Connecticut College, New London

Name: Connecticut College
Address: 270 Mohegan Ave, New London, 06320-4125, United States
Telephone: +1 860-439-5020

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Facts and practical information

Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut. It is a residential, four-year undergraduate institution with nearly all of its approximately 1,815 students living on campus. The college was founded in 1911 as "Connecticut College for Women" in response to Wesleyan University closing its doors to women in 1909; it shortened its name to "Connecticut College" in 1969 when it began admitting men. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1911 (113 years ago)Elevation: 194 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°22'50"N, 72°6'15"W

Address

270 Mohegan AveConnecticut CollegeNew London 06320-4125 United States

Contact

+1 860-439-5020

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Day trips

Connecticut College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Submarine Force Library and Museum, USS Nautilus, United States Coast Guard Academy, Thames River Bridge.

1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Submarine Force Library and Museum, Groton
26 min walk • The Submarine Force Library and Museum, located in Groton, Connecticut, stands as a testament to the rich history and technological advancements of the United States submarine force. This unique museum is the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy...
1 miNE
Visitors can tour a historic submarine
USS Nautilus, Groton
25 min walk • USS Nautilus was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine and the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on 3 August 1958.
0.6 miSE
Universities and schools
United States Coast Guard Academy, New London
17 min walk • The United States Coast Guard Academy is a service academy of the United States Coast Guard in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1876, it is the smallest of the five U.S. service academies and provides education to future Coast Guard officers in one of nine major fields of study.
1.5 miSE
Bridge
Thames River Bridge, New London
38 min walk • Amtrak's Thames River Bridge spans from New London to Groton, Connecticut, United States, crossing Connecticut's Thames River.
0.5 miNW
Park
Connecticut College Arboretum, New London
14 min walk • The Connecticut College Arboretum is a 300 ha arboretum and botanical gardens, founded in 1931, and located on the campus of Connecticut College and in the towns of New London and Waterford, Connecticut, United States.
1.2 miSE
Bridge
Gold Star Memorial Bridge, New London
32 min walk • The Gold Star Memorial Bridge is a pair of steel truss bridges that carry both Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 across the Thames River between New London, Connecticut, US and Groton, Connecticut.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London
13 min walk • The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located in New London, Connecticut and was founded in 1926 by Lyman Allyn's daughter Harriet Upson Allyn.
1.5 miSW
Cemetery
Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London
39 min walk • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is a non-sectarian rural cemetery in New London, Connecticut. It was established in 1851 on 39 acres and designed by Dr. Horatio Stone. The cemetery is located at the intersection of Broad Street and Jefferson Avenue.
1 miN
Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Waterford
25 min walk • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1904, it is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Norwich.
~650 ftSW
Observatories and planetariums
Olin Observatory, New London
4 min walk • Olin Observatory is an astronomical observatory in New London, Connecticut, owned and operated by Connecticut College. It is part of the F.W. Olin Science Center. The observatory hosts public stargazing events, and is also used for undergraduate instruction.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Hodges Square Historic District, New London
26 min walk • The Hodges Square Historic District of New London, Connecticut encompasses a working-class residential area north of the city's central business district. It is located between the campus of the United States Coast Guard Academy and Interstate 95, and is bounded on the west by Williams Street and the east by the Thames River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Connecticut College open?

Connecticut College is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Connecticut College?

Nearby attractions include Olin Observatory, New London (4 min walk), Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London (13 min walk), Connecticut College Arboretum, New London (14 min walk), United States Coast Guard Academy, New London (17 min walk).