Connecticut College (Conn) is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut. Originally chartered as Thames College, it was founded in 1911 as the state's only women's college, a response to Wesleyan University having closed its doors to female students in 1909. The college became coeducational in 1969, adopting its current name.
Former names: Thames College (1911) · Connecticut College for Women (1911–1969)
Motto: Tanquam lignum quod plantatum est secus decursus aquarum
Motto in English: "Like a tree planted by rivers of water that bringeth forth its fruit in its season."
Type: Private liberal arts college
Established: April 1911
Academic affiliation: Oberlin Group · Annapolis Group · CLAC
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