Agreements

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 requirements for baccalaureate degrees in two years at Western New England University.

JOINT ADMISSIONS

The Joint Admissions Program is designed to facilitate the transfer of students earning an associate’s degree from a designated community college. Eligible students are conditionally accepted to Western New England University upon enrolling in the program. 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 2.50 cumulative grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale) and either an associate’s degree or a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours. 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:

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

School of Law

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

• Anna Maria College
• Assumption College 
• Bay Path University
• The College of St. Rose 
• Dean College
• Elms College
• Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Regis College 
• Southern New Hampshire University
• Springfield College 
• SUNY Delhi
• University of Saint Joseph
• Worcester State

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.