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We know how important it is for prospective students to connect with campus in their college search process, so we make it easy for you to find the visit experience that’s right for you. We are currently offering the following ways to connect with campus:

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• Western New England's episode on The College Tour
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• Student-Led Video Tours
• Open Houses

You can also explore our visit registration page for additional opportunities. We look forward to showing you what makes WNE so great!

Get a Preview: The College Tour

Western New England University is all about you! Whatever your goals and dreams are, WNE will help make them a reality. Meet 10 stellar Golden Bears who will show you around our beautiful Springfield, MA, campus; share their stories; and give you a glimpse of the possibilities! We may be a small school, but we’re big on passion. From our beautiful campus and top-notch facilities to exciting opportunities and friendships that last a lifetime, WNE will help you take on the world.

Financial Aid Appointments

A Financial Aid Appointment provides the perfect opportunity to have a personal meeting with one of our experienced financial aid counselors. Whether you are still considering applying or have already been admitted, we will take the time to listen to you and your family’s individual needs and help you craft a plan to make your college education as affordable as possible. We strongly encourage you to make an appointment today.

To make an appointment, please feel free to call 413-796-2080 or email [email protected] . You can also speak over the phone with one of our professional counselors anytime Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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If you are working on making your decision, or just starting your college or advanced degree search, we invite you to see what makes Western New England University so great. Whether you would like to visit in person or prefer one of our virtual visit opportunities, we have a variety of options to allow you to explore our spectacular campus in the heart of New England.

Tour options and registration can be found below. We hope to see you soon!

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Looking Forward To Open House

This isn't just another Open House—it's a true Golden Bear welcome! We want you to come visit us on our home turf to get a feel for life at Western New England University.

Follow Our Students On Virtual Tours

Join current WNE undergraduates for behind-the-scenes virtual tours of our campus as they show you around our classrooms, residence halls, dining facilities, and more!

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Our graduate programs offer four entry points a year (spring, summer, fall, and winter) so that you can enroll when the time is right for you.

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Virtual Tour

Discover campus from your laptop.

Want the opportunity to experience Western WNE from the comfort of your own home? Showcasing our picture-perfect New England where quaint brick architecture houses modern learning facilities, our virtual experiences are the next best thing to an on-campus visit.

Our virtual visit opportunities include:

• Remote Campus Tour Experiences
• Student-Led Video Tours

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Western New England University (WNE) is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution focused on preparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a division of Northeastern College, WNE’s 215-acre suburban campus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-time undergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its 90+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and School of Law.

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Behind the Scenes of The College Tour

Wne to make its amazon prime video debut in streaming series.

By Alex Lyman ’12/G’16

WNE is going big in sharing its value with the world—and is headed to Amazon Prime Video through a featured episode of The College Tour , a series that allows high school students to “visit” college campuses across the country and learn about them through the lens of current students.

But how did WNE, out of the thousands of colleges and universities across the country, get this incredible platform to share who we are and what we do?

Members of the administration discovered an episode of The College Tour featuring a public university in a neighboring state and knew WNE had to get in on the action. They pitched the idea to President Robert E. Johnson, who told the team to run with it.

“I don’t know how to whisper,” jokes Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communication Mercedes Maskalik about her promotional style. “President Johnson gave us the green light to spread our story and reach the masses. If the goal is to reach people who haven’t heard of us, The College Tour was an obvious choice. We wanted to go big.”

And WNE did go big—by landing a slot in the seventh season of the series. Not only will the University’s episode be the first of the season, but WNE is also the first college in Massachusetts to be featured.

The Making of Our Episode

Once WNE was chosen to be on The College Tour , it was full steam ahead with casting students, scriptwriting, location scouting, and making a game plan. The entire pre-production process took about four weeks and included meetings with The College Tour and WNE’s Marketing team, parsing out our story into 10 individual segments, soliciting and reviewing auditions, and mapping out the overall feel of our tour.

The College Tour ’s production team descended on WNE’s campus with cameras, microphones, lighting, and even a drone to capture our community from all angles. The weeklong shoot in July required the University Marketing team, three production carts, and plenty of help to keep the process running smoothly. The Golden Bear community really came together to make it all happen. From volunteering as extras in various scenes, to unlocking classrooms and keeping the production crew fed, our community did anything and everything they could to help make the shoot a success. And we mean anything—shoot director Daren Woolsey even donned the Golden Bear mascot costume for filming and entertained a large group of campers from the University’s summer soccer clinic.

