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

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 Undergraduate or Second Bachelors and mailing your completed application to:

Division of Graduate and Continuing Education
Westfield State College
577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Attention: Admissions Coordinator

Method 2:
You may also apply online here.

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 dgceadmissions@wsc.ma.edu