Westfield State University

Academics

• Campus Catalog
• Schedule of Classes
• When will I register? According to class standing
• Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Limitations
There may be limitations for upper level Education and Social Work courses. Music courses are limited for non-majors; Majors may require an audition/sample recording. The following majors often have competitive courses: Biology; Education (lower level); Geography, Planning, and Sustainability; Movement Science (lower level).

Notable Academic Programs

• Criminal Justice - Gain a broad understanding of criminal justice institutions, criminology, and contemporary issues related to the field—such as cybercrime, globalized crime, crime against the elderly, mental health, and crime and racism within the Criminal Justice System itself. Each year, the largest criminal justice, government, and non-profit career fair in the Northeast is held on campus.
• Nursing - Westfield State University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is designed to prepare you to deliver skilled, compassionate, client-centered care to individuals, families, and communities. You’ll learn how to utilize cultural and ethical understanding as well as demonstrate leadership in healthcare. Our highly affordable program is ranked as one of the best values in the state of Massachusetts and offers direct admit for prelicensure—including a freshman course to assimilate into the program.
• Education - Inspire, empower, and guide future generations when you earn your teaching degree at Westfield State University. Founded in 1839 as a teacher preparation school, our mission is—and always has been—to prepare future educators for teaching within a democratic society. You’ll benefit from our legacy of experience and dedication as well as robust and rigorous programming designed to prepare you to embrace diversity, build inclusive learning communities, teach for social justice, and engage in scholarship and reflection.

Unique Academic Programs

• Data Science - Embark on a dynamic future with a bachelor's degree in data science. Delve into data structures, data mining, AI, and programming, gaining hands-on expertise.
• Movement Science - Join the Department of Sports Medicine and Human Performance and become part of our “Exercise is Medicine” campus. Our community values hands-on experiences, fosters professional growth, and equips candidates for success in the dynamic fields of human movement. Choose one of our five dynamic concentrations for specialization, including: Sports Medicine, Physical Education Licensure, Exercise Science, Preventive Care and Physical Activity, or Adventure Education.
• Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies - Choose to earn your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies or Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies and create a customized degree that suits your unique goals and requirements. Our flexible Liberal Studies program gives you the freedom to study a field that is not otherwise offered here at Westfield State University, such as Hospitality Management, Film, Music, or Hospital Administration. You’ll work with the program chair to design a course of study that meets your individual needs. Plus, you’ll get the support and personalized attention you need to succeed.

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Conditions

• General Eligibility Requirements
• None.

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

• TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 79.00 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 6.50

• Not available

• Will accept Home/Host Pay

• Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

• Campus Budget
• Fees are subject to change without notice.

• Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
• Estimated cost: $6308.
• Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

• Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

• Host Payment: 18 ($70.00 per additional hour)
• Home Payment: 18 ($70.00 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Important Notes: Health insurance is mandatory, but can be waived if the student already has a comparable policy.

Room / Meals

• On-Campus Housing
• Approximate cost: $4515
• Students must live on campus

Resources

• Campus Homepage
• Academic Success and Support
• GLBTQIA+ Resources
• Learning Accessibility Resources
• Physical Accessibility Resources
• Multicultural Student Resources
• Veterans Affairs

Health

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Westfield State uses University Health Plans, and current pricing can be found on their website.
Waivable only if student has an existing, equitable health insurance.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $3,941 per year.

Requirements

• Campus Immunization Information

Other Health Related Comments
All students living on campus have access to our campus Health Services and there is a local hospital about 5 minutes drive from campus. University Police can bring students to the hospital if needed.