Transfer from Connecticut State Community College to WPI

Transferring from Connecticut State Community College (CT State) to WPI is a straightforward and well-supported pathway. Through our transfer partnership, you’ll benefit from clear admissions requirements, significant financial support, and a defined pathway to earning your WPI degree.

Through our agreement with CT State, eligible students receive:

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

At WPI, you’ll join a nationally recognized STEM university known for hands-on learning, close faculty mentorship, and strong career outcomes. Graduates launch with an average starting salary of $79,422. ↓

$20K Transfer Scholarship. Each Year. Guaranteed.

Transfer students admitted from Connecticut State Community College are guaranteed the WPI Transfer Partner Student Scholarship, valued at a minimum of $20,000 each year for up to four years. You may also combine this scholarship with additional aid.

Free Summer Courses for Transfer Students

Take two summer courses for free (a $5,000 value) so you can connect with the campus community and get ready for WPI's famous hands-on projects.

WPI has a long history of success with transfer students from partner institutions. Connecticut State Community College students are guaranteed admission as transfer applicants when they meet the following criteria:

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

Use the official transfer guide to see how your Connecticut State Community College credits apply toward a WPI degree. The pathway outlines course equivalencies and aligned majors so you can plan efficiently and stay on track.

View Pathway from HCC to WPI (PDF)

Housing & Dining Highlights

On-campus housing is guaranteed for transfer students.
Residential and optional meal plans are available to suit different living and dining preferences.
Dining locations across campus offer a wide range of choices, from ramen and rice bowls to sandwiches and smoothies.
Need coffee between classes? Dunkin’ and Starbucks are conveniently 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.

Student Voice

"When I first came to WPI, I thought I would spend all my time studying for class, but I have also had the opportunity to meet and work with many people who share my passions and interests and who cheer me on in my endeavors. Whether it's music, education, or climate change. I have been challenged to broaden my horizons and connect my computer science work with other subjects."

Financial Aid Deadlines for Transfer Students

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

Connecticut State Community College

Your Transfer Path from CT State to WPI

$20K Transfer Scholarship. Each Year. Guaranteed.

Free Summer Courses for Transfer Students

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

Financial Aid Deadlines for Transfer Students

Admissions Deadlines for Transfer Students

Build Your Career with Purpose.

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