Enrolled Student Guide

Congratulations—You’re officially an Owl!

We are excited to welcome you to our nest for the upcoming semester! This comprehensive New Student Guide is your key to becoming an official Westfield State Owl. It's designed to guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth transition and helping you meet all deadlines as you start this exciting new chapter in your academic journey.

Follow Westfield State on all our social media platforms and share the good news that you are now an Owl with #westyaccepted. Check back frequently for any new updates, and keep an eye on your email and phone for any new items to complete. Get ready to spread your wings and soar with us!

Page updated 9/24/2025

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Undergraduate Admissions

Horace Mann Center

333 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01086

413-579-3040

413-572-8013

admissions@westfield.ma.edu

Next Steps & Deadlines for a Seamless Transition to Westfield State

1. Activate your Campus Account

Start your journey by visiting the account activation page to gain access to your campus email and MyWestfield.

Important: you will need the following to get started

Your Campus Wide ID number
- Your Campus Wide ID (CWID) number located in your Enrollment Confirmation letter. Please note: your CWID starts with the letter A (ex. A1234567). To access your Enrollment Confirmation letter, click here to log into the account you created when you submitted your application.
You can use a laptop, desktop, or mobile phone to activate your account. If you use a laptop or desktop, you will need your mobile phone to complete the multifactor authentication process.

2. Complete Housing Agreement (Residential Students Only!)

Students Enrolling for the Spring 2026 semester

Information on how to submit The Housing Agreement will be available shortly. If you have any questions regarding on-campus housing, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 413-572-5402 or housing@westfield.ma.edu.

3. Course Registration

The Registrar's Office and the Office of Academic Advising are here to help you navigate your academic journey. We want to introduce you to the support and resources available regarding course registration to ensure a successful transition to Westfield State.

First Year Students: To learn more about course registration and advising support, click here.

Transfer Students: To learn more about course registration and advising support, click here.

4. Complete Health Forms

Deadline: December 1 for students enrolling for the spring 2026 semester

Deadline: June 1 for students enrolling for the fall 2026 semester

The student health forms are available online at westfield.ma.edu/healthservices

If you have any questions regarding the forms, please contact the Health Services Office directly at 413-572-5415.

5. Complete Proof of Residency Form

Deadline: December 1 for students enrolling for the spring 2026 semester

Please click here to log into the account you created for your admission application (not your MyWestfield account) to complete and submit the Proof of Residency form.

Please note: this form is required of all new students.

6. Submit Official Final Transcripts

Deadlines:

January 9, 2026 for new transfer students enrolling for the spring 2026 semester
July 1, 2026 for new first-year students enrolling for the fall 2026 semester
August 1, 2026 for new transfer students enrolling for the fall 2026 semester

First Year Students: Submit your Final High School Transcript, showing your date of graduation.

Dual Enrolled Students should submit an official transcript from ALL colleges previously attended to the Admission Office.

Transfer Students: Submit your Final Transcript from your college or university once classes have been completed and grades have been posted.

AP scores should be sent electronically to the Westfield State University Registrar's Office from the College Board.

7. Upload your ID Photo

Students Enrolling for the Spring 2026 semester

Instructions on how to upload your photo for your student ID, will be available shortly.

Orientation

New Student Orientation is designed to be your official welcome to life at Westfield State University!

Orientation will give you the opportunity to meet other incoming students, administrators, faculty and staff, and make sure you make a connection here at the University. Beginning in May, you will receive information from the staff in New Student Orientation that will provide you with a detailed schedule of Orientation and what to expect for the summer months as you continue your path to joining the Westfield State University Community.

Don’t forget to check your Westfield State email on a regular basis for updates on Orientation!

Dates for Orientation will be sent at a later date. Check out the New Student Orientation website for more information:

Register for New Student Orientation