Parents’ Section
Welcome to our Parents' 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 Housing Operations and Residential Engagement.
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
- The residence halls will open for the spring semester on January 23, 2021. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning students back to campus.
- Looking to send something to your student? Please address your mail the following way:
| Main Campus | Lansdowne Place |
|
[Your Student's Name] |
[Your Student's Name] |
- Please be aware that if you are sending a package to students at Lansdowne Place, please use the Main Campus address so we can deliver the package to the student. Thank you.
- 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 - Spring 2021
| Event/Deadline | Date |
| New Student Check-In | Saturday, January 23, 2021 |
| Returning Student Check-In* | Saturday, January 23, 2021 Sunday, January 24, 2021 (University Hall only) |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, January 25, 2021 |
| President's Day - No Classes | Monday, February 15, 2021 |
| Mental Health Day - No Classes | Wednesday, March 10, 2021 |
| Patriot's Day - No Classes | Monday, April 19, 2021 |
| Final Exam Period | Wed-Fri/Mon, May, 5, 6, 7, 10, 2021 |
| Residence Halls Close @ 5PM | Monday, May 10, 2021 |
*students with education practicums/student teaching 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.
