Application Basics

• Applicants must be 16 year of age or older, and possess a minimum of 9 acceptable college-level credits.  Please also see Is Charter Oak Right for Me?
• Servicemembers please visit the Military Education - Getting Started page before applying.
• International Students should review the International Student Policy
• Second Bachelor's Degree candidates, please click here

EASY AS 1 - 2 - 3 - 4!

• STEP 1: Complete the application for admission
• STEP 2: Request official transcripts
• STEP 3: Receive Acceptance & Evaluation
• STEP 4: Enroll in the College

STEP 1 : Complete the Application for Admission

Complete Online Admissions Application now!

Note: if you are applying for a Certificate, please download the Certificate Application.

STEP 2: Request Official Transcripts

Request that your official transcripts, test scores, and proof of certifications from all originating organizations be sent directly to Charter Oak State College, 55 Paul Manafort Drive, New Britain, CT 06053. Transcripts arriving in open envelopes, as an e-mail, or as a fax, are not considered official.

Electronic Transcript Exchange

Charter Oak State College is proud to announce its new partnerships with eSCRIP-SAFE and the National Student Clearinghouse. Charter Oak joined the eSCRIP-SAFE^TM Global Network and the National Student Clearinghouse as a receiver of electronic academic transcripts. Charter Oak is now able to receive transcripts from any of the participants in the networks electronically.

Visit the National Student Clearinghouse. If your institution is included as one that can send transcripts through a secure portal, have the transcripts sent to the Registrar at Charter Oak State College, .

How to obtain transcripts for certifications and exams. If you expect any of your transcripts to arrive under an alternate name (i.e. maiden name), please provide that information.

STEP 3: Receive Acceptance & Evaluation

Once your documents have been received, your file will be reviewed. If you have already earned at least 9 credits, you will be accepted as a student. You will then receive an acceptance letter and an evaluation of your credits including how they may fit into a degree plan.

That's it - You're on your way to a degree!