Southern Connecticut State University is a public university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Part of the Connecticut State University System, it was founded in 1893 and is governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education.
Former names: New Haven State Normal School (1893–1937) · New Haven State Teacher's College (1937–1959) · Southern Connecticut State College (1959–1983)
Motto: Qui transtulit sustinet (Latin)
Motto in English: "He who transplanted still sustains."
Type: Public university
Established: September 11, 1893
Parent institution: Connecticut State Colleges & Universities