Admissions - Undergraduate Programs
- Admissions Requirements
- Application Process and Required Documents for Full-time Undergraduate Admissions
- Application Process and Required Documents for Full-time Undergraduate Transfer Admissions
- Application Process and Required Documents for Full-time Undergraduate International Admissions
- Homeschool Admissions Requirements
Wentworth is a member of the Common Application, and the Common Application is the exclusive method by which first year candidates apply to Wentworth. All first year candidates must complete their application no later than February 1 for consideration.
Application deadlines*:
- Early Action I - November 1
- Early Action II - January 1
- Regular Decision - February 1
*Dates are subject to change.
Transfer students will be considered for fall and spring semester admissions depending on space availability. The priority deadline for spring admissions is November 1. The priority deadline for fall admissions is July 1. The enrollment deposits are not refundable.
Wentworth accepts full-time students in the program majors, either as first-year or transfer applicants.
Wentworth accepts international students as first-year or transfer applicants. Specific requirements regarding international student admissions can be found in the section on international admissions.
The enrollment deadline for undergraduate admissions is May 1. Erollment is guaranteed with a $500 deposit. Deposits may be accepted after May 1 if space is available. Enrollment deposits are not refundable after May 1.
Each student planning to attend Wentworth must submit completed immunization records and enroll in the Wentworth Health Plan or waive enrollment in the plan if eligible by the bill due date. Failure to provide complete immunization and physical examination records may lead to the cancellation of classes and/or housing.
Please refer to the section regarding transfer credit for information and policies about receiving academic credit for courses taken at another institution, for advanced placement and other exam courses, and for military, professional or other experience. Transfer credit that was completed more than 5 years prior to the first semester enrolled in a degree seeking program will not be accepted; this includes AP/IB credit.
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.
Admissions Requirements
All undergraduate applicants must have completed four years of English, a mathematics course of study through algebra II, and one laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, physics, or biology) course. For students applying to the Applied Mathematics program, the Applied Sciences program, the Computer Science program, the Cybersecurity program, the Data Science program or any engineering program, pre-calculus is also required.
Application Process and Required Documents for Full-time Undergraduate Admissions
High school seniors may apply any time after August 1 of their senior year to one of the decision rounds indicated above.
Applicants for full-time academic programs must submit the following:
- A completed application, which can be submitted online through the Wentworth homepage or through the Common Application.
- A $50.00 application processing fee, due at the time the application is received.
- An official high school transcript or G.E.D. scores.
- Optional Letter of Recommendation
- A personal statement (essay) of 250-500 words.
Wentworth is SAT/ACT test optional for applicants with the exception of home-schooled applicants and applicants attending a high school that employs a narrative assessment of course performance and does not provide grades on a 4.0 scale.
First time incoming students may be required to submit an English Writing Sample during new student orientation. To ensure proper placement, students placed into ENGL0700 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I (COMP), ENGL0800 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II ( LIT & COMP), ENGL0900 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, and ENGL1100 ENGLISH I will be reassessed during the first week and able to re-register before the end of drop/add if necessary.
The Wentworth Mathematics Placement is required for all new undergraduate students, including transfer students, prior to orientation or attending classes. The goal of the mathematics placement process is to determine the appropriate level mathematics course for student success. Transfer students may be exempt from mathematics placement testing only if WIT has awarded transfer credit for degree-specific, first-level mathematics courses.
For first time incoming students who have completed college level courses, Advance Placement, International Baccalaureate or Project Lead the Way course work to be evaluated for Wentworth credit, please see the Transfer Credit section.
Application Process and Required Documents for Full-time Undergraduate Transfer Admissions
Students who previously matriculated in a degree-seeking undergraduate program must apply as a transfer student. The priority deadline for full-time transfers for fall admissions is July 1. After this date, applications are reviewed on a space available basis. Transfer students will be considered for spring semester admissions depending on space availability. The priority deadline for spring admissions is November 1.
In addition to the requirements listed above for full-time undergraduate admissions, transfer applicants must also submit the following:
- A transfer report from the most recent college attended. This form must be completed by a school official who is knowledgeable of your academic and disciplinary standing.
- An official transcript from all institutions of higher learning attended. Credit that was completed more than 5 years prior to the first semester enrolled in a degree seeking program is not eligible for transfer.
- Proof of English Proficiency (if necessary, please refer to our English Proficiency Requirements).
Additional requirements for transfer students (if applicable):
- Transfer students may be required to submit an English writing sample at transfer student orientation, unless transfer credit is granted for courses equivalent to English I or English II.
- Students seeking to transfer into the Electromechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering programs must have completed similar coursework at an accredited college or university (NECHE and/or EAC-ABET accreditation or equivalent) and have a minimum of 2.5 out of a 4.0 GPA for all mathematics and physics courses.
- Students seeking to transfer into the Architecture, Interior Design or Industrial Design programs must present a portfolio of work to receive credit for courses with visual content.
Transfer Credit
Incoming First Year or Transfer students who intend to transfer credits to Wentworth must submit an official transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before the University can evaluate and award credit. Students who have attended regionally accredited institutions can expect to receive credit for successfully completed courses (bearing a grade of "C" or higher) that are comparable in depth and content to those offered at Wentworth. In some cases, courses will transfer as elective credit but not satisfy program requirements. Credit that was completed more than 5 years prior to the first semester enrolled in a degree seeking program is not eligible for transfer, this includes AP/IB test scores.
No academic credit is awarded for Internships/COOP’s, Practicum, Directed Research, Preparatory, Workforce Training, Professional Development, Continuing Education or remedial course work or for courses with grades of "P" or "S". Grades for coursework completed at another institution are not recorded on the students’ official transcript, transfer credit is assigned "TR".
Residency Requirement
Residency requirement for all transfer students enrolled in a full-time baccalaureate degree granting program must complete a minimum of 50% of their required credit hours at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Advanced Placement (AP)
| AP Exam Title | Score | Credits | WIT Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History Exam | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | HUMN3797 - AP Art History |
| Biology Exam | 4, 5 | 4 | BIOL1100 - AP Cell and Molecular Biology |
| Calculus AB | 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1750 - AP Engineering Calculus I or MATH1775 AP Applied Engineering Calculus I or MATH1776 Active Calculus 1A & MATH1777 Active Calculus 1B |
| Calculus AB (Construction Management majors only)1 | 4, 5 | 8 | MATH1000 - AP College Mathematics & MATH1500 - AP Precalculus |
| Calculus AB (Computer Information System majors only) | 4 ,5 | 4 | MATH1000 - AP College Mathematics |
| Calculus AB (Interior and Industrial Design Majors only) | 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1000 - AP College Mathematics |
| Calculus AB (Business Management majors only) | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1040 - AP Applied Math for Business |
| Calculus AB (Computer Networking majors only) | 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1500 - AP Precalculus |
| Calculus BC | 4, 5 | 8 | MATH1750 - AP Engineering Calculus I & MATH1850 AP Engineering Calculus II or MATH1876 Active Calculus & MATH1877 Active Calculus 2B |
| Calculus BC (Architecture and Construction Management majors only)2 | 4, 5 | 8 | MATH1000 - AP College Mathematics & MATH1500 AP Precalculus |
| Calculus BC (Computer Information System majors only) | 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1000 - AP College Mathematics |
| Calculus BC (Interior and Industrial Design Majors only) | 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1000 - AP College Mathematics |
| Calculus BC (Business Management majors only) | 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1040 - AP Applied Math for Business |
| Calculus AB (Computer Information System majors only) | 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1000 - AP College Mathematics |
