Accepted Students
Welcome to the Pack!
You're in!
Congratulations on your acceptance to Western Connecticut State University!
We are so excited to welcome you as a member of the Wolves Family. What are your next steps as an accepted student? Watch this short video for more information.
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- 203-837-9000
- admissions@wcsu.edu
Next Steps
1. Set-up your WCSU Student Account
Newly admitted students will be sent an email from mim@wcsu.edu to the email address they provided Admissions, with instructions on how to activate their WCSU Account. Please follow the instructions given in this email to set up your WCSU account. If you did not receive this email please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@wcsu.edu.
Your WCSU Account will be needed to pay your enrollment deposit, check your financial aid award and much more. If you experience any issue setting up the account, please contact our service desk at RequestIT@wcsu.edu or call them at (203) 837-8467.
2. Reply to your Admissions offer
Full-time students are required to submit a $200 non-refundable tuition deposit. The tuition deposit can be submitted online or by sending a check in the mail using the postage-paid envelope that was included in your acceptance packet. If paying online, you will need to sign in using your WCSU Student Account.
Part-time students are not required to submit a tuition deposit. If you plan to attend WCSU as a part time student please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@wcsu.edu or by phone at (203) 837-9000.
If you have submitted your FAFSA and are experiencing financial difficulty, you can apply for a deposit deferment to secure your spot for the Fall 2025 class. This will defer your deposit to be included in your tuition bill.
If your plans no longer include WCSU for the fall semester you can withdraw your application by completing this short form.
3. Planning to live on campus? Submit your on-campus housing deposit and application.
If you plan to live on campus you must submit a $250 non-refundable housing deposit online. Complete your housing application online through the housing portal.
For more information on housing and/or dining plans please visit the housing website.
4. Financial Aid
Application Priority Deadline March 1st. Apply Now, Don’t Delay!
All students are encouraged to maximize financial resource opportunities by:
- Matriculated, citizens and eligible non-citizens should complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to include WCSU’s school code: 001380
- Undocumented CT students who are not eligible to submit a FAFSA may complete and submit an AACTUS.
- All students, regardless of citizenship status, should apply for consideration of University Scholarships.
- Students are both emailed and mailed notification of financial aid award offers complete with instructions, explanation of terms and additional financial resource opportunities.
- Students will need to first set up their WCSU Account in order to access and accept their financial aid award offers.
- All students are assigned a personal financial aid counselor who is available to answer any of your questions or concerns.
For additional information, visit Financial Aid.
5. Attend Accepted Student Events
Accepted Students are invited to join us on campus on Saturday. April 12, 2025 for Accepted Students Day. For further information and to register to attend please visit the accepted students day website.
6. Submit Required Health Forms
All students must submit the Connecticut State University Student Health Services form, which includes the state mandated immunizations: two Measles, two Mumps, two Rubella, and two Varicella vaccines. This form (which is attached) is required before the start of classes. Additionally, students who plan to live on campus must also submit proof of a Meningoccal ACYW vaccine within five years prior to receiving a room assignment.
Failure to comply with the state-mandated immunization requirements will result in a blocked registration/hold for the following semester. Some academic programs may require additional immunizations or examinations prior to the student’s participation in an internship or other assignment. For more information about Health Services, the immunization requirements, or the CSU Student Health Services form, please visit: wcsu.edu/healthservices.
Students can submit their completed form through the Health Portal.
7. Register to attend New Student Orientation (Required)
New Student Orientation is a required overnight experience for all incoming first year students. We want you to be as ready as possible for the start of your college experience, so we have planned an exciting and fun orientation program where you will meet new Wolves, learn about student support services, meet faculty and staff, spend the night living in a residence hall, and learn about the college experience through the eyes of our very own students who will be your Orientation Leaders.
During orientation, you will be able to pick up your student ID card, learn how to access your schedule through BannerWeb, learn about student clubs and leadership opportunities, shop for your Wolves swag in the WCSU Bookstore, and much more!
8. Create your WESTCONNect Card
The WCSU identification card is called the WESTCONNect card. The card offers you access to spending funds and purchases (meal plan money and CONNect cash), unlocking secured areas, printing, attending activities and events, and more. You will come to rely on your card during your everyday life at the university, so you will need to keep it safe and secure.
Incoming students for the fall semester can submit their photos beginning June 1, students should aim to submit their photo in advance of New Student Orientation.
Incoming students for the spring semester can submit their photos after they have registered for spring courses.
How to set up your WESTCONNect ID:
- Login to the WESTCONNect Webcard Center using your WCSU student account login.
- Submit a photo of your ID document (ex: driver’s license). Submit your headshot photo following university guidelines. Acceptable file formats include: .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, and .png. iPhone default image format HEIC is not accepted.
- Set your door security PIN. Choose any four numbers (except 4 zeroes) for your Door Security PIN. This will be used with your ID for authorized physical door access on campus.
Confirmation of photo acceptance and successful PIN set up are sent to your WCSU email. If your photo is rejected, the reason will be included in your email.
9. Complete the FERPA Form
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It applies to all schools receiving funds from the U.S. Department of Education.
FERPA gives parents specific rights regarding their children’s education records, but these rights transfer to the student once they reach 18 years old or attend a school beyond high school. At that point, students are considered “eligible students.”
To authorize someone to access your education records, please complete the FERPA Release Form.
10. Submit official final transcripts
All incoming students must submit their final official high school transcript to WCSU including their graduation date. This transcript must be receive prior to the start of classes
If you have completed AP/ECE or dual enrollment courses while in high school you will need to request that your official AP and/or college transcript be sent to the WCSU Admissions Office in order to receive transfer credit. These transcripts must be received prior to the start of classes.
All incoming transfer students must submit their final official college transcripts prior to the start of classes. Failure to do so will result in loss of transfer credit and a hold on your student account.
If you have any questions regarding transcripts please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@wcsu.edu or by phone at (203) 837-9000.
11. Accessibility Services
Students who believe they may require accommodations due to a documented disability while attending WCSU should reach out to the Office of AccessAbility Services to arrange for reasonable accommodations. It is crucial for students to initiate contact with the office, as accommodations from high school do not automatically apply in college. This contact allows students to engage in the interactive process, where they can discuss and tailor accommodations to meet their specific needs. To see if you are eligible for accommodations, please do the following:
- Complete an Online Accommodation Intake Form.
- Obtain appropriate medical documentation relevant to your disability. Documentation guidelines for specific disabilities can be accessed at: Documentation Guidelines.
- Upload supporting medical documentation to your Accommodate Portal. Documentation may be submitted separately by fax, mail or in person.
Fax: (203) 837-8848
Mail: AccessAbility Services
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street, Haas Library 406
Danbury, CT 06810
Email: AAS@wcsu.edu
- Schedule time to meet with the Director of the Office of AccessAbility Services: Staff Listing & Appointments – AccessAbility Services
- If approved for accommodations, it will be your responsibility to request your accommodation letters to notify your faculty members in a timely manner each semester.
The Office of AccessAbility Services (AAS) encourages students to submit documentation and schedule intake meetings beginning in June (for Fall admissions) or late November (for Spring admissions). Students who wait until arriving on campus may find it difficult to schedule an intake meeting for several weeks due to the large volume of intakes at AAS. Students also should be mindful that many providers take several weeks to complete and return accommodation documentation forms.
If you have questions about accommodations, documentation requirements, or the eligibility process, please reach out to us at (203) 837-8225 or AAS@wcsu.edu or stop by the AAS office.
12. Connect with WCSU: Social Media & Student Chats!
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