WestConn is a great small state university. It has particularly strong professional programs (teaching, business, and I think nursing). The main campus has some cool older buildings (White Hall) and an excellent alternative radio station, WXCI 90.7. The English Department is particularly strong, too. The professors love to teach and happen to be noted scholars and writers as well. read more

Took a tour today as our youngest son is a junior in high school... We had very high hopes after visiting all other state university campuses over the last two months. Our tour guide, Lucas, was exceptional. Hands-down, the best we've had at any college visit experience so far. I enjoyed the feel of the main campus, the quintessential quad that lies between the buildings, it was impressed with many of the facilities, especially the dining hall What was disappointing was the division between the main campus and the west side campus which took us over 20 minutes by car to visit after the conclusion of our tour Really great experience as a visitor, we'll see how the admissions process ends up glad we went read more

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Their DNP program is new as of August 2022 and has been a disaster. It is an accelerated program with courses over Christmas, ten credits in the summer intercessions in the 2nd year, only 5 weeks allotted for 90 clinical hours, and a bit expensive. Each course is only offered every year and a half, there is no flexibility to take courses as your work/family situation allows. At times the clinical hours exceed what most employers would give for PTO. I was able to find non-profit work that could be done from home, but actual clinical sites are difficult to find and they provide little support, often unclear expectations, and had to bring in other faculty from other schools to help them. At times, assignments were not accepted on the last day of the semester, causing great hardship in completing over short breaks before the next semester. I can not recommend this program until it becomes more established as their other programs and more flexible for the working nurse practitioner. read more

Wonderful hosts for the Garth Stein event for his book reading "A Sudden Light". Beautiful gathering room and easy parking. read more

Western Connecticut State University - Garth Stein author reading from his book "A Sudden Light" asking the audience to support independent book stores & libraries. - Colleges & Universities Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

I graduated in 2016-2017, The first time I attended was 1978! Must be some kind of record. I found that they were very helpful in letting me get back to school for the fourth time to finally finish my degree. I like to learn, and I've gone to 3 other schools for different programs. All of my credits for my bachelor's were earned at Westconn. I really like wcsu's classes, professors, and programs. I am proud to say I graduated here. read more

I'm a graduate of WCSU and thoroughly enjoyed my time studying there. I spent a semester studying abroad, traveled to New York, Massachusetts and North Dakota for conferences and met my best friends I have today over my four years. There is so much OPPORTUNITY for students to take advantage of! I know for a fact that if I had attended anywhere else I wouldn't have had the opportunities that I did at Western! read more

Terrible Financial Aid office, terrible staff in helping students with disabilities. Colleges today want to promote independence for new students to seek things out on their own but when they do, they are just pointed to a computer, told their academic advisor will be assigned at the end of the month, disabilities department never returns their calls, there is no one that a student with a learning disability can go to. The athletics department was misleading. Trying to provide the athletic documents required was a nightmare. No phone interaction only emails on sportsware and no one to assist with questions, no assistance anywhere at that school. Opening Day should have been better structure for Freshman. A buddy system should have been assigned or at the minimum an Advisor. I sought out an Advisor three times and was told I couldn't get one yet until the end of the month---WHAT SCHOOL DOES THAT!!!!! You are totally left to try and find your way in a place with no direction, no interest to help anyone and no resources. Allison in the Athletics Department was not helpful at all. The Adults that work there are equally rude as the students that work there. This college is not friendly to incoming freshman that have moved there from out of state. They should be assigned Advisors IMMEDIATELY. The disability department should fast track the process when students reach out. The fact that you only get 90% refund if you drop after the first three days is disgusting. TERRIBLE!!! read more

I am a recent graduate of WCSU. It is what you make of it. A lot of folks criticize it, and students will complain, but the professors, class sizes, and the programs are very good, better than what you expect. I really got the deal for a good bachelors degree education. No loans, good professional contacts, and great memories. Even though it is getting more expensive every year, this is really from the state not giving much money to the CT State and Community colleges in recent years. I had a good time at WCSU as a "commuter student," meaning one that doesn't live in campus. I found that I was able to work and go to school (although scheduling classes was often really tough). Also the career success center is vastly improving, especially in the last two years. In short, the business, science/health, social work, and liberal arts/contract major programs are great. Some critiques: Students in certain majors/programs aren't really advised much. You hear about students at UCONN getting emails from advisors and professors of internship opportunities, job prospects, and the like. That doesn't happen at WCSU. Students are expected to figure it out on their own. Not every student comes from a background where their parents/guardians can provide them support of that kind. I think professors, advisors, and deans should take more responsibility in helping its students plan their future. They should try to contact local employers that hire students from their major/skillset, and connect them with internship opportunities. Also, for after college planning, whether they want to go to graduate/further education, or go into a field. Professors/advisors have a huge influence. Some professors and even employers don't think of WCSU students highly. I had a few professors that often referred to WCSU students as not as smart as students from private and public ivy schools. It was very demoralizing seeing professors not having faith in their own students. However, besides this, many professors were really, truly there for their pupils to succeed, as long as the student makes the effort to do so. I recently was at a career fair at Westconn, and I noticed many of the employers not having items, or worse, people at their tables. It was discouraging that employers don't give their time of the day for WCSU students. I think this should of been addressed. These same employers will give free t-shirts and freebies to students at public university (not state school) and private schools, but can't bring that same effort to WCSU. The career fair was great, but this was very hard not to notice. read more

I have decided to finally review westconn after being a student here for almost a semester now. So far my experience is ok, but not really what I expected. The school itself is very run down. A lot of things are old and need to get fixed. There is not enough seating to wait for your classes if you are early which sucks. Most people here are commuters (which I also am) they keep to themselves and are just here to get their work done and leave. If you are going here to make a lot of friends I don't think this is the place for you. Even the people who live on campus go home on the weekends. There isnt really like a greek life or anything like that. No "houses" either. The teachers I have had so far are just average. None of them seem to be too excited about what they teach. My economics teacher in particular always jokes about how he wants to quit but needs the money which is super un motivating to hear. I had to drop my math class because my math teacher had such a thick accent it was extremely hard to understand anything he said. The work load here I would say isnt more than any other school. I kind of feel like I am still in high school going here. The financial aid office probably has the best people that work in the whole school. They really helped me with getting loans and financial aid money so that I could go here. I transferred from Ncc which was a much nicer place in my opinion. The split campus thing is super annoying. I dont want to have to drive somewhere else during rush hour when I could be spending that time doing homework or studying for a test. If i lived closer to any other state schools like eastern or central i probably wouldnt still be going here. read more

This is a commuter school. If you are from out of state, do not consider WCSU regardless of college fairs, videos, literature, HS visits, etc. Only 20% live on campus and they all go home on weekends, even midweek. The midtown dorms are old and filthy with broken furniture and graffiti covered walls. The classroom buildings are outdated, the curriculum is not challenging and no one wants to be there read more

Worst financial aid office ever, won't even try to hear your needs or concerns. Essentially will use eloquent words to say go fu ck yourself if you fall on hard times. Food could be better too read more

I've never actually gone here, but I've visited here quite a few times to get work done while my boyfriend was in class here. I have been to my share of schools in my day (I'm currently pursuing my doctorate, so you can imagine I stepped foot in a lot of academic institutions before this point), and I'm really far from impressed with this place. It's not a dump for sure and I've definitely seen worse (like Rockland Community College, which looks like a dreary post-apocalyptic institute of higher learning), but it's not worth the money you pay for it. It's very industrial at best and odd and decaying at worst. If you're a state resident of CT and/or your mom and dad are footing the bill, I guess it doesn't matter persay but there are better institutions out there. Kudos goes to WCSU for offering a degree in health education though....you don't see that at the Bachelor's level very often. read more

Came out to Danbury conn yesterday to cheer on my sister who plays for Brandeis university. Took a mini tour of the town and the beautiful campus of western conn state university. It's a huge campus and their gym is very nice as well. Great arena to watch volleyball in. Were back again today to watch some more volleyball read more