Gateway provides residents and business of the Greater New Haven area with innovative educational programs as well as social and cultural opportunities. Each year more than 14,000 individuals choose from the 95 accredited degree and certificate programs at Gateway Community College which they take for college credit, professional development and personal enrichment. The college’s focus is on associate degrees and certificates in academic, career, engineering technology, technical study programs, health career fields and more.

 On July 1, 1992, the new Gateway’s location at Long Wharf, formerly known as South Central Community College, combined resources with Greater New Haven State Technical College in North Haven. This merged instruction is now one of twelve community colleges in Connecticut.
GCC Mission and Purposes

Gateway Community College offers high-quality instruction and comprehensive services in an environment conducive to learning. We respond to the changing academic, occupational, technological, and cultural needs of a diverse population. To realize this mission, Gateway Community College: