Charter Oak State College is Connecticut's only public, online, degree-granting institution, dedicated to providing affordable and diverse educational opportunities for adults seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, the college emphasizes the validation of learning acquired through both traditional and non-traditional experiences. Charter Oak State College aims to inspire adult learners by promoting the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education, fostering a dynamic community of online learners, and advancing the nation's workforce one graduate at a time.