Parent Section
Our goal with this area of our website is to provide parents of residential students with the information we are sending out to students each month. We will be positing information about our upcoming deadlines, events on campus, and general information in this section. Please feel free to refer back to this area of our website on a regular basis so you can see the latest updates from our department.
Interested in meeting our staff? Feel free to see the Meet Our Staff page and see who works in the Departments of Residential Life.
If you'd like to get in touch with us about any questions you may have, please feel free to see our Contact Us page to speak with us via phone or e-mail.
Announcements
- Looking to send something to your student? Please address your mail the following way:
| Main Campus |
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[Your Student's Name] |
- Note for parents looking to mail keys: Keys must be mailed in a sturdy, paperboard or plastic envelope. Keys will tear paper envelopes.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Fall 2023
| Event/Deadline | Date |
| New Student / Transfer Check-In | Friday, September 1, 2023 |
| Returning Student Check-In* | Monday, September 4, 2023 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
| Indigenous People's Day- No Classes | Monday, October 9, 2023 |
| Veteran's Day Observed- No Classes | Friday, November 10, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Recess Halls Close @ Noon | Wednesday, November 23, 2023 |
| Halls Reopen @ Noon | Sunday, November 26, 2023 |
| Final Exam Period | Mon-Thur, December, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2023 |
| Residence Halls Close @ 5PM | Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
Spring 2024
| Event/Deadline | Date |
| New Student Check-In | Saturday, January 13, 2024 |
| Halls Reopen | Sunday, January 14, 2024 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday, January 16, 2024 |
| President's Day - No Classes | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
| Spring Break Halls Close @ 5PM | Friday, March 8, 2024 |
| Spring Break Halls Open @ Noon | Sunday, March 17, 2024 |
| Patriot's Day - No Classes | Monday, April 15, 2024 |
| Final Exam Period | May 2, 3, 6, 7, 2024 |
| Residence Halls Close @ 5PM | Thursday May, 7, 2024 |
*Residents approved to move in early will receive separate communication regarding check-in
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Want to know what's the latest news in housing at Westfield State University? Follow us on Facebook for the most recent updates on upcoming events, timelines, and deadlines. For questions feel free to e-mail Housing Operations at housing@westfield.ma.edu.