Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the nation’s largest honor society in higher education, has named Worcester Polytechnic Institute to its 2026 Transfer Honor Roll for creating pathways that help students transfer from community colleges.
This is the third consecutive year that WPI has been honored. It is one of 275 schools on this year’s list.
“WPI is moving toward our goal of being the premier STEM transfer institution,” says Debra Boucher, assistant dean of undergraduate studies. “We have made intentional decisions to build support structures that seek to ensure the success of transfer students, encourage a sense of belonging, and create a welcoming experience for students.”
The society measures institutions on how well they support transfer students from admissions through graduation, looking at factors such as transfer student outcomes, financial support, and campus engagement.
Boucher credits several support systems for contributing to WPI’s recognition:
- A Transfer Insight program connecting new students with current students and advisors for mentorship and guidance
- Guaranteed on-campus housing
- Partnerships with eight community colleges that establish clear pathways for students to transfer to WPI
- Two free summer classes for every incoming transfer student
- Expedited decisions and notifications about transferability of credits
- Programs that strengthen peer-to-peer connections
Over the last three years, more than 90 students have transferred to WPI each year on average.
More information on transfer admissions at WPI is available here.
About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helps them grow as scholars and leaders. Recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges as the official honor society for two-year colleges, PTK has more than 4.5 million members and nearly 1,200 chapters in 11 countries, including approximately 220,000 active members in colleges today.
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