Graduate Programs with Purpose

Graduate Programs with Purpose

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Navigating Your Degree

Everything you need to know about your degree and life here at Southern.

Graduate School Events

Graduate Open House – April 3rd, 2025

Stop by at any time between 3pm and 7pm and speak with representatives from all our graduate programs. We will also have individuals from Financial Aid, Residence Life, and Financial Literacy to answer your questions.

Celebrating Excellence: Dissertation and Thesis Defenses at Southern

Discover innovative research at Southern Connecticut State University through our graduate students’ public dissertation and thesis defenses. These events showcase the academic achievements of our graduate students, while offering attendees the opportunity to engage with pioneering research and gain insights for their own academic and professional growth. All are welcome to attend and explore the exceptional work taking place on our campus.

Commencement 2025

The university will hold its spring graduate commencement ceremony, for students receiving Doctoral Degrees, Master’s Degrees, Sixth Year Professional Di­plomas, Post-Master Certificates, and Graduate Certificates.

Community Volunteer Fair: Sustaining Local Nonprofits Through Volunteerism

April 22 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Freeze Your Stress: Chill Out for Finals

May 1 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Graduate Research Conference

May 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Students

Admissions

Explore our many programs and find the right fit for your future.

Students in class

Key Dates

Keep track of important dates throughout the semester like application deadlines and events.

Three female students in class

Navigating Your Degree

Everything you need to know about your degree and life here at Southern.

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Graduate School Events

Graduate Open House – April 3rd, 2025

Stop by at any time between 3pm and 7pm and speak with representatives from all our graduate programs. We will also have individuals from Financial Aid, Residence Life, and Financial Literacy to answer your questions.

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Marine Mammal Conference in Perth, Australia Our very own Dr. Meghan Barboza attended the Marine Mammal Conference in Perth, Australia, accompanied by two of our talented graduate students, Lydia Masala and Allison Kross. Lydia presented her research on the Comparative Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Tongue of Adult and Pup Harbor Seals, while Allison showcased her study on the Microanatomy of the Trachea in Harbor Seals. The conference was a fantastic opportunity to in which they shared their work and connected with fellow researchers. Celebrating Jessica Bryan We are proud to spotlight Jessica Bryan, an exceptional alumna of our Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise Physiology) program, Class of 2024. Jessica, currently a Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech, has made remarkable strides in her field.

On October 17, 2024, Jessica’s research excellence were recognized at the New England American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM) conference, where she was awarded both the prestigious Mark Connolly Memorial Scholarship and the Student Investigator Award for Master’s Students. These awards highlight her outstanding contributions to clinical exercise physiology and underscore her commitment to advancing health and wellness through science.

Congratulations to Jessica Bryan for her well-deserved achievements! We’re thrilled to see her making an impact and representing our program on such a significant platform.

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