750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708

Our commitment to academic excellence is evident in our small class sizes, personalized attention to learning, and ongoing investment in state-of-the-art technology. Naugatuck Valley community college is a public, two-year, associate degree granting, non-residential, accredited Connecticut School, serving thousands of students who choose to pursue their educational goals with us. We offer over 90 high quality associate degrees and credit certifications, and hundreds of non-credit programs to prepare you for numerous career opportunities. Transferable credit and affordable tuition add up to substantial savings and proven academic success at Naugatuck Valley Community College.

Naugatuck Valley Community College operates in close collaboration with the citizens of the region, the Connecticut Departments of Labor and Economic Development, and other Community Development agencies, as well as Secondary School Districts and Public and Independent Institutions of Higher Education, in order to develop and sustain excellent programs which respond to the economic development needs of the state and the short-term and long-range educational needs of individual citizens.

The Learning Resource Center supports the Connecticut school'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 game room, and full-service cafeteria. Naugatuck Valley Community College is home to one of Connecticut's three observatories. Each year hundreds of citizens come to campus to view the "heavens." Over 1,100 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.

Quick Facts:

Established in 1962 and renamed in 1992, Naugatuck Valley Community College is a "community based" college where students are provided opportunities to learn and explore their interests and abilities.

Ninety-seven percent of professional staff at Naugatuck Valley Community College holds advanced degrees in their area of specialization.

At this Connecticut school, there are over 40 clubs, organizations, and professional and honor societies available to students at Naugatuck Valley Community College.

The 110-acre campus at Naugatuck Valley Community College is equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories for general and specialized use.

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