Westfield State University offers a large variety of Major and Minor programs at a reasonable price. The school is excellent in its retention of students for both of those reasons, as well as a positive campus environment. The school also works closely with the town of Westfield, particularly with volunteer services, to allow students to feel as at home as possible.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
It's a good idea to bring rainboots with you to school because the shape of the campus landscape makes quite a few puddles. It can get quite hot in the underclassmen dorms, so bring a good fan too. Always make sure you are prepared in advance for class registration. Check to see how professors are rated before signing up for their classes. Try to avoid taking classes that aren't related to your major. If you really want to take the class, save it for senior year.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It's certainly not going to be up to code with Ivy League schools, but the academic rigor is most certainly appropriate for the price, if not better. Naturally, the difficulty of the course will depend on the professor, but it's best not to underestimate them. Nearly all exams require studying, and reading the assigned texts thoroughly is essential for classroom success. Students are also expected to participate in class discussions, so we also need to come with questions and comments about assignments. All professors have different policies when it comes to late work, make-up work, class attendance, etc.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is very satisfactory at Westfield. Sometimes, freshmen will be assigned to a forced triple, but the school is currently working to rectify that so fewer students will live in these triples. For the most part, dorms are fairly quiet, with the exception of those typical off-the-wall students. Any problems within the dorm can be addressed by the RA, who always lives very nearby. The restrooms are always functional and are cleaned daily. All the dorms also have study areas, kitchen(s), a laundry area, and vending machines.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is provided by the company Sodexoâ?¢, which provides dining services to schools and other institutions throughout the world. There is always a variety of options at the Dining Commons, including options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Pizza, pasta, salad, ice cream, and sandwiches are always available. The dining commons also takes suggestions and hosts theme dinners as well as Pancakes With the President, which is a popular event. Sodexo also provides each student who has a meal plan with 150 Sodexo bucks per semester. These can be used as real money at any of the campus food vendors, including Jazzman's, Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, The Grill, Quixote's, and Pandini's.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
A hike in the park across the street from campus is perfect for dates or exploring with friends. It has a river, a playscape, duck ponds, a frog pond, soccer fields, a basketball court, tennis courts, a flower garden, and plenty of trails. You can also go to campus events which occur almost nightly. Some events are held by clubs, and others by the school itself. You can also visit Northampton, for clubs and shopping, as well as visit the Holyoke Mall, or go see a movie at the theater in West Springfield.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Although Westfield does not have any unusual traditions or locations, we are well known for being inhabited by black squirrels along with the typical grey squirrels. Some students even believe the black squirrel should be the University mascot because they are unique to the town of Westfield.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Westfield is great for students looking for a quality education at an affordable price. Westfield is also great for students who are unsure about their path in life because they are very helpful in assisting students with finding their desired career. Westfield is also ideal for students looking for a school in a suburban environment and technology accessibility, as the entirety of the campus has available WiFi.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
There is wide range of different clubs at Westfield and it's very easy to get involved. Simply writing your name and email address on a piece of paper is enough to get information about club meetings and activities. It is also very simple to start a new club so that the club can be recognized by the university and also collaborate with the student government for funding.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Westfield has one of the most highly rated Campus security programs in the country. It is staffed primarily by the City of Westfield's Police officers, as well as general campus security guards, residential building security policies, and student security. All residential buildings require magnetized Tek Keys in order to be entered, as well as dorm restrooms. Westfield State University also utilizes the popular Bluelight system for fast response.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Wesfield is known for having one of the highest-rated campus security programs in the country. Campus Safety is staffed primarily by the city of Westfield's police officers, as well as campus security guards, student security, and EMT's. All residential buildings and dorm bathrooms require a special magnetized Tek Key in order to be entered. Residential buildings also have security policies in place to limit who is permitted to enter the building at certain times. The campus also utilizes the popular Bluelight System for fast response.
Westfield State University offers a large variety of Major and Minor programs at a reasonable price. The school is excellent in its retention of students for both of those reasons, as well as a positive campus environment. The school also works closely with the town of Westfield, particularly with volunteer services, to allow students to feel as at home as possible.
It's a good idea to bring rainboots with you to school because the shape of the campus landscape makes quite a few puddles. It can get quite hot in the underclassmen dorms, so bring a good fan too. Always make sure you are prepared in advance for class registration. Check to see how professors are rated before signing up for their classes. Try to avoid taking classes that aren't related to your major. If you really want to take the class, save it for senior year.
It's certainly not going to be up to code with Ivy League schools, but the academic rigor is most certainly appropriate for the price, if not better. Naturally, the difficulty of the course will depend on the professor, but it's best not to underestimate them. Nearly all exams require studying, and reading the assigned texts thoroughly is essential for classroom success. Students are also expected to participate in class discussions, so we also need to come with questions and comments about assignments. All professors have different policies when it comes to late work, make-up work, class attendance, etc.
Dorm life is very satisfactory at Westfield. Sometimes, freshmen will be assigned to a forced triple, but the school is currently working to rectify that so fewer students will live in these triples. For the most part, dorms are fairly quiet, with the exception of those typical off-the-wall students. Any problems within the dorm can be addressed by the RA, who always lives very nearby. The restrooms are always functional and are cleaned daily. All the dorms also have study areas, kitchen(s), a laundry area, and vending machines.
The food is provided by the company Sodexoâ?¢, which provides dining services to schools and other institutions throughout the world. There is always a variety of options at the Dining Commons, including options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Pizza, pasta, salad, ice cream, and sandwiches are always available. The dining commons also takes suggestions and hosts theme dinners as well as Pancakes With the President, which is a popular event. Sodexo also provides each student who has a meal plan with 150 Sodexo bucks per semester. These can be used as real money at any of the campus food vendors, including Jazzman's, Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, The Grill, Quixote's, and Pandini's.
A hike in the park across the street from campus is perfect for dates or exploring with friends. It has a river, a playscape, duck ponds, a frog pond, soccer fields, a basketball court, tennis courts, a flower garden, and plenty of trails. You can also go to campus events which occur almost nightly. Some events are held by clubs, and others by the school itself. You can also visit Northampton, for clubs and shopping, as well as visit the Holyoke Mall, or go see a movie at the theater in West Springfield.
Although Westfield does not have any unusual traditions or locations, we are well known for being inhabited by black squirrels along with the typical grey squirrels. Some students even believe the black squirrel should be the University mascot because they are unique to the town of Westfield.
Westfield is great for students looking for a quality education at an affordable price. Westfield is also great for students who are unsure about their path in life because they are very helpful in assisting students with finding their desired career. Westfield is also ideal for students looking for a school in a suburban environment and technology accessibility, as the entirety of the campus has available WiFi.
There is wide range of different clubs at Westfield and it's very easy to get involved. Simply writing your name and email address on a piece of paper is enough to get information about club meetings and activities. It is also very simple to start a new club so that the club can be recognized by the university and also collaborate with the student government for funding.
Westfield has one of the most highly rated Campus security programs in the country. It is staffed primarily by the City of Westfield's Police officers, as well as general campus security guards, residential building security policies, and student security. All residential buildings require magnetized Tek Keys in order to be entered, as well as dorm restrooms. Westfield State University also utilizes the popular Bluelight system for fast response.
Wesfield is known for having one of the highest-rated campus security programs in the country. Campus Safety is staffed primarily by the city of Westfield's police officers, as well as campus security guards, student security, and EMT's. All residential buildings and dorm bathrooms require a special magnetized Tek Key in order to be entered. Residential buildings also have security policies in place to limit who is permitted to enter the building at certain times. The campus also utilizes the popular Bluelight System for fast response.