College for Kids
Choose from multiple themes each week, available for students age 5-16.
The Westfield State Foundation announces over $225,000 in scholarship aid for the 2019-2020 academic year. Apply here
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Whether you know what you want to study or aren't quite sure, our hands-on faculty and staff will help you along the way. Our comprehensive liberal arts experience prepares students for success in their career of choice.
Westfield State University is pleased to announce the creation of three new colleges:
College of Education, Health, and Human Services
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
College of Mathematics and Sciences
These colleges join the existing College of Graduate and Continuing Education.
Your area of study is a reflection of what you want to do with your life, or what interests you most. Whether you're a first-time student or transferring from another university, you can earn an undergraduate degree that will kick-start your career or help you to pursue your passion.
Minor requirements vary for each program and department, but you can choose whatever program you want to complement your major, or to expand your knowledge into other areas of study.
If you've already earned a baccalaureate degree, you may apply to the Second Bachelor degree program to pursue another without re-taking core courses. Talk with an advisor from the College of Graduate & Continuing Education to learn more.
Choose from our Majors & Concentrations
If you would like to earn your bachelor's degree as a part-time student, Westfield State offers three scheduling options:
The College of Graduate and Continuing Education will work with part-time students available for day-time classes to pursue a bachelor's degree in any of the available Majors & Concentrations.
If you've graduated from a Massachusetts community college and/or completed the Mass transfer compact, this program will let you complete your bachelor's degree entirely online. Contact the College of Graduate and Continuing Education for details.
Interested in furthering your education or standing out in the job market? If you've already earned your bachelor's degree, you can complete your master's degree within a few years. Learn more about our graduate degree programs.
3+3 Bachelor to Juris Doctorate program
The 3 + 3 Bachelor to Juris Doctorate is a rigorous accelerated degree program that allows you to complete both your undergraduate degree and law degree in just six years!
Education Accelerated Dual Degree Program
The accelerated dual degree program for undergraduate Elementary Education majors is a sequence of undergraduate and graduate level Education courses packaged together to allow students to complete both their bachelor’s degree, and complete a M.Ed. program in five years.
B.S./M.S. in Criminal Justice 4+1
Westfield State University is offering undergraduate criminal justice students an accelerated pathway to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degree in just 5 years. These students will have the opportunity to enroll in graduate level criminal justice courses in their senior year. This 4+1 program allows for students enrolled in this option to obtain their bachelor’s and master’s degree in criminal justice in less time than it would be to take them separately.
If you are looking to earn specific career knowledge, one of these certificates may be right for you. No previous college degree required.
If you already have your degree and would like even more training, graduate certificates offer further specialization and will better your career.
Apply to this program if you have a bachelor's degree and now wish to be certified as a teacher, or want to earn an additional licensure in Massachusetts.
Westfield State offers professional development courses, seminars, and educational resources for teachers, superintendents, and school administrators.
Westfield State University offers graduate credits to teachers taking the SEI endorsement course through their school districts.
The WSU Department of Social Work is now offering, through Apple's iTunes U, online CEUs for social workers licensed in the state of Massachusetts.
Our non-credit courses are taught on evenings and weekends for the Westfield community, along with several readily available online classes.
For more non-credit courses,please visit our non-credit webpage
We value the pursuit of education. That's why we offer these preparation courses to help you on your way.
Spend a week learning what you love! Younger students can pursue their passions and actively learn in a university setting with one of our summer youth programs.
Choose from multiple themes each week, available for students age 5-16.
Summer residential programs for high school students ages 14-17.
The Department of Academic Achievement's mission is to provide students with the tools to explore academic opportunities as well as to plot strategies for continued growth.
From orientation to graduation, our advisors are here to make sure you're keeping your education goals on track.
Free to all students
Located in the Banacos Academic Center, Disability Services helps students with documented physical and learning disabilities receive the accommodations they need.
Why early college? Maybe you have great grades in high school and are looking to challenge yourself further, getting a head start on college course work. Maybe you do well in high school, but aren’t sure what to expect when it comes to going to college.
Taking a college course while in high school can have many benefits.
Promoting intellectual growth on campus and enriching student-faculty interactions. The Honors Program is designed to provide academically motivated students with intellectually challenging courses from an interdisciplinary perspective and/or with a specialized topical focus.
This special admissions program from the Banacos Academic Center is for students with documented learning disabilities. If interested, be sure to check the box on the Westfield Admissions Application.
Learning Disabilities Program at the Banacos Academic Center
The first year of college is an exciting time – new friends, opportunities, responsibilities and expectations! The more informed you are, the better prepared you will be to take advantage of all the University has to offer students.
Our full-service peer-tutoring program is available for all undergraduate students during the Fall and Spring semesters by appointment.
Free to all students
All writers can benefit from collaboration. We assist students in this process, including the outlining, revising, editing and proofreading stages.
This federally funded program is free to students who meet eligibility requirements for income, disability status, or whose parents did not attend college.
Are you the first person in your family to have the opportunity to go to college? Unsure of what college is all about, and what it will take to be successful?
The Westfield Promise is an early college program offered through Westfield State in partnership with Westfield Public Schools, Holyoke Public Schools, and Springfield Public Schools.
This special admissions program, which includes a 5-week preparatory session the summer before freshman year and support for your four years at Westfield, is for students who meet eligibility requirements for socio-economic status, income and or students whose parents did not attend college. If interested, be sure to check the box on the Westfield Admissions Application.
Students looking to get into the job market can schedule a mock interview, connect with alumni or polish their resumes with our assistance.
Satisfy your curiosity through undergraduate research and creative activity, and apply the knowledge you gained through classroom experience to foster deeper learning and discovery.
Internships are increasingly important in the for students in the 21st Century.
Our program offers short- or full-term programs and national and international exchange opportunities for undergraduate students for academic credit.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is a vital nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the U.S. and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit. The largest such program, TWC has over 33,000 alumni, leaders in numerous professions and nations around the world.
The Westfield State Experience is a signature program that provides a roadmap to success with skills and awareness that go beyond the classroom, beyond our campus, and into the greater world. Throughout your time at Westfield State, you will be given the opportunity to discover, develop and practice activities that enhance your education and provide you with real-world experiences that will transform you into a confident, successful and responsible leader in society.