Students interested in part-time study must submit an application for admission and provide all required documentation based on their intended program of study. In order to register for a course(s) as a degree-seeking student, you must be accepted to the College.
Any applicant who provides the appropriate academic documentation can be considered for permission to register for a course(s) while his/her application is pending. Upon receiving permission to register, you can take up to six credits under tentative status. You will be considered tentative status until your application is complete and an official admission decision is issued. Financial aid is not available to students classified as tentative status. If your application is completed, and you are officially accepted into your program, prior to the end of the term, you may be considered for federal and College financial aid at that time.
When to Apply for Admission
Western New England College has a "rolling" admissions policy*, not a set admission deadline, which gives students greater flexibility in applying. Admission decisions are typically released within two weeks of your application being complete. The College urges prospective students to apply as early as possible in relation to the anticipated start date. Once approved, you can begin your studies at the start of any semester or session.
* The application deadline for the Doctor of Philosophy in Behavior Analysis program is January 15.
Typical Academic Calendar
Graduate courses are primarily offered during the 11-week term. During the year, four terms are offered for graduate studies - fall, winter, spring, and summer. Students are welcome to begin their studies at the start of any term. Candidates interested in the Master of Education for Elementary Education program are encouraged to start in the fall if their goal is to finish the program in two years. This is due to the sequence in which courses are offered.
For a detailed overview of the Academic Calendar, click here.
How to Apply & Requirements - Degree Programs
The academic requirements and required application materials will vary based on the School and the major to which you are applying. The following chart will provide you with a checklist of required application materials.
Required Application Materials*
* Reference the application for a detailed checklist.
There is a $30 application fee for all applications. This fee can be waived if a Western New England College alumnus/a signs the application.
Click here to download a copy of an application.
GMAT Code - 4ZX-WX-72 (MBA)
- 4ZX-WX-01 (MSA)
GRE Code - 3962
|
Degree |
Official |
Admisssions Test |
Recommendation and/or Form |
Essay or Personal Statement |
Resume or Curriculum Vitae |
Additional Items |
| Arts & Sciences | ||||||
|
Master of Education in Elementary Education |
Yes |
N/A |
Two |
Personal statement |
Yes |
Copy of Initial Teacher's License |
| Master of Arts in Math for Teachers |
Yes |
N/A |
Two |
Personal statement |
Yes |
N/A |
| Master of Arts in English for Teachers |
Yes |
N/A |
Two |
Personal statement |
Yes |
N/A |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Behavior Analysis |
Yes |
GRE |
Three |
Personal statement |
Yes |
BCBA or Master in Behavior Analysis |
| Business | ||||||
| Master of Business Administration |
Yes |
GMAT |
Two |
Two essays |
Yes |
|
| Master of Business Administration Sport |
Yes |
GMAT |
Two |
Two essays |
Yes |
|
| Master of Science in Acccounting |
Yes |
GMAT |
Two |
Two essays |
Yes |
|
| JD/MBA |
Yes |
LSAT |
One |
One essay |
Yes |
|
| Engineering | ||||||
| All Graduate Engineering Degree programs |
Yes |
N/A |
Two |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Send all application materials to:
Graduate Studies & Adult Learning
Western New England College
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119-2684
Any questions? Call 1-800-325-1122 Ext. 1517 or 413-782-1517, or contact the Admissions Office via email: study@wnec.edu.
Registering for Courses
Candidates accepted for admission, as a degree seeking student, or those granted permission to register for a course(s), will be assigned an advisor by the appropriate School. Your advisor will assist you with the registration process and other academic related issues. The following is a list of the general contact information for each School:
School of Arts and Sciences
Phone number: 413-782-1279
Location: Herman Hall, First Floor
School of Business
Phone number: 413-782-1231
Location: Churchill Hall, Second Floor
School of Engineering
Phone number: 413-782-1272
Location: Sleith Hall, First Floor
For a map of the campus, click here.