At Worcester State University we celebrate diversity and continually work to provide a welcoming place to live, work and study for every member of our community.
We recognize that the many backgrounds and experiences of our international students help to invigorate our campus—in and out of the classroom— and we are committed to making Worcester State friendly and welcoming for all. Rest assured that #YouAreWelcomeHere!
As a public state university, Worcester State can assist residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands displaced by Hurricanes Irma and Maria who relocate to Massachusetts and want to continue their college education. Through an action by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, we can extend in-state tuition to applicants who are evacuees of these two U.S. territories. >> Learn more
At Worcester State, we also are supportive of those affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Please visit our DACA Information page to learn more about recent developments and view some frequently asked questions.
The Multicultural Affairs Office and Latino Education Institute help underrepresented minorities prepare to enroll and succeed in college.
Our Student Accessibility Services office coordinates support services and programs that enable equal access to education and university life for students with disabilities. The office also works with students to develop self-advocacy and other life skills and advises Worcester State’s chapter of Delta Alpha Pi, the international honor society for students with disabilities.
Tying it all together, our Diversity, Inclusion, & Equal Opportunity office plays a leading role in fostering a campus climate that promotes the intellectual examination of experiences, perspectives, and contributions of the various cultures and groups that make up the Worcester State community. Part of that effort involved the Campus Climate Committee, which spent a year carefully evaluating diversity, inclusion, and equity on campus for students and employees.
