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Honor Code

Created by Connecticut College students in 1922, the Honor Code is a system based on trust and mutual respect. Connecticut College students uphold academic excellence and high community standards by practicing responsible citizenship that protects the core principles of the College. 

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Freedom of Expression Policy

Connecticut College's mission, "To educate students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society," requires the free exchange of ideas. Therefore, speech and expressive activities are generally considered protected.

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Principles of Community

The community is committed to the active promotion of an atmosphere where all feel empowered to articulate concerns and employ equitable procedures for resolving conflicts. The Principles articulate the expectations and aspirations of the college community.

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Meet Our President: Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., 12th President of Connecticut College

Leading a Connected Liberal Arts Community

Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., became Connecticut College’s 12th president on July 1, 2024. A strategic and inclusive leader with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, she is deeply committed to academic excellence, student-centeredness, and community-building in service to the College’s mission. She is a champion of the liberal arts and a passionate advocate for a personalized, purposeful, and integrative education that shapes confident global citizens of character, intellect, and action.

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Message from the President


 

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Andrea Chapdelaine,
President of Connecticut College

From the President



President Chapdelaine giving a speech

107th Commencement

May 18, 2025

President Chapdelaine giving a speech

110th Convocation

August 26, 2024

President Chapdelaine giving a speech

110th Convocation

August 26, 2024

President Chapdelaine giving a speech

President's Assembly

Aug. 21, 2024

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Meet the President


Image of President Chapdelaine walking her dog on Tempel Green

Forward Together

President Chapdelaine is invested, excited and determined to do the hard work

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107th Commencement Address

Presidential Inauguration

“Conn’s mission to put the liberal arts into action has never been more crucial for our students and our world. Indeed, we are here, together—at the right place, at the right time—to ensure our mission is sustained. And we do that by strengthening the three central elements that define Conn and the connections between them: people, purpose and place.”

– Andrea Chapdelaine, President of Connecticut College

Scenes from Inauguration week 

Inaugural Poet Julia Pelczarski '28 reads her poem
Inaugural Poet Julia Pelczarski ’28 recites her poem, “The Promise of Growth.”
Daniel Tetreault, son of President Chapdelaine, speaks at Inauguration
President Andrea Chapdelaine’s son, Daniel David Tetreault, gives his greeting on behalf of the family.
Seth Alvord '93, Chair of the Board of Trustees, with Pres. Chapdelaine at Inaguration
Board of Trustees Chair Seth W. Alvord ’93 with President Andrea E. Chapdelaine at Inauguration.
A flash mob choir rises from the crowd to sing at Inauguration
A flash mob of Connecticut College Singers rises from the crowd to sing “Seasons of Love.”
Students pet First Dog Koda at the first Indoguration
First Dog Koda was the star of her own InDOGuration on Friday, one day before the Inauguration of her mom, President Andrea Chapdelaine.
Students prepare Lego flower centerpieces for a pre-Inauguration dinner
Students prepare Lego flower centerpieces for a pre-Inauguration dinner.
Students sign giant Camel cutouts congratulating Pres. Chapdelaine on her inauguration
Students sign giant Camel cutouts congratulating President Chapdelaine on her Inauguration.
Students interact at an Earth Day celebration that kicked off Inauguration Week
An Earth Day celebration kicked off Inauguration week.
President Chapdelaine and her husband Dave receive custom Camel sneakers at a dinner before Inauguration
President Chapdelaine and her husband, Dave, receive custom Camel sneakers at an Inauguration dinner.
Flower displays made of legos at a Friday night Inauguration dinner
Lego flower displays made for a festive environment at a Friday night Inauguration dinner.

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Our Values and Principles




Honor code signing

Honor Code

Created by Connecticut College students in 1922, the Honor Code is a system based on trust and mutual respect. Connecticut College students uphold academic excellence and high community standards by practicing responsible citizenship that protects the core principles of the College. 

Learn More
Honor code signing

Freedom of Expression Policy

Connecticut College's mission, "To educate students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society," requires the free exchange of ideas. Therefore, speech and expressive activities are generally considered protected.

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Students celebrating at the Honors and Awards ceremony.

Principles of Community

The community is committed to the active promotion of an atmosphere where all feel empowered to articulate concerns and employ equitable procedures for resolving conflicts. The Principles articulate the expectations and aspirations of the college community.

Learn more

Office of the President

P: 860-439-2666 F: 860-439-2101 E: president@conncoll.edu

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200 Fanning Hall

 

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Lauren Middleton
lmiddlet@conncoll.edu

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Connecticut College is an equal opportunity employer. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in private post-secondary education institutions. The College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of the following protected characteristics: age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability (physical or mental), domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), lawful source of income, marital status, national origin (including ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran; recently separated veteran; active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran; and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.