Western New England University

Western New England University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Western New England University has the Student Senate. In fact, more students participate in the Student Senate than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Western New England University include Residence Hall Association, Campus Activities Board, Student Radio Station and The Westerner (student newspaper).

Western New England University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Family Weekend and Spring Concert.

Does Western New England University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Western New England University.

Western New England University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Western New England University students live on campus. In 2023, 56% of undergrads at Western New England University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 44% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Western New England University. There are 2,000 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,592 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,434 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 70% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western New England University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Western New England University Athletics

At Western New England University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Western New England University:

Is Western New England University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Western New England University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Western New England University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Western New England University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Western New England University has security cameras.

Plan a Visit to Western New England University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Western New England University, take Interstate 90 to Springfield, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bradley International airport.

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