Family Resources

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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. 

Stay Connected with Residential Life

Our goal with this area of our website is to provide families and champions 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.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Fall 2025

Event/DeadlineDate
New Student Check-InSunday, August 30, 2026
Returning Student Check-InMonday, August 31, 2026
First Day of ClassesWednesday, September 2, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day - No ClassesMonday, October 12, 2026
Veteran's Day - No ClassesWednesday, November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Break Halls Close @ 2PMWednesday, November 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Break Halls Open @ NoonSunday, November 29,  2026
Final Exam PeriodDecember 14, 15, 16, 17, 2026
Residence Halls Close @ 5PMThursday, December 17, 2026

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

Guest Policies

A guest is defined as any individual who is not currently assigned as a resident of that particular residence hall room. Please review the entire Guest Policy found in the Student Handbook by clicking here.

Underage Guests

Except for specially approved programs or circumstances, no guest under 16 years of age will be permitted to be signed into a residence hall without the presence of their parent or guardian. Any guest who is 16 or 17 years old must provide a valid ID and a document indicating date of birth (these may be the same document) and an emergency phone number as well as a completed authorization form for the visit from a parent or guardian, found here. University staff may call to confirm authorization for a visit. Underage guests who violate University policies will be required to leave and face parental notification.

Please note the following if you are planning to host a guest:

  • A resident may sign in up to two guests at any one time.
  • At any time, each traditional room or apartment is limited to a maximum of three (3) times the number of residents present.
  • Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests.  Hosts must ensure that guests abide by all University and residence hall policies.
  • The rights of Westfield State University residents shall take precedence over the rights of guests.  Specifically, residents have the right to restrict guest presence in their own rooms, particularly in the case of overnight guests.
  • A guest's stay may not exceed three (3) overnights in any week (Monday-Sunday).
  • Any guest who is not a current Westfield State University student must be signed in and escorted at all times by the host.  Failure to follow the correct sign-in policy will result in guest removal from campus and guest restrictions for the host. 

If you have any questions regarding the Guest Policy please feel free to visit your RA or RD for additional information. You may also contact our main office at 413- 572-5402.

Family Guide to Campus Living

Find answers to common questions and packing tips to help your student arrive prepared.

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Contact Us

Residential Life
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scanlon Hall – Garden Level