• Introduction to WPI
• Section 1: The WPI Plan
  • WPI Degree Requirements
  • Major Areas of Study
  • Professionally Accredited Programs
  • Academic Advising
  • Degree Options
  • Projects
  • The Major Qualifying Project (MQP)
  • The Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP)
  • Global Perspective Program
  • Humanities and Arts Requirement
  • The Social Science Requirement
• Section 2: Department and Program Descriptions
• Section 3: Course Descriptions
• Section 4: Academic Policies and Procedures
• Section 5: Resources and Special Programs
• Section 6: Career Development & Graduate School
• Section 7: Admission, Expenses, Financial Aid & Housing
• Section 8: Trustees, Administration & Faculty
• Supplement
• Search

Professionally Accredited Programs

WPI is accredited as an institution by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition, a number of major areas are accredited within their specific disciplines. Seven majors at WPI are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. These majors are biomedical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing engineering. Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. Please note that some departments bearing those particular names may also grant designated majors through their programs that are not ABET accredited. The titles of majors are carried on the students’ transcripts and have a bearing on engineering licensing and other professional activities.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and its program at WPI are approved by the American Chemical Society for a major in chemistry. Those chemistry majors who complete a program satisfying the guidelines established by the American Chemical Society are certified to that organization as having received an undergraduate professional education in chemistry.

The undergraduate and graduate business offerings in the Department of Management are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is a not-for-profit organization consisting of more than 1,000 educational organizations and corporations. Its mission is excellence in management education in colleges and universities. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency and service organization for business schools.

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