Transfer from Mount Wachusett Community College to WPI

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Your Transfer Path from MWCC to WPI

Transfer to WPI with confidence: clear requirements and proven return on investment make your decision easy.

Transferring from Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) to WPI is a simple and well-supported process. Our transfer partnership offers defined admissions criteria, substantial financial support, and a tailored pathway designed to help you move forward with confidence.

Through our agreement with MWCC, eligible students receive:

  • Guaranteed admission to WPI when requirements are met
  • A minimum $20,000 transfer scholarship per 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 our experiential learning and strong career outcomes. Graduates leave with an average starting salary of $80,294, proof that a WPI degree delivers long-term value. Applying to WPI as a transfer student is 100% free. Why wait? Explore your proven transfer pathway from MWCC to WPI below. 

 

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$20K Transfer Scholarship. Each Year. Guaranteed.

Transfer students admitted from Mount Wachusett 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.

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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.

Partnership Framework

Requirements for Admission

WPI has a long history of success with transfer students from partner institutions. Mount Wachusett 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!

 

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Course Transfer Credit Guide

Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree at WPI

Use the official transfer pathway guide to understand how your Mount Wachusett Community College coursework applies toward a WPI degree. The guide also highlights majors that align well with your associate degree, so you can plan your next step confidently.

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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.

Financial Aid for WPI Transfer Students

How It Works

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."

Wilson Gramer ’26
Wilson Gramer ’26
BS in Computer Science

Wilson combines his love of teaching and technology with projects that expand what it means to work in STEM. [...]

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Lifetime Value for Transfer Students

#11

best programs for internships/co-ops

U.S. News & World Report (2025)
#2

top college launching grads into engineering roles

LinkedIn (2025)
$80,294

average starting salary, bachelor’s degree (class of 2024)

(as of 4/18/25)

Admissions Deadlines for Transfer Students

  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

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

Apply Now

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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?

The official transfer agreement (PDF) between WPI and Mount Wachusett Community College is available for download.