Graduate Student Resources

CASAS offers valuable resources to graduate students both in person and online including writing support for graduate students, thesis support, English language learner support, academic success coaching, tutors (in limited subjects).  All services can be accessed online.

CASAS provides reasonable accommodations for graduate students with documented disabilities, temporary health conditions, pregnancy-related conditions, and those who are English language learners.

Contact

• Email: casas@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-6828

CASAS is located on the third floor of Buley Library.

The Center for Educational and Assistive Technology helps students with disabilities gain access to the same technology other students use to achieve their educational goals, and trains them to use adaptive hardware and software.

Contact

• Email: ceat@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5799

CEAT is located in Engleman Hall, room B107.

The Office of Career & Professional Development helps student become career ready, assists with job searching and provide career advising. They host events that allow students to connect with potential employers and network.

Job Opportunities Benefiting Southern Students (JOBSs) is an online job board available to students and alumni looking for full-time or part-time work, co-ops, internships, and on-campus student employment.

Contact

• Email: careerservices@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-6539

OCPD is located in Buley Library, room 102.

Veteran Services offers academic advisement, GI Bill® and Tuition Waiver Certifications and liaison with state and federal agencies.It is a comfortable meeting place with computers and furniture that offers a place to socialize, study or relax.

Contact

• Email: conroyb1@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-6822

Veteran Services is located in Engleman Hall, Room A014 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m.

SCSU offers special resources for parenting students like the COMPASS Childcare Program, a family study room and more! Visit our Parenting Student Resources Page for more information.

The Family Study Room is located in Buley, room 120.

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusions offers a number of services for students that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and that support students on their educational journeys. They are in charge of cultural heritage months, the Dreamers Action Alliance and social justice related awards and events.

Southern’s Shuttle Service allows students to easily navigate campus. There are a variety of routes linking the many areas of campus.

Southern Connecticut State University graduate students enrolled in on-campus courses are eligible to purchase a UPass for a $40 transportation fee, charged directly to their student account.

The UPass provides free access to trains, buses, and smaller transit services throughout Connecticut.

Graduate students can pick up their UPass at the SCSU Card Office located in Wintergreen Hall,  WT 112, where SCSU student IDs are also issued. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Additionally, UPasses will be available during the SGPS on-campus orientation on August 18 from 3:00–5:00 PM in Engleman Hall.

The Barnes and Noble University Bookstore carries graduate course textbooks, general topics books, academic supplies, graduate academic regalia for commencement, art supplies, clothing, magazines, toiletries and greeting cards.

Contact

• Phone: (203) 392-5270

The Bookstore is located on the bottom floor of The Student Center.

The Registrar’s Office is responsible for course scheduling, registration and maintenance of official academic records to support current and former in person and online students. Many services may be completed online in Banner Student or students may contact the office directly for further assistance with:

• Applications for in-state residency
• Registration services
• Enrollment and degree verification
• Changes to enrollment status
• Degree audit, awards, and diploma services
• Academic policies and procedures
• Transcript requests
• Transfer credit approvals for continuing students

Contact

• Email: registrar@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5301

The Registrar’s Office is located in Wintergreen and is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Hilton C. Buley Library maintains over 100 databases and electronic collections, and houses over half a million items including books, serials and serial back files, microforms, maps, government documents, rare books, video media, and more. It is also the home of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and a Graduate Study Room.

The five floor facility is also home to two computer labs, the Learning Resources Center, Information Technology offices, the Department of Information and Library Science, one library instruction classroom, and quiet rooms available for individual or group study

Librarians are available online and in person for research assistance. Online and on-ground graduate students can schedule a one-on-one personal research session to have assistance finding resources, receive basic library orientation, or to learn to use advanced research materials.

Online research assistance is available via:

• Chat
• Email: library@southernct.libanswers.com
• Text/SMS: (203) 490-0756
• Phone: (203) 392-5732.

The library chat service provides safe and prompt assistance, and walk-up assistance is available at the Research & Information Desk M-F.

Graduate students can also access books, journals, and other media not available at Buley library or within the CSCU library system by using Interlibrary Loan (a free service for SCSU graduate students).

The fourth floor of the Buley Library houses the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, as well as the “Scholar’s Space”, a collaborative space for Honors College and graduate students to study, meet, and build community.

Southern Connecticut State University and the Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning have a variety of programming to meet all of your needs. Choose from credit-level undergraduate and graduate certificate programs, non-credit and workforce training, and a variety of free and low-cost professional development opportunities.

Contact

• Email: OWLL@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-7276

They are located on the fourth floor of the Buley Library, Office 442.

The Office of Student Involvement is in charge of extracurriculars on campus like clubs and events. They encourage all students to build connections, enhance their campus experiences, increase their personal growth in a variety of areas, and help them develop new skills They have four main facets: involvement, service, activities, and leadership.

