If you haven't seen Southern's beautiful campus for yourself, come visit us. We'd love to show you our new buildings and introduce you to professors and staff who can tell you about the limitless opportunities for study and enrichment that await you here. On a group campus tour, a Southern student will point out campus highlights, and an admissions staff member will talk about Southern's application process and answer any questions you might have. Come experience a real Southern welcome!
Open Houses
Join us for our open houses and explore Southern’s academic programs, meet with faculty, and learn about our support services.
Fall Undergraduate Open House Graduate Admissions Open House
Campus Tours
Group campus tours are led by Southern students throughout the week and some Saturday mornings. Tours last about 90 minutes. Tour guides will point out the many campus highlights from our new Science Building, academic buildings, the Adanti Student Center, remodeled residential complexes, sports and dining facilities, and more.
At the conclusion of the tours with information sessions, an Admissions staff member will lead a presentation to talk in detail about Southern's application processes and procedures, as well as field any remaining questions.
Address
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Campus Map
View full map (PDF).
Parking
Visitors to campus can park in commuter lots (lots 8 and 9 and Wintergreen Garage) or make arrangements through the host department in advance. Day passes are available at university police or arranged through the host department.
When you plan on visiting Southern Connecticut State University, please inform your host in advance, when possible, so that he or she can obtain the proper parking permits from the University Police Department.
Overnight visitor parking for the residence halls is available in unrestricted areas between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Passes must be obtained from the hall director and displayed in the vehicle dashboard.
Directions
From New York (via I-95)
I-95, Exit 44 (Kimberly Avenue, Route 10). Turn right at the end of the exit onto Kimberly Avenue, then left at the stoplight onto Ella Grasso Boulevard, Route 10. Ella Grasso Boulevard ends at Crescent Street, near the south entrance of the campus.
From New York (via Rt. 15, Merritt-Wilbur Cross Parkway)
Rt. 15, Merritt-Wilbur Cross Parkway, Exit 59 (Whalley Avenue). Head south on Whalley Avenue, turn left onto Fitch Street, which bisects the campus.
From New London
I-95, Exit 44 (Ella Grasso Boulevard, Route 10). Follow Ella Grasso Boulevard north. Ella Grasso Boulevard ends at Crescent Street, near the south entrance of the campus.
From Hartford
Wilbur Cross Parkway, Exit 60 at Dixwell Avenue. Head south on Dixwell Avenue to Arch Street. Turn right at Arch Street and left at Fitch Street, which bisects the campus.