Quincy College

558 South Ave, Weston, MA

Quincy College, located in Quincy, Massachusetts, was founded in 1956 as a result of high demand for post secondary education in the area of South Shore. Residents created a citizen's committee to study the feasibility of establishing a community college in the area. Classes started being offered in 1956, and over the next five years classes and programs were offered resulting in the college being able to award associate level degrees. In 1991 the school added a second campus in the town of Plymouth, thirty miles south of the Quincy campus. The school is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Academics

Students may choose either academic transfer or career training programs that allow students to take the one that best reflects their needs and interests. Academic transfer is achieved through the completion of the first two years of a four year education at the school. Once completed students will apply to a college or university in order to complete the final two years of study and earn their bachelor's degree. It is recommended that students meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum for transfer that best meets the needs of the desired school or schools due to the varying transfer requirements and admissions policies of individuals schools..

Career training programs assist students in developing the specific skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as professionals in a given field.These programs typically have a mix of theoretical and practical courses, and students will learn to apply the techniques and methods explored in class through controlled environments that mimic real world settings. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree, and allowing individuals to seek employment at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• History
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Quincy College is an open enrollment institution that allows any student to enroll if they fulfill the minimum requirements for admission, complete and submit an application, and pay all associated fees and tuition. Test scores and transcripts should be supplied by the applicant and the absence of one or both may result in the need for the student to take a placement exam prior to registration. New students are encouraged to participate in orientation to familiarize themselves with campus life and rules and to meet with a counselor to discuss the student's curriculum, program enrollment and future goals.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students requiring financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided by which will be used by Quincy College to determine the student's financial needs and aid program eligibility. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional financial information which will be cross referenced with the student's FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy.