Western Connecticut State University is proud to be a diverse, welcoming and safe place for students, faculty and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, including political.

In support of those values, a variety of post-election activities have already taken place and more are being planned by different groups, i.e., student leaders, faculty, Student Affairs collaborating with faculty, etc. to facilitate conversation.  

Anybody who feels they would be interested in a more private conversation should not hesitate to access our many support services at WCSU, which can be found on the Student Affairs webpage: https://www.wcsu.edu/stuaffairs/Wellness.asp.

University Mission

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.

Values

Excellence. We value outstanding achievement realized through persistence, effort, honest feedback, and self-reflection.

Curiosity. We value the questions that drive learning, innovation, and creativity, which serve as the beginning and the desired outcome of education.

Dialogue. We value the conversations that explore diverse perspectives and encourage shared understanding.

Engagement. We value the interactions with ideas, peers, and community that are essential to a vibrant university environment.

Opportunity. We value the possibilities created by affordable, accessible educational environments in which students can grow into independent thinkers and confident leaders.

Respect. We value the right of all people to be treated with dignity and fairness and expect this in our policies, classrooms, and community.

Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England’s best small private universities.