for 6,000, plays host to numerous collegiate and scholastic events. With an AstroPlay artificial surface installed in 2000, Dow Field accommodates football, soccer, field hockey, and women’s lacrosse. It also has an eight-lane, 400-meter state-of-the-art track. On the other side of campus, The Ballpark at Southern Connecticut is the home of the baseball team, while the softball team plays its home games at Pelz Field.
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The School of Arts and Sciences boasts a number of academic departments that span the humanities, the fine and performing arts, the social sciences, and the physical sciences. Students in the School of Arts and Sciences can study human remains in forensic anthropology, learn cutting-edge science in nanotechnology, compose their own musical pieces in the electronic music lab, or do hands-on research on Long Island Sound.
academics
ar t s & s c ie nc e s
Anthropology
Music
Art Biology
Philosophy Physics
Chemistry
Political Science
Communication
Psychology
Computer Science
Science Education/ Environmental Science
Earth Science
Sociology
Economics (B.A.)
Theater
English
World Languages and Literatures (Courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)
Geography History Journalism Liberal Studies Mathematics Media Studies
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In addition, four interdisciplinary programs – The Honors College, Judaic Studies, Urban Studies, and Women’s Studies – have their home in the School of Arts and Sciences.
bus ine s s
In The School of Business, students can research, buy, and sell stocks on an on-campus “trading floor,� learn how to establish a brand and market a product, or delve into real estate law, entrepreneurship, and small business development. The school offers programs in the following fields, all of which lead to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting Business Economics Finance International Business
Management Management of Information Systems Marketing
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The School of Education has been preparing teachers for more than a century. Students in the School of Education train for their careers as they work in the field alongside teachers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and fitness specialists. The School of Education offers the bachelor of science degree and teaching certification in the following areas: Art Education Athletic Training Bilingual/ Elementary Education Collaborative Elementary and Special Education* Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Exercise Science Human Performance Physical Education Teaching Certification Health Education Information & Library Science Special Education* *Continuation of these programs is dependent upon the outcome of pending changes in state certification regulations. Students interested in these programs should speak with the undergraduate coordinator in the special education department.
Secondary Education Biology Chemistry Earth Science Economics English French Geography German History Italian Mathematics Physics Political Science Sociology Spanish
h e alth & h um an s e r vic e s
Nursing
Recreation and Leisure Studies
Communication Disorders
Social Work
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Public Health
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In The School of Health and Human Services, students do clinical practice at local hospitals and community health centers; travel to Guatemala for field study in public health; work at counseling centers or social service agencies, and intern at camps, YMCAs, and recreation centers. The school offers undergraduate degree programs in the following areas:
If you thrive on ideas, the Southern Honors College is for you. This four-year program replaces most university requirements with team-taught, interdisciplinary courses and a thesis requirement. Enrolling academically superior students, the Honors College encourages participants to work closely with faculty to develop strategies of thinking they can use throughout their lives. The Honors College provides excellent credentials for graduate school and career placement.
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campus map East Campus 1 Facilities Operations 2 Nursing Classroom Building 3 Davis Hall 4 Parking Garage – Fitch Street 5 Pelz Gymnasium 6 TE-7 – Temporary Building 7 7 Jennings Hall 8 Morrill Hall 9 Seabury Hall 10 TE-8 – Classroom Building 8 11 Former Student Center 12 Engleman Hall 13 Buley Library 14 Lyman Center for the Performing Arts 15 Earl Hall 16 Adanti Student Center West Campus 17 Connecticut Hall – Food Service 18 Schwartz Hall – Residence Hall and Housing Office 19 Ethnic Heritage Center 20 Admissions House 21 Lang House – Dept. of Social Work 22 Orlando House – Dept. of Public Health 23 Brownell Hall – Residence Hall 24 Farnham Hall – Residence Hall 25 Wilkinson Hall – Residence Hall 26 Chase Hall – Residence Hall 27 Parking Garage – West Campus 28 Hickerson Hall – Residence Hall 29 Neff Hall – Residence Hall 30 West Campus Residence Complex 31 University Police and Granoff Student Health Center 32 Office Building 1 33 TE-6 – Temporary Building 6 North Campus 34 Energy Center 35 Moore Field House 36 Wintergreen Building 37 Jess Dow Field 38 North Campus Residence Complex
Faculty and Staff Parking Commuter Students Parking Residence Hall Students Parking
Parking Information Cars regularly parked on campus must display a current SCSU parking permit. Visitors to campus must obtain a visitor pass at the University Police Department prior to parking. Specific instructions are contained in the Campus Parking and Traffic Regulations.
