Southern Connecticut State University is leading the way in affordable, supportive, and life-changing education.
Southern’s commitment to affordability and program excellence is clearly affirmed by our US News ranking. We offer need and merit-based scholarships, and a number of student work, internship, and assistantship opportunities to prepare you professionally. Learn about tuition and financial support options.
Southern is a force for transforming the lives of its students and their communities. This year’s national college ranking demonstrates the power of SCSU to uplift its students and drive upward mobility. Learn more about career and professional development.
We are investing in a university fit for the 21st century and beyond. You’ll find all the cutting-edge facilities you need to achieve great things, including our new business, health and human services, and science and academic laboratory buildings. See our academic buildings.
Southern fosters meaningful student-faculty collaboration through extensive research opportunities, equipping students with hands-on experience in tackling real-world challenges. With dedicated mentorship and support, students engage in projects that prepare them for advanced studies and competitive careers. See what our scholars are up to.
Southern is at the forefront of innovation, offering programs in trending fields like artificial intelligence, renewable energy, cybersecurity, health and wellness, and business resilience. Our facilities and industry partnerships prepare students with real-world skills and experiences in emerging technologies. Find out which program fits you.
of alumni find jobs within six months of graduation
NCAA DII Teams
National Team Championships
Individual National Titles
from downtown New Haven, a multi-cultural city of more than 135,000 with 6 colleges/universities
Southern is the only CSCU institution to offer these high-impact degrees. Be one of our first graduates!
B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience
B.S. in Music Therapy
B.A. in TESOL with Teaching Certification
M.S. in Coastal Resilience
M.S. in Occupational Therapy
Take graduate courses at undergraduate tuition rates, get automatic consideration for merit scholarships, and save a full year’s tuition and expenses in less time.
Southern has officially joined an elite group of research-driven institutions nationwide, earning the 2025 Carnegie R2 Classification for high research spending and doctorate production. This historic milestone makes Southern the state’s first and only R2-designated university — solidifying its position as a leader in research and academic excellence.
With major funding from federal agencies and innovative research centers, Southern is shaping the future of discovery.
Read more about this exciting achievement and what it means for students and faculty!
Southern is the second-highest producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the state of Connecticut, and one of just 46 institutions to receive this honor. The Fulbright Program is one of the world’s most prestigious international exchange programs. Read story.
At Southern, campus life is vibrant and diverse, with student clubs, cultural events, athletics, and more. Experience the energy, make lifelong connections, and see what it’s like to be part of our dynamic community.
Learn inside and outside of the classroom with all that New Haven has to offer, from theaters, live music venues, museums, shops, and restaurants—home to legendary New Haven-style pizza, ranked among the best in the U.S.—to tremendous internship and career opportunities.
If you’re excited to work hard and achieve your goals, discover who you are, build networks that advance your personal growth, try new things, and connect your passion to action... you’ll find it at Southern.
Expect to work hard and achieve your goals, to discover who you are, and to build networks that advance your personal growth. Expect to try new things and find your passion. Expect to change your life. It all starts right here.
Come visit our beautiful, growing campus, and meet the people who will help support and encourage you along your college journey.
