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"Excellent school for adults considering a degree program. I completed my undergraduate degree at Charter Oak State College and was admitted into several graduate programs at flagship universities. I am currently completing my doctoral program and using Charter Oak State College's excellent model in my dissertation."
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| Term | Classes Begin |
|---|---|
| Summer Term 1 | June 1, 2026 |
| Summer Term 2 | June 22, 2026 |
| Fall Term 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| Fall Term 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Spring Term 1 | January 19, 2027 |
| Spring Term 2 | March 22, 2027 |
Six (6) start dates to fit your busy schedule.
More DetailsStart When You're Ready
| Term | Classes Begin |
|---|---|
| Summer Term 1 | June 1, 2026 |
| Summer Term 2 | June 22, 2026 |
| Fall Term 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| Fall Term 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| Spring Term 1 | January 19, 2027 |
| Spring Term 2 | March 22, 2027 |
Six (6) start dates to fit your busy schedule.
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Use Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to save time and money - get credit for what you know and earn your degree quicker. If your learning matches a college course, you can probably prove that and earn credit for it.
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You may have completed training or credentials that we’ve evaluated and award credit for.
How Do I Get Credit For What I Know?
We validate college-level learning acquired outside of an institution. Find out if your professional training, licensing, or certification can save you time and money.
Get Credit for What You Know
Use Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to save time and money - get credit for what you know and earn your degree quicker. If your learning matches a college course, you can probably prove that and earn credit for it.
Credit Recommendations
You may have completed training or credentials that we’ve evaluated and award credit for.
How Do I Get Credit For What I Know?
We validate college-level learning acquired outside of an institution. Find out if your professional training, licensing, or certification can save you time and money.
Accreditation You Can Trust
Charter Oak State College is licensed and accredited by the State of Connecticut and institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Charter Oak also holds program-specific accreditations in select academic areas.
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