Bus to off-campus parking at the Eli Whitney Regional Vocational School Shuttle Bus Stop Municipal Bus Stop Emergency Phone
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directions
From New London, I-95 South: Exit 47 (Downtown New Haven). Go to the end of the connector and exit onto Frontage Road. Continue on Frontage Road (Route 34), which ends at Ella Grasso Boulevard. Turn right onto Ella Grasso Boulevard, which ends at Crescent Street, near the south entrance to the campus.
From New York, Merritt Parkway North: Exit 59. Turn right on Whalley Avenue. Continue on Whalley to Fitch Street. Turn left onto Fitch Street, which bisects the campus.
From New York, I-95 North: Exit 44 (Kimberly Ave., Route 10). Turn right at the end of the exit onto Kimberly Avenue, then left at the stoplight onto Ella Grasso Boulevard, Route 10. Ella Grasso Boulevard ends at Crescent Street, near the south entrance to the campus.
From Hartford, Wilbur Cross Parkway South: Exit 60 (Dixwell Avenue). Head south on Dixwell Avenue to Arch Street. Turn right at Arch Street, and left at Fitch Street, which bisects the campus.
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Honor Societies Southern students take part in several national and campus honor societies. Membership is based on scholastic achievement, interest, and involvement.
• Alpha Kappa Delta sociology • Delta Mu Delta business administration • Gamma Theta Upsilon geography • Iota Iota Iota women’s studies • Kappa Delta Pi education • Lambda Pi Eta communication • Omicron Delta Epsilon economics
• Order of Omega Greek life • Phi Alpha Theta history • Pi Sigma Alpha political science • Psi Chi psychology • Sigma Gamma Alpha Greek life • Sigma Theta Tau, Mu Beta chapter nursing • Zeta Delta Epsilon service
academics Juniors and seniors with exceptional potential may take a more rigorous path to graduation by earning departmental honors. Students work independently, conducting research to complete their programs by writing a thesis, staging a performance, or mounting an exhibit, depending on their field. This program requires approval of a prospectus, high academic standing, and careful review by the University Honors Thesis Committee.
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Internships Southern’s internships help students gain experience and make valuable career contacts. Southern students have interned with the following companies and organizations: • A.G. Edwards & Sons, stockbrokers • Amy Alter Associates, marketing and advertising, New York City • Atlantic Salmon Restoration Project • CBS Television, New York • Circle in the Square Theatre, New York • Connecticut General Assembly • Connecticut Magazine • Connecticut Post • Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, certified public accountants • ESPN Broadcasting • Goodspeed Opera House • Greek Embassy, Washington, D.C. • Hartford Stage Company • Hospital of Saint Raphael • Long Wharf Theatre • Mason and Kichar, marketing and advertising
• Meriden Record-Journal • MTV • National Geographic Society • NewAlliance Bank • New Haven Register • Peabody Museum • Pratt and Whitney Corporation • Shearson Lehman Brothers, Inc. • Sikorsky Aircraft • Subway International • The Advocate • TV Channels 3, 8, and 30 • United Nations • United States Congress • United States Department of Defense • United States Geological Survey • World Cup Soccer USA, Press Operations • Yale-New Haven Hospital
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The First-Year Experience (FYE) program gets you off to a great start with an exciting array of programs, resources, and student support services designed to help you make the transition to college. FYE connects you with fellow students and faculty mentors through innovative learning communities, and supports your efforts to succeed with everything from study skills workshops to leadership opportunities. It all begins with New Student Orientation, your first taste of campus life and a chance to meet fellow students and work closely with advisers to map out a strong beginning to your academic career. And parents have their own one-day program, a chance to hear firsthand about Southern’s resources and how best to support their student.
