Miscellaneous

Q: How do I contact a student, professor, or coach?

A: If you know the student's name, you can get their e-mail address here. If you don't know a faculty member's name, you can get one from the campus directory, and also find e-mail addresses and phone numbers for all of our faculty and coaches. We also have a number of students who have volunteered to be contacted at anytime by prospective students.

Q: Why is the Camel the mascot?

A: The camel, the "ship of the desert," was named our mascot for its endurance and fortitude. But there is, of course, a story behind the naming of the Camel.

Q: What are Connecticut College's school colors?

A: Connecticut Blue and White. Well, White is just plain white, but the blue is sort of a royal, but not as bright, yet certainly not navy. It's Connecticut Blue.

Q: Do you have any summer programs for high school students?

A: No.

Q: Could you take the phone outside and read to me what it says on the plaque located on the front wall of the Horizon House Admission building?

A:
"Never look down to test the ground
Before taking your next step;
Only he who keeps his eye fixed on
The far horizon will find his right road."
- Dag Hammarskjold, Markings

Q: What's the weather like today at Connecticut College?

A: See for yourself.

Q: What's the phone number of the college Bookshop so I can buy a gift for a new Camel?

A: Their toll-free number is 800-892-3363.  You can also go to the Bookshop Web page for more information.