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Parent Section

Our goal with this area of our website is to provide parents of residential students with the information we are sending out to students each month.  We will be positing information about our upcoming deadlines, events on campus, and general information in this section.  Please feel free to refer back to this area of our website on a regular basis so you can see the latest updates from our department.

Interested in meeting our staff?  Feel free to see the Meet Our Staff page and see who works in the Departments of Residential Life.

If you'd like to get in touch with us about any questions you may have, please feel free to see our Contact Us page to speak with us via phone or e-mail.

Announcements

  • Looking to send something to your student?  Please address your mail the following way:
Main Campus

[Your Student's Name]
[Your Student's Residence Hall]
Westfield State University
577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01086
  • Note for parents looking to mail keys: Keys must be mailed in a sturdy, paperboard or plastic envelope. Keys will tear paper envelopes. 

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Fall 2024

Event/Deadline Date
New Student Check-In Sunday, September 1, 2024
Returning Student Check-In Monday, September 2, 2024
First Day of Classes Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Indigenous Peoples' Day - No Classes Monday, October 14, 2024
Veteran's Day - No Classes Monday, November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Break Halls Close @ 2PM Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Break Halls Open @ Noon Sunday, December 1,  2024
Final Exam Period December 16, 17, 18, 19, 2024
Residence Halls Close @ 5PM Thursday, December 19, 2024


*Residents approved to move in early will receive separate communication regarding check-in 

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