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Hartford Consortium for Higher Education

The of Hartford participates in a collaboration between several Hartford area colleges and universities called Hartford Consortium for Higher Education. 
  • Over 800 courses are offered for cross registration
  • Cross-registered students may enjoy borrowing privileges at the enrolled institutions library as well as their own library.
  • If you are a University of Hartford student, please inquire from the enrolling institution library about rules for accessing and borrowing from that college or University.
  • If you are a Consortium member from another University, taking a class at theUniversity of Hartford, please see our Borrowing and Privileges page for students, students.asp.

About Us
Hartford Consortium for Higher Education is a collaborative endeavor of the public and private colleges and universities in the Hartford area.
Founded in 1972, the Consortium is a vehicle for the development of joint programs that serve faculty, students and the wider community. Its programs and initiatives include Career Beginnings, Consortium Grant Program, Cross-registration, Fifth Graders Go To College and Regional Roundtables.

The Mission
The Hartford Consortium for Higher Education fosters collaborative endeavors among higher education institutions to:
EXPLORE new academic directions through optimal sharing of collegial resources, information, expertise and ideas;
SERVE as a catalyst for innovative educational initiatives that respond to a changing educational environment;
ENCOURAGE educational excellence across the lifespan; and
ASSERT the role of higher education in the economic, cultural and social life of Hartford and the region.