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 Department 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
- The Housing Sign-Up process for current has begun for the 2018-2019 academic year. This process begins with students needing to complete the Housing Agreement 2018-2019 - Current Students application found in their MyHousing account. The student will submit a $200 Housing Deposit at the end of the application which guarantees them housing for the next academic year.
- The deadline to submit the Housing Agreement and Deposit is Friday, March 9th at 11:59PM. For more information about the housing selection process visit the Housing Sign-Up page.
- 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
| Event/Deadline | Date | Location |
| New Student Check-In | January 20, 2018 | All Residence Halls |
| Residence Halls Reopen for Spring | January 21, 2018 | All Residence Halls |
| First Day of Classes | January 22, 2018 | WSU |
| President's Day - No Classes | February 19, 2018 | WSU |
| Housing Deposit Due for Current Students | March 9, 2018 | MyHousing |
| Halls Close for Spring Break @ 5PM | March 9, 2018 | All Residence Halls |
| Spring Break | March 12-16, 2018 | WSU |
| Housing Selection Nights | April 2, 4, 9, 2018 | MyHousing |
| Patriot's Day - No Classes | April 16, 2018 | WSU |
| Last Day of Classes | May 8, 2018 | WSU |
| Final Exams | May 9-11, 14, 2018 | WSU |
| Halls Close for the Year @ 5PM | May 14, 2018 | All Residence Halls |
| Summer Housing Begins | May 21, 2018 | Apartment Complex |
Follow Housing Updates on Facebook
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 Josh Hettrick in the Residential Life office at jhettrick@westfield.ma.edu.
