Registration

Unlock Your Potential: Workforce and Lifelong Learning at Southern Connecticut State University. Whether you're advancing your career, exploring a new passion, or seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world, our diverse range of programs and innovative learning approaches are tailored to meet your unique aspirations.

Non-Credit Training

Learning experiences that do not result in a learner earning academic credit, and do not appear on the academic transcript. Non-credit training cannot be graduation requirements in a degree or certificate credit-based program. However, non-credit training may be assessed by faculty through the formal governance process to be accepted as Credit for Prior Learning towards a credit-level degree or certificate programming.  

To register for an OWLL-sponsored training:

1. Go to https://owll.southernct.edu
2. Click on “Sign Up” on the left menu bar. Complete the “Create Account” page and “Save.” You will be asked to verify your email address with a code sent to the email address you entered.
3. After entering your code, sign in using your email address and password. (Note: If you get a blank screen after signing in, please re-enter the catalog using this URL: https://owll.southernct.edu)
4. Click on the class you would like to enter and then “Buy Now.”
5. Click on the “TouchNet” and enter your payment method (Discover, Visa, MasterCard).
   1. If you have a payment code, enter it in the “Payment Code” box and click “Validate.” This will set the balance to “$0” and complete the registration. Do NOT enter your credit card information, as this training is paid through The WorkPlace. You will receive a confirmation email.

To enter your class, click here,

• If your training has a specific start date, the training will not be accessible until that date. 
• If your training does not have a specific start date, you can access it immediately.

If your training is through one of our partners, you will see payment and login directions directly on their site.

Micro-Credentials

Micro-credentials are non-credit programs based on industry-recognized competencies or skills that allow learners to gain knowledge and demonstrate mastery learning in a very particular area. Micro-credential programs are typically smaller than certificates but may be stackable for credit towards a certificate or degree program. A micro-credential can also be embedded in a for-credit course. Micro-credential programs are not displayed on academic transcripts, but upon successful completion, a verifiable digital badge and non-credit certificate will be awarded to the student by Southern Connecticut State University. 

For all non-credit and workforce training, learners do not need to apply to SCSU and can simply register and pay through the OWLL website. There is no application fees, no need to submit proof of immunization, and no transcripts required! 

MindEdge 

For some of our online, self-paced courses, Southern has partnered with MindEdge Learning to offer a variety of online, self-paced career-building courses. MindEdge was founded in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators, and courses have a 96% student satisfaction rating. Many MindEdge courses have been externally approved for The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) approved CEU credits. 

• Affordable – Training start at $39 
• Convenient – Log in anytime, anywhere, from any internet device 
• Self-paced – Learn when it is convenient for you. 
• Interactive – Engaging videos, exercises, games, case studies, and simulations. 
• Rewarding – Complete a training and receive a digital badge. 

View MindEdge Catalog 
   

For-Credit Courses and Certificates

Learning experiences resulting in a learner earning credit on the academic transcript. Lifelong learners who wish to enroll in a credit-level course, but not pursue a full degree or certificate program, can learn more about Visiting and Non-Degree Students. 

Certificate programs are for credit and based on a free-standing body of knowledge at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level. Certificate programs have at least 8 academic credits and may be stackable for credit towards a degree program. Certificate programs are displayed on academic transcripts, and upon successful completion, a certificate is awarded to the student bearing the official seal and signatures from the Connecticut Board of Regents and Southern Connecticut State University.  

For all credit-level certificate programming, learners must apply to SCSU. For tuition and fee information for credit-level courses, please visit our Tuition and Fee webpage.