Before we knew it, the film crew was off to its next shoot, and WNE was in the post-production process, where we received drafts of our episode and collaborated with the editing team to craft the final iteration.

Set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in March 2023, WNE and The College Tour will soon be coming to a screen near you!

Making TV Magic on College Campuses

“Welcome to Western New England University! This is The College Tour .”

Host Alex Boylan, a Massachusetts native, welcomes the audience with the promise of an exciting adventure, as upbeat music synchronizes with drone footage and sweeping shots of WNE’s 215-acre campus. As the episode kicks off, Alex mentions how special our New Traditional University is, and the contagious Golden Bear Spirit that is evident everywhere you go.

He sets the tone for the entire episode with enthusiasm, charm, and excitement —a must when your job is to help high school students consider their options.

Alex, who won the second season of The Amazing Race , came up with the idea of The College Tour as his niece was looking at colleges herself. He realized the challenges that many families face in terms of having the time and resources to visit a variety of schools that their children are considering, and that there might be a way to ease that burden.

“Seeing my niece struggle to afford to tour colleges in person ignited something in me,” says Alex. “It made me realize that there can be a better way to give access to people. The College Tour is truly special because it levels the playing field, and there is so much love that goes into making each episode, because we really understand how important this show is for so many students.”

As fate would have it, the COVID-19 pandemic occurred during The College Tour ’s infancy, creating even more of a critical need.

Having visited dozens of colleges and universities, Alex says that visiting WNE in his home state was a special experience for him.

“I’ve traveled the world, filmed in over 60 countries, but Massachusetts will always be my home,” he says. “The architecture and scenery of WNE just brings me back to my roots. I was blown away by the sense of community on campus. WNE has such an amazing energy and the resources that it affords its students were just incredible to see.”

Meet Our Student Ambassadors for The College Tour

We couldn’t have The College Tour without the unique perspective and stories of our students— who are the reason for everything we do at WNE. Here are the stars of our show!

Richard Amoako

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Second-year Springfield, MA

“Pursuing a doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Western New England University has been the perfect choice for me because I feel connected to campus through both academics and social life, and am growing as a professional and healthcare leader each day. I have learned to work hard in the classroom and enjoy the journey while pursuing my dream.”

Junior Marketing Communication/Advertising Pittsfield, MA

“WNE is a place where creativity and learning agility is valued. I am able to customize my academic experience and indulge in my creativity while learning about entertainment and business from behind the curtain. Because WNE empowers me to pursue my passions and customize my education, I know I will have many more of these opportunities!”

Dominick Buccitti '22

Graduate Student MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Milford, CT

“I started out with aspirations of being a hospital pharmacist. But I discovered that pharmaceutical research was much more aligned with my goals and interests. WNE gave me the flexibility and support to easily change my major from Pharmacy to Health Sciences with a minor in Chemistry, so that I could build the academic foundation to confidently enter a master’s program.”  

MaryKate Caron

Senior Marketing Communication/Advertising Wilbraham, MA

“WNE encourages us to embrace change and discover new opportunities in our field of study. I recently completed a successful internship at a digital marketing agency. It went so well that they created an entirely new position just for me, based on the unique skills I learned at WNE. I’ll now be working at the agency full-time as a Content Strategy Specialist—before I even graduate!”

Adell Gadzey  

Senior Information Technology Colchester, VT

“I knew Western New England was the right place for me because, besides the academics, they had the organizations and events that helped me feel like I belong. This community recognizes the complexities of our identities and makes space for everyone to show up as their full selves. WNE will definitely make you feel like you belong, too.”  

Miranda Holhut

Junior Biology Hatfield, MA

“One of my favorite parts of the college experience is WNE’s amazing campus life that makes everyone feel part of the action. I was inspired to become a resident advisor to help create an inclusive and safe space for residents that encourages them to make the most of their life at WNE!”  

Emily Kowal

Junior Biomedical Engineering East Granby, CT

“The philosophy of the College of Engineering is ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Day One.’ That fundamental mindset has helped me excel in engineering and at WNE. This summer, I am interning with a local medical device company. I can truly say that my education has made me fully prepared for this opportunity.”

Allie Provost  

Junior Marketing Dudley, MA

“Finding your place in the world is a major component of the WNE experience. Our Study Abroad program is WAY more than an excursion…it’s a transformative experience that crosses disciplines, cultures, and borders. You’ll expand your worldview and increase your understanding of our global society—it is truly life-changing!”

