The Center of Excellence for Engineering and Computer Science at Wright College offers small class sizes, talented instructors, comprehensive support, and opportunities both inside the classroom and beyond.
WHY STUDY ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE AT WRIGHT
- Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
Transfer as a junior (and keep all of your credits) to top engineering schools. Click here to learn more. - Tuition Savings
High-quality education at a fraction of the cost of four-year universities. - Customized Support
Access advisors at Wright and transfer institutions, get tutoring, and enroll in the “Bridge” program—which helps minority and underrepresented students build up the math and science skills they’ll need to succeed. Click here to learn more. - Financial Assistance
Select students can work as engineering tutors or near-peer mentors, and City Colleges of Chicago offers many scholarships and grants. - Internships and Research Opportunities
Work while you learn at places like Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, and Princeton University.
WRIGHT COLLEGE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE BENEFITS
- Tuition fee waivers for qualified, low-income students
- Culturally inclusive environment for students from every background
- Multiple student supports
- Tutoring
- Faculty and near-peer mentoring
- Intentional academic advising
- Opportunity to serve as an Engineering Ambassador (a paid program for students to promote engineering externally and grow professionally)
- Membership in national professional societies
- Financial support for select students qualified to work as tutors, near-peer mentors, or research assistants
- Scheduled visits to desired transfer institutions
- Opportunities to serve the community
Our Engineering program was program was recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity as a “2021 Inspiring Program in STEM” and Wright College was certified with the Seal of Excelencia in 2021.