• Undergraduate Procedures
• Graduate Procedures

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION PROCESS

The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education offers courses leading to all undergraduate degrees awarded at Westfield State College. Not all courses in every program are available during the evening hours. In some cases, it may be necessary for students to enroll in courses in the Day Division. The same standards and policies for admission used by the Day Division apply to Continuing Education applicants.

Application to the Undergraduate Degree Program at Westfield State College must consist of the following:

1. Application and $30.00 fee (non-refundable)
2. Official transcripts of education from accredited institutions
3. High school transcripts and S.A.T. results, if available, or a copy of the G.E.D. certificate. Official transcripts with college seals and in sealed envelopes are to be forwarded to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education for those transferring credits from either community, state or private colleges or post-secondary schools. If you attended more than one college, submit one transcript for each institution.
4. International applicants (where applicable) must provide Official English translations and a Credential Evaluation of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts, an official copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with passing score, bank-notarized Certification of Finances Form, and a photocopy of the applicant's current visa.
5. International applicants may obtain a credential evaluation of documents from:
   Center for Educational Documentation, Inc.
   PO Box 231126
   Boston, MA 02123-1126
   (617) 338-7171
   (Applicants are responsible for processing fee.)
6. All Massachusetts residents must submit a Proof of Residency form.

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 College 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 the certifying official at Westfield State College, located in Ely Campus Center, room 146, phone (413) 572-5446. The Veterans are responsible for all fees associated with the Westfield State College course work.

Once an application is complete, it is forwarded to the appropriate department for review and recommendation. The Associate Vice President of the Division 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 the 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 College. Students must matriculate prior to the completion of the last 30 credits needed for graduation.

There are two ways to apply...

Method 1:

Application for admission may be made to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education by printing the following form

GRADUATE ADMISSION PROCESS

The purpose of graduate education at Westfield State College is to allow the student to develop as a scholar, capable of original thinking and research in a professional career. A graduate degree represents more than a completion of a prescribed number of courses. It indicates that the student has performed successfully in a field of professional study and has developed specialized skills, independent judgment and scholarship necessary to be a Master in his or her respective discipline.

Applicants' qualifications are reviewed by individual departments as well as by the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education Associate Vice President. Criteria used in weighing each application include: undergraduate grade point average, professional training, references, standardized test scores as well as the individual’s narrative statement on professional goals and reasons for desiring graduate education.

Application to a graduate program must consist of the following:

1. Application and $30.00 fee (non-refundable)
2. Narrative Statement
3. Official transcripts with college seals and in sealed envelopes of all college-level work. If you attended more than one college, submit one transcript from each institution. Please have transcripts sent directly from your former college or university to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education; opened transcripts will not be accepted.
4. Three letters of professional reference (forms enclosed)
5. Official scores of either the Miller Analogies Test, the Graduate Record Examination or the GMAT (for Accountancy majors only); scores older than five years are not valid. Note: Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate, CAGS, and Homeland Security Certificate Applicants do not need to submit GRE or MAT Scores.
6. Where applicable, a copy of Classroom Teacher Licensure.
7. Where applicable, (including School Guidance & School Principal) a copy of a passing scores in Communication and Literacy Skills portions of the Massachusetts Educators Certification Tests.
8. International applicants (where applicable) must provide Official English translations and a Credential Evaluation of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts, an official copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with passing score, bank-notarized Certification of Finances Form, and a photocopy of the applicant’s current visa.
9. International applicants may obtain a credential evaluation of documents from:
   Center for Educational Documentation, Inc.
   PO Box 231126
   Boston, MA 02123-1126
   (617) 338-7171
   (Applicants are responsible for processing fee.)
10. All Massachusetts residents must submit a Proof of Residency form.

APPLICATION

The application should be typewritten or printed. The $30.00 application fee, payable to Westfield State College, must accompany the application. The fee is not refundable. All application materials are to be forwarded directly to the office of Graduate and Continuing Education.

All questions concerning the admission process should be directed to the Admissions Coordinator at (413) 572-8022.

Review of applications for Applied Behavior Analysis and Psychology degree programs will begin February 15th. All material should be received by DGCE no later than March 31st to be considered for September admission. All other applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

NARRATIVE STATEMENT

Your narrative statement is read with great care and consideration. It should include statements about your professional goals, academic experience, factors which led you to consider graduate study and why you feel the College can support your future endeavors.

There are two ways to apply...

Method 1:

Application for admission may be made to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education by printing one the following forms

and mailing your completed application to: