NEW BRITAIN, CT - Charter Oak State College, Connecticut's public online college, will participate in Graduate CT's free kick-off event, the Return to Learning College Fair. The fair will be held at the Hartford Public Library, Saturday, October 24 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) and Monday, October 26 (4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.).

Prospective students can learn more about the College, visit with Admissions Counselors, explore adult-specific programs and attend a variety of workshops. Lori Gagne Pendleton, Charter Oak's Director of Admissions and Linda Larkin, Charter Oak's Director of Academic Services will present a workshop titled "Pathways" offering information on non-traditional ways to earn college credits and other adult-focused services.

Graduate!Connecticut is a partnership of Connecticut colleges, universities and allied agencies that aims to help busy, working adults return to and complete their college learning.

Shirley Adams, Provost, Charter Oak State College said, "We are delighted to be part of this groundbreaking educational consortium in Connecticut devoted to helping state residents finish their degrees. We want adults to know that Connecticut offers a variety of affordable and flexible options for degree completion."

Visit www.GraduateCT.org for full details and pre-registration.