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The path to your future starts at eastern! Eastern is a public university with a private college atmosphere. Live and study on a beautiful campus, get to know your professors and make lifelong friends. Gain hands-on experience in your major as you prepare for a successful career. Fit in and stand out! Learn About Eastern Find the major you want Life on a Beautiful Campus From Internships to Global Studies Success after Graduation $6.8 million in Merit scholarships 700 student jobs on campus $13.3 million need-based aid 85% freshmen live on campus 57% of all students live on campus 12 Theme Housing communities 4,980 students 34 states 19 countries 100 Student clubs and organizations 2,500 annual student events 9 years in a row named a Green College 5 times Eastern Chorale at Carnegie Hall 118,000 sq ft Fine Arts Center 3 appearances with Josh Groban One of the top undergraduate research universities in CT 95% of students with applied learning experiences 8 of 13 years students represented CT at D.C. research conference 18 varsity sports teams 9 National championships 23 club or intramural sports 21st top public university in North (U.S. News) 10 top colleges in CT (College Consensus) Top four-year graduation rate among CSUs 8 years in a row named a CT Top Workplace 10 years named a Great College to Work For 10 years in a row named a Green College 9 National Division III Championships 5 National Players-of-the-Year 3 National Academic All-Americans 41 majors 59 minors 60+ concentrations 22 average class size 76% of classes with <29 students 15:1 student/faculty ratio Find Your Place 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. Majors and Minors Continuing Studies Graduate Programs Catalog 41 Majors 59 Minors 60+ Concentrations Environmental Earth Science Communication Music Biology Early Childhood Education Art Theatre Mathematics Social Work Biochemistry Environmental Earth Science English Philosophy Psychology New Media Studies Computer Science Political Science Spanish Accounting Elementary Education Criminology Finance Communication Business Administration Sociology Physical Education Women's and Gender Studies Business Information Systems Liberal Studies Sport and Leisure Management Early Childhood Education History Labor Relations & Human Resource Management Economics Health Sciences Student Life Life on a Beautiful Campus Housing 90 percent of freshmen and 60 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! Learn More Student Clubs More than 90 student clubs and organizations, including co-curricular, cultural, club sports, art/music, and more. Can’t find one you like? Start your own! People to meet and things to do! Learn More Sports and Recreation Eastern has 18 varsity sports ranging from baseball to volleyball and competes in NCAA Division III. The Warriors have won nine national titles and own the best athletic record in the Little East Conference. Learn More Health and Wellness Eastern supports healthy minds and bodies with a range of fitness, wellness and recreational activities. Work out in the fitness center, participate in intramurals, practice yoga or join a club sports team. Learn More Campus Culture 2,500 events a year include concerts, lectures, plays, etc. Gain cultural perspectives from a student-run radio station, a new arts center and programs that support women, the LGBT community and a diverse community. Learn More Support Services Going to college is fun yet challenging —but we will have your back! Services range from career counseling to health services and financial aid, from campus ministries to the Veterans Center. Learn More Next Steps The Road to Eastern ADMISSIONS Costs and Aid Visit Campus Viewbook Hands-On Learning From Internships to Global Studies Bahamas Undergraduate Research Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics to theater set design. Learn More Probate Office Internships Dozens of internships provide you with hands-on experiences related to your major — a stepping stone to future employment. Learn More 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. Learn More Grand Canyon Global Studies Take a “global field course” or study for a semester in one of more than 130 countries. Or study at another U.S. university! Learn More Bahamas Undergraduate Research Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics to theater set design. Learn More Probate Office Internships Dozens of internships provide you with hands-on experiences related to your major — a stepping stone to future employment. Learn More 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. Learn More Grand Canyon Global Studies Take a “global field course” or study for a semester in one of more than 130 countries. Or study at another U.S. university! Learn More Virgin Islands Clayton Pollock ’07 Biology major Clayton Pollock is a National Park Service biologist in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “I wouldn’t be here today without the foundation I received from the Biology Department. I will never forget my experiences in Belize and San Salvador Island; those opportunities helped define my career aspirations and provided a great deal of practical experience.” Success After Eastern Success after Graduation 30k 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! Success After Eastern Who Hires Eastern Graduates? #MyEastern More Social Media What's Going On? News View All A Full Slate of University Hour Events This Spring Eastern Connecticut State University continues its “University Hour Series” this spring with a range of presentations that are open to the public and free of charge. University Hour... -- Read Full Story ‘Sustainable CT’ Matches $58K to Support 7 Community Projects Across State Organizations in seven Connecticut municipalities ...