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Apply Now and Start Classes October 28

Bachelors, Masters, Certificates. Choose from our growing list of ONLINE programs in your career field! Our Fall Semester has two convenient start dates.

Apply Now and Start Classes October 28

Advance your Career In Health Care

Find out why Charter Oak is your home for ONLINE health care programs! Our degrees and certificate programs increase your skill set all at an affordable price point. Get ahead with an online public College you can trust!

Advance your Career In Health Care

Are you a Charter Oak Alum?

Let us Help You Get to Grad School this Fall. Apply Today for our $1,000 Alumni Association Master of Science Degree Scholarship Current and prospective students are eligible. Applications due August 2.

Are you a Charter Oak Alum?

Early Childhood Education Programs

Advance your career in Early Childhood Education - earn a Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree and/or Certificates in your field all online without disrupting your life!

Early Childhood Education Programs

Commencement 2019 - June 2, 2019

Commencement ceremonies will be held Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 1:30 PM EST, in New Britain, CT. A live webcast will be streamed for those attending the celebration online!

Commencement 2019 - June 2, 2019

Check out our ONLINE Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and Certificate Programs

Wherever you are on your journey, we're here to help. Our workforce relevant programs offer credit for credentials, affordability and convenience. We accept most transfer credits!

Check out our ONLINE Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and Certificate Programs

Have Questions About Our ONLINE Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Effectiveness?

Learn more about the program that teaches you career-ready skills you can use today!

Have Questions About Our ONLINE Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Effectiveness?

Licensed RNs! We're Accepting Applications for our ONLINE RN to BSN program.

Are you a licensed RN with an Associate degree? We are now accepting applications for our online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Let us help you boost your career potential!

Licensed RNs! We're Accepting Applications for our ONLINE RN to BSN program.

Licensed RNs! We're now accepting applications for our OLINE RN to BSN.

Are you a licensed RN with an Associate degree? We are now accepting applications for our online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Let us help you boost your career potential!

Licensed RNs! We're now accepting applications for our OLINE RN to BSN.

Have Questions about our M.S. in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership?

Join us for a Virtual Q&A Open House; Tuesday, April 16; 5:30-6:30 EST. RSVP Today!

Have Questions about our M.S. in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership?

Charter Oak Alums! Interested in our ONLINE Master of Science in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership?

You may be eligible to apply for our Alumni Association Master of Science Degree Scholarship worth $1,000. Find out more today!

Charter Oak Alums! Interested in our ONLINE Master of Science in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership?

RN to BSN Open House

Join us! Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Registration 5 PM, Presentation 5:30-7 PM

RN to BSN Open House

Online RN to BSN! Now Accepting Applications

We're accepting applications for our online RN to BSN program. Apply Today!

Online RN to BSN! Now Accepting Applications

Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Fire

Ready to join the force or move up in rank? Need to finish your degree? We can help! Check out our career-relevant degree programs.

Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Fire

New! ONLINE RN to BSN. Apply Today!

Licensed RNs! Our online program was created by nurse-developers with you in mind. Learn more.....

New! ONLINE RN to BSN. Apply Today!

Boost Your Career in Health Care

We offer online graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs to help you get ahead in your field.

Boost Your Career in Health Care

New Online RN to BSN!

Do you hold an Associate Degree in Nursing? Are you ready to take the next step? Our online program was created by nurse- developers with you in mind. Inquire today for details!

New Online RN to BSN!

Interested in Criminal Justice or Public Safety?

Find out why Charter Oak is the choice of chiefs! Check out our portfolio of programs created specifically for law enforcement, fire and emergency management.

Interested in Criminal Justice or Public Safety?

Have Questions about our Master of Science in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership?

We can help! Join an online chat session and have all of your questions answered. Choose the date most convenient for you.

Have Questions about our Master of Science in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership?

Charter Oak to Offer New Online RN to BSN!

Do you hold an Associate Degree in Nursing? Are you ready to take the next step? Our online program was created by nurse- developers with you in mind. Inquire today for details!

Charter Oak to Offer New Online RN to BSN!

Health Care Professionals! Seeking a Career Boost?

We can help! Check out our online workforce-relevant health care majors and certificates including our CAHIIM-accredited B.S. in Health Information Management.

Health Care Professionals! Seeking a Career Boost?

Are you a recent CT Community College Graduate?

Take the next step and complete your bachelor's degree online with the assistance of our Community College Transfer Scholarship program. See if you qualify!

Are you a recent CT Community College Graduate?

Charter Oak Named #1 College for Adult Education

Best College Reviews notes Charter Oaks unique transfer policy and flexibility for adult learners.

Charter Oak Named #1 College for Adult Education

Brenda S. York 2018 Honorary Degree Recipient

Alumna Brenda York will receive the 2018 distinction and address the graduating class at the June 3 commencement.

Brenda S. York 2018 Honorary Degree Recipient

Charter Oak Offers Incentive to Northwestern Community College Students

Program provides opportunity to complete bachelor's degree online at Connecticut community college rates.

Charter Oak Offers Incentive to Northwestern Community College Students

Liberty Bank Partners with The Charter Oak State College Foundation

Are you Cyber Safe? Take our FREE online courses to find out. Presented by Jeff Lanza, former FBI agent, through the support of Liberty Bank.

Liberty Bank Partners with The Charter Oak State College Foundation

Three new Majors Announced

Public Safety Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology now offered as majors. Approved as distinct academic disciplines by CT Board of Regents for Higher Education.

