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Discover your pathway to success at Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University has the majors you want to achieve your goals, support your career and prepare you for lifelong success.
Whether your passion steers you toward science, public health, art, humanities or business, you’ll thrive with expert teaching in small classroom settings, labs and field work.
List of current degree programs offered at Western Connecticut State University
Accounting
Art – Visual Art
Accelerated Nursing
Anthropology/Sociology
Applied Computing
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Contract Major
Cybersecurity
Digital and Interactive Media Arts
Economics
Elementary Education (1-6)
English & Interdisciplinary Studies
Finance
Health Education (PK-12)
Health & Wellness Management/
Public Health
History
Justice & Law Administration – Criminal Justice
Liberal Arts
Guaranteed Admission
to CT students who completed their associate degree.
Applicants with Associate’s Degrees must meet minimum GPA requirements for their selected program. Western Connecticut State University accepts as transferable courses on which grades of “C-” or higher have been earned. Such courses will show as “T” on your transcript, and will not carry a grade value.
Courses taken at other institutions* (see Special Transfer Arrangements below):
Vocational or technical institution credits may not be accepted as transferable to WCSU.
All academic courses with a passing grade will transfer from Central, Eastern, or Southern Connecticut State Universities.
Special Transfer Arrangements
All graduates of Connecticut State Community Colleges’ associate degree programs are admissible to the CSU system as students with junior standing. This policy also applies to the transfer applicants holding associate degrees from the Connecticut Board of State Academic Awards. Courses with grades of “D+, D and D-” are transferable only if the student has earned an associate’s degree from a CT State Community College system school.
Transfer Tickets
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities offer the Transfer Ticket Program to move easily from a 2-year Associate’s degree program to completion of your Bachelor’s degree without losing any credit. Transfer Tickets
A student who was previously matriculated and left Western Connecticut State University without an approved leave of absence may apply for readmission under the following criteria:
2.0 GPA
Hold a 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
Must be familiar with the University Fresh Start Policy to determine if it applies.
If the student has completed 45 or more credits, any special department/school admissions requirements must also be met.
The Board of Admissions will review any cases with unusual circumstances worthy of consideration. For more information on readmission, e-mail Nicole Sandt at sandtn@wcsu.educreate new email.
The University’s Fresh Start Policy allows an applicant who was a previously enrolled, matriculated student with a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 to be eligible for readmission under certain conditions. The purpose of the program is to allow students who initially struggled academically to have a second chance at graduating with a GPA unaffected by the below-average grades of their initial enrollment.
The period of withdrawal or suspension and readmission must include at least one year in which no college courses were taken at WCSU. Remedial non-credit college courses in English and mathematics are accepted. The director of University Admissions may waive this condition, provided that during the period of withdraw or suspension and readmissions, the applicant has: (1) taken at least 12 credit hours of courses at another institution which are transferable to WCSU and (2) earned a grade of “B” or better with respect to each such course taken. Nothing herein shall be interpreted in a manner that would require the director of University Admissions to waive the condition.
Completion of no more than 60 credits at WCSU with a “C-” or higher average, when applying for admission.
Satisfactory completion of WRT 098: Written Communication and/or MAT 098: Elementary Algebra prior to admission, if appropriate.
Significant evidence of personal growth since withdrawal, in the form of two letters of recommendation. A student may be conditionally admitted to the University under this policy, resulting in restrictions in the number and nature of courses taken during the first semester of enrollment.
A personal interview may be required.
The Fresh Start Program may be exercised only once. The student’s cumulative GPA at WestConn becomes 0.0. Grades of “F,”” D-,” “D,” and “D+” are forgiven. Grades of “C-” or better count toward graduation. Students are admitted on probation under this option.
Students must meet all criteria for the academic program they wish to be enrolled in. Please see specific program requirements in the catalog.
For more information contact:
Nicole Sandt
203-837-9007
sandtn@wcsu.educreate new email
Questions about transferring?
Transfer Counselor
- Nicole Sandt
- Associate Director of Admissions - Transfer
- 203-837-9007
- sandtn@wcsu.edu create new email
TRANSFER APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply as a Transfer Student
Transferring to WCSU is easy. It takes 2 simple steps.
SEND US YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
In order to complete your application please send your official transcript(s) from every college/university you have attempted credit from in order to complete the application for a decision. We will let you know if we need your secondary school record as well.
Request your official transcripts be sent to WCSU. You can do this either through online transcript request or traditional mail.
Transcripts and other materials can be sent via email to transferadmissions@wcsu.edu create new emailor mailed to:
Western Connecticut State University
Attn: Admissions
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810 USA
Transfer Admissions Guidelines
In order to qualify as a transfer applicant, students must have earned 12 or more college credits since their high school graduation, with only 3 allowed from CLEP-type exams.
A 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) from all previous college level study is required for consideration for transfer admission to Western Connecticut State University. A 2.0 GPA does not guarantee admission to the University, and students are encouraged to perform to the best of their abilities academically so as to enhance their application for admission.
Also please note, some academic programs may have special admission requirements above and beyond the general university admission requirements.
- Elementary and Secondary Education: 2.7 combined overall GPA.
- Pre- Nursing: 3.0 combined overall GPA, for more information about pre-nursing criteria click here.
- Accelerated Nursing: 2.7 combined overall GPA.
- Music Education and Health Ed: 3.0 combined overall GPA.
- Music Department audition requirements
- Art, Music and Theatre: transfer credits will be determined by the department on a case-by-case. The student shall provide a transcript and course descriptions for eligibility assessment of foundation Art, Music and Theatre courses for transfer consideration. For concentration-specific courses in Art programs, the student shall also present a portfolio of work from those courses.
Transferring
to WCSU is Affordable.
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Our in state annual tuition is among the lowest in the region.
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New York and New Jersey residents pay WCSU's already low in-state tuition.
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We participate in the New England Regional Student Program: residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont enroll at WCSU at a reduced rate.
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Opportunities to Learn More
Engaging with current students, faculty, and community members is the ideal way to envision your future at Western Connecticut State University. You can explore campus through tours, participate in information sessions and connect with admissions counselors specifically for transfer students, all of which can help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.
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Additional Information about Transferring
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