Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University has received a report from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges that praised the universitys commitment to students. This report forms the basis for the Spring 2014 reaffirmation of accreditation for Western by the Associations Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Coed | 1903 | N/A | Semester | $18.3 million | 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 | (203) 837-8200 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 100.0 | Connecticut | Danbury | 1021 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 398 |
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | Yes |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| women's center |
| placement service |
| day care |
| health service |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Late night transport/escort service |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Student patrols |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| co-op education |
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Observatory and Planetarium |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Remedial math |
| Remedial English |
| Reading machines |
| Tape recorders |
| Untimed tests |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Learning center |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Priority registration |
| Priority seating |
| Texts on tape |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Tape recorders |
| Special housing |
| Tutors |
| Adaptive equipment |
| Reader services |
| Braille services |
| Interpreters for hearing-impaired |
| Talking books |