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Inauguration 2025

Celebrating the Inauguration of Eastern's Seventh President, Dr. Karim Ismaili

Why Eastern?

The path to your future starts at eastern!

Eastern is a public university with a private college atmosphere. Our picturesque campus provides the perfect environment for learning and personal growth. Build meaningful connections with professors and forge lasting friendships. Gain practical experience in your field of study to prepare for a thriving career.

Discover the unique opportunities and programs available on our campus.

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Eastern is one of the top 25 public universities in the North Region (from Maine to Maryland).

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Best Colleges, US News and World Reports; Regional Universities, Public, 2025
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Find Your Place

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What Will You Study?

Find the major you want

Undergraduates can choose from 41 majors, 65 minors and more than 60 concentrations. Everything from Accounting to World Languages and Cultures. Graduate programs and continuing education opportunities are also available.

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Computer Science

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Student Life

Life on a Beautiful Campus

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88 percent of first-year students and 63 percent of all students live on campus. Live close to classes, the library, computing resources, and student activities — get better grades and graduate on time!

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Next Steps

The Road to Eastern

Hands-On Learning

From Internships to Global Studies
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Undergraduate Research

Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics to theater set design.

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Internships

Dozens of internships provide you with hands-on experiences related to your major — a stepping stone to future employment.

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Food Bank

Service

Gain professional experience and leadership skills volunteering for local social agencies and nonprofits, or take a service-learning course connected to your major.

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Grand Canyon

Global Learning

Take a “global field course” or study for a semester in one of more than 130 countries. Or study at another U.S. university!

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Undergraduate Research

Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics to theater set design.

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Virgin Islands

Clayton Pollock ’07

Biology major Clayton Pollock is a National Park Service biologist in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “I wouldn’t be here today without the foundation I received from the Biology Department. I will never forget my experiences in Belize and San Salvador Island; those opportunities helped define my career aspirations and provided a great deal of practical experience.”

Success After Eastern

Success after Graduation

40k

Successful alumni in careers across the United States

#1

Top 4-year graduation rate among CT State Universities

Eastern students graduate with strong problem-solving, communication and teambuilding skills in dozens of career fields. They become doctors, attorneys, accountants, teachers and social workers in Connecticut and throughout the nation and the world. Eastern alumni include world- class scientists, nationally recognized artists and award-winning authors. You could be one!

Who Hires Eastern Graduates?

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Martin Mendoza-Botelho

Faculty Spotlight

Martin Mendoza-Botelho - Professor, Political Science, Philosophy and Geography

“Never stop learning nor be curious about the world. Value knowledge and cultures of all types and be true to yourself. Pursue careers and activities that have meaning to your life, you will not regret walking this path.”

“Our students are very motivated. I enjoy seeing them progress during their time at Eastern. Whether it’s local politics, the environment or national politics, they move from simpler understanding to a more complex perspective. Their thinking becomes more sophisticated and balanced.”
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$9.2

million in Merit scholarships

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76%

of full-time undergrad applicants receive financial aid

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$17.9

million in need-based aid

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