Welcome!
Whether you have been out of school for a while, or you are just completing your bachelor’s degree, our Master's programs are designed for all adult learners.
Our affordable programs can be completed at a pace that fits with your life. If you're looking for a graduate program that will sharpen your skills, or expand employment opportunities, and is taught by dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields, Westfield is the place for you.
Classes after 4PM, some fully online
Full and part-time options available year-round
Small class sizes
Transfer up to 6 grad credits
Lifetime career counseling
Interested in furthering your education or standing out in the job market? If you've already earned your bachelor's degree, you can complete your master's degree within a few years.
If you already have your degree and would like even more training, graduate certificates offer further specialization and will better your career.
Apply to this program if you have a bachelor's degree and now wish to be certified as a teacher, or want to earn an additional licensure in Massachusetts.
Applicants should work closely with an Outreach Specialist when applying to a graduate program, as programs may have different application requirements. In general, the following should accompany a completed application form:
We understand that it can be intimidating going back to school, and you may be balancing work, family, and education, so we’ve put a few things in place to make your transition easier. An Outreach Specialist will work with you throughout the application process.
1. Submit your graduate application
2. Complete the International Student Information Form
3. Request your English Proficiency Test report be sent to Westfield State University at graduate@westfield.ma.edu
Westfield State University requires the following scores for each test:
This requirement may be waived if the language of instruction in high school or college was English for the last three years, or if students are enrolling from a country where English is one of the primary languages.
4. Request a credential evaluation of your transcripts
Transcripts from outside the United States (including college and university), must be submitted to a credential evaluating agency. Below are some of the agencies Westfield State University recommends:
All international transcripts must have a course-by-course evaluation completed and sent directly from the agency to Westfield State University at graduate@westfield.ma.edu.
Evidence of fraudulent evaluations will result in an immediate withdrawal of any application to the University.
I-20
To obtain your I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa, students must submit the following:
An I-20 will not be issued until the Certification of Finances is completed and verified by the University.
For questions about the I-20 process, please contact the International Programs Office at ipo@westfield.ma.edu.
You have the flexibility to start in the summer, fall, or spring semesters for most of our graduate and post-baccalaureate programs. We recommend that all admission material be submitted 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the semester in which you'd like to enroll.
| Planning to Start in | Preferred Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | June 1 |
| Spring | November 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
The Master of Arts in Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Master of Social Work programs only take applications for the fall semester. The application deadline for these cohort programs is February 1st of every year. We also offer an early decision application deadline of December 1st for the Master of Social Work program.
Our graduate programs are a fraction of the cost of private institutions with no difference in tuition for in-and out-of-state students. Financial Aid is available through FAFSA.
Graduate and Continuing Education offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to graduate students each year. The assistantships are highly competitive and are awarded to students with superior academic records who are matriculated in a graduate degree program.
The Westfield campus has everything a busy grad student needs.
We are a Military and Veteran friendly school, with a designated Office of Veteran and Military Services.
