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Raritan Valley Community College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have entered into a new agreement that will facilitate the transfer process for RVCC graduates interested in attending the STEM-focused research university in Massachusetts.

According to the agreement, students who receive an Associate Degree from RVCC may seamlessly transfer to WPI to complete their Bachelor’s Degree, as long they fulfill certain requirements. This includes graduating from RVCC with the requisite grade point average; successfully completing one college-level precalculus or calculus course and one college-level laboratory science class; and satisfying all WPI admissions requirements. Once enrolled at WPI, qualified students may be eligible to pursue graduate programming 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.

“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.”

The new articulation agreement also offers financial benefits to RVCC students transferring to WPI, including waiving the application fee. Some students may qualify for the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship, as well as other need-based and federal student loans. RVCC students admitted to WPI would be offered an academic merit scholarship and are eligible to apply for a need-based Global Scholarship. In addition, students transferring to WPI may receive a summer undergraduate course tuition waiver for each of their two summers at the university.

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute  www.wpi.edu.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a top-tier STEM-focused research university with an R1 classification by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, recognizing the highest level of research activity. Founded in 1865, WPI was established on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying classroom theory to the practice of solving real-world problems.  

WPI’s project-based curriculum engages students in addressing pressing scientific, technological, and societal issues—both in the classroom and at more than 50 project centers across the globe.  

WPI offers more than 70 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across 18 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. To help improve lives, address global challenges, and build a more sustainable world, WPI faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research in areas such as the life sciences, smart technologies, advanced materials and manufacturing, and global innovation.

About Raritan Valley Community College www.raritanval.edu

Ranked by WalletHub.com, Intelligent.com, and CollegeEvaluator.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community and environmental stewardship. It is home to  a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers approximately 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ.

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July 7, 2026

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