Congratulations on your acceptance to Southern Connecticut State University!  This page provides you with information and resources to assist you as you continue your collegiate journey at Southern.

Graduate Student Next Steps (pdf)

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1. Accept Admission

All admitted students must accept their offer of admission to the university.  To reply to your offer, log in to the Graduate Admissions Portal.

2. Log into your SCSU Email Account

Your username is your full email address and your password is initially set as “SCSU!” (must be all caps) plus your six-digit birthdate (MMDDYY). For example, if your birthday is March 4, 1980 then you would enter SCSU!030480 as your password. Once you have signed in, you will be prompted to enter personal verification information that can be used to reset your password.

3. Contact Your Program Coordinator

The program coordinator for the program you are pursuing will be your point of contact for program advisement and course selection.

4. Register for Courses

  • Launch MyApps and follow these steps:
  • Select BannerWeb
  • Go to Student Services
  • Click Registration
  • Select Schedule Planner and Registration
  • Follow the instructions

5. Submit the Required Health Information

The State of Connecticut requires the following.

  1. All new full or part-time SCSU students who were born after December 31, 1956 provide proof of all required immunization against measles (rubeola), mumps and German measles (rubella), varicella
  2. All students who live on campus provide proof of immunization against meningitis within 5 years of enrollment. Documentation can be sent directly to the Health and Wellness Center.

6. Get Your Parking Permit

All vehicles operated or parked on campus at any time must properly display an SCSU parking decal. Vehicle owners and operators must register their vehicles and obtain a parking pass at the University Police Department.

7. Get Your Hoot Loot Card

To get your SCSU Hoot Loot ID Card, visit the University Card Office in the Wintergreen Building. You will need a photo ID and proof of current enrollment (for students) or proof of employment (a letter from your on-campus supervisor for employees). Hats and sunglasses are prohibited in the photo IDs.

8. Inside Southern

Visit the Inside Southern website for an abundance of resources to help guide you throughout your graduate student experience.

Student Resources

See the list of important offices and contact information on one page.

Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC)

The Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC) is a student committee comprised of a variety of students from the various programs within the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. All graduate students are welcome at meetings and are encouraged to participate!

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