Eastern Connecticut State University

1. Eastern Connecticut State University Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University

2. General Information about Eastern • Connecticut’s only Public Liberal Arts University • Strong tradition with sights set on the future -- 118 years old; Founded in 1889 • 182 acre campus; 50 buildings • On-campus housing guaranteed to “on time” students • Community of students, faculty, staff and more than 20,000 alumni

3. Enrollment Statistics • Total University enrollment of over 5,200 students • Full-time undergraduate enrollment of 3,900 students • Enrollment by gender: 55% female and 45% male • Student of color enrollment is 16% • 34 countries and 26 states represented in student population • 161 of Connecticut’s 168 towns represented

4. What to Expect in the Classroom • Average class size is 24 students • No lecture halls • Largest class is 40 students • 95% of full-time faculty have PhDs • No TAs or GAs teaching courses • 16:1 student/faculty ratio • First-year program supports Liberal Arts Core Curriculum • Over 70% of courses taught by full-time faculty • Personalized attention from every professor to ensure an excellent liberal arts education • Study abroad and National Student Exchange (NSE) options

5. First-YearHalls • 5 first-year residence halls on campus • 2 suite style units and 3 traditional style units • Rooms wired for phone and internet for each resident • All have own computer labs, mailboxes and laundry facilities • All students living in first-year halls required to be on meal plan • Resident Assistants and Professional Staff live in each building to assist students • Hall Council provides activities for residents and is an excellent way to get involved on campus! • 90% of first-year students live on campus

6. Upperclassman Complexes • 7 upperclassman halls (apartments, traditional and suite style) • Rooms wired for phone and internet for each resident • All have own computer labs, mailboxes and laundry facilities • Residents in an apartment share a kitchen, bathroom and common living area with 3-5 other roommates • Residents in a suite share a bathroom and common living area with 3 other roommates • Nearly 70% of full-time students live on campus • To enhance the liberal arts education at Eastern, we encourage all students to live on campus and get involved with the many clubs and organizations within our community.

7. Campus Safety • All residence halls are locked 24 hours a day • Only assigned residents have access to the building • University Police patrol 24/7 • More than 30 blue light emergency phones across campus • Student patrol and escort service available • Shuttle bus and SAFE rides available • Personal safety and security advice included in Orientation and as part of residence hall programming • The Eastern Community is encouraged to be proactive participants in safety of all – Report anything unusual!

8. Campus Activities • Over 50 diverse clubs and organizations for all students • Campus Activity Board (CAB) • Hall Council, Resident Outreach Council (ROC) • Student Government Association • 9 intramural sports programs • Community service programs • Eastern provides many opportunities for students to get involved on and off campus to enhance and enrich the liberal arts experience.

9. Athletics • Competitive division III athletics • 17 varsity teams for men and women • MenWomen • Cross Country Cross Country • Soccer Field Hockey • Basketball Soccer • Track & Field Basketball • Baseball Swimming • Lacrosse Track & Field • Lacrosse • Softball • Volleyball

10. Eastern Distinctions • CT’s only public liberal arts university • Member of COPLAC- Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges • Education programs accredited by NCATE • Named a “Best College in the Northeast” by Princeton Review • Guaranteed on campus housing to interested students • Focus on community engagement and service • Students are able to meet with professors outside of the classroom

11. Admission Criteria • Freshman Applicants • 1020 or higher on critical reading and math SAT - or - ACT equivalent of 22 or higher • Solid B average in a strong college prep curriculum • Must submit application, high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, 2 letters of recommendation and essay • Interview is optional • Transfer Applicants • Committee likes to see GPA of 2.5 or higher • Must submit application, proof of high school graduation, and all college transcripts • Rolling admission process

12. Other Admission Programs • Competitive Honors Program – Scholarly activity • Conditional Admission Options include: • STEP/CAP – 6-week residential program • Summer Proof of Ability Option

13. Expanding Campus • Science Building • Opening fall 2008 • Will strengthen Eastern’s commitment to being a “green campus” • 850-space Parking Garage • Adjacent to Hurley Hall • Current softball field to be relocated to athletic complex off-campus to make room • Fine Arts Center • To break ground during this academic year adjacent to the Student Center

14. Cost of Attendance • Connecticut Resident • Living on campus: Approx. $16,000 • Commuter: $7,500 • Out-of-State Resident • Living on campus: Approx. $25,000 • Commuter: $16,400 • New England Regional Program • Living on campus: Approx. $17,700 • Commuter: $9,300