BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Raritan Valley Community College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have signed a new transfer articulation agreement that will provide RVCC graduates with a streamlined pathway to earn bachelor’s degrees at the Massachusetts-based STEM research university.
Under the agreement, students who earn an associate degree from RVCC may transfer to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, or WPI, provided they meet specific academic requirements. Those include graduating with the required grade point average, completing at least one college-level precalculus or calculus course and one college-level laboratory science course, and satisfying WPI’s admissions requirements.
Qualified students who enroll at WPI may also become eligible to pursue graduate studies at the university.
“We are excited to partner with Worcester Polytechnic Institute to provide new opportunities for RVCC students, especially those interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences. The agreement will offer additional pathways for graduates who are interested in continuing their higher education at a prestigious technical university,” said Dr. Sarah Imbriglio, RVCC dean of STEM.
The agreement also provides financial incentives for transferring students, including a waived application fee. Eligible students may also qualify for Phi Theta Kappa scholarships, academic merit scholarships, need-based financial aid, federal student loans and WPI’s Global Scholarship.
In addition, transfer students may receive a tuition waiver for one undergraduate summer course during each of their first two summers at WPI.
“Through this partnership, students from RVCC will have a clear pathway to experience WPI’s immersive STEM education, where they can apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building on the strong foundation they have already established,” said Grace Wang, president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. “With hands-on learning, research, and industry-connected experiences, transfer students will develop the technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and practical experience needed to thrive in rapidly evolving careers.”
