Westfield State University fosters intellectual curiosity, encourages critical thinking, inspires civic engagement, and promotes a global perspective. We are grounded in our founding principles of academic excellence and educating all in a diverse and welcoming community.
Emphasizing teaching, student advising, and student involvement in the life of the University and the community, Westfield State University's primary mission is to assist its students to develop intellectually and to use their knowledge and skills to improve the social and economic conditions in their communities. The University seeks to instill among members of its community a sense of social responsibility and citizenship.