Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Central Connecticut State University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Central Connecticut State University include eSports, Black Student Union, Car Club and Brazen Blue Devils.

Central Connecticut State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming/Family Day, Spring Concert and Spring Week.

Central Connecticut State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Central Connecticut State University.

Central Connecticut State University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Central Connecticut State University students live off campus. In 2023, 26% of undergrads at Central Connecticut State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 74% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Central Connecticut State University. There are 2,512 spots available in on-campus housing for all 7,730 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,985 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Central Connecticut State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Central Connecticut State University Athletics

At Central Connecticut State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Central Connecticut State University:

Is Central Connecticut State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Central Connecticut State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Central Connecticut State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Central Connecticut State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Central Connecticut State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Central Connecticut State University, take Interstate 84 to New Britain, CT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bradley International airport.

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