Worcester State College | Undergraduate Admissions | Worcester, MA

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can I find out how much it costs to attend WSC?

Our Financial Aid Department is committed to giving you all the options and information available for financing your education. You can find out information on the costs of attendance by visiting http://wwwfac.worcester.edu/finaid/cost_attendance.htm.

Where can I obtain an application for Financial Aid?

http://wwwfac.worcester.edu/finaid

Is on-campus housing guaranteed for all students?

While we try to accommodate our Residence Halls to as many students as possible, on-campus housing is first-come first-serve and is not guaranteed. There is no special criteria to be eligible for living on-campus. No student is guaranteed housing until they have been accepted into the college, and pay their dormitory deposit. If a student is waitlisted, and no dormitory is available, they are eligible to receive refund only on the $150.00 (Dormitory Deposit) out of the $300.00 Total Deposit.

Can freshman have cars on campus their first year?

Freshman students are not be allowed to have cars on campus. Initial Resident parking requests will be considered only from students with over 45 credits. Requests from students with between 30-45 credits will be considered under extenuating circumstances. Please contact the Parking Clerk for more details at 508-929-8887.

When am I able to register for classes as a degree-seeking student?

In order to register for classes as an incoming student, you must first be accepted into the college and have paid your Enrollment Deposit, and fill out two required forms in your acceptance letter. It is imperative that you return your payment along with the Tuition Residency Statement, and the Admissions Response Form. Once you complete this, you will receive information concerning registration from Academic Services, as well as Health Forms, and Orientation Information. Registration is done through the Academic Services/Freshman Studies Office, located in Room 112 in the Sullivan Building, across from the Registrar's Office. You may contact them directly at 508-929-8111.

I have withdrawn or taken a leave of absence or have stopped attending Worcester State College altogether. What do I need to do to get back into the college?

In most cases, you can simply be re-instated through the Office of The Registrar. If you have attended other institutions since your leave of absence, or if you are coming back for a major that has higher Admission standards than your previously enrolled major, you will be required to re-apply for Admission at the Admissions Office.

Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Criminal Justice and Education Majors are majored which have higher Admission Standards. Applying for these majors will require going through the Admissions Process again.

Do you offer Dual-Enrollment?

Unfortunately, WSC no longer offers the Dual-Enrollment Agreements with High Schools.

How do I know what credits are transferable, and how many credits I can transfer maximum?

The Admission Counselors at WSC perform the transfer credits and furnish all students with a copy of all the credits that have been accepted and allocated by WSC. If you need to find out what credits will transfer in, you may need to make an appointment with an Admissions Counselor.

Worcester State College will only accept no more than 60 credits from a Community College. If you have a Bachelor's Degree, and are returning for a Second Baccalaureate degree, or are working on completing your Primary Baccalaureate degree, the maximum credits that are accepted will be 90 credits. You need 120 credits to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree.

How do I go about setting up an Interview with Admissions?

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions does not give interviews for the process of being admitted into the college. Interviews are only requested for the competitive majors if felt necessary by an Admissions Representative. You will receive written notice in the mail if this is required.

Are there any exemptions for the SAT requirements?

Students who are 22 or older, or who qualify as a transfer student with 12 - 24 transferable credits with a satisfactory GPA do not require SATs. Also, students who have documented Learning Disabilities can be considered exempt, but must submit to us official documentation of such Learning Disabilities (IEP).

Do you accept copies of transcripts?

We require Official Transcripts that are signed and stamped by the Institution's Registrar or designee in a sealed envelope, forwarded directly from the institution to our office via mail.