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Accreditation

Please note that as of July 1, 2023, Housatonic Community College is now CT State Community College Housatonic. This is an archived page. For information about CT State Community College NECHE accreditation, please go to ctstate.edu/neche.

2022 NECHE Accreditation

>> 2022 NECHE Self-Study

Catalog Archives

Students must follow the program course listing for the Academic Year that they entered the College.
Students are responsible for reviewing the course descriptions of all courses for which they register.

The 2023-24 CT State Community College Catalog is Available Here ...

HCC Catalog Archives

Last updated on 14 September 2023.

Degrees & Certificates @ HCC

Degrees & Certificates

Equipped with the right knowledge, skills, and experience gained in HCC's academic programs, our graduates are some of the most successful in their fields. Our long history of triumphant alumni showcases graduates who have gone on to transfer to top-tier colleges and universities, to have thriving careers as nurses, lawyers, public leaders, Emmy Award winners, and so much more. With an education from Housatonic Community College, the sky's the limit!

Between associate degrees, certificates, and Continuing Education non-credit programs, HCC offers over 75 career-focused programs to chose from. Some of our programs prepare you to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Others are designed to help you complete an associate’s degree and transfer to a four-year university for your bachelor’s degree.

Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, an adult learner seeking career advancement, or a leisure learner looking for personal enrichment, HCC has a program to suit your goals!

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Last updated on 10 July 2023.

General Studies Information

General Studies @ HCC

The General Studies program is designed with 24 open electives where students can learn a wide range of general education to explore career interests, with maximum choice of courses. The program also serves as an excellent choice for students planning to transfer to a four year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

Students will complete their core requirements, computer fundamentals requirement, and explore career interest via extensive coursework in many different areas in anticipation of employment or transfer.

Below are links to the General Studies associate degree and the subject area concentrations offered at HCC:

Last updated on 07 November 2015.

Transfer Information NEW

I'm Graduating! What's next?

There are a number of transfer opportunities for HCC graduates. Some are general transfer procedures while other programs guide you directly to a degree program at a four-year college or university, you can view the options below.

HCC Transfer Advising

TAP Advising (Matthew Dunne)
Transfer Out Committee:
Emily Petrizzi - 203-332-5046
Alyssa Santiago - 203-332-8565
Karen Khon - 203-332-8530
Will Smith - 203-332-8543
Chrystie Cruz

CT Guarantee

More Options, Made Easy

The Connecticut Independent College Transfer Guarantee (CT Guarantee) allows CT Community College associate degrees to transfer to a participating 4-year independent college in the state - admission guaranteed!

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4 Year State Institutions Pass/Fail Transfer Policy

Transferring Credit to Charter Oak State College
Transferring Credit to CCSU
Transferring Credit to ECSU
Transferring Credit to SCSU
Transferring Credit to WCSU
Transferring Credit to UConn

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Last updated on 22 February 2022.