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TYPE

Public, two-year, Associate Degree granting, co-educational, non-residential.

HISTORY

Naugatuck Valley Community College was established in 1992 as a "community based" college in which students are provided opportunities according to their interests and abilities.

LOCATION

Waterbury, Connecticut at the intersection of Interstate 84 and Connecticut Route 8.

FACILITIES

The 110 acre campus has air-conditioned classroom and laboratory facilities for general and specialized use. The Learning Resource Center (LRC) supports the college's mission and academic curricula through its specialized services and diverse collection of materials and online resources. The Student Center supports student activities and offers a full-service cafeteria. NVCC is home to one of Connecticut's three observatories. Each year hundreds of citizens come to campus to view the "heavens." Over 900 networked computers are available for student use. The campus provides cultural programs for the region in the Fine Arts Center which houses two theatres, music and dance studios, video studios, and rehearsal rooms. Convenient, safe, and ample parking is available in parking garages and outdoor lots close to each section of the campus.

ENROLLMENT

Approximately 4800 credit students per semester and 7000 credit-free students per annum come to the college.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

97% hold advanced degrees in their area of specialization.

CALENDAR

Instruction throughout the year with Fall and Spring Semesters and a Summer Session.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Over 35 clubs, organizations, and professional and honor societies.

ATHLETICS

Intercollegiate men's basketball and baseball and women's softball and basketball.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Cooperative Education, Career Services, English as a Second Language, Veterans Affairs, Services for Minority Students, Students with Physical Disabilities, Students with Learning Disabilities, Student Leadership Development Program, Adult Transition Program, Business and Industry Training Seminars, and Special Interest Programs.

EXPENSES

Credit courses: Connecticut residents: 1998-99 part-time tuition rate of $67/credit; full-time tuition and fees, $907/semester ($1,814/year). Credit-free program fees vary.

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID

Diverse financial aid program awarding scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities provided through federal, state, and private sources.

ACCREDITATION

New England Association of Schools and Colleges; Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education; several special program accreditations including the American Bar Association, National League of Nursing, and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.