The Facilities Department at Western Connecticut State University has participated since January 2024 in Eversource CT’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program with partners at Cascade Energy to identify opportunities that could result in energy savings.
Unleash your Potential & Lead the Pack
Western Connecticut State University changes lives by providing all students with a high quality education that fosters their growth as individuals, scholars, professionals, and leaders in a global society.
The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center will present the WCSU Art Faculty Exhibition, on view from Thursday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, March 8, 2026, featuring recent work by 21 faculty artists.
The Provost’s Distinguished Lecture Series brings leading voices from across disciplines to share their insights, scholarship, and vision with our community.
Undergraduate
Degree Programs
Accounting
Art
Anthropology/Sociology
Applied Computing
Applied & Computational Math
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Contract Major
Cybersecurity
Digital and Interactive Media Arts
Economics
Elementary Education (1-6)
English, American, and Comparative Literature
Finance
Health Education (PK-12)
Health and Wellness Management
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Justice & Law Administration
Liberal Arts
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Media Arts
Music
Music – Performance
Music – Jazz Studies
Music – Audio & Music Production
Music Education
Musical Theatre
Nursing
Nursing-Registered Nursing Program
Political Science
Professional Writing
Psychology
Secondary Education (7-12)
Social Sciences
Social Work
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Graduate
Degree Programs
Instructional Leadership Ed.D.
Nursing Education Ed.D. (Online Degree)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online Degree) D.N.P.
Addiction Studies M.S.
Applied Behavior Analysis M.S. (Online Degree)
Artificial Intelligence M.S.
Biology: Integrative Biological Diversity M.S.
Business Administration M.B.A.
Counselor Education M.S.
Education M.S.
Health Administration M.H.A.
History M.A.
Homeland Security M.S.
Human Nutrition M.S.
Literacy and Language Arts M.S.
Mathematics M.A.
Music Education M.S.
Nursing M.S.
Special Education (K-12) M.S.
Teaching Secondary Education M.A.T
Visual Arts (Painting, Illustration, or Interdisciplinary) M.F.A.
Creative and Professional Writing M.F.A.
Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner
Intermediate Administration Supervision (#092)
Academics at WCSU
Advance Your Career
We're laser-focused on making sure motivated students like you succeed in the career you want. Whether you seek a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree, WCSU and our Career Success Center helps you develop your professional and leadership skills.
First-generation WestConn student Elisa Cardona has a lot to celebrate this holiday season ➔
First-generation WestConn student Elisa Cardona has a lot to celebrate this holiday season ➔
Elisa Cardona
Gutzman Stamps Out Errors for Semiquincentennial ➔
Gutzman Stamps Out Errors for Semiquincentennial ➔
Dr. Kevin Gutzman
Never one to sit still, Dr. Theodora Pinou has been globe-trotting with the goal to document biodiversity and instill a love of STEM in students ➔
Never one to sit still, Dr. Theodora Pinou has been globe-trotting with the goal to document biodiversity and instill a love of STEM in students ➔
Dr. Theodora Pinou
50+ Majors
From first-generation college students to veterans returning to civilian life, WCSU helps students cultivate careers. 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.
100+ Scholarships
At Western Connecticut State University, we believe cost should never stand in the way of your dreams. That’s why our in-state tuition is among the lowest in the region, and why we offer 100+ scholarships across all areas of study.
Athletics,
Intramural Sports
& Recreation
Join the Wolves in one of our many NCAA Division III teams. Enjoy club sports and intramural teams… or cheer with others as our athletes take the field (or court).
Clubs & Organization
Learn and practice the soft skills employers look for (such as leadership, teamwork and time management) while having fun, making friends and staying fit with 75 student clubs and organizations. Connect with Greek life, student government, community service and more.
Tuition
New York and New Jersey residents pay only WCSU’s already low in-state tuition. Residents of Maine, Massachusettes, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont get a reduced rate because of our participation in the New England Regional Student Program.
Career Success
Need help planning your career or landing your next job? The Career Success Center can guide you. Explore jobs on Handshake, practice interviews with BigInterview, get career tips from CandidCareer, and connect with employers at our job fairs.
