• Career-focused degree programs that result in in-demand careers.

    Career-focused degree programs that result in in-demand careers

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    Welcome to Goodwin University!

    Our vibrant, diverse campus is the intersection where community meets education — no matter what your goals are, our expert faculty and staff are ready to help you get there. At Goodwin, we start with you.

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  • Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are still available.

    Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are still available.

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Goodwin University is an innovative learning community that empowers hard-working students to become sought-after employees

We tailor our programs to address the needs of employers, and we shape them to fit the lives of students. Classes are conveniently offered year-round — days, evenings, weekends, and online. Degrees may be flexibly layered across certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's programs in a variety of in-demand fields.

Better still, we surround our students with the personal support and the professional guidance they need — not just to earn degrees, but to change lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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50% of our students have transferred here from other institutions*

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96% of our students get a job within three months of graduation**

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98% of Goodwin students received grant or scholarship aid***

*Fall 2022-2023
**Students graduating from 7/1/2022-6/30/2023. The placement rate is normally calculated 6 months after a student graduates. This will be updated at the beginning of 2024 to include the final placement rate calculation.
***Fall 2023

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Sam Cohen
MSOL graduate

“Goodwin offers so many unique services to support their students. You truly feel like you have a team behind you, cheering you on every step of the way.”

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Shirley Brunot
BSN graduate

“At Goodwin, I had the pleasure of working with some of the best people ever. The key to my success was surrounding myself with positive professionals and keeping my eyes on the prize.”

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Chenaé Russell
Business graduate

“I really loved the flexibility of Goodwin’s class schedules. The professors were so understanding. They knew that we had lives outside of school, families to feed, and work obligations to manage. They really helped us to navigate our way regardless of the circumstances.”

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Meenaxi Sharma
MSOL graduate

“Goodwin is an incredible place to learn. There are so many resources available to students to help them become successful in their careers and in their personal lives.”

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Dwayne Mullings
Human Services graduate

“Expect nothing but greatness when starting at Goodwin. The professors are amazing and really want to help you succeed. Throughout my college career, Goodwin has been so supportive. My advice, take the support because you’re going to receive a lot of it.”

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James Integlia
Funeral Service graduate

“Transferring into Goodwin from a different school on a bit of short notice, they made what was a difficult and stressful financial maze easier to navigate. They were clear and honest with me and worked with me on a plan that allowed me to graduate on time and keep my costs manageable.”

News

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Mindfulness in Manufacturing — A UDL Success Story

As a student-centered University, Goodwin helps foster and empower future manufacturing leaders. Better still, through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Goodwin instructors provide comprehensive support — scaffolding learning to help students achieve their highest potential.

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Starting with the Self — 7 Tips to Unleash the Leader Within

The transformative journey toward effective and authentic leadership cannot begin with those you lead — instead, it must start with an honest exploration of yourself.

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Goodwin University Stepping Up To Address Statewide LPN Shortage

To help address a state shortage of healthcare workers, Goodwin University recently applied to the Connecticut Department of Public Health Board of Examiners for Nursing for approval to offer a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program.

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New Havener of the Year Gaylord Salters Fights for Justice Reform

Gaylord (L.O.R.D.) Salters, ENet graduate, author, publisher, and advocate, was recently named New Havener of the Year for his community activism and social justice efforts.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Goodwin University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer, fully committed to the goal of providing equal opportunity and full participation in its educational programs, activities, and employment without discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS or other communicable disease status, or any other consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance. This policy implements Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders.

The staff, faculty, student body, and administration of Goodwin University form a diverse community and the University maintains that activities, programs, and everyday interactions are enriched by acceptance of one another in an environment of positive engagement and mutual respect. Acts of discrimination, intolerance, or harassment directed against individuals or specific groups of individuals will not be tolerated and will be dealt with according to employee and student grievance and disciplinary procedures.

To file a discrimination complaint, or for inquiries concerning Goodwin University’s Non-discrimination Policy, Title IX and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact .

EVENTS

Online Registration Information for Current Students

May 2
Regalia Distribution
11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
One Riverside - Courtyard

May 21
Awards Ceremony
5:30 p.m.
One Riverside - Auditorium

May 23
Commencement
4 p.m.
Rentschler Field

May 28
Alumni Awards
6 p.m.
The Lyceum, Hartford

June 21
Summer Clambake

July 11
Night at the Yard Goats
7 p.m.
Dunkin’ Park