Transfer And Reenrolling Student Advising

Congratulations on your acceptance! The Office of Academic Advising is thrilled to guide you through the first steps of your academic journey. Let's explore the academic support and resources available to make your transition to Westfield State University successful.

Key Steps:

• Transcript Evaluation: We'll assess your transcript in consultation with your department chair.
• Class Schedule Creation: Working together, we'll create your class schedule, ensuring a smooth start to your academic experience.

For Transfer and Reenrolling Students:

• Advisor Contact: Brittany Garand, our Transfer and Reenrolling Student Advisor, will reach out to assist with building your first course schedule.
• Supportive Transition: Brittany is dedicated to supporting new transfer and reenrolling students in achieving a successful first semester at Westfield State University.

1. Activate Your Accounts:

• Activate the student email account and MyWestfield student portal.
• Register for the Emergency Notification System on MyWestfield.
• See here for information on how to link the student email to your phone.
• For assistance with how to login to MyWestfield, please click here for instructions, or contact supportdesk@westfield.ma.edu for login assistance.

2. Course Schedule Building for Summer/ Fall 2026:

• Complete the Summer/ Fall 2026 Course Preference Questionnaire. Fall schedules will begin to be built after February 19th. Summer schedules will be built after March 2nd. The Summer/ Fall 2026 Course Preference Questionnaire will remain open until Thursday, August 27th.
• Schedules are built based on course availability, prior courses, degree planning, and Department Chair recommendations for your major. Submitting preferences early increases the chance of preference fulfillment.

3. Review the New Student Checklist:

Are you ready for classes? Summer Session I starts on May 19th, Summer Session II starts on July 7th, and the Fall Semester begins on September 2nd. See the checklists below to ensure that you have everything completed and are ready to start the semester. Any questions outside of advising and schedule-building should be directed to the Departments listed in the checklist. 

• DAY NEW STUDENT NEXT STEPS CHECKLIST <-- Full-time Day transfer and reenrolling students click here.
• DGCE NEW STUDENT NEXT STEPS CHECKLIST <-- Part-Time, Evening, and Online-Only transfer and reenrolling students click here.

Check out the Westfield State Campus Map for additional resources and locations.

We're here to support you on this exciting journey! If you have any questions, please contact us.

Transfer students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher during their first semester at WSU are eligible to join the WSU Tau Sigma National Transfer Honor Society Eta Theta Chapter. Interested students can contact the Tau Sigma Chapter Co-Advisors Brittany Garand  bgarand@westfield.ma.edu or Megan Bishop at mhbishop@westfield.ma.edu.