Students admitted as regular, degree-seeking candidates must have graduated from an approved secondary school (high school) or have obtained a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). In addition, they must have successfully completed minimum preparatory units for specific courses of study in the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Engineering.
What high school courses will you need to take before coming to Western New England College? Find out here.
School of Arts and Sciences
The School of Arts and Sciences requires:
4 units English
1 unit laboratory science
2 units mathematics equivalent to two of the following: algebra I, geometry or algebra II
1 unit United States history
One unit of chemistry is required for prospective majors in biology and chemistry. In addition, one unit of physics is recommended for prospective majors in chemistry.
Prospective majors in the sciences are required to present 3 units of mathematics. Prospective majors in mathematics and computer science are required to present 3 units of mathematics, a fourth year is recommended.
School of Business
The School of Business requires:
4 units English
1 unit laboratory science
3 units mathematics equivalent to algebra I, geometry, and algebra II
1 unit United States history
School of Engineering
The School of Engineering requires:
4 units English
1 unit United States history
4 units mathematics equivalent to algebra I, geometry, algebra II, and an additional year beyond algebra II which includes trigonometry
1 unit laboratory science and 1 unit physics or chemistry (preferably both)
If you have additional questions about prerequisites, contact us at: 1-800-325-1122, ext. 1321 or 413-782-1321 or at ugradmis@wnec.edu
