Weather Closure: Monday, February 23 Open or Close Alert Message
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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.

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We are excited to expand our OTD program! Our Online Distance Pathway welcomed its first cohort in Fall 2024, and we are now introducing the OTD Extended Pathway for students seeking additional time and flexibility to complete their degree. We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2026—explore our web pages to learn more!

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The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Western New England University is responding to the national and international call for changing the way healthcare is delivered and the way healthcare professionals are educated. Rapidly changing healthcare systems are demanding more of entry-level practitioners. The Western New England University OTD curriculum is meeting this call by providing academic preparation beyond a generalist level, including advanced graduate knowledge, skills, and fieldwork/experiential opportunities. The entry-level OTD is completed over 8 or 11 semesters (depending on the chosen pathway), including summer sessions. It is designed for students who will have a bachelor’s degree and all prerequisite courses completed prior to beginning the program.

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers an online distance pathway (DLC) and an extended pathway (OTDx) for students who need flexibility to meet life’s demands. There are also 3+3 bachelor's to OTD pathways for WNE undergraduate students.

Scholarships are available!

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