Central Connecticut State University
New Student Checklist – Fall 2015
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PAY ADMISSIONS DEPOSIT – FULL-TIME STUDENTS ONLY
The payment of your Admissions Confirmation Deposit ($200.00) will signal your intention to attend Central in the fall.
The payment will also generate your invitation to complete the First Semester Freshman Registration Form and register
for an Advising Day Session. Visit the Bursar’s Office webpage to make payment and for further information:
www.bursar.ccsu.edu
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APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Complete a financial aid application. Go to www.ccsu.edu/finaid for information. Contact the Financial Aid Office,
CCSU, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 or call the office at (860) 832-2200 with any questions.
□ APPLY FOR ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
If you are interested in living on campus, make sure that you have completed the online housing application that can be
found in WebCentral-Banner Web by clicking on the MyHousing and Meal Plans link. Students may apply for housing
after they have paid the Admissions Confirmation Deposit ($200.00). To be eligible to live on campus, undergraduate
students must be enrolled full-time. On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on
when you apply you may be required to submit the $250.00 non-refundable housing deposit. For more information about
housing, contact Residence Life at (860) 832-1660 or online at www.ccsu.edu/ResLife/.
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DINING SERVICES
University Dining offers a wide range of options to meet your nutritional needs. Meal plan programs should be selected on
the Housing Application. For further assistance, contact Residence Life at (860) 832-1660.
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ACTIVATE BLUENET ACCOUNT
Your BlueNet ID gives you access to CentralPipeline, your access to all technology resources available to students at
CCSU. It allows you to check your bills, make payments, access e-mail, receive important notices from the University,
waive your sickness insurance fee, see your grades, and much more. To begin the activation process, go to www.ccsu.edu
and select the CentralPipeline link at the top of the page. From there, select “Central Pipeline Students”, then select
Accounts Management.
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COMPLETE HEALTH FORMS
All full-time students are required to submit a medical form to the University Health Service. The forms were sent to you
with your acceptance letter and should be returned no later than July 15. The completed form will include your medical
history, current immunization records, and a physical examination form, signed by your physician. Should you have
misplaced the form, please visit our website at www.ccsu.edu/health and click the “Health Service Forms” link to open
and print the form.
The State of Connecticut mandates that all students living on campus must receive the Meningococcal vaccination (also
known as the “Meningitis/ Menactra vaccine”). Please refer to the information on our University Health Services website
listed above.
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CONTACT STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES
Contact Student Disability Services should you require accommodations during the academic year due to physical,
psychological and/or learning disabilities. Call to set up an appointment to meet with Natalie Stimpson-Byers as soon as
possible. Student Disability Services is located in Willard Hall Suite 101, (860) 832-1957.
www.ccsu.edu/LearnCtr/disability/default.html
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FRESHMEN: COMPLETE THE FIRST-SEMESTER FRESHMAN REGISTRATION FORM
Beginning in early April, you will receive information on completing the First-Semester Freshman Registration Form
online. Your advisor in the Center for Advising & Career Exploration (CACE) will use this information to develop a
schedule of classes for your first semester of attendance.
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TRANSFERS: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR ADVISING
Your acceptance letter will designate the appropriate department or school-based advising center to contact for
your initial academic advising session.
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SEND IN FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
If you are currently enrolled in high school, you must have your guidance counselor forward a final official transcript
indicating your date of graduation to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Failure to have final transcripts sent may
affect your registration and enrollment.
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WAIVE SICKNESS INSURANCE
All full-time students are required to carry a Sickness Insurance policy. The University has contracted with Aetna to offer
a health insurance policy for students. Sickness insurance is automatically billed each term to all full-time students, and
the fee is mandatory unless a waiver showing proof of alternative coverage is submitted online through CentralPipeline by
the first day of classes. If you wish to waive this fee, log in to your CentralPipeline account, and click on “Waive Your
Sickness Insurance” to complete the process.
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PAY TUITION AND FEES (due July 15)
Your tuition bill is available to you through your Central Pipeline account. You may access the eBill by logging directly
into CentralPipeline using your BlueNet ID and password. Once logged in, you can view your tuition bill, make credit
card or e-check payments, and set up third-party payers who can make payments on your behalf. The bill must be paid by
the date posted on your e-Bill statement. Approved Financial Aid awards, scholarships, and sponsorships will be noted on
the account. For additional information visit the Bursar’s Office website: www.ccsu.edu/bursar, or contact them at billingbursar@ccsu.edu, or (860) 832-2010.
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NOTIFY US OF ADDRESS CHANGE
Notify the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in writing or by e-mail if your address has changed.
Address: Central Connecticut State University; P.O. Box 4010; 1615 Stanley Street; New Britain, CT 06050-4010.
Email: admissions@ccsu.edu
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CHANGE OF ENTRY DATE
Notify the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, CCSU, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 in writing as soon as
possible if you decide not to attend CCSU or wish to enter during another semester.
Website: www.ccsu.edu/admission/
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OBTAIN BLUECHIP STUDENT ID
You will obtain your Bluechip Student ID Card during the CENTRAL STARTS NOW! Advising & Information Program
session you attend in May or June. Your ID card will give you access to multiple services, including Residence Hall
access and meal plans, debit spending accounts, the library, Student Health Services, home athletic contests, the
gymnasium, and special events. For additional information, call (860) 832-2140. Website: www.cardoffice.ccsu.edu/
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OBTAIN PARKING PERMIT
A parking permit is required to park on campus and all students are eligible to apply for a permit after registering for
classes. You will obtain your parking permit during the CENTRAL STARTS NOW! Advising & Information Program
session you attend in May or June. You will need your vehicle’s license plate number so be sure to write it down and bring
it with you. Questions about parking permits can be directed to the Card Office at www.cardoffice.ccsu.com.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology (IT) provides state of the art technology and communication services to the campus community.
At CCSU, we provide high-speed wired connections in a variety of classroom and lab settings and to the Residence Halls
in addition to wireless network access across the campus. Students are provided with a BlueNet Account to access various
computer resources on campus such as CentralPipeline, WebCT, e-mail and personal network drives. You can reach the
IT Helpdesk at (860) 832-1720 for assistance with any technology-related issues. Visit IT on the web at:
www.ccsu.edu/it.
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TEXTBOOKS
Shop early and $ave by Reserving your textbooks at the CCSU Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore located in the Student
Center to learn about the Textbook Price Guarantee. Website: http://central-ct.bncollege.com