| Chemistry Exam | 4, 5 | 4 | CHEM1100 - AP General Chemistry I |
| Chinese Language and Culture Exam | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Chinese Language and Culture |
| Comp Government and Politics | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | POLS3797 - AP Comp Gov't & Politics |
| Computer Science A | 4, 5 | 4 | COMP1000 - AP Computer Science I |
| English Language and Comp | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | ENGL1100 - AP English I |
| English Literature and Comp | 3, 4, 5 | 8 | ENGL1100 - AP English I & LITR3797 - AP English Literature |
| Environmental Science | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | SCIX3797 - AP Science Elective |
| European History | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | HIST3797 - AP European History |
| French Language and Culture | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP French Language and Culture |
| German Language and Culture | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 – AP German Language and Culture |
| Human Geography Exam | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | SOCL3797 - AP Human Geography |
| Italian Language and Culture Exam | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Italian Language and Culture |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Japanese Language and Culture |
| Latin | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Latin Language |
| Macroeconomics | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | ECON4152 - AP Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | ECON4154 - AP Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | HUMN3797 - AP Music Theory |
| Physics 1, Algebra Based | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | PHYS1000 - AP College Physics I |
| Physics C, Electricity & Magnetism | 4, 5 | 4 | PHYS1750 - AP Engineering Physics II |
| Physics C, Mechanics | 4, 5 | 4 | PHYS1250 - AP Engineering Physics I |
| Psychology | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | PSYC4100 - AP Introduction to Psychology |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Spanish Language and Culture |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Spanish Literature and Culture |
| Statistics | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | MATH1030 - AP Statistics and Applications |
| Studio Art, 2-D Design | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Studio Art: 2-D Design |
| Studio Art, 3-D Design | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Studio Art: 3-D Design |
| Studio Art: Drawing | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | GNEL3797 - AP Studio Art: Drawing |
| United States History | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | HIST3797 - AP US History |
| US Government and Politics | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | POLS4102 - AP American Government |
| World History | 3, 4, 5 | 4 | HIST3797 - AP World History |
**AP Credit that was completed more that 5 years prior to first semester enrolled in a degree seeking program will not be accepted for credit.
International Baccalaureate Exams (IB)
The following is a list of acceptable examinations and Wentworth courses for which credit may be obtained. Scores of 5, 6, and 7 are acceptable for credit.
- Mathematics Standard Level: MATH1750 ENGINEERING CALCULUS I or MATH1776 CALCULUS 1A andMATH1777 CALCULUS 1B (2 credits)
- Physics: PHYS1000 COLLEGE PHYSICS I
- IB Humanity/Social Science courses will be considered equivalent if the incoming student places into ENGL1100 ENGLISH I
Regarding ECON4102 Directed HSS requirements: If a student transfers both Microeconomics ECON4154 MICROECONOMICS and Macroeconomics ECON4102 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS the Directed ECON4102 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS is completed plus four additional ECON credits. If a student transfers only ECON4152 MACROECONOMICS or ECON4154 MICROECONOMICS and requires ECON4102 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS, then that student must still complete ECON4102 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS.
**IB Credit that was completed more that 5 years prior to first semester enrolled in a degree seeking program will not be accepted for credit.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
As a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) partner, Wentworth will award college credit to first-time enrolled students who successfully complete select PLTW courses with a grade of “B” or higher and an end of course stanine test score of 6, 7, 8 or 9 (before July 2018) or a minimum scale score of 410 for IED, 410 for POE, 420 for CEA, 430 for AE, 440 for ES, or 380 for CSA.
