Colleges of Distinction 2010 - 2011 Guide. Tyson Schritter
Peterson’s Guide to Honors Programs lists Eastern’s Honors Program as “among the most active in New England.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Admissions Application Deadline
Rolling admission practice; preference deadline for freshmen is May 1.
Applying for Admission
To apply for admission to Eastern Connecticut State University, applicants must submit an application for admission. Applications may be obtained from the following sources:
Apply online at http://www.easternct.edu
Print a copy of the paper version of the application for admission at http://www.easternct.edu/admissions/apply.htm
Contact the Office of Admissions at (860) 465-5286 to request an application by mail
Freshman Application Checklist
Completed application for admission
Official high school transcript including grades for first quarter of senior year.
Official college or advanced placement transcript(s), if applicable.
SAT I or ACT Scores
Nonrefundable $50 application fee payable to “ECSU”
Two letters of recommendation
Essay – up to 500 words explaining why Eastern, Connecticut’s public liberal arts university, is the right college choice for you
Transfer Applicant
Completed application for admission
Official high school transcript listing date of graduation
Official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges
Nonrefundable $50 application fee payable to “ECSU”
Essay (optional)
International Applicant
Completed application for admission
Official secondary/high school transcript indicated courses completed and grades. Transcript must be in English
Official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges
TOFEL, SAT I or ACT scores
Nonrefundable $50 application fee payable to “ECSU”
Two letters of recommendation
Essay (optional)
Other Important Forms
Application for housing for students planning to reside on campus. Visit http://www.easternct.edu and select Housing Forms on Housing web page
Application for Financial Aid. Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Fee Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Eastern Connecticut State University Federal School Code: 001425. Eastern’s preference deadline for submitting the FAFSA form is March 15
E-mail the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] with questions.
International Students Only
Completed proof of financial support form accompanied by supporting bank statement for I-20. Visit http://www.easternct.edu and click on International Students for more information
If you have additional questions about admissions procedures, visit Eastern’s Admissions web site at http://www.easternct.edu/admissions/index.html or call (860) 465-5286.
Financial Aid More than 74 percent of Eastern’s full-time undergraduate students received financial aid in 2009-10. To be considered for financial aid at Eastern Connecticut State University, you must complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application to be received by the Federal Processor no later than the following priority deadlines:
March 15: Fall semester admits
November 15: Spring semester admits
Eastern Connecticut State University Federal School Code: 001425
For detailed information about financial aid, grants, and scholarships, visit Eastern’s Financial Aid web site at http://www.easternct.edu/finaid/ or call (860) 465-5205
CONTACT
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5286
Fax: (860) 465-5544
Fairfield University
“At Fairfield University, living and learning aren’t two separate activities. They’re parts of a coherent whole. Everything you do-course work, internships, community service, and so much more- results in an education for an inspired life.”
Fairfield, CT
http://www.fairfield.edu/ - [email protected]
INTRODUCTION:
Fairfield offers 35 undergraduate majors, 17 inter-disciplinary minors, and 36 graduate programs. The University is comprised of six schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, and the schools of Engineering, Graduate Education and Allied Professions, Nursing, and University College. Students benefit from small class sizes, an outstanding faculty, a rich array of study abroad, internship, and service opportunities, and the resources and reputation of a school consistently ranked among the top regional universities in the north by the U.S. News & World Report
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ENGAGED STUDENTS
Great programs and great opportunities
The First Year Experience (FYE) program, a requirement for all incoming undergraduate first year students, is focused on teaching Fairfield’s core Jesuit values, cultivating student self-discovery, and exploring the importance of community. FYE includes a course in the fall semester, designated campus events for students to attend throughout the fall, a mentoring program, and a community service component.
Living and Learning Communities (LLCs) are available each year for Fairfield’s undergraduate students. In addition to traditional residence hall options, the LLCs aim to transform the entire Fairfield University culture - involving faculty, administrators, students, and staff. The LLCs create a multicultural community across campus, building on the Fairfield University strategic vision of integrating learning through a variety of intentional community housing programs. While each