Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts flag United States

Western New England University, a comprehensive private institution with a tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to service, awards undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in various departments from among our Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law. One of only a few U.S. comprehensive institutions enrolling under 5,000 students recognized with national and international accreditations at the highest levels in law, business, engineering, and social work, we serve students predominantly from the northeastern U.S., but enroll students from across the country and around the world. The vast majority of undergraduate students reside on campus. Our 215-acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, is remarkable for its beauty, security, and meticulous upkeep.

Rankings

		Rankings
	U.S. News & World Report list of National Universities (2020)	218

Academics

Western New England University offers 174 degree programs including

Western New England University serves as home to undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, pharmaceutical, and law students from throughout the United States and abroad. Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, and at the School of Law. In 2010, the College of Pharmacy was established, and the institution was granted a change to its charter that permits it to offer the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy. The most popular majors are: Business, Management, & Marketing; Engineering; Psychology; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76 percent.

Campus and Community

Western New England University's 215-acre campus in Springfield consists of 24 major buildings and numerous athletic and recreational fields. The campus is in a suburban neighborhood approximately four miles from downtown Springfield, near the Wilbraham border. Much of the campus property remains undeveloped as forest and open space. There are ten residence halls/complexes and seven buildings used for academic purposes. A neoclassical red brick architectural style predominates among the older campus buildings, with a variety of contemporary styles incorporated in newer buildings.

As the university has grown, specialized facilities have been added within each college and school to provide additional instruction and research capacity. Recent academic expansions include a Department of Neuroscience laboratory and expanded STEM facilities, both within the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. Churchill Hall features a stock market exchange floor simulation room for use by students in the College of Business.

The clocktower cupola atop Deliso Hall, located at the center of campus, is the university's logo and the namesake for the yearbook

Springfield is a city in western New England. Roughly 155,000 people live in the dense, metro area. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River, near its confluence with two major tributary rivers – the western Westfield River, and the eastern Chicopee River. Once nicknamed "The City in a Forest," Springfield features over 4.0 square miles of urban parkland, including 735-acre Forest Park.

Springfield is home to several amusement parks, the basketball Hall of Fame, a vibrant museum district, a symphony orchestra, and Connecticut River Walk Park. Springfield is close to the Connecticut border and a close drive to Worcester, Massachusetts, or Hartford, Connecticut.

Student Life

With more than 70 clubs and organizations, you're sure to find one or two...or more that match your interests and passions. C.A.R.E. provides a platform for students interested in social justice. The Accounting Association organizes networking events with area professionals, while the Outing Club explores the natural beauty of our great New England backyard. Students become involved in Student Activities usually within the first two weeks they are here as first year or transfer students. The Student Activities Expo hosted by the Office offers students an opportunity to meet the student leaders of each organization and see what they are planning for the year.

Participating in intramurals is a great way to take a break from academics, expand social outlets, improve your health, develop lifetime skills and interests, and enjoy healthy competition against the team down the hall. Nearly one third of all undergraduate students participate in intramural competition. Intramural programs in the past have included Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Ping Pong, Bowling, Inner Tube Water Polo, Racquetball, Softball, and Floor Hockey.

Housing and Dining

Discover your new home! For undergraduate students, living on campus is all about variety as their options progress from the spacious rooms of traditional halls, to suites, apartments, and townhouses. Apartment housing is also offered to graduate, doctoral, and law students through the Gateway Village Apartments as available. As a residential student, you will be an active participant in your residence area activities, connecting with other students, building a sense of community, and making yourself feel at home at Western New England. 80% of freshmen live on campus.

Say "goodbye" to cafeteria food, and "hello" to a whole new level of dining experiences—right on campus. Western New England University students enjoy a wide variety of dining options served up by ARAMARK, a leading provider of food service for colleges and universities, sports and entertainment arenas, and conference centers. In 2018, we will be unveiling a brand-new Dining Commons to expand your options even further.

All Access Meal Plans come with unlimited meals at the “Real Food on Campus” or RFoC--either 7-days or 5-days per week, depending on which plan you’ve chosen. Stop by the RFoC as many times as you’d like for a complete meal or just to grab a snack. The traditional 85 Block and 55 Block plans are still available to all students not required to purchase a meal plan. Block meals are good for the entire semester and do not have to be budgeted on a weekly basis.

Sports Programs

The Western New England University Golden Bears compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III. Varsity sports include: baseball, basketball, cross country running, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling. Most sports are part of the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Athletics facilities at the college include the Alumni Healthful Living Center, Golden Bear Stadium, George E. Trelease Memorial Baseball Park, Suprenant Field, Golden Bear Softball Park, and the tennis courts.