Westfield State University

Westfield State University requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Westfield State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Westfield State University accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Westfield State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 61% of students who start college at Westfield State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Westfield State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Westfield State University?

Westfield State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Westfield State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Westfield State University

When choosing a major, Westfield State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Westfield State University.Westfield State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Westfield State University false.Westfield State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield State University

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Does Westfield State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Westfield State University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Westfield State University Have An Online Program?

✅ Westfield State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Westfield State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Westfield State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Westfield State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Westfield State University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Westfield State University.

Does Westfield State University Require Internships?

❌ Westfield State University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Westfield State University does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Westfield State University

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Westfield State University Library

The main library on campus is the Governor Joseph B. Ely Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Westfield State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Westfield State University offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Westfield State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Westfield State University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Westfield State University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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