Western New England University

Western New England University is much more than its educational offerings; its strength is found in the individuals who educate and support students to thrive in our learning community. We attract students who are hard working, ambitious, curious, and caring with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. They excel in our close-knit campus where they find the confidence to push their abilities to conquer new challenges and think critically about the world around them and their place in it. Join them and prepare to do more, achieve more, and be more than you ever imagined.

Beyond descriptions of the majors and programs found here, the University is as much about the individuals who help students grow and thrive in the educational and social environment of the University. Behind every program and each activity there are faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators who bring life and vitality to all that is undertaken here.

This is a University of people. Our strength resides in our rich educational programs as well as in our belief in ourselves to be unique because of our history, traditions, and values, and because of the commitment to students on the part of all of us at this University.

The hallmark of the Western New England University experience is an unwavering focus on and attention to each student’s academic and personal development, including learning outside the classroom. Faculty, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and often nationally recognized in their fields, teach in an environment of warmth and personal concern where small classes predominate. Administrative and support staff work collaboratively with faculty in attending to student development so that each student’s academic and personal potential can be realized and appreciated. Western New England University develops leaders and problem-solvers from among our students, whether in academics, intercollegiate athletics, extracurricular and cocurricular programs, collaborative research projects with faculty, or in partnership with the local community.

At Western New England University, excellence in student learning goes hand in hand with the development of personal values such as integrity, accountability, and citizenship. Students acquire the tools to support lifelong learning and the skills to succeed in the global workforce. Equally important, all members of our community are committed to guiding students in their development to become informed and responsible leaders in their local and global communities by promoting a campus culture of respect, tolerance, environmental awareness, and social responsibility. We are positioned well to accomplish these goals as a truly comprehensive institution whose faculty and staff have historically collaborated in offering an integrated program of liberal and professional learning in the diverse fields of arts and sciences, business, engineering, law, and pharmacy.

Becoming a student at Western New England University means that you will be welcomed and valued as a member of our vibrant academic community. From the moment you visit our picture-perfect New England campus or reach out to us online from the U.S. or abroad, you will be guided as you explore your academic options, learn about applying and financial aid, and enroll. With the program breadth and depth of a comprehensive university, supported by personal connections to faculty, staff, and peers, you’ll experience more than a great university at Western New England.

Western New England University students have the educational opportunities usually offered only at much larger and typically less personal institutions. Our individualized approach to education includes a commitment to small class sizes, faculty mentorship, student engagement, and personal growth both within and beyond the classroom. The breadth and depth of our academic offerings and the unique opportunities for combined degrees they provide give you unlimited options to explore your interests and career paths.

Whether you live on campus or commute, or you are from Connecticut or China, being an active participate in student life is how you will experience more than a great university at Western New England. For undergraduates, it all begins at SOAR (Summer Orientation and Registration), your official introduction to life as a Western New England University student. This interactive overnight program offers fun activities to help you (and your parents) get to know our campus community. Through SOAR, you will meet new people (including your Peer Advisor), get acquainted with residence life if you will live on campus, and explore our great dining options and campus amenities.

SOAR is part of our First Year Program which offers a circle of support to make your transition to college positive and anxiety-free. We’ve developed one of the most comprehensive programs in the country for first year students.

Whether living on campus or off, you will be welcomed and supported by our team of professors, administrators, and upper-class student mentors committed to helping you make your first year on campus your best year yet. Clubs, organizations, student government, service, athletics and participation in traditions like Midnight Madness and Family and Friends Weekend present opportunities for you to become an integral part of our community.