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Wheelock College (or Wheelock) was founded in 1888 by Lucy Wheelock as Miss Wheelock's Kindergarten Training School to improve the quality of early childhood education. The College offers undergraduate and graduate programs that focus on the Arts & Sciences, Education and Child Life, and Social Work and Family Studies to fulfill their mission of improving the lives of children and families. Wheelock is located in Boston (Massachusetts), and is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway. Wheelock is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) and led by President David J. Chard. The College is accredited by:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
The Wheelock Wildcats compete in the NCAA Division III in the New England Collegiate Conference. The College offers five varsity men’s teams and six varsity women’s teams, as well as intramural teams through the Colleges of the Fenway. In addition to athletics, Wheelock College offers many clubs and organizations that allow students to become involved on campus and in the community.