New London: our hometown

We have one of the most extraordinary hometowns of any liberal arts college in the nation.

Nestled between the shores of Long Island Sound and the banks of the Thames River, New London boasts an active arts community and plenty of quirky restaurants, cozy coffeehouses and eclectic shops. Grab a seat and discuss ideas over a cup of coffee at Muddy Waters, a lobster roll at Captain Scott’s or a Namaste smoothie at Right Path Organic Cafe.

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Get involved

The story of world-changing social movements and social innovation often begins at the community level. Conn offers you a multitude of ways to get close to the day-to-day challenges, the aspirations and the cultural nuances of New London. 

We partner with more than 50 businesses and organizations in the greater New London area that offer internships, serve as case-study locations for coursework, and provide opportunities for real-world learning. We help you connect your studies to local community-building organizations working on issues like economic development, sustainability, and political and social equity. 

500+ students work in the community each year
200 average number of work-study positions allocated to community work
11 departments offer a community-learning component
50+ local agencies and projects