Pre-professional studies in law, engineering, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine provide extensive academic guidance and personal support. Alumni have gone on to many prestigious schools, including Yale University Law School, Tufts University Medical School, and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.
Our special institutes and foreign study programs offer students a chance to combine language, travel, and cultural study in Italy, England, Guatemala, Tanzania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, France, Spain, Scandinavia, Latvia, Bimini, Russia, and Mexico. The Center for Adaptive Technology (CAT) Lab in Engleman Hall helps people with visual, orthopedic, and learning disabilities gain computer access through the latest technology. The CAT offers evaluation and training services to students attending the university, as well as to members of the community.
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The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides students, faculty, and staff with services, information, and supports that promote educational equity and full participation for persons with disabilities. The office arranges for the necessary accommodations and auxiliary aids to help students with disabilities pursue their academic studies, both in and out of the classroom.
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The Women’s Center/ Men’s Initiative offers a variety of information, services, workshops, and support groups on issues related to feminism and gender.
Our personal counselors can discuss anything that concerns you, including issues of personal growth and development as well as more complex problems. As professionals, Southern’s counselors offer skill, understanding, and complete confidentiality.
Our Summer Education Opportunity Program (SEOP) provides valuable support for students who require extra help to make the transition from high school to college. Services include a summer orientation program, academic counseling, and tutorial services.
The Connecticut College Access and Success Program (ConnCAS) focuses on increasing the enrollment, retention and graduation rates of minority students. The university also offers services for international students, veterans, and nontraditional students.
Our academic counselors can help you take a close look at yourself — your strengths, your weaknesses, your interests — to find the academic program best suited to your goals and abilities.
Our ROTC program is coordinated with other universities in the state to give students a chance to earn a commission in the United States Army or Air Force by completing the requirements of the Reserve Officer Training Corps as part of their studies.
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c am p us am e nitie s
Buley Library, the center for scholarship and research on campus, recently acquired a 135,000-square-foot addition, which includes a two-story reading room with sweeping views of West Rock, increased space for computer labs and group study areas, and quadrupled seating capacity. Once completed, the library will have more than doubled in size, enabling the expansion of the general print collection. The library also houses several academic support centers as well as the Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology.
The Journalism lab has a satellite dish that picks up wire-service stories for the student journalists who put together the Southern News, the weekly student newspaper.
John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,600-seat auditorium that provides the setting for a variety of cultural and academic events, including theater, jazz, lectures, and comedy shows.
The Communication Disorders Center offers sound-treated rooms and electro-acoustic equipment for hearing tests, auditory training, and experimental phonetics. Students work with clinic staff to help children and adults from the community.
The Human Performance Lab in Moore Fieldhouse features a Bio-dex machine to treat injured athletes.
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Our video production facility – studio, control room and edit suites – gives future broadcasters hands-on experience.
Earl Hall has studios for painters, photographers, potters, graphic artists, jewelers, and musicians.
Buley Library’s Learning Resources Center is an education curriculum laboratory with a growing collection of CDs and DVDs — plus equipment for individual and group viewing.
Campus art includes the historic Tiffany stained glass windows in Buley Library and our impressive collection of outdoor sculptures: “Serie Metafisica XVIII” (1983) by Herk Van Tongeren, near Morrill Hall; “End of the Line/West Rock” (1985) by Nancy Holt, on the west side of campus near Brownell Hall; and, pictured below, “H20: Liquid Zone” (2006) by Mik Young Kim. This intricate 15-foot by 81-foot structure near Engleman Hall features panels of stainless steel mesh that collect rainwater, which moves elegantly through a series of interlocking channels. In winter, the water turns to ice, creating a range of delicate patterns.
The Barnes & Noble bookstore, located in the Adanti Student Center, is the campus source for everything from textbooks to t-shirts.
In addition to campus-wide wireless access, Southern has more than 1,000 computers in over 40 labs, including four main labs.
The Multicultural Center promotes an awareness of and appreciation for cultural diversity on campus. Besides housing a book/video library, the center offers educational services, outreach programs, films, and lectures.
The Nursing Department provides students with the latest technology, and a chance to test their skills in fully equipped settings that simulate modern hospitals.
The Center for the Environment offers interdisciplinary programs in environmental studies, environmental education, science education, marine studies, and experiential education. Environmental programs have taken students to the Florida Keys, Nantucket, coastal Maine, Scandinavia, Bimini, and the United Kingdom.
Jennings Hall, the university’s science center, has 66 labs, an amphitheater, classrooms, and the Academic Computer Center, with more than 100 computer work stations for student research. All computers have Web access.
Southern has a number of technology-enhanced classrooms that provide laptops for in-class use.
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the great big world outside. No matter how much you love it here, you will have to graduate someday. And making the leap from college to career can be both exhilarating and daunting. But with help — and, of course, a Southern education — exploring your options in today’s job market can also be an exciting, stimulating, and enriching experience.
The Center for Career Services offers comprehensive career resources for all Southern students. Career development programs include career counseling, individual consultation about your career options and majors, resume writing, cover letters, and job search strategies. The center also sponsors workshops on a variety of career-related topics, often working with representatives from the employment community, and career fairs, which attract more than 150 employers annually. National and regional businesses actively recruit students through the center’s interview program. You’ll also have access to JOBSs — Job Opportunities Benefiting Southern students — an online job board available 24/7 to students looking for co-ops and internships, as well as part-time, full-time, and on-campus student employment. The center’s Cooperative Education Program combines classroom theory with paid career-related experience, enabling students to earn up to 12 pass/fail elective credits while working at settings such as Yale-New Haven Hospital, ESPN, or the Internal Revenue Service.
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The center also coordinates on-campus jobs for students during their time at Southern.
r e t f il fe a ern. h t u o s Employers know that Southern students have the education, the discipline, and the ambition to make excellent employees. As a result, our graduates find attractive jobs with companies from coast to coast. Here are some of the employers who have recently hired Southern graduates: • ABC News/New York
• KC-101 Radio, Hamden
• American Airlines
• MTV
• Bayer Corporation
• NASDAQ
• BIC
• National Aeronautics and
• Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Connecticut
Space Administration (NASA) • New Haven Public School System
• Bristol Myers-Squibb
• New Haven Register
• CNN
• Peabody Museum
• CIGNA
• Pitney Bowes Corporation
• Coca-Cola
• People’s United Bank
• Connecticut Center for
• PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Child Development • Connecticut Department of Social Services
• Reader’s Digest • Reuters Television, New York • Sikorsky Aircraft
• Connecticut Magazine
• Social Security Administration
• Connecticut Post
• Stamford Public School System
• Danbury Hospital
• Subway International
• Disney World
• The Hospital of Saint Raphael
• Eastman Kodak
• The New Haven Advocate
• E! Cable Television
• United States Department of Energy
• ESPN Broadcasting
• United Technologies Corporation
• Fox Broadcasting
• WVIT-Channel 30
• General Dynamics Corp.
• WTNH-Channel 8
• Grumman Aerospace
• Xerox Corporation
• IBM
• Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Internal Revenue Service
TOP TO BOTTOM: Jack Perry, ‘96, Founder and Executive Director, Prestige Academy, Wilmington, Delaware. Elizabeth Missan Yost, ‘85, Vice President of Development, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, Los Angeles, California. Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna, ‘92, Author and magazine journalist, Los Angeles, California.
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then there’s graduate school. Given their excellent academic credentials, it’s no surprise that many Southern grads continue their studies. Some earn advanced degrees at Southern in one of our fine master’s degree and sixth year diploma programs — or in our doctoral program in educational leadership, or our new Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Others enroll at various outstanding colleges and universities around the world.
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The following list provides just a sample of the excellent graduate and professional schools that have welcomed recent Southern graduates: • Boston College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Bowling Green University
• Tufts University School of Medicine
• Columbia University
• Tufts University School of Dentistry
• Cranbrook Art Academy
• Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
• Emerson College
• Tulane University
• Fordham University
• University of Bristol, U.K.
• George Washington University
• University of Connecticut
• Harvard University
• University of Hartford
• Kent State University
• University of Illinois
• New York University
• University of Massachusetts
• Northeastern University
• University of Tennessee Space Institute
• Northwestern University
• University of Texas
• Ohio University
• Vanderbilt University
• Princeton University
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Purdue University
• Yale University
• Regis University
• Yale University Law School
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a e s o o h C am. r g o pr The proof of a university is in its academic programs. Here is a list of Southern’s undergraduate offerings, plus all the options that can enrich and refine your college experience.
