Transfer from MassBay Community College (MassBay) to WPI

Transfer with confidence: clear guidelines, proven return on your investment.

Transferring from MassBay Community College to WPI is simple and supported through a long-standing transfer partnership. You’ll have clear admissions criteria, built-in financial support, and a pathway designed to keep you on track to graduate.

Your credits are reviewed before you enroll, so you know exactly how they apply toward your WPI degree.

Through our agreement with MassBay, eligible students receive:

Guaranteed admission to WPI when requirements are met
Minimum $20,000 transfer scholarship each year, with additional aid considered
Guaranteed on-campus housing
Two free summer courses to ease your transition (a $5,000 value)
Automatic review for merit scholarships and financial aid

At WPI, you’ll become part of a nationally ranked STEM university where project-based learning and close collaboration with faculty prepare students for what’s next. Transfer students quickly join project teams and graduate ready for competitive careers or advanced study, with an average starting salary of $80,294.

Applying to WPI as a transfer student is 100% free. Why wait? Explore your proven transfer pathway from MassBay CC to WPI below. ↓

$20K Transfer Scholarship, Every Year

Students transferring from MassBay are awarded the WPI Transfer Partner Scholarship, worth at least $20,000 annually for up to four years. Eligible students may also receive additional merit-based and need-based financial aid.

Start Strong with Two Free Summer Courses

As part of the MassBay partnership, transfer students may enroll in two summer courses at no cost (a $5,000 value). It’s an opportunity to get comfortable with WPI academics, meet classmates, and transition smoothly into project-based coursework.

WPI has a strong record of success with transfer students from partner community colleges. MassBay students are guaranteed admission as transfer applicants when they meet the following requirements:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3*
Completion of an associate’s degree in any academic program
One college-level precalculus or calculus I course
One laboratory science course

* If your GPA is 3.0 or higher and you meet all other requirements, we still strongly encourage you to apply!

WPI Students working on robotics project

Course Transfer Credit Guide

Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree at WPI

Thinking about your next step in STEM? This official transfer guide shows how your MassBay credits apply toward a WPI degree and which WPI majors align with your associate’s degree to help you stay on track.

View Pathway from MassBay CC to WPI (PDF)

Housing & Dining Highlights

On-campus housing is guaranteed for transfer students.
Residential and voluntary meal plans are available for purchase.
Multiple dining locations across campus offer a variety of options, from ramen and rice bowls to subs and smoothies.
Need your caffeine fix? Dunkin’ and Starbucks are located right on campus.

Full-time transfer students enrolled at WPI, domestic and international, are eligible for WPI merit scholarships and need-based aid.

Part-time transfer students enrolled at WPI are not eligible for WPI merit scholarships or need-based aid. However, part-time domestic students may be eligible for federal and / or state financial aid.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) :

To determine your eligibility for federal aid, file the FAFSA form.
Use WPI school code 002233.

College Scholarship Service (CSS ) :

To determine your eligibility for WPI-funded financial assistance, fill out the CSS profile.
Use WPI school code 3969.

Estimate your costs with the WPI Net Price Calculator.

For more details, see Transfer Students on the Office of Financial Aid’s website.

Financial Aid Deadlines for Transfer Students

	CSS Profile Application	FAFSA	Notification Date	Notes
Spring 2026 Entry Transfer Applicants	Due November 1, 2025	Due November 1, 2025	Rolling after application date	Applicants must file the 2025-2026 CSS Profile & FAFSA
Fall 2026 Entry Transfer Applicants	Due May 15, 2026	Due May 15, 2026	Rolling after application date	Applicants must file the 2026-2027 CSS Profile & FAFSA

Don’t Just Get a Degree.

Build Your Career with Purpose.

Transfer students apply to WPI for free! Ready to launch an innovative career in STEM that pays off for life?

	Spring Entry	Fall Entry
Application Opens	September 1	January 16
Application Review Begins	Late September	Mid-March
Application Deadline	November 1	June 10
Decision Notification	Rolling (Begins early October)	Rolling (Begins mid/late April)
Enrollment Deadline	December 3	July 10

Transfer from MassBay Community College to WPI

$20K Transfer Scholarship, Every Year

Start Strong with Two Free Summer Courses

Requirements for Admission

Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree at WPI

Housing & Dining Highlights

Financial Aid for WPI Transfer Students

Student Voice

Lifetime Value for Transfer Students

Admissions Deadlines for Transfer Students

Financial Aid Deadlines for Transfer Students

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