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Causes: Education, Undergraduate Colleges
Mission: Connecticut college educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society. For additional information, see schedule o.
Programs: *undergraduate instruction* the teaching of undergraduate students working towards a four-year degree in one of the various liberal arts and sciences majors offered by connecticut college. The college's academic programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences are designed to shape ethical, informed citizens with a global perspective. Highlights of the academic program include a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, forty-one majors, 177 full-time professors, language study, residential education programs, certificate programs, pre-law, pre-health and pre-business programs, and support for pursuing fellowships and scholarships.
*auxiliary services* auxilliary services involves running the college's numerous dormitories and dining facilities. Connecticut college is a residential campus. Ninety-eight percent of students live on campus in 23 residence halls. Four dining halls on campus serve our students in a variety of capacities. The college extends the teaching and learning experience within the dormitories.
*study away* is an opportunity for qualified students to study away for credit abroad or elsewhere in the us. The college has a long tradition of recognizing the importance of int'l studies and study away as relected in our mission statement: "connecticut college educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society". 55% of the college's students study away during their junior year through carefully selected programs. Our study away/teach away sends 10-20 students and faculty to host institutions throughout the world to complete a full semester of scholarly activity while being immersed in the local culture.