Students left stranded by the closure of ITT Tech may be able to transfer over their credits and complete their education at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, representatives of the university said Thursday (September 15).
Capitol is hosting virtual open houses through its distance learning platform each Wednesday evening in order to assist ITT Tech students, who found their educational paths suddenly blocked last week when the school shuttered its doors.
"Don't lose heart - options are available and we're ready to help you explore them," Capitol president Dr. Michael T. Wood said. "We're a leading provider of higher education in business, cybersecurity, IT and engineering, with a strong track record in terms of employment for our graduates. ITT Tech students have transferred to our school in the past, and we're available for you now."
Founded in 1927, Capitol is located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and has close links with federal agencies and private companies across the region. Undergraduate programs offered by the school include business administration, computer engineering, computer science, cyber and information security, electrical engineering, software engineering and web development.
Many transfer students will be able to complete all their coursework online, via Capitol's live virtual classroom, noted Justin Zickar, associate director of undergraduate recruitment. "Even if you were studying at an ITT Tech location in another state, Capitol may be an option for you. You can connect from your computer at home and finish your degree online."
The first step is to attend a virtual open house, Zickar said. "They're held every Wednesday at 7 pm and are accessible through Capitol's website. Students can also call the admissions office at 800-950-1992 and we'll be glad to answer your questions."
The university is accredited by the state of Maryland, the Commission on Higher Education of Colleges and Schools, and, for the engineering programs, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
"At Capitol, our school motto is 'find a way or make one'," noted Dr. Wood, the university's president. "We're confident that, for many ITT students, Capitol can offer the best way forward following these recent developments."
