| Screen last updated on: September 14, 2006 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in June. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
social/rehabilitation services, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
French, visual arts |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.78 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
84% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
13:1 |
| Total faculty: |
128 men, 88 women, 216 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
82 men, 47 women, 129 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
46 men, 41 women, 87 total |
| Graduation rate: |
71% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Combined 3-1 programs available: |
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3-1 medical technology program with approved hospital schools of medical technology. |
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| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 engineering program with Worcester Polytech Inst. Five-year B.A./M.Bus.Admin. accounting, B.A./M.A. rehabilitation counseling, and B.A./M.A. special education programs. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University), UN Semester, Gettysburg College Civil War Era Studies (Gettysburg, PA) |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Exchange program abroad in Taiwan (Providence U). Study abroad also in numerous other countries. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Living/Learning Center integrates academic experience with community living experience by permitting students and faculty to live and work together on common projects. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Biology
- Biology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economic Theory
- Economics
- Economics/Business
- Economics/International Area Studies
- English
- English Writing/Mass Communication
- Environmental Science
- Foreign Languages
- French
- French/Francophone Culture/Civilization
- Global Studies
- Global Studies/Business
- History
- International Business
- Latin American Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Organizational Communications
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Renewable Resources
- Social/Rehabilitation Services
- Sociology
- Sociology/Criminology
- Spanish/Hispanic Cultures
- Theology
- Visual Art
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- neither credit nor placement for CLEP general
- neither credit nor placement for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
- placement for DANTES
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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acceptable scores vary by department. |
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