Contact

• Email: Studentinvolvement@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5782

The Graduate Student Affairs Committee is an organisation comprised of a variety of students from the various programs within the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. If you are enrolled in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies you are automatically a member of the organization. All graduate students are welcome at meetings and are encouraged to participate!

The Sustainability Office is dedicated to climate leadership, net-carbon neutrality by 2050, and actively engaging campus and surrounding communities in climate resilience and adaptation.

SCSU is part of Second Nature, a coalition of colleges and universities across the world that have formally committed to climate leadership

Contact

• Email: sustainability@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-7137

The Sustainability Office is located in the Facilities Operations building, room 236 (615 Fitch Street, Hamden, CT)

The Sexuality and Gender Equality (SAGE) Center is committed to providing a positive academic, cultural, and social environment where the LGBTQ+ community at Southern can learn, grow, and thrive. They help to cultivate inclusion through social and educational programming, advocacy, and support.

Contact

• Email: sagecenter@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-8989

The SAGE Center is located in the Adanti Student Center, room 235

Hours of Operation

• Monday-Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED

The Open Door Closet started as a modest wig and clothing drive that grew into a robust collection of clothing, shoes, accessories, wigs, and toiletries that are available to students right in the SAGE Center. Students may need to utilize the Open Door Closet for a variety of reasons at various periods during their time at Southern and are always welcome to come to get items, no questions asked. Students can access the Open Door Closet

Students are also welcome to donate clothes or toiletries to the closet.

The Interfaith Office nourishes opportunities on campus for the spiritual and religious growth and faith formation for students, faculty, and staff.  The Interfaith Office recognizes the many faith traditions represented on campus and seeks to provide hospitality to all.

There is a meditation room on the second floor of the Student Center.

Contact

• Email: Interfaith@Southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5331

The Interfaith Office is located in the Adanti Student Center, room 236.

RecFit manages the Fitness Center, Intramural Sports, Club Sports and other recreational opportunities for students, faculty and staff here at SCSU. They also offer group fitness events and personal training.

Contact

• Email: fitness@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-8971

The RecFit Office is located in the Adanti Student Center, room 204.

The Multicultural Center provides multicultural, diversity, and social justice events, leadership opportunities, and programming initiatives to promote the academic success, equality, and leadership development of students and foster a welcoming and inclusive community. They aim to enhance the Southern experience by fostering a more inclusive campus climate where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected.

Contact

• Email: mccenter234@gmail.com
• Phone: (203) 392–5888

The Multicultural Center is located in the Adanti Student Center, room 202.

Hours of Operation

Summer Hours

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Semester Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:30 pm
• Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is committed to working with you and your family to ensure your education is funded over the course of your degree.

The Financial Aid Office is located in the Wintergreen Building,

Contact

• Email: financialaid@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5222

Southern Connecticut State University has made financial literacy a priority by helping students pay for college and manage their finances. Students learn payment plan options as well as financial aid and scholarship opportunities through one-on-one advising, presentations, and resources for college and beyond. Meeting topics range from paying for college to establishing a credit history, loan debt and repayment, education tax credits, budgeting basics and support for investing.

Financial Literacy and Advising is located in the Wintergreen Building, room 105B.

Contact

• Email: DeLucaL2@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203)-392-8862

The Student Account’s Office is primarily responsible for student billing, payment, refund, and veteran enrollment certification processing.

Contact

• Email: studentaccounts@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-6140
• Online Chat

The Student Accounts Office is located in the Wintergreen Building, room 118.

Tuition and fees are established by the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Board of Regents for Higher Education.

To be considered full time, graduate students must be registered for at least 9 credits per semester. Doctoral students are only considered part-time, regardless of the credit load.

Southern understands that being both a parent and a student at the same time can be quite the challenge. Because of this, southern offers the COMPASS childcare center and external resources that parenting students have access to for their journey.

Contact

• Email: childcare@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-7252

Southern Connecticut State University is committed to the success of our students; this means tackling barriers to student success both inside and outside the classroom. This is comprehensive list of external resources related to food security, housing security, clothes and mental health.

If you need additional information or help, please call or visit the Dean of Students office in Engleman Hall 106A.

• Email: tetreaultj4@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5556

Hoot Loot is Southern’s ID and debit card system. It is your key into campus housing, campus food and even printing. You can deposit and withdraw funds from your Hoot Loot card to use around campus and select merchants in New Haven.

If you have a food plan, your Hoot Loot card allows you to use your meal swipes as well as your Food Loot. Food Loot is a fund that comes with your meal plan that can be used in the Student Center Food Court, Dunkin Donuts, Owl Perch, Connecticut Hall, or Roberta’s in North Campus

If your card is damaged simply bring the damaged card to the University Card Office to receive a replacement card (a replacement fee may be assessed).

