
The Graduate Studies at Central offer an exciting array of academic opportunities, with more than 75 programs in flexible online and hybrid formats to accommodate the busy lives of graduate-level students.
Our graduates advance to rewarding careers in leadership roles in nearly every field. Many are accepted into the finest doctoral programs in the nation. Central offers rich academic resources, exciting research opportunities, and extensive professional networks connecting students to internships, professional development, and job opportunities.
CSU Alums Get More With Central
Beginning Fall 2025, Central is offering all students who completed an undergraduate degree at Central, Eastern, Southern, Western or Charter Oak an opportunity for a free summer or winter course towards their Central graduate degree.
Eligible students
- Must be earning their first credential
- Cannot be receiving benefits as a graduate assistant or graduate intern
- Have completed at least one full-time semester prior to enrolling in their free course
Why Choose Central?
- Graduate scholarships and assistantships available
- Rich academic resources
- Extensive professional networks
- Experience a "Blanket of Support” from a close-knit, welcoming campus where we treat you like family
- And much more!