Worcester Polytechnic Institute

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Worcester Polytechnic Institute accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Worcester Polytechnic Institute does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 89% of students who start college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Worcester Polytechnic Institute may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Worcester Polytechnic Institute directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

When choosing a major, Worcester Polytechnic Institute students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.Worcester Polytechnic Institute allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Worcester Polytechnic Institute directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute Offer Online Classes?

✅ Worcester Polytechnic Institute true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Worcester Polytechnic Institute true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, check with the school directly.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute Require Internships?

❌ Worcester Polytechnic Institute does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Worcester Polytechnic Institute does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Library

The main library on campus is the George C. Gordon Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at WPI, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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