General
What is the name of your student portal?
myCTState
What is the highest degree you can earn with CT State Community College?
Associate
Where can you view all important college dates and deadlines?
Academic Calendar
How often do you need to complete the FAFSA application?
once a year
What is the best way to meet with me or your assigned advisor?
Book an advising appointment or stop by during the following drop in hours:
-Mon & Tues between 10am-12pm
-Wed & Thurs between 1pm-3pm
Where can you find your degree audit?
Degree Works
What is the minimum GPA needed to maintain in good standing and to graduate from our college?
2.0
When is the last day of class before finals week?
December 8
What office can you visit to ask about payment or account balances?
Bursar's
What document serves as the outline and "contract" for the course you are enrolled in?
Syllabus
Where in your portal can you find the name of your assigned advisor?
Degree Works or the advisor tile in the myCTState portal.
If you are a pursing a specific TAP (transfer) degree, what colleges should you be considering transferring to?
ECSU, CCSU, SCSU, WSCU, Charter Oak
When does spring 2026 registration open?
October 27
Name 3 campus resources (besides advising).
varies: academic support center, wellness center, cougar pantry, ODAS, Veteran's Oasis
Where can you access CT State's academic policies and procedures?
Academic Catalog (ctstate.edu)
How many credits is considered full time?
12
What is the average number of classes required to complete your associate degree?
20
What is the difference between a drop and withdrawal?
A drop does not appear on your transcript. A withdrawal will show up on your transcript as an attempted course, which impacts your pace.
What platform can you request your official CT State transcript?
Parchment
What is the Academic Engagement policy and what happens if a student does not adhere to this policy?
Students must participate in their course(s) by attending class, submitting an assignment; or engaging in their online course by the semester deadline. Failure to do so can result in being dropped for non-participation.
What does a selective admissions program mean and name an example of one?
Programs that can not be declared without completing specific coursework with specific minimum grades. The programs require a separate application.
Ex: Nursing, Radiography, Dental Hygiene, BSW at our 4 year colleges
What is the process to change my major?
Meet with your assigned advisor to discuss your new goals and complete the change of major form (online or submit the paper for to One Stop Enrollment Center).
When is the deadline to withdraw from full term courses this semester?
November 14 by 11:59pm
What happens if I fall below the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards?
You become ineligible for financial aid, but you can complete the SAP Appeal process to have your aid reinstated.
What is FERPA?
Federal Education Privacy Rights