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Western Connecticut State University

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Western Connecticut State University campus
Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, CT only 65 miles northeast of NYC. WCSU has a 117-year history of developing student potential, and thereby changing lives in myriad positive ways. Whether your interest is accounting, business, communication and media arts, education, nursing, psychology, science or the visual and performing arts, the courses you take and faculty who instruct and mentor you will prepare you for success in our increasingly competitive world.
Accepts first-year applicationsNew EnglandPublicSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad

Application information

First-year

Western Connecticut State University requires that candidates for admission have a high school diploma from an accredited secondary school or an equivalency diploma. General Educational Development (GED) scores must be converted into a State of Connecticut Equivalency Diploma. The following guidelines must also be met:

  • SAT (1080 guideline), ACT (21 composite)
  • Rank in Class (top one-third guideline)
  • B average in the following:
    • 4 years of English
    • 3 years math
    • 2 years social sciences, including US History
    • 2 years of laboratory sciences
    • 2 to 3 years of foreign language (recommended)
  • Each applicant is assessed individually.
  • WCSU accepts applications without SAT/ACT scores
  • Nursing may have higher requirements.

Transfer

Transfer applicants must have earned 12 or more college credits since their high school graduation, with only 3 allowed from CLEP-type exams. To apply, fill out the online undergraduate application and pay the $50.00 application fee, as well as send your official transcripts to complete their application for a decision. We will let you know if we need your secondary school record as well.

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Additional information

The following merit scholarships are available to incoming Fall 2021 first time students upon admission to WCSU. There is not a separate application process for these scholarships, incoming students who have been accepted by February 1st will be considered. In order to receive this scholarship, students must complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or the AACTUS if they are undocumented and all financial aid requirements.

Presidential Merit Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to students with the highest standard of scholastic achievement. It awards up to $10,000 annually and is renewable each semester for up to eight semesters.

Connecticut State University Trustee Scholarship

The Trustee Scholarship awards up to $4,000 annually. It is renewable each year for up to eight semesters.

Honors Scholarship

The Honors Scholarship awards up to $2,000 annually. It is renewable each year for up to eight semesters.

Visit us

The office of admissions typically offers campus tour Monday-Friday and on select Saturdays throughout the year.  Please call to schedule a tour or visit https://www.wcsu.edu/admissions/tours/  for the most up to date information and to book your visit online.

"Being a student-athlete on the field hockey team at WCSU and a student ambassador in the Admissions Office has given me multiple opportunities to develop my leadership skills. These experiences have enabled me to form everlasting friendships and lifelong memories."