Student Consumer Information
In compliance with federal and state regulations, Western Connecticut State University provides information to students, parents, and the general public about the institution.
Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a member of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (ConnSCU) system. ConnSCU is the largest public university system in Connecticut, consisting of twelve community colleges, four state universities and an online college with a combined enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
Current academic programs – UNDERGRADUATE
WCSU has 38 Bachelor’s degree programs and one Associate degree program
https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/programs
Current academic programs – GRADUATE
WCSU has 15 Master’s degree programs and two Doctoral programs
http://catalogs.wcsu.edu/grad1819/graduate-programs/
Accrediting agencies and organizations
https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/accreditations
Cost of attendance
https://www.wcsu.edu/cashiers/tuition
Net Price Calculator
https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/netprice
Crime and safety statistics
https://www.wcsu.edu/police/
Disabilities, resources for students with
WCSU has an office of Accessibility services (formerly Disability Services)
https://www.wcsu.edu/accessability/
Demographics (Facts and Figures)
https://www.wcsu.edu/president/facts-figures
Employment after graduation
Over the last five years, nearly 85% of bachelor’s degree recipients report employment in the year following graduation (see also Career Center information: https://www.wcsu.edu/cdc/).
Financial assistance
https://www.wcsu.edu/finaid/
Fire and crime safety report
https://www.wcsu.edu/efs/HS_pdffiles/S102_FSRR.pdf
Further study after graduation
Over the last five years, more than 20 percent of bachelor’s degree recipients pursued further education. Of those graduating from WCSU between 5 and 10 years ago, more than 20 percent have received Masters’ and other advanced degrees, and 18 percent are still enrolled in degree programs. (see also Career Center information: https://www.wcsu.edu/cdc/)
Graduation rates
Between 40 and 44 percent of first time full-time students receive bachelor’s degrees within six years. For those who complete their first year in good standing, the graduation rate is more than 60 percent. Transfer students with 30 or more credits at entry have even higher graduation rates (nearly 70 percent).
Retention rates
Between 71 and 75 percent of first time full-time students return for a second year. Retention rates are similar for transfer students.
Textbook price transparency
https://www.wcsu.edu/campuscenter/textbooks.htm
Voter registration
https://www.wcsu.edu/student-affairs/voting-information/
Institutional Policies
Copyright infringement
http://libguides.wcsu.edu/content.php?pid=61628&sid=832476
Refunds
https://www.wcsu.edu/cashiers/refund
Satisfactory academic progress
An undergraduate student must complete 24 credits per year with a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, depending on one’s major. For related housing requirements, see https://www.wcsu.edu/housing/Templates/General%20Hsg%20Info/Lingo.html
Study abroad – short-term programs
https://www.wcsu.edu/international/
Study abroad – long-term programs
https://www.wcsu.edu/isep/
Transfer of credit
https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/transfer/trans-credit
Vaccination (Health Requirements)
https://www.wcsu.edu/cashiers/health-insurance
Withdrawal from a course / from the university
https://www.wcsu.edu/registrar/policies/