We’re excited you’ve chosen to start your pathway to success at CT State! Whether you’re pursuing an associate degree, taking courses to transfer to a Baccalaureate institution, or seeking job skill training, CT State’s dedicated faculty and staff are committed to helping you achieve success!
Steps to Become a Student
Find Your Student Type
Use the checklists below, ordered by student type, to ensure enrollment success.
New Students: Steps for Successful Enrollment
- Apply for admission
- Apply for financial aid (optional)
- Set up and log into your myCTState account
- Complete the CT State Community College – New Student Online Orientation
- Meet with your Guided Pathways advisor
- Register for classes
- Print your class schedule
- Pay your tuition and fees
- Get your textbooks
- Get your college photo ID
- Sign up and attend In-Person New Student Orientation
Transfer Students: Steps for Successful Enrollment
- Apply for admission
- Setup and log into your myCTState account
- Request your official college transcript to be sent CT State Community College through a verified electronic service such as Parchment, College Board, National Student Clearinghouse etc. OR via email to OR by postal mail.
Mailing Address:
CT State Community College,
Attn: Admissions, Transcript Evaluation
185 Main Street
New Britain, CT. 06051
Credits are transferred in from regionally accredited institutions only. - Apply for financial aid (optional)
- Complete the CT State Community College – New Student Online Orientation
- Meet with your Guided Pathways advisor
- Register for classes
- Print your class schedule
- Pay your tuition and fees
- Get your textbooks
- Get your college photo ID
- Sign up and attend In-Person New Student Orientation
Readmit Students: Steps for Successful Enrollment
- Apply for admission
- Submit official college transcripts from prior colleges for transfer credit evaluation.
- Apply for financial aid (optional)
- Setup and log into your myCTState account
- Complete the CT State Community College – New Student Online Orientation
- Meet with your Guided Pathways advisor
- Register for classes
- Print your class schedule
- Pay your tuition and fees
- Get your textbooks
- Get your college photo ID
- Sign up and attend In-Person New Student Orientation
International Students: Steps for Successful Enrollment
Learn more about enrolling at CT State as an international student here.
Non-Degree/Visiting Students: Steps for Successful Enrollment
- Apply for admission
- Setup and log into your myCTState account
- Receive advising (if necessary): You must to meet with a Guided Pathways advisor if you require a waiver for a pre-requisite course you took at another institution. Please provide a copy of unofficial transcripts for advising purposes.
- Register for classes
- Print your class schedule
- Pay your tuition and dfees
- Get your textbooks
- Get your college photo ID