Everyone at Worcester State University is excited for your arrival at campus, so please refer to the following steps to ensure that you are on your way to becoming a Lancer in the spring.

Vaccination Requirement for Spring 2023 Semester

All undergraduate and graduate students who are attending in-person classes, conducting research on campus, living in residence halls, or participating in campus life activities will be expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of classes. All Health and Immunization forms, including your COVID-19 vaccine card, should be submitted to Student Health Services. For more information, please visit the Safe Return to Campus page.

• It is easy to pay online at deposit.worcester.edu.
  • The non-refundable deposit is $300 for on-campus resident students and $150 for commuter students.
• Checkout all the resources in MyWooState and access your email.
  • Your username and password can be found in your deposit confirmation letter.
• Apply for financial aid, if you have not already.
• The Academic Success Center will contact you via your Worcester State email account on the next steps to getting registered for the upcoming semester.

• Submit your final transcripts from high school (and college, if applicable).
• Submit your Residence Life license agreement if planning to live on campus.
  • Look out for a Room Assignment Questionnaire in your email.
  • Learn about items you can and cannot bring, and info about the First-Year Residential Experience Program.
• Submit health records to the Health Services Office.
  • Resident students must complete this step before you can move in.
  • Commuters must complete this step before the start of classes.

• Register to attend the Winter Orientation session.
• Pay your bill (WooState login required) or make payment arrangements with Student Accounts.

• Prepare to buy your books and supplies, and plan for your computing needs.
• Finalize your parking arrangements and obtain your OneCard.
  • Commuter parking decals will be mailed to home addresses before the start of the semester.
  • Resident students must apply for a parking decal, which are distributed on a limited basis.
• Register to receive emergency notifications from WSU
  • In the event of a weather or other emergency, Worcester State uses the RAVE Guardian Alert System to notify the campus community. While your email address is automatically registered, you must opt-in to receive text-message notifications. Please register your cell phone number to have notifications sent to you via text message.

• Get involved in a student club or organization.
• Get ready to join #LancerNation.