Major programs are focused in nature and offer clinical experiences or internships as part of each program, as well as study-abroad opportunities. A basic Core Curriculum gives students a broad basis in several areas of the liberal arts, math, and economics. The most popular majors are accounting, biology, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, international business, marketing, mass communications, physical and occupational therapy, political science, and psychology. Seventy percent of students live on campus.
Housing is guaranteed for three years, and senior year housing is on a space-available basis.
On-campus housing is not available for married or graduate students, but there are ample rental facilities in nearby communities such as Cheshire, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven, and Wallingford. For International Students Through the efforts of the Office of Student Activities, an International Club, Foreign Student Advisor, orientation and registration, and International Student Handbook are available. Faculty members act as advisers for academic programming, and the small campus atmosphere makes becoming a part of the campus community an easy transition.