Wheelock College

A college that focuses on improving the lives of children and families

Begun in 1888, Wheelock College still serves its original mission:  improving the lives of children and families, as well as society in general.

Located in the leafy Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Wheelock is next two other small colleges, Simmons and Emmanuel College, and close to several other colleges and two large universities. 

Fenway Park is just a stone's throw away, and some of Boston's major cultural institutions are nearby. 

What can you study here?

Undergraduate programs at Wheelock focus on providing strong foundations in arts and sciences plus professional career preparation.  Wheelock offers programs through 3 schools: Arts and Sciences, Education and Childlife, and Social Work and Family Studies. 

Majors include elementary and childhood education, special ed, juvenile justice, counseling, daycare, social work, and child life work.  Graduate and professional development programs focus on career advancement in these areas.

What makes Wheelock College stand out?

An interesting aspect of the Wheelock programs is that they combine theory with practical experience, including field placements in almost 200 schools, community agencies, hospitals, and programs in the Boston area.

Wheelock belongs to the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, which means that you can cross-register for courses at the other member schools.  This extends your options. 

Several times each year, Wheelock offers international service learning trips to countries such as Guatemala, Ghana, Benin, Singapore, Mexico, and Northern Ireland.

How to tour the campus

Wheelock offers tours on Monday through Friday at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm.  You can also schedule an interview on Monday through Friday between 9:30am and 3:30pm. 

Details and Directions

Founded:  1888
Students:  700 undergrads; 95%+ female; 325 graduate students
Campus type:   City, but the 1.5 campus is in a leafy area across from The Fens, a beautiful park that's part of Boston's "necklace" of green spaces.
Dorms:  Yes
Address:  200 Riverway, Boston, MA
Nearest T station:  Red Line/Central Square
Parking:  Almost no metered parking is available nearby, but you'll find several convenient Boston parking garages in Fenway.  Landmark, Masco, and Standard Parking Garage are the closest to Wheelock College.
Organizational type:  Private, secular, non-profit 
To schedule a tour or interview:  Call (617) 879-2206, or register on-line through the Wheelock website.  Click on Admissions.
For more information:  800-877-4723; website

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