Charter Oak State College

Charter Oak State College, Connecticut's public online college established in 1973, operates from its administrative headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut, approximately 10 miles southwest of Hartford. The institution specializes in providing flexible degree completion programs for adult learners through a fully online format, with no traditional physical campus for student residence or activities. Charter Oak offers associate and bachelor's degrees across multiple disciplines, including business, health care, public safety, and cyber security, with a particular focus on prior learning assessment and credit transfer opportunities. The college maintains regional accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and serves as part of Connecticut's state higher education system.