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• Anthropology, B.A. • Anthropology, B.S. Archaeology Biological Cultural General Linguistics • Art History, B.A. • Art Education, B.S. • Athletic Training, B.S. • Biology, B.A, B.S. • Biology, B.S., Secondary Education • Business Administration, B.S. Accounting Business Economics Finance International Business Management Management of Information Systems Marketing • Chemistry, B.A., B.S. Bio-Chemistry General • Chemistry, B.S., Secondary Education • Communication, B.S. Advertising and Promotions Interpersonal/Relational Organizational Video Production • Communication Disorders, B.S. • Computer Science, B.S. General Computer Information Systems • Early Childhood Education, B.S. • Elementary Education, B.S. • Elementary Education, B.S., Bilingual • Earth Science, B.A. • Earth Science, B.S. Environmental General Geology • Earth Science, B.S., Secondary Education • Economics, B.A. • Economics, B.S., Secondary Education • English, B.A. • English, B.S. Secondary Education • Exercise Science, B.S. Human Performance • Exercise Science, B.S, K-12
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• Special Offerings Air Force R.O.T.C. Army R.O.T.C. Pre-Dental Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary RNs Technology Pathways • Minors Accounting African Studies Anthropology Art History Asian Studies Biology Business Administration Central, East European, and Eurasian Studies Chemistry Communication: Advertising and Promotions Communication: Interpersonal and Relational Communication: Organizational Communication: Video Production
Computer Science Criminal Justice Earth Science Economics English: Literature English: Creative Writing English: Professional Writing Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Exercise Science Forensic Science Geography German Studies History Instructional Technology Journalism Judaic Studies Latin American and Caribbean Studies Library Information Service Linguistics Management Management of Information Systems Marine Studies Marketing Mathematics Media Studies Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Health Public Health: Health and Society Public Health: Health Services Administrator Public Health: Nutrition Public Health: Wellness Real Estate Religious Studies School Health Education Sociology Studio Art Theater Urban Studies Women’s Studies World Languages and Literatures
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student activities & organizations
The Student Activity Program comprises campus organizations that represent a wide range of student aptitudes and interests. These activities complement the academic program by providing opportunities for recreation, fellowship, and practical training for intelligent leadership and good citizenship. • Academic and Professional Development Accounting Society American Advertising Federation American Marketing Association Anthropology Club Biology Club Chemistry Club Computer Club Earth Science Club Exercise Physiology Club Financial Management Association Forensic Society French Club Geographic Information Science Club Geography Club History Club Information and Library Science Club Mathematics Club Media Studies Club Men About Business Medieval and Renaissance Society National Student Nurses Association Pre-Health Professional Society Philosophy Club Physical Education Club Physics Club Pre-Law Society Psychology Club Public Health Society Recreation Club SCSU Management Association Social Welfare Organization Society of Professional Journalists Sociology Club Southern Future Teachers Organization Sports Medicine Club Students in Free Enterprise • Club Sports Cheerleading Colorguard Dance team Drumline Ice hockey Karate Men’s lacrosse Men’s rugby Paintball
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Ski and snowboard Steppin’ Up drill team Symphonic Pulse dance company Ultimate frisbee Volleyball Women’s rugby • Councils and Governing Organizations Class Governments Greek Life Council Inter-Residence Council Programs Council Student Government Association • Honorary and Service Organizations Active Minds Alpha Kappa Delta – sociology Colleges Against Cancer Delta Mu Delta – business administration Gamma Theta Upsilon – geography Golden Key National Honor Society – National Honor Society for juniors and seniors in the top 15 percent of their class Habitat for Humanity HOPE (Peer educators) Iota Iota Iota – women’s studies Kappa Delta Pi – education Lambda Pi Eta – communication Order of Omega – Greek life Phi Alpha Theta – history Pi Sigma Alpha – political science Psi Chi – psychology Sigma Gamma Alpha – Greek life Sigma Theta Tau, Mu Beta chapter – nursing Zeta Delta Epsilon – service • International and Multicultural Groups African Students Association Asian Cultural Society Baka Chan Anime Society Black Student Union Chinese Student Association CIAO Italian Club Organization of Latin American Students People to People Club South Asian Student Association West Indian Society
For more information on any of these clubs, please contact the Office of Student Life, Adanti Student Center, room 213, or call (203) 392-5782.
