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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. The campus will remain closed through Monday, and we expect to resume normal operations on Tuesday morning. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly. 

Campus Services During the Closure 

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available. Public Safety and Facilities will be on campus throughout the storm, and the following services are expected to remain open or staffed: 

  • Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty) 
  • Dining 
  • Computer Labs 
  • Facilities/Housekeeping 
  • University Operator 
  • Health Services (TBD by Director) 

Students living on campus should expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety. 

Classes and Work During the Closure 

Students 
Scheduled face-to-face classes will not take place on campus. At the discretion of faculty, some in-person classes may be held remotely. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor.  

Staff 
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with their supervisors as appropriate. 

Staying Informed 

The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. We will communicate any changes or reopening details through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

 

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Agreements

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

Transfer articulation agreements have been arranged between Western New England University and various community and junior colleges. Associate’s degree graduates who have followed the prescribed programs of study at these specific institutions may be able to complete the requirements for baccalaureate degrees in two years at Western New England University.

Requirements for Joint Admissions

The Joint Admissions Program is designed to facilitate the transfer of students earning an associate’s degree from a designated community college. An emphasis is placed on advisement to ensure the maximum transfer credit is applied towards an approved major, and to ensure a smooth transition to Western New England University.

Participating students must earn:

  • A minimum 2.500 cumulative grade point average (based on a 4.000 scale),
  • At least a grade of a C- or better in their major coursework, and
  • An Associate’s degree.

Students are subject to the same transfer credit restrictions that apply to traditional applicants.

The Joint Admissions Program is offered in collaboration with the following Community Colleges:

  • Berkshire Community College
  • Greenfield Community College
  • Holyoke Community College
  • Springfield Technical Community College

Students who satisfy the requirements of the Joint Admissions Program are eligible for the following benefits:

  1. Guaranteed Acceptance to WNE provided they complete an approved associate degree program at one of the above colleges and meet the requirements of the Joint Admissions Program and major-specific requirements; and WNE has capacity within the intended major.
  2. Guarantee of Junior Status at WNE upon matriculation with an Associate’s degree.
  3. Guarantee of 60 transfer credits (although credits are guaranteed to transfer, some may transfer as only electives, or may not apply to a program’s requirements).
  4. Waiver of the WNE General University Requirements for students who have completed their Associate’s degree and the Mass Transfer General Education Foundation Block. Students who have completed the STEM Foundations Block will be required to take 6 additional credits, selecting from any WNE-approved General University Requirement courses.

School of Law

Our accelerated bachelor's/law partnerships with other institutions include 3+3 agreements with:

3 + 2 Pre-Physician Assistant Articulation Agreement

Students who have successfully completed the Western New England University Pre-physician Assistant program requirements can be considered for admission to the Salus University Physician Assistant Studies program, which leads to the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies. For more information about the program and its requirements, visit our articulation agreement.

Pre-Optometry Articulation Agreement

The Pre-Optometry program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences is an accelerated track of the Health Sciences major that provides an opportunity for qualified students to prepare for early admission to the New England College of Optometry (NECO) in Boston through our articulation agreement. In addition, students who successfully complete their first year at NECO will have the option of receiving a B.S. in Health Sciences from Western New England University (WNE). For more information about the program and its requirements, visit our articulation page.