Applications are accepted for both the fall and spring semesters. It is strongly recommended that you apply as soon as possible for each semester; before or by January 1 for the fall semester and from June – October for the spring semester. Applying early will allow for a good selection of classes, placement in housing and for the timely completion of the financial aid process. You may still apply to CCSU after these dates but your admissions decision and your other options may not be as favorable. Final dates for applications are June 1 for fall and December 1 for spring.

Transfer Credit Evaluation
A grade of "C-" or better is required for transfer. Remedial or developmental courses will not transfer to CCSU. Please note, regardless of the number of credits transferred, a student must complete a minimum of 45 credits at CCSU in order to earn the University’s bachelor’s degree. To determine how Middlesex courses transfer to CCSU, please visit the University’s transfer equivalency site at: http://www.ccsu.edu/admission/transfer_student.htm

Connecticut Community College Transfers
Students who graduate from one of the Connecticut Community Colleges with an associate degree, and a minimum 2.00 GPA, are guaranteed admission to CCSU (and the other 3 CSU schools as well). Transfer credits will count toward degree requirements as determined by equivalency to CCSU courses. Qualified students may also be admitted after completing 12 or more CC credits.

Financial Aid
If you are interested in receiving Financial Aid, you must complete Financial Aid forms in a timely and accurate manner. Pay close attention to all directions and deadlines and know that it is your responsibility to make sure your file is complete in the Financial Aid office. Priority deadline for Aid is March 1 for the fall semester, but you may apply later, with awards subject to remaining available funds. See the CCSU web site at: http://www.ccsu.edu/FinAid/default.htm.

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How College Credits Work
At most colleges, students are required to earn credit in three areas:
1) General Education Requirements - liberal arts courses in the areas of English, math, fine arts, foreign language, science, philosophy, history and social science;
2) Major Field of Study Requirements - Business, Education, Engineering, Social Work, etc.; and
3) Electives - a limited number of self-selected courses.
The transfer information in this handout is broken down into these three areas.

The following information serves as a guide to using Middlesex courses to complete the General Education requirements at CCSU. All credit bearing Middlesex courses transfer to CCSU; however, there are specific courses required to meet major field of study and/or general education requirements. These requirements are subject to change as new courses are added or changes are made by CCSU. To see how Middlesex courses transfer to Central and which courses may or may not meet CCSU’s General Education requirements, visit the CCSU transfer web page at:  http://www.ccsu.edu/admission/transfer_student.htm

Please Note: There are mandatory general education courses for a number of majors at CCSU and the list below does not address these requirements. You can use the CCSU catalog or web site to obtain this information. You can also work with a counselor in the Career Development & Counseling Center or your advisor if you have questions regarding the choice of appropriate transfer courses. 

STUDY AREAS

Study Area II -- Social Sciences (9 credits)
Courses in history, economics, geography, and political science are required in this study area.
Students must complete at least 3 credits in history. Education majors must take HIS 201 or 202.

You may complete the other 6 credits in any combination of economics (except ECN 100), geography or political science courses. You may also choose to take an additional history course as three of the six remaining credits; however, the other three credits must be in economics, geography or political science as no more that 6 credits are allowed from any one discipline. In addition, CJS 101 is acceptable as one of the 9 credits required.

Study Area III -- Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Courses in anthropology, psychology, and sociology are required in this study area.
 
Middlesex courses which may be used are as follows:
Anthropology: all courses
Psychology: PSY 111, 201, 298
Sociology: SOC 101, 103, 104, 120, 210, 212, 213, 240
Additional courses: COM 101, HSE 167

Study Area IV -- Natural Sciences (6-7 credits)
Courses in biology, chemistry, physical science, and physics are required in this study area. A laboratory experience is required for at least one course.

Middlesex courses in biology, chemistry, physical science, environmental science and physics may be used to fill this requirement. Courses at Middlesex which meet the laboratory requirement are 4 credit courses in biology, chemistry, geology and physics.

SKILL AREAS

Skill Area I -- Communication Skills (6 credits)
ENG 101 is required for 3 credits.
One of the following courses may be used to fill the other 3 credits: ENG 102, ENG 200, ENG 281; PHL 131, COM 173. You may also use COM 104, 131, 142, 153, 155, 156, 173, 203, 226 or 255.

Skill Area II -- Mathematics Requirement (6 credits)
One Mathematics course appropriate to the student's major is required. The additional 3 credits can be filled by a course in mathematics, statistics or selected computer science courses.

Middlesex math courses used to fill this requirement must be above MAT 137. (MAT 104 will transfer as a general elective) Depending on your major, CSC 105 or CST 120 may be used as a selected computer science course for one of the three credits.

Skill Area III -- Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement (0-6 credits) This requirement may be met by any of the following:

• Three sequential years of one foreign language at the high school level.
• Satisfactory completion of a second-semester-level foreign language course (FRE 102, ITA 102 or SPA 102) or higher. Please note: Middlesex students must take FRE 101; ITA 101 or SPA 101 before taking the 102 classes unless they have completed appropriate high school course work and have permission from the language instructor.
• Passing a standardized examination which demonstrates knowledge of a foreign language equivalent to completion of a second-semester course or higher.
• Demonstration of native proficiency in a language other than English

Skill Area IV -- University Requirement (3 credits)
Transfer students entering with less than 15 credits must take PE 244 at CCSU.
Transfer students with 15 credits or more may choose one course from any of the Skill Areas above or take CSC 101 or CST 120 at Middlesex.

International Requirement - Students must complete 6 credits in courses designated by CCSU as International.  Note: You do not need to take extra courses to meet this requirement if you select two courses labeled International when choosing courses to fulfill the above Study or Skill area requirements. There are many CCSU courses that meet this requirement and they are listed in their catalog.

Middlesex courses that may be used are as follows:
ENG 231, ANT 205, MUS 104, FRE 102, SPA 102, PHL 151, ENG 232, HIS 101, POL 103, FRE 201, SPA 201, MUS 101, ENG 233, HIS 102, ITA 102, FRE 202, SPA 202

Language 101 courses cannot be used to fill this requirement.

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Middletown, CT 06457
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