• Performing and Creative Arts Arts League Crescent Players Cultural Affairs Club Film Society Deadhead Jam Band Music Club Southern Harmony SCSU Drumline SCSU Pep Band • Political Action and Advocacy Amnesty International Animal Activists Best Buddies College Democrats College Republicans Council for Exceptional Children Environmental Futurists International Socialists Association LGBT Prism NAACP Outreach Unlimited • Recreation Organizations Commuter Student Union Senior Citizen Student Organization Veterans Association • Religious Organizations Campus Crusade for Christ Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Jewish Students Organization Muslim Students Association Newman Society • Social Fraternities and Sororities Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity Beta Mu Sigma Fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Kappa Delta Xi Sorority Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Lambda Pi Upsilon Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity Omega Zeta Pi Sorority Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Sigma Delta Sigma Sorority Sigma Gamma Rho Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
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• Media Groups Folio Southern News Southern TV WSIN Radio Station
Our dedication to high standards in both scholarship and character is reflected in our admissions policies.We look for students with strong academic profiles from high school. But we also consider other factors, like community involvement and extracurricular activities. Southern seeks individuality and variety — people who will contribute something special and personal to life at the university. Neither race, creed, gender, color, age, disability, sexual orientation, nor national origin plays any part in Southern’s admissions process.
admissions criteria • Graduation from, and completion of, 16 units in an approved secondary school. At least 13 of the secondary school units should be college preparatory work, including English (four years), math (algebra I & II, and geometry – three years), science (three years, one in a lab science), social studies (three years, including U.S. history), and foreign language (two years). • Competitive scores on the SAT or the American College Testing Program (ACT). • Above average grades in a strong academic program in high school. High school students should apply by April 1* of their senior year. The Admissions Office mails its first notice of acceptance on Dec. 1,* and early applicants have priority for housing and financial aid consideration. Transfer students should file an application with the Admissions Office by August 1 for fall admission and January 1 for spring admission. Students should include official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended. If a student has not completed at least 24 transferable college credits, the student should also arrange to have official copies of high school records and SAT scores forwarded to the Admissions Office. The university publishes a special brochure about transferring to Southern. * Please visit www.SouthernCT.edu for the most up-to-date information.
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make the dream come true. At Southern, you’ll get an excellent education — plus all the extracurricular
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If you’re a Connecticut resident living off campus, your annual tuition and fees as a full-time undergraduate student are $8,050.
If you’re a Connecticut resident living on campus, your annual cost as a full-time undergraduate student will average $18,033, including housing and food. If you’re an out-of-state resident living off campus, your annual tuition and fees as a full-time undergraduate student will average $18,415. If you’re an out-of-state resident living on campus, your annual cost as a full-time undergraduate student will average $28,398, including housing and food.
Fees are based on approved rates as of July 1, 2010, and are subject to change. Your costs for books, travel, and personal expenses will vary.
financial aid Even with affordable tuition costs, many families find they still need financial aid to make college a reality. To help you discover what kind of financial aid you’re eligible for, Southern offers financial aid counseling plus a variety of financial aid options, including grants, loans, and on-campus and off-campus student employment.
To be considered for financial aid, you must complete the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to the federal processor by the March 4, 2011, priority date. You can complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Southern awards financial aid on the basis of demonstrated need and will send notification to recipients starting mid-March.
For families who find it more convenient to budget the cost of tuition and fees over the course of the semester, Southern is now offering Web-based, interest-free payment plans. Students may budget their tuition and fees on a monthly basis for up to a five-month period for a fee of $45 per semester. There is a limited enrollment period for these plans. For more information, please visit www.SouthernCT.edu/bursar/paymentplans/
financial aid facts
For more information on Southern’s financial aid programs, call the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Wintergreen Building, at (203) 392-5222.