If you must replace your Hoot Loot card, a $10 replacement fee is assessed for the first lost replacement card. Any replacement cards thereafter will be assessed a $20 replacement fee. To receive your new card please go to the University Card Office.

Contact

• Email: onecard@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-7077

The University Card Office is located in the Wintergreen building, room 112.

Southern’s graduate students and faculty collaborate on a host of vital research projects, from student theses and graduate fellowships to specialized research in a faculty member’s area of expertise.

For more information, please see our Student Research Page.

Southern’s University Police department have a longstanding tradition of providing quality services to the Southern community. The safety and security of the students, faculty and staff is of paramount importance in every aspect of their duties. The department is committed to the fundamental principles of community policing, such as crime prevention, omnipresence, and partnerships.

The University police handle parking permits for the university. In order to have a vehicle on campus, you are required to complete a Southern Connecticut State University Police Department Vehicle Registration & Parking Permit Application. If you have a visitor that needs to park on campus, they must fill out a visitor parking application.

If you have an incident to report, you can do so by calling 888 from any in-house telephone or by calling (203) 392-5375.

The University Police station is located at 14 Wintergreen Avenue, New Haven.

University Police offers an on-campus escort service 24 hours a day for your safety. Simply call the University Police Department, state your name, location, and destination, and, as long as your route is on university property, an officer or a student campus watch assistant will accompany you.

(203) 392-5375

The LiveSafe app provides a direct connection to campus safety so that everyone can easily communicate all of their safety related needs and concerns.

App Features

• Share information, tips, and safety concerns with the campus safety team via text messaging while including pictures, video, and audio attachments… or even connect through live chat
• Stay anonymous anytime, or send your user information and location to SCSU Police as soon as you call or message, allowing for faster response times
• View a helpful Safety Map that displays where recent incidents have occurred, as well as nearby safety locations and other important information
• Activate SafeWalk, a GPS-tagged monitoring feature to allow your friends and family keep to be aware of your location until you arrive safely at your destination
• Receive timely notifications with important safety information from campus safety

The Violence Prevention, Victim Advocacy and Support (VPAS) Center is committed to helping to create a campus community of respect and safety by providing violence prevention education, victim advocacy and support services. They offer a variety of educational resources

Contact

• Email: vpas@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-6946

VPAS is located in Schwartz Hall, room 100.

SouthernAlert is the university’s emergency notification system, conveying important information to the campus community in the event of an emergency event, criminal activity, weather-related closing/delay/early dismissal, or other potentially hazardous situations.

To receive notifications, you must register using the SouthernAlert member portal.

Student Health Services plays an essential role in the health and well-being of students by providing cost-effective quality health care, health teaching and encouraging and promoting responsible health habits. Student Health Services provdes information on safe sex and contraceptives, pregnancy tests and urinalysis, and for a list of medical care, laboratory and diagnostic services, medications and medical supplies available through the service. SCSU also houses lactation rooms around campus.

Please use the health portal to make an appointment.

Contact

• Email: healthservices@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-6300

Student Health Services is located in Dorothy Granoff Hall (10 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT)

Hours of Operation

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

As a Breast-feeding Friendly Campus Southern Connecticut State University offers Lactation Spaces. These spaces include amenities such as privacy curtains, storage space, access to electrical outlets, a microwave for sterilizing accessories, and breastfeeding information.

Locations

• Buley Library
  • Room 117 is located on the first floor of the Library at the center of campus. This room can be reserved through an online room reservation system. This room is locked at all times and access is provided at the Circulation Desk. This room has two pumping stations, each with a comfy chair. For privacy, there are two hospital-grade curtains. There is also a microwave to sanitize pump accessories along with other supplies available for your use.
• College of Health and Human Services
  • Room 115 is located on the first floor of the CHHS building. This room has a changing station, a chair, a refrigerator, and cabinets filled with resources and supplies to make breastfeeding or pumping a comfortable experience on campus. The door requires a key to be unlocked; please email Vancourm1@SouthernCT.edu to reserve this space.
• Jennings Hall
  • Room 224 is located on the second floor of Jennings Hall. This room has a changing station, chairs, multiple outlets, and a bulletin board and desktop full of information and supplies to make breastfeeding or pumping a comfortable experience on campus. The door requires a key to be unlocked; please email Vancourm1@SouthernCT.edu to reserve this space.
• Wintergreen Building
  • Room 115 is located on the first floor of the Wintergreen Building on Wintergreen Ave. Many individuals enjoy utilizing this space in between work, appointments, and/or class. The room has three chairs, a changing station, and a cabinet filled with resource materials and supplies for use. The Wintergreen room is always open and locks from the inside when in use. At this time, there is no reservation system in place for this space.
• Temporary Lactation Spaces
  • Breastfeeding Champions also have designated several temporary lactation spaces across campus to provide more accommodations to meet your needs. All Breastfeeding Champions have a sticker in their office or on their office doors. This sticker indicates support for breastfeeding and chestfeeding individuals on campus.

