Maximize your career opportunities and earning potential through our collaboration with partner colleges and universities.
Dual Degree Programs: Graduate with two distinct degrees, integrating Wheaton’s liberal arts foundation with advanced technical training at world-renowned institutions
Degree Partnerships: Save on tuition and streamline your admission to graduate programs at partner Massachusetts universities
Dual Degree Programs
Fast-track your professional goals by bridging a rigorous liberal arts foundation with specialized technical expertise. Through these collaborative pathways, you’ll earn two degrees in less time, gaining a competitive edge in the fields of engineering or optometry.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College
Through our Dual-Degree Engineering Program, you’ll earn two degrees in five years: a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College . This competitive program combines a broad liberal arts foundation with advanced technical skills and the opportunity to specialize in one of the following disciplines:
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- Biological
- Biomedical
- Chemical
- Computer
- Electrical
- Energy
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Operations
- Systems
Admission to Dartmouth’s BE Program is highly selective. Upon admission to Wheaton, express your interest in the Dual Degree Program early on. You’ll work closely with the program coordinator to ensure you meet eligibility criteria and submit a competitive application.
Contact: Professor John Collins
Doctor of Optometry at New England School of Optometry
Our Dual-Degree Program with The New England College of Optometry allows you to earn your Bachelor of Science degree and your Doctor of Optometry degree in just seven years. To be considered, you must express your interest in the program at the time of your admission to Wheaton or during your first semester.
Before applying to the program, you must demonstrate academic excellence across our liberal arts curriculum for three years—typically as a biology major—and pass optometry standardized tests. You’ll also be interviewed by our faculty members and at the New England College of Optometry.
After meeting the above criteria, you’ll be invited to apply to The New England College of Optometry during your junior year. During your senior year, you’ll begin your advanced studies and earn credits that count toward both your Wheaton degree and the start of your doctoral studies.
Contact: Hilary Gaudet
Degree Partnerships
Our Degree Partnerships provide a streamlined path to graduate school. As a Wheaton student, there are no application fees or GMATs required, plus you’ll automatically qualify for reduced tuition rates. Some programs even allow you to jumpstart your graduate studies while still at Wheaton.
Explore our partnerships with the following institutions:
- Babson College
- Boston College
- Bridgewater State University
- Clark University
- Northeastern University
- Simmons University
Babson College MSF or MSBA Programs
Through our collaboration with Babson College , you can advance your studies in either of these graduate programs:
- Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
- Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
You’ll enjoy an accelerated and streamlined application process with no GMAT requirement and you will not have to pay the application fee. Upon acceptance, you will receive a 20% tuition reduction at Babson.
Contact: Leanna Lawter
Boston College: Woods College of Advancing Studies
As a Wheaton student, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue a graduate program at the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College . There is no application fee, plus you’ll be eligible for a 10% tuition reduction per course.
Contact: C.C. Chapman
Bridgewater State University Master’s Programs
Through our partnership with Bridgewater State University, you can apply to reserve a spot in one of the following programs as long as you have a minimum GPA of 3.00. (GRE scores are required, unless otherwise stated).
- Master’s in Clinical Psychology (for Psychology majors)
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration (for Political Science majors)
- Graduate Degree and Certificate in Business Administration (for Economics majors)
There is no application fee, and you can delay your enrollment in the program for up to one year while you are eligible.
Contact: Francisco de Alba
Clark University Master’s Programs
As a Wheaton student with a minimum 3.0 GPA, you’ll be eligible to apply for admission to the following graduate programs at Clark University:
- School of Professional Studies (SPS)
- School of Climate, Environment, and Society
- Becker School of Design and Technology
- Department of Education
- School of Business (MS in Accounting and MS in Accounting Analytics only)
Through our partnership with Clark, there is no application fee, and no GMAT or GRE is required. You’ll also have the potential to qualify for a reduced tuition rate.
Contact: Francisco de Alba
Northeastern University’s D’Amore McKim School of Business MS in Accounting/MBA Dual Degree Program
With Northeastern University’s combined MS in Accounting/MBA degree you’ll gain a comprehensive foundation in accounting, business and technical skills, preparing you for the evolving accounting industry. During this 15-month program you’ll work with a small cohort and make industry connections through a paid internship.
You do not need to be an accounting major to be eligible for this program. However, you must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 across our liberal arts curriculum. In fact, your diverse perspectives make you an ideal candidate for this program. As a Wheaton student, you do not need to pay the application fee or submit standardized test scores. You’ll also be eligible for merit scholarships and other aid.
Contact: Kristina Piasecki
Simmons University Master’s Programs
Through our partnership with Simmons University you have the opportunity to continue your studies in one of the following programs:
- Masters in Public Policy (for Political Science and Sociology majors)
- Master’s in Gender and Cultural Studies (for Women’s and Gender Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, History, and English majors)
- Master’s in Children’s Literature (for English majors)
To qualify, you must graduate from Wheaton with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and interview with the director of the desired Simmons graduate program. In addition to a streamlined admission process, there is no application fee and you’ll receive a waiver for one course at Simmons.