Student Life
How many recognized student organizations are at Becker?
25 recognized student organizations!
What division of athletics does Becker participate in?
Division III athletics.
How many academic schools does Becker have?
Five!
Where is the Career Education & Advising office located on each campus
Worcester: Weller Academic Building, 3rd Floor.
Leicester: Fuller Campus Center, 1st Floor.
Are freshmen/students required to live on campus?
No.
Explain the different meal plans Becker offers.
Flexible 14: Average of 2 meals per day; $300 Becker Bonus Bucks
Ultimate 19: Average of 3 meals per day; $125 Becker Bonus Bucks
Commuter Plans: 5 or 10 meals per week
How many athletic teams does Becker currently have?
14 teams!
About 38 programs of study!
Beyond academic advising, what else can you see your advisor for? (Name at least 2 things.)
Writing resumes
Writing cover letters
Finding an internship
Job searching
Mock interview practice
Study abroad opportunities
Can students request a roommate?
Yes, as long as the students each request each other through the online housing application. Requests are honored to the best of our ability.
What is the Campus Activities Board?
Does Becker College offer athletic scholarships?
No.
We just launched a brand new program that is making news nationally. What is it called?
Esports Management!
When do you absolutely have to meet with your advisor?
Before registering for classes.
Are students allowed to have pets in their residence halls?
We only allow fish as pets in the residence halls unless you have a service or support animal that has been registered and approved through Residence Life.
What academic support services does the Collaborative Learning Center provide? (Name at least 2 services.)
Individual tutoring
Group tutoring
Group study sessions
Student-athlete outreach & academic resources
English as a Second Language (ESL) specialist
Writing assistance
Helpful handouts
In what town is the Becker Equestrian Center?
Paxton, MA!
What is MassDiGI?
The Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI) is a state-wide center for entrepreneurship, academic cooperation, and economic development to foster the growth of the games sector.
It is housed in the Colleen C. Barrett Center in Worcester.
You graduated from Becker College but have questions about building your career. Can you reach out to the staff in Career Education & Advising for help?
Yes! They welcome alumni to return for advice on resumes, interviewing, job search strategies, and graduate school questions!
What are some tasks that resident assistants are able to handle? (Name 2 items.)
Responding to emergencies
Mediating roommate conflicts
Referring students to support services
Planning social and academic programming
Holding floor meetings
What three things must students bring to Campus Police to receive a parking sticker?
A valid registration
A valid driver's license
Proof of insurance for out-of-state vehicles
What is the name of the ice rink that the hockey teams call home?
The Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Center, opened in 2017!
What are the four points of the Agile Mindset?
Change Ability
Cognitive Ability
Personal & Professional Agility
Social Agility
How are advisors assigned to students?
By program of study and last name.
What are Becker's Living Learning Communities?
A Living Learning Community (LLC) is a group of studies who live in the same residence hall and share a common interest or academic goal.
They allow for opportunities in building a network of friends, offer evening social events, and give back to the community in a manner related to their shared interest.