Ancell Pride

The Ancell Commons is back at the Westside Classroom Bldg. 4th floor. Tutoring is free for all WCSU students.

Welcome to the Ancell Pride! Please explore our page for information chosen specifically for business majors at the Ancell School of Business. We want to help you get the experiences, resources, and opportunities that will set you firmly on the path to success.

Plan Ahead!

Virtual Internship Information Session

Are you interested in doing an internship but don’t know where to get started? The Career Success Center will host virtual and in-person Information Sessions for WCSU students. Register for the virtual sessions through Handshake to reserve a spot and receive a confirmation email from Handshake with the online link.

View in- person and virtual session schedule .

Save The Date! – The Greater Danbury Spring 2024 Career Fair Will be Wednesday, April 3rd, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Danbury Fair Mall (snow day 4/4)

There’s a wide list of employers and more are always being added. Check out the of companies, research and prepare for the fair.

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Handshake Information Session

The Career Success Center will host virtual Handshake workshops. Learn more about Handshake and how to effectively find employment and attend events related to your career. Students can registers on Handshake for the Zoom link.

Interested in Studying Abroad?

For more than 25 years, Western has been a member institution of ISEP, a program that allows our students to study abroad anywhere in the world through the ISEP network. You can go for one semester or an entire year.

Remember to apply about six months in advance of your travel to be considered in the priority pool of applicants. There are also short-term summer programs available through ISEP.

**FINANCIAL AID WILL APPLY ON BOTH EXCHANGE AND DIRECT

Your Requirements:

Be enrolled at WCSU in good academic standing
Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
Have completed at least one academic year of college study at Western at the time the exchange program begins

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Get Involved!

WCSU has over 80 clubs on campus, including the Student Government Association, Program and Activities Council, Fraternity, and Sorority Life; they’re always looking for new members to join! Check out their events and get active on campus.

See what’s happening on campus here.

Semester-at-a-Glance Calendar

This calendar is downloadable and fillable so you can track your exam schedule, assignment due dates, and other important reminders. Have a great semester, and don’t forget to see us in the Ancell Commons!

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Emergency Notification System

Your safety at WCSU is a top concern!

Western’s updated alert system enables university officials to communicate with students, staff, and faculty in minutes by sending messages through multiple contact methods—including email, text messaging, and phone calls. This is a free service to all WCSU members. Learn how to sign up now!

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Media Arts Film Festival

The Media Arts Film Festival at Western Connecticut State University highlights the best student submissions over the past year.

Students may submit creative work to the BEA Media Arts Film Festival. Submissions are open now till May 3! Submit your art work here!

The event is Friday May 10, 6-8:30 pm in SC Theater! Free & open to the public. Showcasing the best student creative digital interactive media and short films!

Sodexo Community Dinner

Come share a nice warm meal with your friends! On Wednesdays evenings at 5:30 p.m. Sodexo will hold a FREE community dinner open to all students. Located in the Old Dining Hall of the Midtown Student Center, down the hall from the WCSU Food Pantry.