PLTW courses and Wentworth equivalencies are outlined in the chart below:
| PLTW Course | WIT Major (Abbreviation) | WIT Equivalency | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science A | Computer Science (BCOS) | COMP1000 | 4 |
| Computer Science A | Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) | COMP1000 or Technical Elective | 4 |
| Computer Science A | Engineering (BSEN) | COMP1000 or Minor Requirement | 4 |
| Introduction to Engineering Design | Biological Engineering (BSBE) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Introduction to Engineering Design | Engineering (BSEN) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Introduction to Engineering Design | Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Principles of Engineering | Biological Engineering (BSBE) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Principles of Engineering | Biomedical Engineering (BBME) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Principles of Engineering | Civil Engineering (BSCE) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Principles of Engineering | Computer Engineering (BSCO) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Principles of Engineering | Electrical Engineering (BSEE) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Principles of Engineering | Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Principles of Engineering | Engineering (BSEN) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Principles of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering (BSME) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Aerospace | Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) | Technical or General Elective | 4 |
| Aerospace | Engineering (BSEN) | Minor Course | 4 |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture | Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) | General Elective | 4 |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture | Engineering (BSEN) | Minor Course | 4 |
| Environmental Sustainability | Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Environmental Sustainability | Engineering (BSEN) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
| Environmental Sustainability | Biological Engineering (BSBE) |
ENGR1100 & |
4 |
PLTW students who elect to be considered for Wentworth credit must submit an official final high school transcript reflecting the grade(s) of the PTLW course(s) and official end of course test results to:
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Registrar’s Office - PLTW Transfer Credit
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Financial Aid
Students applying for financial aid are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the financial aid priority filing date of March 1. For more information about financial aid, please refer to the financial aid section.
Application Process and Required Documents for Full-time Undergraduate International Admissions
The term “international student” refers to any student who is not a United States citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiary. Most international students obtain F-1 student non-immigrant status.
- A completed application, which can be submitted online through the Wentworth homepage or through the Common Application website.
- Official transcript attesting to the applicant’s secondary and post-secondary education (if applicable). These records must be mailed directly by the attended institution(s) to the Wentworth Office of Admissions. The records must have an original signature, in ink, from the appropriate certifying official (such as a registrar or keeper of records) and bear the institution’s seal. If originals cannot be sent, exact copies certified as such by the appropriate official may be submitted. If the documentation is not in English, it must be accompanied by an official English transcript evaluation from one of the following companies:
- Center for Educational Documentation (CED)
- World Education Services, Inc. (WES)
- Evidence of proficiency in English if the applicant’s first language is not English. Acceptable evidence of proficiency includes:
- A Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum score of 105.
- A Test of English as a Foreign Language (ETS TOEFL) score of 79 or higher on the internet-based exam with no subsection lower than 17. Wentworth's school code is 3958.
- An International English Testing System (IELTS Academics) overall score of 6.5 or higher, with no sub score below 5.5.
- A “C” (2.0) or higher grade in English I and English II on an official transcript from a U.S. college or university.
- A College Board SAT evidence based reading and writing minimum score 525. Wentworth's school code is 3958.
- An ACT minimum reading score of 18 and English score of 20. Wentworth's school code is 1928.
- Successful completion of the highest level of a Wentworth-recognized intensive English program and a recommendation from that program’s director. A list of recognized programs is available from the Admissions Office.
- A PTE minimum English academic score of 53.
- Proof of students who has been taking college-preparatory English classes an English language-based high school, and obtain a grade of ‘C’ or higher (ex: a US high school, an American high school abroad, etc.).
- A “C” (2.0) or higher grade in English I and English II on an official transcript from a U.S. college or university
- Successful completion of the highest level of a Wentworth recognized intensive English program and a recommendation from that program’s director. A list of recognized programs is available from the admissions office.
Students whose secondary education took place in one of the English-speaking countries are exempt from the English proficiency requirement. A list of recognized programs is available from the admissions office. Students born in one of these countries, yet educated elsewhere for secondary education, are required to satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
- Original signed letter of support from a recognized sponsoring embassy, agency, or organization, if applicable.
- Recommendations from a teacher (preferably math or science) and a guidance counselor.
- Optional recommendation letter
- College Official’s Report (transfer students) from the most recent college attended. This form must be completed by a school official who is knowledgeable of your academic and disciplinary standing.
When these items are received, an evaluation is made of the applicant’s eligibility for admission. If all requirements are met and the applicant is determined admissible, a letter of acceptance will be made available in the application portal to the student.
Additional Requirements for International Transfer Student
- Wentworth Institute of Technology requires that applicants with coursework or degrees from a non-U.S. university have their transcript evaluated for potential transfer credit. Students must obtain a professional transcript evaluation from one of the following companies:
- Center for Educational Documentation (CED)
- World Education Services, Inc. (WES)
- All transfer students (U.S. and non-U.S. universities) must also provide a catalog or syllabus from each post-secondary school attended containing course descriptions for all classes completed. If the documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by the official English translations. All records should indicate the number of lecture and/or laboratory hours per week and the grade received for each course.
