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Why Eastern?

The path to your future starts at eastern!

Eastern is a public university with a private college atmosphere. Our picturesque campus provides the perfect environment for learning and personal growth. Build meaningful connections with professors and forge lasting friendships. Gain practical experience in your field of study to prepare for a thriving career.

Discover the unique opportunities and programs available on our campus.

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Eastern is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a national network of public institutions committed to expanding student access, success, and opportunity.

AASCU: American Association of State Colleges and Universities - Delivering America's Promise
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What Will You Study?

Find the major you want

Undergraduates can choose from 41 majors, 65 minors and more than 60 concentrations. Everything from Accounting to World Languages and Cultures. Graduate programs and continuing education opportunities are also available.

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Elementary Education

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Student Life

Life on a Beautiful Campus

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88 percent of first-year students and 63 percent of all students live on campus. Live close to classes, the library, computing resources, and student activities — get better grades and graduate on time!

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Next Steps

The Road to Eastern

Hands-On Learning

From Internships to Global Studies
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Undergraduate Research

Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics to theater set design.

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State of Connecticut Judicial Branch - Adult Probation

Internships

Dozens of internships provide you with hands-on experiences related to your major — a stepping stone to future employment.

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Food Bank

Service

Gain professional experience and leadership skills volunteering for local social agencies and nonprofits, or take a service-learning course connected to your major.

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Grand Canyon

Global Learning

Take a “global field course” or study for a semester in one of more than 130 countries. Or study at another U.S. university!

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Bahamas

Undergraduate Research

Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics to theater set design.

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Roberto Rosado ’16
Willimantic Police Department

Roberto Rosado ’16

Robert Rosado is chief of police for the City of Meriden. “In diverse communities, sociology is an important field. Every culture, every group of people has a different way of thinking, so as law enforcement we need to be understanding of that.”

Success After Eastern

Success after Graduation

40k

Successful alumni in careers across the United States

#1

Top 4-year graduation rate among CT State Universities

Eastern students graduate with strong problem-solving, communication and teambuilding skills in dozens of career fields. They become doctors, attorneys, accountants, teachers and social workers in Connecticut and throughout the nation and the world. Eastern alumni include world- class scientists, nationally recognized artists and award-winning authors. You could be one!

Who Hires Eastern Graduates?

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Afarin Rahmanifar

Faculty Spotlight

Afarin Rahmanifar - Associate Professor, Art and Art History

“One of the most important aspects of teaching I have learned over the years is that each student is unique and that’s rewarding to me as a teacher.”

Students in my Mixed Media class are encouraged to enhance their unique artistic ability, shake up their traditional studio practices and step out of their comfort zone.
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#MyEastern

  • Photo from @easternctstateuniv on Instagram on easternctstateuniv at 6/2/25 at 6:17PM

    From Division III to the international spotlight.

    Patrick Agyemang @patrick_agyy began his collegiate soccer journey at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he developed the skills @ecsumenssoccer and character that now define his play on the U.S. Men's National Team. His story—rooted in East Hartford, shaped at Eastern, and now unfolding on the world stage—is a reminder that talent, grit, and humility can take you anywhere.

    He returns to CT this Saturday, June 7th,for the US Men's National Team against Turkey at Rentschler Field.

    Read more from today's Hartford Courant @hartfordcourant profile: https://bit.ly/3ZO31bl

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$9.2

million in Merit scholarships

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76%

of full-time undergrad applicants receive financial aid

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$17.9

million in need-based aid

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