Attention Connecticut high school students! Earning good grades may lead to automatic admission to several public and private colleges and universities through a new state initiative that makes applying to college easier.
Launched in 2022, the Connecticut Automatic Admission Program (CAAP) is available to all graduating seniors in the state who have at least:
A 3.0 weighted GPA or
A 2.75 unweighted GPA
With just one application, students are automatically admitted to 10 participating colleges and universities, and the program eliminates common barriers by waiving application fees, essays, and recommendation letters. CAAP is administered by the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system in partnership with the nonprofit organization Common App, which helps streamline the college application process for eligible students.
Participating colleges and universities include:
Central Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University
Albertus Magnus College
Goodwin University
Mitchell College
University of Bridgeport
University of Hartford
University of New Haven
After students apply through the Common App, eligible applicants will receive acceptance letters notifying them of their admission and encouraging them to enroll in one of the participating schools. The process requires only one application form and has no application fees.
The application period for Connecticut high school seniors planning to start college in the 2026-2027 academic year is currently open and will remain so until May 1, 2026.
All high school students in Connecticut are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. Click here for more details and application instructions.