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International students are required to provide a Preliminary Documentation of Finances with application.
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All students who will be studying on an F-1 Student Visa are required to submit financial documentation at the time of application. Please submit a Preliminary Declaration of Finances confirming available funds in the dollar amount of $25,000. Acceptable documents for submission would be personal checking or savings accounts or cash accounts. These documents can be unofficial at this time. Please note that this is an unofficial preliminary declaration of finance form. An official form demonstrating full tuition and expense costs will be required at the time of issuing an I-20. More information regarding that process can be found on our website: https://wit.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international
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Once accepted, a tuition deposit of $500.00 is required to guarantee enrollment. The deposit deadline is August 1. Deposits will be accepted after August 1 for the Fall semester on a space-available basis. Payments may be made by Flywire, or by credit card, check, or Cashnet. These deposits are non-refundable for the fall semester. For the spring semester admission, the deposits are non-refundable and due by December 15.
Once the deposit(s) is made the following documents are required so that a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) can be issued for visa purposes:
- Proof of financial support to cover the cost of tuition, books, supplies, medical insurance, and living expenses for the first year of study at Wentworth. For more information on Proof of Financial Support visit https://wit.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international. Proof of support must be provided on the Wentworth Declaration and Certification of Finances form, signed by the student’s sponsor, with an attached certified bank letter from the sponsor’s bank.
- A copy of the identity page from the applicant’s passport.
All remaining charges and monies due to Wentworth must be paid by one of the following methods:
- A bank draft in United States dollars drawn on a correspondent bank with offices in the United States. Checks must be in U.S. dollars and payable in the United States.
- Credit card
- Flywire
It should be noted that payment for each semester’s tuition, room, and board charges must be paid by the due date, as failure to pay may lead to the cancellation of classes and/or housing.
All first-time international students are required to submit an English writing sample during International Student Orientation for placement into the appropriate English level course, unless SAT or ACT scores were submitted and meet the required score for placement into English 1100. To ensure proper placement, students placed into ENGL0700 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I (COMP), ENGL0800 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II ( LIT & COMP), ENGL0900 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, and ENGL1100 ENGLISH I will be reassessed during the first week and able to re-register before the end of drop/add if necessary. International transfer students will be required to submit an English writing sample unless transfer credit on prior course work has been awarded for college level English I or English ll.
The Wentworth Mathematics Placement is required for all new undergraduate students, including transfer students, prior to orientation or attending classes. The goal of the mathematics placement process is to determine the appropriate level mathematics course for student success. Transfer students may be exempt from mathematics placement testing only if WIT has awarded transfer credit for degree-specific, first-level mathematics courses.
Each international student planning to attend Wentworth must submit completed immunization records and enroll in the Wentworth Health Plan or waive enrollment in the plan if eligible by the bill due date. Failure to provide complete immunization and physical examination records may lead to the cancellation of classes and/or housing.
Homeschool Admissions Requirements:
Homeschool students are required to submit all the application materials required for first year applicants including an essay and a transcript for grades 9-12. A homeschool transcript may differ from a traditional transcript, but it must contain the following information:
- All 9th through 12th grade courses including those in progress. If courses were completed at a college or university, please provide official transcripts. *
- Timeframe of the course (full year, semester, etc.)
- An assessment of performance in the course (letter grade, percentage, narrative assessment)
* Occasionally, applicants are asked to submit additional information describing the curriculum and/or texts used.
Home-schooled applicants, who are in an approved curriculum, are not required to submit a standardized test score.
Enrolling home-schooled students are required to provide the university with proof of graduation in one of the following ways:
- An official final transcript from the local school district.
- An official final transcript from a home-school association or agency.
- An official GED/HiSET score report.
- An official college transcript(s) showing successful completion of 27 college credits