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Academics

Worcester State is an 鈥渆xtremely welcoming and open-minded鈥 institution that quickly 鈥渇eels like home鈥 to its undergraduates. Much of that can be accredited to professors who 鈥渢ruly care about student learning.鈥 While some allow that faculty can be 鈥渉it or miss,鈥 the majority of comments describe teachers as 鈥渁mazing,鈥 鈥渦nderstanding,鈥 and 鈥渨onderful resources.鈥 With true 鈥減assion for what they do as well as a lot of knowledge of what they鈥檙e teaching,鈥 the faculty truly 鈥渂ring the material to life鈥 and are 鈥渨illing to assist above and beyond what is needed.鈥 Add 鈥渦nique, authentic, and very original鈥 professors to a school with 鈥渧ery affordable鈥 tuition and you鈥檝e got 鈥渁 fantastic academic experience鈥 that will 鈥渃hallenge and lead you to think outside the box.鈥

Student Body

Worcester鈥檚 student body is 鈥渟mall enough so you can get to know many of the students.鈥 And while the student body may primarily be 鈥渕ade up of commuters,鈥 you鈥檒l definitely encounter undergrads 鈥渇rom all walks of life鈥 who are 鈥渧ery open and accepting.鈥 It鈥檚 not rare to find 鈥渟ome who have dropped out of more prestigious institutions and others who are giving schooling a second shot.鈥 Regardless, the school 鈥渉as a very diverse student body, and no matter their situation, students describe their peers as 鈥渉ard working鈥 and 鈥渆ager to better themselves and their communities.鈥 They 鈥渉ave a drive to succeed and are always there to help anyone do well as a team.鈥 Even better, 鈥渢here is a strong sense of belonging and kindness that comes from the student body.鈥 The overall vibe from the school comes from the small things: 鈥淲hether it be as simple as holding a door open or as complex as tutoring a classmate there is a feeling of 鈥榳e鈥檙e in this together.鈥欌

Campus Life

Because the students at WSU are 鈥渢ypically driven by their studies, [they] spend a good amount of time on academics.鈥 But they also set aside plenty of time for fun. For starters, 鈥渢here are always things happening in the student center if you want an organized activity,鈥 some of which include cake decorating contests, karaoke, and paint nights. It鈥檚 also common for undergrads to participate in the 鈥済roup exercise classes offered multiple times a day.鈥 Outside of structured options, many students enjoy going to the gym or even just 鈥渄own to the turf [to get] a couple miles in.鈥 Speaking to the quality of on-campus dorms, one student notes that many 鈥渟pend their time doing the exact same thing: enjoying free time with friends in their suites, just relaxing after a long day of classes.鈥 Finally, when the weekend rolls around, 鈥渟tudents throw parties [on] campus or they go out with friends or take trips to Boston.鈥

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Christopher Dooley
Assistant Director of Admissions

Address
Admissions Office
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602

Phone
508-929-8040

Email
admissions@worcester.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Wellness Center
Student Center
Science & Technology Building
Learning Resource Center
Sheehan Hall Dining Hall

Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Worcester Art Museum, the second largest museum in New England, showcases 5,000 years of creativity from such masters as El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Gauguin.
The EcoTarium, Worcester?s science and nature center, hosts more than a 100,000 visitors annually.
Worcester has 53 parks, including Elm Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, and the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England.
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, located in downtown, hosts musicals, dance performances, comedy, children?s shows, and a wide range of live music performers?from original acts to nationally recognized cover bands.
The DCU Center, also located in downtown, is your destination for national and international musical acts, popular events like World Wrestling Entertainment matches and Cirque du Soleil performances, and a variety of trade shows and conferences. We hold our undergraduate commencement there.

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:15am - 4:30pm
508-929-8040

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
No

Information Sessions
Not Available

Times

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@worcester.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Public transportation (buses, taxis, shuttle bus etc.). Closest airport is Boston Logan International Airport which is approximately 50 miles from campus.

Driving Instructions to Campus
From Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90): Take Exit 10 (Auburn) to Rt. 290 East. (see from 290 East) From Rt. 495: Take Exit 25 to Rt. 290 West. (see from 290 West) From Rt. 9 West: Follow Rt. 9 West into Worcester. (see from Highland St.) From Rt. 146 North: Take Rt. 146 North to Rt. 290 East. (see from 290 East) From Rt. 190 South: Take Rt. 290 West. (see from 290 West) From Rt. 290 West: Take Exit 18 (Rt. 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Rt. 9 West. Turn right onto Rt. 9 West, also known as Highland Street. (see from Highland St.) From Rt. 290 East: Take Exit 17 (Rt. 9). Turn left onto Rt. 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. (see from Highland St.) From Highland Street: While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. (Pizza establishment on corner) At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.

Local Accommodations
Beechwood Hotel, Worcester ($$$) Comfort Inn, Auburn ($) Courtyard Marriot, Worcester ($$) Fairfield Inn & Suites, Auburn ($$) Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester ($$$) Holiday Inn, Worcester ($$) La Quinta Inn, Auburn ($$) Quality Inn & Suites, Worcester ($$) Residence Inn, Worcester ($$)

Admissions

Applicants: 4,745
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average HS GPA: 3.40







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