Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Middlesex Community College Announce New Pathway

Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Middlesex Community College Announce New Pathway

At a ceremony held on Friday, August 2 at Middlesex Community College's Lowell Campus, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) President Grace Wang and Middlesex Community College (MCC) President Phil Sisson signed an articulation agreement to provide a clear pathway for MCC students to transfer to WPI. This initiative is central to both schools' mission to address the evolving educational, cultural, economic and workforce needs of the local and global communities.

"MCC is thrilled to partner with WPI to make the path of transfer to the four-year institution easier for our students," President Sisson said. "In addition to saving money and gaining hands-on experiences early on in their college experience at Middlesex, our students have resources and support available to ensure they are on the right track to reach their goals. This articulation agreement is an example of how MCC provides accessible and equitable opportunities for our diverse population of students, setting them up for success well beyond their time at the college."

"WPI and MCC are integral parts of the Massachusetts higher education landscape. A transfer program strengthens the relationship between our institutions, fostering regional academic collaboration and development. Moreover, graduates from this program will be well-prepared to contribute to the local economy, particularly in STEM fields that are vital to our region's growth," said WPI President Grace Wang. "This initiative holds immense promise for both institutions and, most importantly, for the students who will benefit from it."

Under the new articulation agreement, MCC students with an associate degree who have successfully completed a college-level precalculus or calculus 1 course, a college-level laboratory science course, and have earned a 3.3 or higher GPA, will be guaranteed admission to WPI. MCC students who have not yet completed their associate degree but have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have successfully completed a college-level precalculus or calculus 1 course and successfully completed a college-level laboratory science course may be offered admission in order to transfer to a bachelor's degree program at WPI.

Upon admission, students will be supported through transfer student programs and opportunities at WPI, including a designated advisor in the Academic Advising Officeand a staff liaison in the Office of Undergraduate Studies.

MCC transfer students will also have immediate access to WPI's Heebner Career Development Centerand summer research opportunities. In addition, admitted students will be required to take a semester-long transfer transition program and receive a summer undergraduate course tuition waiver for one course taken in each of two summers, during their enrollment at WPI. Additional opportunities are available for qualified students to pursue graduate programming upon enrollment at WPI.

Information about WPI admissions and application requirements for transfer students as well as transfer agreements can be found at www.wpi.edu/+transfer. Visit www.middlesex.edufor more information on MCC.