Admissions - Graduate Programs

Wentworth offers Graduate Master's programs in a range of disciplines. Our programs are offered on-campus and online. Explore the programs below, find what you need, and apply.

Wentworth Institute of Technology offers graduate programs in the following disciplines:

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

Master of Science (M.S.)

Application Requirements

Candidates must complete the online application and submit the following materials:

  • Statement of Purpose/Objectives: 500-1000 words (refer to the application for program-specific prompts)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Recommendation Letters: With your application, you should submit the names and titles, and contact information of people willing to submit a reference for you. 
  • Official Transcript(s): All external applicants must submit an official transcript from all institutions attended after high school graduation. All transcripts of coursework completed outside the United States must be evaluated by CED, Center for Educational Documentation; WES, World Education Services, Inc., or SpanTran (The Graduate Admissions Office will obtain transcripts of internal candidates from Wentworth on their behalf)
  • Application Fee: A non-refundable $58 fee is required.
  • Design Portfolio (M.Arch Only): Portfolios are required for applicants to all three M.Arch program tracks. Portfolios should include work that demonstrates your proficiency in architecture and/or other visual media; they should reflect the full range of your creative, research, and technical skills. The portfolio should be submitted as an electronic PDF file. Additional guidance is provided in the Portfolio Recommendations section below.
  • Proof of English Proficiency (for non-native English speakers): Please review Wentworth's English proficiency requirements. International applicants will also be required to submit proof of financial support.

All materials are to be submitted electronically; letters of recommendation may be submitted either electronically or by mail to:

Graduate Admissions
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Admissions Decisions

Completed applications are reviewed by the academic unit.  Applications are accepted for the fall and spring semesters and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Notification on the outcome of the admissions process occurs on a rolling basis for admission to the following semester. Wentworth Institute of Technology reserves the right to be the exclusive judge of the acceptability of any applicant for admission to its programs of study. All acceptances are contingent upon successful completion of the specified undergraduate degree program and maintenance of the minimum GPA standard. The decision of the graduate committees related to all aspects of admissions is final. Deposits of $250 are required to accept your offer of admittance and are non-refundable. 

The recommended undergraduate GPA is 3.0. The admissions committee may request other material if the GPA is below 3.0.

Portfolio Recommendations (M.Arch)

The following recommendations are designed to help you produce a strong architectural portfolio.

  • Format: Applicants should submit an electronic copy of their portfolio, saved as a PDF. Portfolios may be uploaded to the application. Portfolios should be designed for viewing one page at a time (not as a two-page spread) using landscape orientation and standard aspect ratios such as 4:3 and 16:9.
  • Content: Please show a range of your original design work, including design drawings, sketches, model images, photography, sculpture, writing samples – any work that conveys your artistic sensibilities. Emphasize four to five of your best projects. Non-academic creative and professional work may be included if it demonstrates your abilities to perform successfully as a graduate student.
  • Organization: Portfolios should be well organized with a brief introductory text for each project. Each project should be clearly labeled. Indicate whether the project was completed as part of a course by including the name of the professor, studio, and semester. In the case of team projects, you must identify your role on the team and specify authorship of drawings, images, and artifacts seen in the portfolio
  • Professional Quality: The goal of the portfolio is to legibly display the quality of your design and creative work. Focus your efforts on making the clearest presentation with simple layouts of imagery and brief, informative texts using straightforward typefaces scaled for ease of reading on a laptop. Make an effort to document your work carefully so that all images of your work are of high resolution and large enough to understand in detail; the committee expects a professional presentation.

Defer Policy 

Graduate students are allowed to defer one time for up to one year from the term they were admitted to. In order to defer, students must first accept their offer, deposit, and then request to defer in writing. Requests to defer will only be granted one time and must be for a term in which the program already accepts new students. Students that do not enroll after deferring will be required to reapply.  

Records Maintenance and Disposal 

All application materials will be stored and maintained digitally for one yearMaterials older than one year will need to be resubmitted if an applicant wishes to apply again for a future term. All admission documents, including academic records sent from other institutions, become part of the official college file if an applicant enrolls at the institution.