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Student Involvement and Connections

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The mission of the Office of Student Involvement and Connections (SIC) is: Explore. Connect. Engage. Lead. We work with students as they explore new ideas and interests, their identity, the arts, cultures, and opportunities at Western New England. We foster ways for them to connect to the community, their peers, networks of support, clubs, and organizations, and their goals. We encourage engagement in learning outside of the classroom, leadership development, program planning, community service, and social action. In turn, we inspire our students to lead through involvement in clubs and organizations, employment, activism, peer engagement, and in their communities.

Opporunities Abound

You won’t tackle your journey at WNE alone. With comprehensive advising, tutoring, and academic resources, our student support services are unparalleled. Student Involvement and Connections provides all students with opportunities to explore from the moment they step foot on campus, with the goal of connecting them to their peers, community, and beyond. We are committed to ensuring that students take advantage of pathways, or create their own path, to become engaged members of the community and leaders in their co-curricular involvement.

Find out how we support our students and transform them into student leaders!

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Clubs & Organizations

Clubs and organizations represent a wide range of programs and reflect the current interests of our students. Involvement in clubs fosters personal growth and the development of many transferable skills for future career paths. Club activities include social programs, career exposure, and community service projects. All students are encouraged to actively participate in at least one organization and to regularly attend the many activities offered on and off campus.

Learn About Our Clubs!

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First Year Program & Support

Whether living on campus or off, in the First Year Program you will be welcomed and supported by our team of professors, administrators, and upper-class student mentors committed to helping you make your first year on campus your best year yet!

Welcome to the Family!

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Leadership

Leadership at Western New England University happens through experiences. The Division of Student Affairs Shared Student Leadership competencies are integrated into development series, one-day workshops, and shorter interactive sessions. Students are also encouraged to take a hold of opportunities to lead their peers in clubs and organizations, student leadership positions, and by chairing large-scale campus programs.

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St. Germain Campus Center

The Campus Center is the center of activity for students, faculty, staff, and guests of Western New England University. Centrally located on our beautiful campus, the Campus Center is easily accessible from any point on campus. It is the home of the University Bookstore; a game room with two billiards tables, ping pong, air hockey tables, and arcade games; meeting rooms of various sizes; programming spaces; the Golden Bear Clubs and Organizations Resource Center; as well as most offices within the Division of Student Affairs.

See What's Inside the Campus Center!

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Programming & Events

During the academic year, there is always something for students to do on campus. Whether it be club and organization meetings or events, office-sponsored programming, or a campus-wide tradition, be assured there are opportunities to get involved practically each and every day.

Upcoming Events!