Patrick Riley  

Sophomore Political Science Thomaston, CT

“Western New England’s support system and engagement has laid the foundation for my success on campus and beyond. Our open and welcoming community has allowed me to break out of my comfort zone; discover my talents; help students grow academically, socially, and personally; and create memorable experiences and friendships.”  

Aditya Shah  

Junior Finance and Business Analytics and Information Management Gujarat, India

“Joining an American university from India was definitely out of my comfort zone. But WNE prepares graduates to adapt and thrive, and has positioned me well to achieve my personal and professional goals—which include being an analyst at a hedge fund or investment bank, and someday running my own hedge fund.”

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College & University Tours In Western Massachusetts

At the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, we’re committed to helping visitors and locals find the events and venues they need to have a great experience in our wonderful state. Our extensive list of restaurants, family fun activities, shopping centers, college visits, lodging, and outdoor adventures will help you put together an itinerary packed full of fun.

One of the highlights of Western Massachusetts is the enriching educational experience people can have. Folks come from all over the nation to attend some of our many higher educational institutions in the area. Whether you’re local or from out of state, Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes you and encourages you to visit us for some campus tours .

Some Colleges and Universities You Should Check Out

Where you attend college isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. There are a lot of considerations, such as whether the college or university offers a program you’d like to pursue, how much it costs to attend, where it is located, and what type of student life the college or university offers. When you’re on a campus tour, you can learn about all of these things. Some colleges and universities you should check out include:

• University of Massachusetts Amherst – UMass Amherst offers degrees in education, humanities and fine arts, nursing, management, engineering, social and behavioral sciences, and a wide range of other programs. Their graduate school offers services and support for dozens of doctoral and master’s programs. Visiting the campus will show you all they have to offer, including housing, programs, the city, and the overall energy you’ll find when attending.
• Western New England University – WNE offers degrees in law, business, pharmacy and health sciences, arts and sciences, and engineering. With both in-person and virtual tours for those considering attending such a spectacular campus, you can see first-hand why The Economist has ranked them one of the Top 50 Colleges when it comes to financial return.
• Springfield College – Springfield College consists of four schools: Arts and Sciences; Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership ; Health Sciences; and Social Work and Behavioral Sciences. While you do need to schedule your campus visit ahead of time, they’re offering tours of the campus for prospective students. During your visit, you can learn about admissions requirements, financial aid, student life, career outcomes, and a variety of other aspects relating to your college experience.
• Springfield Technical Community College – STCC offers both associate degrees and certificates for a long list of program areas, including applied psychology, CAD/CAM, early childhood education, human services/social work, microcomputer specialist, and more. A campus tour will show you the general layout of the campus, a guided walk-through of some buildings, and will give you the information you need about academics and support.

Other colleges to note include Holyoke Community College, Mount Holyoke College, Bay Path University, and American International College.

More Things To Do

Western Mass is known for its many private schools, colleges, and universities, which enrich the lives of students and residents. While you’re here for a student visit or just visiting your student, take advantage of the one-of-a-kind attractions, great dining, and seasonal events that make this region a great getaway. Some things you should consider are:

• Six Flags New England – Just a 25-minute drive from WNE, Six Flags New England is a great activity to break up a week of college visits.
• Basketball Hall of Fame – Only a 10-minute drive from American International College, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame serves as basketball’s most complete library and resource center for all hoop lovers.
• MGM Springfield – If you are up for the ultimate way to do what you love, check out the MGM Springfield. 
• Springfield Museums – With five world-class museums at one location, you can get your fill of culture and excitement just minutes away from both STCC and Springfield College.
• Yankee Candle Village – Experience the magic of Yankee Candle, and view a wide array of scented candles and related accessories.
• Fine Dining – Western Mass is also home to some of the best dining in the area, including bNapoli Italian, The Federal, The Student Prince, and 30Boltwood which is just a stone’s throw from UMass Amherst.

Get Your Itinerary Built

As you can see, there are eateries, entertainment, and fun around every corner and near every college or university in Western Mass . Since graduation time can be an especially busy time in the region, we advise parents and families to check the college commencement schedule well in advance. We also recommend making lodging or other reservations well in advance of the school’s commencement. Whether you’re planning to solely visit college campus locations, or would like to expand your trip to include other adventures, Western Mass is where it’s at. Get your itinerary built today with help from the experts here at Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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