Eastern Connecticut State University

For a high-quality, public liberal arts education with plenty of degree options at one of the nation’s most environmentally friendly universities, the Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Connecticut, has what you are looking for. The school believes that a liberal arts education is one of the best tools to prepare students for a fruitful career or further education. Regardless of your degree program, ECSU requires all students to complete an interdisciplinary, liberal arts core curriculum. ECSU’s academics reflect a wide variety of disciplines, some of which include: * History and Social Sciences * English and American Studies * Sports and Leisure Management * Biochemistry * Environmental Earth Science If you cannot find a degree that meets your needs, ECSU offers students the opportunity to design their own bachelor’s program, with either an arts or science concentration. College life at ECSU is full of opportunity and excitement. Its renowned Arts and Lecture series invites many world-class entertainers and speakers to expose you to cultural, social and artistic endeavors. If you want to get involved on campus, you can join one of ECSU’s many student organizations, with interests that range from professional development to community service to student government to special interests like LGBT pride or photography. Students from Connecticut and states in the New England Residential Student Program—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island—pay reduced tuition costs. NERSP members are only eligible for this discount if enrolled in specific degree programs. To see which majors qualify, please contact the school. Admissions are determined based on an applicant’s ACT/SAT scores, high school class rank, leadership skills and extracurricular involvement. To reward you for exceptional academic achievement, the school offers ECSU competitive scholarships to eligible students. Additional forms of financial aid include federal grants and direct loans.

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