• More than 68 percent of Southern’s undergraduates receive financial assistance. • About 4,000 Southern students receive aid through such programs as the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Connecticut Aid to Public Schools Grant, Connecticut State University Grant, Smart Grant, ACG Grant and the Capitol Scholarship Program. • More than 6,400 students receive student loans, such as the Perkins Loan and the Federal Stafford Student Loan Program. • More than 140 students take advantage of our on-campus and off-campus student employment and federal work-study programs, holding clerical, maintenance, and other kinds of part-time positions. • In your sophomore year, you become eligible for one of the Alumni Association’s more than 70 annual scholarships. Call the Office of Alumni Affairs at (203) 392-6500 for details.
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If you want to join a friendly, diverse learning community, and if you like the idea of working closely with faculty who will support and inspire you to fine-tune your goals and realize your dreams, then it’s time to apply to Southern.
FRESHMAN APPLICANT Completed online application for admission Official high school transcript including grades for the first quarter of your senior year Official college or advanced placement transcript(s), if applicable SAT or ACT scores Nonrefundable $50 application fee One letter of recommendation, preferably from your high school counselor To apply to Southern Connecticut State University, you must submit an application for admission, available online at www. SouthernCT.edu.
Essay (up to 500 words stating why Southern is the right choice for you, or a brief biographical statement) TRANSFER APPLICANT Completed online application for admission Official high school transcript indicating date of graduation (if transferring less than one year) or 24 transferable college-level credits Official transcript(s) from all previously attended college(s) Non-refundable $50 application fee INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT Completed online application for admission Official secondary/high school transcript indicating courses taken and grades. Transcript must be in English and all evaluation of foreign credits must be completed by a professional agency: for example, World Education Services (www.WES.org.) Official transcript(s) from all previously attended college(s), if applicable TOEFL, SAT, or ACT scores Nonrefundable $50 application fee Essay (freshmen only) Initial F-1 international students need to fill out an undergraduate profile form and provide an original financial bank statement. F-1 students transferring from a school in the United States. need to fill out a profile form, provide an original bank statement, copies of all
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previous 1-20 forms, a completed SCSU International Transfer form, and copies of their visa, passport, and 1-94 card.
APPLICATION FOR HOUSING FOR STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO RESIDE ON CAMPUS • Visit www.SouthernCT.edu/residencelife to see 360degree room tours, get descriptions of building features and services, and meet the staff. Do not hesitate to contact us at reslife@SouthernCT.edu if you have questions. • Complete the online housing application,which you can
Other I m p o r ta n t Forms
do only after you have been accepted to the university and submitted the $250 housing deposit. You may both apply for housing and complete the deposit payment online using our BannerWeb system. Information on how to access your BannerWeb account will be included with your acceptance information from the university. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis based on when you paid your housing deposit. Housing requests received prior to May 1 will be given top priority. APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AID • Visit www.SouthernCT.edu/financialaid for basic information. • Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). • Southern’s federal school code is 001406. • Southern’s priority date for submitting the FAFSA form is March 4, 2011. • Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at (203) 392-5222 with questions. • International Students Only: Southern requires completed proof of financial support, accompanied by supporting bank statement for I-20. For more information, visit www.SouthernCT.edu and click on Future Students, then click on How to Apply, and then click on International Students. 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 under the New England Regional Student Program. If you are applying under the New England Regional Student Program, check the appropriate box on your application form. Programs available at Southern: • Maine: Italian • Massachusetts: Information and Library Science, Recreation and Leisure Studies • New Hampshire: Italian • Rhode Island: Athletic Training, Earth Science, Exercise Science, Information and Library Science, Public and Community Health, Recreation and Leisure Studies • Vermont: Earth Science, Italian, Information and Library Science, Public and Community Health, Special Education
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Okay. Now it’s time to pay us a visit. One of the best ways of finding out if a college is right for you is visiting the campus and seeing for yourself. Stop by so we can tell you more about Southern. You can take a tour, chat with students, talk with a professor or two. We’re proud of our people, our facilities, and our campus, and we’d be delighted to show you in person what Southern can offer you and your future. Visit www.SouthernCT.edu to register for a tour. Or call us today at (203) 392SCSU, (203) 392-5644, or 1-888-500-SCSU, and make a date to see Southern for yourself.
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