CT State Community College Gateway Offers Saturday Hours

CT State Community College Gateway will hold special Saturday enrollment hours for new and continuing students on January 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can meet with an advisor, finalize their schedules, and register for classes at one of CT State’s campus locations listed.

New Haven—CT State Gateway, 20 Church Street

These Saturday hours offer convenience for those prospective and current students who may wish to meet with student support staff in-person, but who are unable to connect during regular Monday through Friday business hours. For more on reserving a spot in advance, details on what to bring, and information on other extended hours on campuses, visit www.ctstate.edu/enroll.

Representatives from the admissions, registration, financial aid, bursar and advising offices will be on-hand that day to work with students. Attendees can also learn more about course placement and how best to meet the prerequisites needed to take a class, as well as learn more about paying for college. In some locations, the campus bookstores may be open for students to buy textbooks and other supplies.

Students intending to apply to CT State Community College for the first time should start by applying online. Applications for the spring 2026 semester can be found at www.ctstate.edu/apply. Spring semester credit classes begin January 23.

Free tuition may be available to Connecticut residents who are high school graduates, whether from the state or elsewhere. Anyone who first attended college in fall 2020 or later may be eligible, as well. Accessing the free tuition program and any financial aid starts with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. The free tuition program is not based on household income; all students who plan on attending full- or part-time should complete the FAFSA so they can be considered for the program, even if they do not think they will quality for need-based aid. Program funding is available on a rolling basis; applicants can see if they qualify at www.ctstate.edu/free-tuition.

About CT State Community College

CT State is the most affordable pathway to a bachelor’s degree in Connecticut. Established in 2023 with 12 main campuses throughout Connecticut, it is the largest community college in the Northeast and fourth largest open enrollment public two-year college in the country.

Students can apply once and take classes at any of CT State's campuses.
Open houses are held each spring and fall, and campus tours are available year-round. Visit ctstate.edu for more.

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