Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus Monday, February 23. 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
• 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
All offices and in-person activities are canceled for the day. In-person classes are canceled but may be held remotely at the discretion of faculty. 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 supervisors as appropriate. Staff whose work requires on-campus presence should follow supervisor guidance.
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.
Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility as we work to keep our community safe during the storm.
Congratulations and welcome! Over the coming weeks and months, we will share important information about housing, admitted student events, orientation, and enrollment information via Slack. Please look for an email invitation to join our Admitted Student Slack channel. You will also be sent information and reminders via mail and email. Please be sure to inform us of any changes to your email address, mailing address, or phone number.
Once accepted, to reserve your seat in the class, you must submit your non-refundable seat deposit(s). All deposits are credited directly towards your tuition and fees. Deposit deadlines will vary based upon the date that you were accepted. Please refer to your Applicant Status Page for your specific deposit deadline.
Monday, June 23, 2025
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Western New England University School of Law will be hosting an Admitted Student Webinar about academics, and specifically your 1L year, at WNE Law on Monday, June 23 at 5:30 PM. This session will be co-hosted by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Erin Buzuvis and Assistant Dean of Academic and Bar Success Justin Dion.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Join the WNE Law Library team and Admissions team for our summer book club! We will be discussing The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore.
Registration coming soon.
On-campus housing is available for law students. If living on-campus is a priority for you, we encourage you to submit your housing application and deposit as soon as possible. Graduate housing placements are limited. They are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. You will be placed on the list according to the date that your completed housing application and deposit are received by our Office of Residence Life. Should all places fill up, you will be placed on a waitlist in the same order.
The Pioneer Valley offers a wide assortment of affordable, convenient housing options for students. Rental opportunities range from apartment complexes in downtown Springfield; Victorian homes in the city’s residential neighborhoods; garden apartments in adjoining suburbs; small houses in rural areas; apartments in Northampton, the area’s eclectic and hip college town; and more.
We are available to assist in finding the right housing for you. We encourage you to contact the Admissions Office at 800-782-6665 or by email at admissions@law.wne.edu with any questions. For a list of housing options listed directly with Admissions, check out the Housing List shared in the Admitted Student Slack channel.
Learn more about housing in the Greater Springfield area.
In order to meet your healthcare needs and comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Western New England University, you will need to complete the "Medical History, Physical Examination and Immunization Form" and the "Health Insurance Waiver/Enrollment Form."
You must provide an official final transcript, showing your undergraduate degree and the date it was awarded, to satisfy the American Bar Association (ABA) requirements. This final transcript should arrive prior to the start of Orientation. If the final transcript has not been received by October 15th, you will be dismissed from the School of Law.
If the transcript that you have already provided to LSAC was a final degree-granting transcript, then no further action is required. However, if your transcript(s) were submitted to LSAC prior to the date that your degree was conferred, you must request that an updated final official transcript containing the required details be submitted to LSAC. Should you have any questions regarding your final transcript, please contact the Office of Admissions.
Western New England University School of Law is committed to making a legal education affordable for our students. Law school is an important investment, and we will work with you to assure that you have the resources available to you to finance your legal education. If, after receiving your comprehensive financial aid package, you find that another comparable school you have been admitted to is more affordable, we may be able to assist further. Please complete the following form to appeal your scholarship award: Competing Awards/Appeals Form.
Law Admissions Office
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield MA 01119
413-782-1406
800-782-6665
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