4300 N. Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634

Established in 1934, Wilbur Wright College is a learning-centered, multi-campus institution of higher education offering students of diverse backgrounds, talents, and abilities a quality education leading to baccalaureate transfer, career advancement, and/or personal development. It was founded by the Chicago Board of Education as one of the system of three city junior colleges designed to serve the post-secondary educational needs of Chicago citizens.

At Wilbur Wright College, transfer programs provide the first two years of a baccalaureate program for students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. These consist of associate in arts degree programs, associate in science degree programs (which include pre-professional fields) and associate in engineering sciences. The courses offered are equivalent to those usually available in the freshman and sophomore years at four-year institutions. The degrees are awarded for completion of a two-year transfer program.

Career Programs are also available at Wilbur Wright College. These are designed to lead to immediate employment or upgrading of skills in business, industry, allied health, and government, and are of varying length. The demand for skilled technicians in new and changing fields provides many employment opportunities for those who can perform essential semi-professional and highly technical tasks. Students who complete two-year programs successfully are awarded the associate in applied science degree; those who complete shorter programs receive certificates of completion.

The Ohio community college also offers a General Studies Program, designed for students who have deficiencies in one or more academic areas or in study skills. After being tested and advised, these students are placed in courses of study intended to help them overcome these deficiencies and eventually advance to the regular transfer or career program courses. Reading and tutorial laboratory services, computer and electronic learning programs, computer-assisted instruction, and personal assistance from faculty and counselors are available.

Quick Facts:

Wilbur Wright College is part of a Community College district named the City Colleges of Chicago.

Wilbur Wright College is host to the Scholars at Wright program, a great books program funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Wilbur Wright College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Office of Education Department of Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education.

For a three-year period during World War II, the U.S. Navy took over Wilbur Wright College's campus for training purposes.

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