At Connecticut College, your education is shaped by your interests, your ambitions and the questions you want to explore. Choose from more than 40 majors, pursue interdisciplinary studies and connect what you learn in the classroom with research, internships and real-world experiences.
Through Connections, our four-year approach to liberal arts education, you'll build an academic experience that's uniquely yours—and prepare for wherever your interests take you.
A Different Kind of Academic Journey
At Conn, your education goes beyond a major or a set of course requirements. Connections brings together your academic interests, coursework, research, internships and experiences beyond campus into a meaningful four-year journey.
With guidance from faculty and advisers, you'll explore new perspectives, pursue questions that matter to you and develop the knowledge and skills to put your liberal arts education into action.
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Explore Majors and Minors
From the arts and humanities to the sciences and social sciences, Connecticut College offers a wide range of majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs. Explore subjects that interest you, discover new fields or work with faculty to design your own course of study.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Connecticut College, learning extends beyond lectures and textbooks. Through interdisciplinary programs, collaborative research and hands-on experiences, you'll have opportunities to apply what you learn, explore your interests and make meaningful connections.
Integrative Pathways, Academic Centers & Certificates
Explore the issues you're passionate about through interdisciplinary study. Conn's Integrative Pathways and certificate programs connect academic coursework with experiences such as internships, study away and community engagement, allowing you to build on your major and pursue your interests from multiple perspectives.
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Student-Faculty Research
Work alongside Connecticut College professors on research that advances knowledge and addresses meaningful questions. From scientific discovery to projects in the humanities, arts and social sciences, undergraduate students have opportunities to conduct original research, contribute to publications and present their findings.
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Summer Research & Leadership
Take your learning further through summer research and leadership opportunities at Conn. Work with faculty on research projects, engage with the local community or explore academic interests beyond the classroom. Programs span the sciences, humanities, arts and social sciences, with funding available through selected opportunities.
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Your academic success matters at Connecticut College. From personalized advising to writing assistance, quantitative skills support and accessibility services, you'll find resources designed to help you thrive throughout your college experience.
Office of Academic Support
Access academic resources to strengthen your skills and succeed in your coursework. Connecticut College's Office of Academic Support brings together the Academic Resource Center, Roth Writing Center, Quantitative Skills Center and Student Accessibility Services to support students across disciplines.
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Student Accessibility Services
Connecticut College's Student Accessibility Services works with students with disabilities to provide reasonable accommodations and support equitable access to academic programs, campus activities and resources.
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Team Advising
You won't navigate college alone. At Conn, a team of academic, career and staff advisers helps you explore majors, select courses, identify opportunities and plan for life after graduation. Your advisers begin working with you in your first year, providing guidance as your interests and goals evolve.
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95%
are employed or in grad school one year after graduation
$4,500
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At Connecticut College, students are prepared for careers
From your first day, rigorous academics are combined with real-world experience through internships, research and connections with alumni and employers. By graduation, you will be ready for the career, grad school or leadership path that’s right for you.