Admissions

Congratulations Day for Accepted Students 2013 (by invitation only)

Saturday, April 13, 2013

• Check-in available beginning at 8 a.m. (Student Center)
• Welcome remarks at 9 a.m. (Sullivan Auditorium)
• Program highlights include an academic and student life resource fair, walk-in financial aid appointments, and campus and residence hall-only tours

To see a tentative agenda, click here.

To register for Congratulations Day, click here.

For directions and a campus map, click here.

Campus Tours: Visiting campus is the best way to see if WSU is the best choice for you! Campus tours are offered daily, Monday – Friday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. during the Spring semester. To schedule a campus tour, click here.

Informational Meetings with an Admissions Counselor: Got questions? We have answers! The admissions staff is more than happy to meet with you to make sure all of your questions are answered. Email admissions@worcester.edu or call 508-929-8040 to schedule an appointment. Scheduling an appointment in advance is greatly appreciated as we are able to accommodate only a small number of walk-in appointments.

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ENROLL at WSU:

Are you ready to make the decision to attend WSU? To confirm your seat in the Class of 2017 entering in fall 2013, students must complete the steps outlined below:

Step One: Submit Admissions Response Form within 30 days of receiving your official acceptance letter. Please note that completing this form does not secure your enrollment.

Step Two: Submit Tuition Residency Statement (required of all students regardless of MA state residency) and deposit(s) by May 1, 2013. Upon submitting the Admissions Response Form, Tuition Residency Statement, and deposit(s), your enrollment will be processed.

All original copies of forms must be mailed directly to the Admissions Office.

College Credit Evaluation Process: Evaluation of previous college coursework for transfer credit is completed when a student pays their enrollment deposit. Students are emailed a copy of their degree audit. Please note that not all major-specific courses are allocated at the time of this audit as department chair approval is needed in some instances. If you have questions regarding your degree audit, please contact transfer@worcester.edu.

PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION:

All accepted students receive a welcome letter from the Financial Aid Office. This letter provides information on applying for need-based financial aid. Students must submit the Free Application Form for Student Aid (FAFSA) and WSU financial aid application to be considered for financial aid. For a listing of counselors assigned by the student’s last name, click here. More information on financial aid and access to the FAFSA and WSU Financial Aid application can be found online at www.worcester.edu/financialaid or by calling 508-929-8056.

LIVE ON CAMPUS OR COMMUTE:

Resident Students: Students offered on-campus housing for the fall 2013 semester will be contacted directly by the Residence Life and Housing Office with information. Visit www.worcester.edu/reslife for more information on our award-winning residence halls and meal plan options.

Commuter Students: The Commuter Services Office is committed to helping students have a successful experience at WSU. Whether you live on campus or not, when you are at WSU, we want you to feel like you have a “home away from home.” For more information on programs and student involvement opportunities, click here.

Housing Wait List: Worcester State University is proud of its award-winning residence halls, which are in high demand. If you were offered a spot on the housing wait list, you must submit the $300.00 deposits to secure your spot on the wait list. If space becomes available, the Residence Life and Housing Office will contact you as soon as they are able. Inquiries regarding placement on the Housing Wait List may be directed to the Admissions Office or Residence Life and Housing Office.

ATTEND ORIENTATION:

All new freshmen and transfer students are highly encouraged to attend Orientation. Orientation is designed to acquaint you with life at WSU! Whether you will be a resident student or commuter student, you will enjoy meeting members of the WSU community while participating in a wide range of academic sessions and social activities. More information can be found online at www.worcester.edu/orientation.

Orientation Dates Summer 2013:

Session I: June 20 – 21

Session II: June 24 – 25

Session III: June 26 – 27

Transfer Session I: August 29

Transfer Session II: August 30

BE ADVISED AND SIT FOR PLACEMENT TESTING:

The Academic Success Center is the hub for academic advising and placement testing for new students. As a newly accepted student, you will receive a packet containing important information on Accuplacer Testing and course registration. All freshmen students must take the Accuplacer exam prior to Orientation to receive a class schedule. You will be assigned a testing date on campus during the spring. Questions regarding placement testing or course registration can be directed to the Academic Success Center at 508-929-8111.

GET INVOLVED:

As a Worcester State University student, you’ll find that a rich, well-rounded education involves more than academics. Commuter and resident students alike find ample opportunities to discover new talents and interests, strengthen existing skills, and build satisfying relationships in a stimulating and supportive environment.

A variety of cultural and social activities—including films, lectures, novelty acts, comedy acts, and live musical performances--complement classroom instruction at the University. Student activities include 40 clubs and organizations, 19 intercollegiate sports programs, and a wide variety of music and theater offerings. Annual campus events include Welcome Week, Family/Homecoming Weekend, Senior Capping, Winter Week, Commuter appreciation Week, Spring Week, and Multicultural Festival.

Our broad range of services—from career counseling to health services to spiritual programs—are designed to support your personal growth and well-being.

For more information, contact studentactivities@worcester.edu or 508-929-8073. Or stop by their office on the second floor of the Student Center.

WSU COMMONWEALTH HONORS PROGRAM:

Students are invited to join the Honors Program as part of the admissions process and, if invited, are notified in their acceptance letter. Students invited to participate in the program are amongst the most academically talented and accomplished and represent a variety of academic programs. When considering students for the Honors Program, the Admissions Committee considers a student’s academic rigor and performance, including high school GPA and SAT scores. Space in the program is limited to 80 new students each year. For more information on the WSU Commonwealth Honors Program, click here.