Three new Majors Announced

Charter Oak State College Awarded National Pay for Success Structuring Grant

Unique public-private partnership will focus on scaling Charter Oak's degree completion model.

Charter Oak State College Awarded National Pay for Success Structuring Grant

New Transfer Tickets Allow Seamless Transition from Associate Degree to Bachelor's Degree

Connecticut community college students can now choose Transfer Ticket associate degree programs that directly translate to bachelor's degree programs at Charter Oak State College.

New Transfer Tickets Allow Seamless Transition from Associate Degree to Bachelor's Degree

Charter Oak State College and Springfield Technical Community College Sign Transfer Articulation Agreement

Agreement supports seamless student transfer into online Health Information Management program.

Charter Oak State College and Springfield Technical Community College Sign Transfer Articulation Agreement

Charter Oak Joins SARA

National membership benefits students and college.

Charter Oak Joins SARA

Does Your Path to a Degree Go Through Community College?

Tunxis Community College's New Certificate has Credits that Transfer to Charter Oak State College

Does Your Path to a Degree Go Through Community College?

ITT Tech Credit Accepted

Let us help you transfer.

ITT Tech Credit Accepted

Charter Oak Ranked #2 Best College for Returning Adults

College Factual ranking reported by Forbes.com

Charter Oak Ranked #2 Best College for Returning Adults

Office 365 & Microsoft Office Downloads for Students & Faculty

Upgraded webmail and access to Microsoft Office software, both online and offline.

Office 365 & Microsoft Office Downloads for Students & Faculty

College credit now available to edX learners through Charter Oak State College

Connecticut's public online college to award college credit for MOOCs

College credit now available to edX learners through Charter Oak State College

Health Information Management major receives CAHIIM accreditation

Allows HIM grads to sit for RHIA exam

Health Information Management major receives CAHIIM accreditation

Charter Oak Ranked First for Affordability

College offers most affordable online degree program in state.

Charter Oak Ranked First for Affordability

Testimonials

“Love Charter Oak! I couldn't have done it without them, and my great Advisor! They accepted my credits, helped me to apply credits for previous learning and I incorporated CLEP and DANTES testing. Low costs, high value!”

April C.

“One of the BEST colleges in Connecticut! Thank you for helping me to achieve my dreams. I will recommend Charter Oak State College to other students. The online system is very convenient. Charter Oak State College is affordable and offers scholarships to students.”

Danny S.

“Best option to incorporate credits from another school and avoid redundant classes and additional expense. Best of both worlds!”

Frances G.

“Teachers all work in the area they are teaching and understand the stressors of work life and school.”

Susan F.

“I took 8 week classes and could do class work anytime of day or night. All the students were mature adults.”

Susan F.

“I just finished a BS in Healthcare Administration. I loved the program. Worked full time through it.”

Susan F.

“Excellent school for adults considering a degree program. I completed my undergraduate degree at COSC and was admitted into several graduate programs at flagship universities. I am currently completing my doctoral program and using COSC's excellent model in my dissertation.”

Marcia H.

“COSC is a great institution. The courses are challenging and taught by excellent faculty which will bring out the best in you. For those who has family obligations and working full time, this is a great institution for you because you have access to your online courses 24/7.”

Patrick N.

“This is the perfect degree program for older, professional adults, or adults with family responsibilities.”

Christine C.

“I work full-time (and then some), have an unusual work schedule, and have a child. There is no way I could possibly finish my degree in a traditional classroom setting. With Charter Oak's online classes, testing options, and portfolio review for credit, you can complete most Charter Oak degree programs entirely from your own home.”

Christine C.

“Charter Oak offers excellent programs with fantastic academic advisors, good professors, and helpful administrative staff. They ALL want you to succeed. If you're a non-traditional student (older, family obligations, etc.) take a serious look at Charter Oak.”

Christine C.

“After researching dozens of online institutions I chose and graduated from COSC in 2013. The curriculum is based on giving marketable skills and the faculty is the most flexible in higher education that I have ever experienced. I recommend COSC to anyone seeking to complete their bachelor's degree online.”

Shane Z.

“The college, the administration and faculty will meet you where you are in life, to help you achieve an educational goal, and by that a career objective. I recommend Charter Oak for anyone, but especially for those needing considerations based around work, family and the schedule of their life.”

Gary H.

“An excellent education opportunity that allowed me to work full time and be a parent and still take the classes I needed to get my degree.”

Eddie A.

“Great school and some awesome professors! Definitely gave me the confidence to keep going on towards my Master's!”

Lauren N.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at COSC and encourage others who may have been sidelined in their studies to contact the school and get back on track.”

Al B.

“Excellent advisors who had the student's interest at heart.”

Lacy D.

“I am a proud and grateful 2010 graduate of Charter Oak State College. I was able to finish my degree at an extraordinarily reasonable price and on a flexible schedule at the age of 47, which allowed me to redirect my career where I wanted it to go. I believe there is no better option for adults who need to keep working while pursuing a degree.”

Jeanne L.

“The two primary reasons I chose Charter Oak over other colleges were because of the courses offered and the responsiveness of the staff.”

Harry C.

“Charter Oak was a perfectly sized institution; not so small that course offerings were limited, and not so big that you couldn’t talk to a real human being when you called... it is ‘right sized,’ allowing professors, counselors, and staff to know their students and help them through challenging circumstances.”

Harry C.

“Charter Oak allowed me to develop my own program and get my undergraduate degree completed in a way that was both expeditious and meaningful.”

Timothy G.

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