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Wheelock College is a place where students who want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families get the support and gain the skills and experience they need to succeed. Watch these videos to see how Wheelock can help you achieve your educational, professional, and personal goals.
Wheelock College students and alumni have been improving the lives of children and families since the College was founded in 1888 in Boston by education pioneer Lucy Wheelock. |
What fun would college be if you failed? Wheelock College has a Student Success program in place to make sure you achieve your goals and have a wonderful experience here in the Fenway area of Boston. |
What better way to learn how to get the most out of your Wheelock College experience than by hearing from our current students who can offer invaluable tips and pointers. |
Wheelock College students love living in Boston. There is a wide range of room choices and all are close to the dining hall, library, and classrooms. And, of course, to the attractions of Boston! |
At Wheelock College we know the sooner you can get into a classroom, clinic, or other field placement, the sooner you will know you have made the right choice--and get passionate about it! For most students, field experience begins in the first weeks at school, and stays a big piece of their education. |
Living in Beantown has its advantages! Watch as Wheelock College students tell you about the dining hall, access to the city, and the many clubs and activities to keep you fired up. |
Everyone has a favorite class, and hearing about it from others can help you get a feel for the campus, the faculty, and the coursework. Watch as Wheelock students weigh in on some of the best classes Wheelock College offers. |
Wheelock College, located in the heart of Boston's Fenway neighborhood, is committed to improving the lives of children and families. Our acclaimed graduate and undergraduate programs will prepare you for a career in teaching, social work, nonprofit leadership, government, communications, and many other fields. |
Wheelock College is a place where you can get a world class education and inspire a world of good. |
Wheelock College makes the transfer process smooth and simple. The application process for transfer students is done completely online and our counselors work personally with each transfer student to determine which classes from their previous institution can qualify for credit. |
This video from the NCAA's On Campus program explores Wheelock College's unique philosophy toward athletics: Keep the focus on improvement, enjoyment, character, and team building, and the wins will follow. |
This view into a marine biology class taught at Wheelock is both a good example of using project-based learning to demonstrate good teaching technique and a lesson in how to ignite the desire to learn more about marine animals and issues. |
Wheelock students come from widely varied backgrounds and experiences, but often leave with common goals and interests. Graduating senior Jordan Pina came to Wheelock from New Bedford, MA, looking for a chance to play some basketball and determine what his calling was. |
Bryn Van Alstyne was a community college student when she heard about Wheelock. Its mission, to improve the lives of children and families, really resonated with her and she decided to transfer. She says Wheelock's transfer process was smooth and very easy to navigate. |
Sharon Romppanen earned her undergraduate degree from Wheelock College and moved across the country to begin her career in education. She recently returned to Boston and graduated with her M.S. in Educational Studies from Wheelock College. This unique MS program is also now available online. |
When Courtney Sullivan decided to transfer out of a large university, she did extensive online research to find a college with a strong sense of community where she could learn to make a difference in the lives of children. A visit to Wheelock's Boston campus cemented her decision to transfer here. |
Meet Steven Goodstein, Wheelock College transfer student. Steven is now majoring in Communications with a minor in Music. He found the Fenway area in Boston and knew this was where he wanted to be. The Wheelock campus architecture and activities drew him in immediately. |
Wheelock Social Work Faculty Member Nina Aronoff says she was drawn to teaching for the same reasons she was drawn to social work: her desire to be socially engaged and to make a difference in the world. |
Lisa Kriszun lived in Germany before coming to Wheelock. to study early childhood. She says the College's supportive atmosphere and engaged faculty have enriched her academic experience. |
Meet Oginga Walters, Wheelock College junior and Education major. Also know as the "Mayor of Wheelock," follow Oginga through a day in his life at Wheelock College. |
Wheelock is part of the Colleges of the Fenway (COF), a consortium that provides community, cross-registration at all the member schools, intramurals, study abroad opportunities, and much more. Watch this COF video to learn about all the advantages. |