Becker College

Educational Resources

Libraries

• Member of library consortia.

Computing

Requirements

• Students are not required to take a computer course.
• Students are not required to own or lease a computer.

Campus Resources

• 75 computers for student use in locations such as computer center/labs, residence halls, library

Student accommodations

• Email accounts are available to all students.
• Internet access is available to all students.

Services

Basic

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Remedial

reading, math, writing, study skills, other

Counseling

career, personal, academic, older student, psychological

Career

co-op education, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training

Campus Safety

24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Housing

Overview

• The school offers housing for students.

Extracurricular

• 70% of students remain on campus over the weekends, on average.
• Alcohol is permitted on campus.
• Popular events on campus: Family Day, Fashion Show, Comedy night, Winter Games, Spring Carnivale, Semi-Formal
• Student activities: dance, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
• In total, there are about 24 organizations on campus.
• International organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, ALANA
• Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Campus Communitity Service Club, Vet Science Club, Hockey Club, Ski Club,
• Student papers: (Appears as submitted by school) Becker Journal

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): Boston (53), Boston (53)
• Nearest train(s) (distance in miles): Worcester (1)
• Nearest bus-station(s) (distance in miles): Worcester (2)
• Public transportation serves the campus.
• All students are permitted to have cars on campus.

Employment

• School employment is available.
• Freshman are not discouraged from working.

• There are 0 fraternities
• 0 fraternity houses
• There are 0 sororities
• 0 sorority houses

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
• Navy ROTC: Not offered
• Airforce ROTC: Not offered

Additional Policies

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited