Enrolled Student Guide

Campus in the spring with trees budding and students walking into campus center.

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 4/2/2025

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Undergraduate Admissions
Horace Mann Center
333 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01086

Next Steps & Deadlines for a Seamless Transition to Westfield State

1. Activate your MyWestfield account

Start your journey by visiting the account activation page to gain access to 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.  
  • Your smartphone
  •  A laptop or desktop.  You will need to activate your account using this device – NOT YOUR PHONE!
2. Complete Housing Agreement (Residential Students Only!)

Students Enrolling for the Fall 2025 semester

Log into StarRez PortalX and complete the steps below:

  1. The Housing Application will be available to complete beginning on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Roommate requests are guaranteed when received by Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
  2. As part of the Housing Application, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire to share your housing preferences. Once the questionnaire has been completed, students will be able to match with potential roommates and message one another through the portal. Students will also be able to share their room preference as well.
  3. Students will receive their Housing Assignments beginning June 15, 2025.

Already have a roommate in mind? Students matching with a roommate no later than June 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. are GUARANTEED to have housing with their requested roommate. Beginning June 2, 2025 roommate requests can only be honored if space allows. 

REMEMBER: Early completion of the Housing Application maximizes your opportunity to select a roommate and indicate your preferred housing.

Any students needing to live on campus year-round, should contact the Residential Life Office to complete a 12-month Housing Application.  

Priority deadline: June 2, 2025

 

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:  June 1 for students enrolling for the fall 2025 semester

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

The forms must be submitted by June 1 if you are enrolling for the fall semester. 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:  July 1 for students enrolling for the fall 2025 semester

Please log into the account you created for your admission application (not your MyWestfield account) to complete and submit the Proof of Residency form:
https://connect.westfield.ma.edu/register/ProofResFall2025

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

6. Submit Official Transcripts

Deadlines:  
July 1, 2025 for new first-year students enrolling for the fall 2025 semester
August 1, 2025 for new transfer students enrolling for the fall 2025 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 Fall 2025 semester:

  • Starting on Monday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00a.m., you can begin to upload your photo. 
  • Deadline to upload your photo:  Thursday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m.

To review instructions on how to upload your photo, click here.

If you SUCCESSFULLY uploaded a photo, and you are a resident living on campus, you will receive your student ID card when you move in.

If you SUCCESSFULLY uploaded a photo, and you are a commuter, you can pick up your student ID card at the Campus Card Office in Wilson Hall when classes begin.

 

8. Get social!

Follow Westfield State on all our social media platforms and share the good news you are an Owl with #westyaccepted

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 

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Looking for Additional Student Support Services?

Explore our academic support page for additional services and take the next step towards enhancing your educational journey!

Parenzo Hall exterior, photography credit Anton Grassl.