577 Western Avenue
Westfield MA 01086
Driving Directions
From the North:
- Take Interstate 91 South.
- Get off I-91 at Exit 14, which is I-90/Mass. Pike
- Take Mass. Pike West five miles to Exit 41 (Westfield)
- Turn right onto routes 10/202 South, travel for about two miles through town to the Westfield Public Library (on your right)
- Turn right onto Court street/Western Avenue for 2.5 miles
- Westfield State University is on your right
From the South:
- Take Interstate 91 North
- Follow directions from above
From the East:
- Travel to I-90/Mass. Pike until you reach Exit 41
- Follow directions from above
Director Smedly has called a MANDATORY advisor’s meeting at 1400 hours at the Wilson Auditorium. Director Smedly is adamant that all advisors attend. It will be quick.
Check-in will be at Scanlon Hall
Overnight parking will be in the commuter lot
(NETTIE M. STEVENS SCIENCE AND INNOVATION CENTER)
CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS
Check-In and Drop-Off Procedures
For security reasons, parents and guardians are not permitted in the registration area or residence halls during check-in.
Cadet luggage and equipment must remain in vehicles until the check-in process has been completed.
Upon arrival at Scanlon Hall, advisors should report to the registration table to meet with academy administrative staff. Cadets must remain outside the registration area until directed to enter.
Advisors will address any last-minute questions or issues during registration. Once all check-in requirements have been completed, advisors will receive dorm room keys from housing staff.
Only cadets with medications or medical concerns are required to meet with the academy nurse during check-in. All other cadets must remain outside the registration area until instructed otherwise.
Cadets are strongly encouraged to begin hydrating the evening before arrival.
Agencies and posts are encouraged to travel to campus as a group with only advisors and cadets. Personal vehicles for cadets are not permitted on campus.
Below are updated letters from each program director, a sample packing list for your cadets, the essential skills handbook for all cadets, and staff handbook.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LETTER
CAREER DEVELOPMENT WRITING EXERCISE
ESSENTIAL SKILLS HANDBOOK – UPDATED 2024
STAFF HANDBOOK – UPDATED 2024