The Perspectives ProgramÌýis for prospective high school seniors, who may be from families with limited financial resources, attending rural and urban Title I schools, and those who are unable to visit campus on their own.Ìý Students who will be the first in their family to attend college are also welcome to apply. If you have an interest in visiting 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, we encourage you to apply regardless of your demographic or economic background.
Perspectives Day Program
The Perspectives Day Program is for prospective high school seniors, who reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island
Perspectives Overnight Program
The Perspectives Overnight Program is for prospective high school seniors, who reside outside Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island.
Tune-In Tuesdays
Join Omar Afifi ‘24 and Nachelle Duque ‘25 on Tuesdays once a month beginning in October! Join us for an open discussion as they answer your questions and talk about all things 17³Ô¹ÏÍø!
Omar emigrated from Egypt, attended high school in New Milford, Connecticut, and is studying Chemistry with a Biochemistry concentration. Nachelle is from Revere, Massachusetts, and is studying Biology with a minor in Chinese. Both are also proud first-generation students!
Our Junior Edition Tune-In Tuesdays will be on February 13th and February 27th, 2024. Click to register!
Webinars
Webinars address topics such as student life for BIPOC and first-generation students and life after college with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni of color. Prospective students, especially seniors, are encouraged to attend. Archived webinars will be available to view on demand below for events that have passed.
In addition, we encourage you to check out our virtual programming page to learn more about 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
If you have additional questions, please email Associate Director of Admission Cortney Lima, or call the Admission Office at 508-793-2443.
Students at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø are very engaged. Come learn what students are involved in and how they leave their mark at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
September 27th, 2023
Approximately 16% of students at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø are the first in their families to go to college. Come learn about their experiences and advice on navigating the college search process!
October 18th, 2023
Hear about the academic, housing, dining, parking/transportation accommodations process at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø from the Student Accessibility Services office!
November 8th, 2023
Meet students who attended school in Worcester and learn why they decided to come to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø!
November 15th, 2023
Meet Alumni of Color and learn about their experiences at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and life after college.
December 6th, 2023