The Wellbeing Center provides information on topics including sexual health, tobacco use, nutrition, drugs and alcohol, sleep and stress. The staff facilitates health promotion activities for the campus community, including educational sessions, special events, outreach in residence halls and classrooms, and other programs.

Contact

• Email: wellbeing@southernct.edu
• Phone: 203-392-7330

The Wellbeing Center is located in Schwartz Hall, room 100.

Counseling Services offers a wide variety of resources to help graduate and online students adjust to life, providing psychological support as students pursue academic and personal goals and enhance the quality of their educational experience.

To set up an appointment, please call. At the first meeting, called an initial consultation, a counselor will meet with you for about 20 minutes to get a better understanding of your specific concerns and how to best help. At the end of the meeting, they will collaborate with you to develop a plan to address your needs, which may include one session only, ongoing individual, group, or couples counseling, or a referral to another campus office or an off-campus mental health provider. Individual counseling services provided on campus are brief and goal-directed.

Contact

• Email: counselingservices@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5475

Counseling Services is located in Engleman Hall, room B219.

Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AOD) serves as the campus resource for students seeking information and personal assistance for substance abuse. They offer consultations, peer support groups, treatment plans and educational programs.

Contact

• Email: keisers3@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5475

Alcohol and Other Drug Services is located in Schwartz Hall, room 101, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

The Office of residence Life manages everything about housing on campus from room selection to events around the residence halls.

Contact

• Email: reslife@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5870

The Office of Residence Life is located in Schwartz Hall, room 105

Commuter Student Services offers special programs and services for commuter students. You can find a variety of resources to help you as a commuter student as you navigate your way through university life. This site is updated regularly with events, activities and services provided to our commuter students. This information includes train and bus schedules, locker rentals, frequently asked questions, and parking information.

Contact

• Email: icommutescsu@owls.outhernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5782

The Commuter Services office is located in the Adanti Student Center, room 216

The University police handle parking permits for the university. In order to have a vehicle on campus, you are required to go to the Southern Connecticut State University Police Department and request a parking decal. You must provide them with the make, model, year, color and license plate of your vehicle.  If you have a visitor that needs to park on campus, they must fill out a visitor parking application.

Registered vehicles must display their parking decal. The university reserves the right to tow or impound any vehicle that is illegally parked or parked in a way that constitutes a serious hazard, impedes vehicle or pedestrian movements, or impairs the operation of emergency equipment and/or the making of repairs. Owners will be required to pay all costs involved in removing and impounding vehicles.

For more detailed traffic parking regulations please see the official parking page.

Students, faculty, and staff have their choice of several dining options, which are spread across campus. We also have a range of meal plans, tailored for different schedules and lifestyles, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and more. Campus food is provided by Sodexo.

The Food Pantry can be utilized by all active Southern students. This means that anyone enrolled in a course at Southern can use the Food Pantry.

Contact

• Email: alexisa3@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-6137

The Food Pantry is located in the Wintergreen building. It is not accessible through the main entrance. The entrance is on the left side of the building facing the Moore Field House.

Hours of Operation

• Monday: 12 pm – 6 pm
• Tuesday: 9 am – 4 pm
• Wednesday: 9 am – 4 pm
• Thursday: 12 pm – 6 pm
• Friday-Sunday: CLOSED

The Office of Student Conduct and Civic Responsibility is responsible for ensuring a fair, just and impartial conduct process for students charged with violating the Student Code of Conduct, with a goal of providing education and resources to achieve respect, civility and integrity for all members of the University Community.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. º1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal Law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S Department of Education.

Contact

• Email 1: piscitellic1@southernct.edu
• Email 2: retortj1@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-7220

The Office of Student Conduct and Civic Responsibility is located in Engleman Hall A106. They are open Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

The Student Affairs Support and Opportunity Center is committed to  tackling barriers to student success both inside and outside the classroom. They offer on-campus, local, and regional resources open to students in distress.

Contact

• Email: alexisa3@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-6137

The Student Affairs Support and Opportunity Center is located in Engleman Hall B222. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

The members of the Dean of Students Office assist the Vice President for Student Affairs with projects and initiatives designed to enhance student success. They also serve as a sounding board for student ideas, needs and issues and as advisers to committees and major student governing groups.

The Associate Vice President / Dean of Students oversees the Disability Resource Center; Counseling Services; Student Health Services; Wellness; Violence Prevention, Victim Advocacy and Support Center; Graduate Intern Program; Graduate Student Affairs; Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, University Food Pantry; and Office of Student Conduct and Civic Responsibility.

Contact

• Email: deanofstudents@southernct.edu
• Phone: (203) 392-5556

The Dean of Students Office is located in Engleman Hall A106