Central Connecticut State University (Central) is the largest university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. Founded in 1849, Central is also the state’s oldest publicly funded university. The University welcomed its 13th president, Dr. Zulma R. Toro, in January of 2017. She is the university’s first female president and its first Hispanic chief executive.
The university comprises five academic schools — the School of Business, the School of Engineering, Science, & Technology, the School of Education, the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. As a comprehensive public university, we offer quality degree programs at the baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
Central is a proud Community Engagement University designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Central’s Location
Central offers a welcoming and attractive campus that is minutes from the state capital and few hours from Boston and New York City.
Central’s History
Nearly 175 years of offering excellent and affordable higher education across more than 100 majors.
Central’s Mission & Vision
Central’s principal values and dedication to our students' success set us apart from other institutions.