Application for admission may be made to the College of Graduate and Continuing Education by printing the following form Undergraduate or Second Bachelors and mailing your completed application to:
College of Graduate and Continuing Education
Westfield State University
577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Attention: Admissions Coordinator
You may also apply online.
Application to the Undergraduate Degree Program at Westfield State University must consist of the following:
Veterans who qualify for the Massachusetts waiver of tuition or Federal educational benefits must provide the necessary document (DD214) to receive the benefit and must matriculate into a degree program to continue to receive the benefit. Westfield State University Veterans Affairs staff will verify the veteran's application status as necessary during the registration period. The DD 214 must be provided by the veteran to Lisa Ducharme the certifying official at Westfield State University, located in Bates Hall room 15, phone (413) 572-8370. The Veterans are responsible for all fees associated with Westfield State University course work.
Once an application is complete, it is forwarded to the appropriate department for review and recommendation. The Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education then reviews the application and department recommendation and determines acceptance into the program. Transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. A maximum of 90 credits may be accepted in transfer from an accredited four-year school and not more than the equivalent of an Associate Degree (60 credits) may be accepted in transfer from two-year community or junior colleges. All degree programs require 120 credits; a minimum of 30 must be completed at Westfield State University. Students must matriculate prior to the completion of the last 30 credits needed for graduation.
If you would like to have an admissions packet sent to you, or have questions about admissions, please call us at (413) 572-8020 or by email wsucgce@westfield.ma.edu.