Resources for Current Students

The following links are resources for students to use in choosing, preparing for, and completing off-campus projects.

WPI in the World: WPI's dynamic global network spans a considerable portion of the globe. Start here to learn about the locations to which WPI students can travel to complete their required projects or participate in exchange programs. The links on the map will take you to fact sheets and additional information about each site.
Applying to the Global Perspective Program - IQP's, HU&A Experiences & Exchange Programs: Get information on the requirements for going off-campus and download current applications.
Applying for an Off-Campus MQP Program: Get information on the requirements for going off-campus for your MQP and download applications.
President's IQP Awards: The President's IQP Awards recognize the very best in IQP work
Information & Forms for Students Completing Projects Off-campus: Students who are currently on a project or are preparing to leave for a project should be sure to use the resources on this page.
Information regarding Mandatory Orientations and Paperwork Deadlines: The most efficient way to impart critical information to all participants is through two mandatory orientations for each site. The first is a general orientation for all students going away in a given term. The second is site specific and delves into particular aspects of where the students are headed. Each are deemed important enough to make mandatory. Check here for when your orientations are scheduled.
Explore Completed Projects: Check out this searchable database to learn about the amazing things that other WPI students have accomplished through their projects.
Going Global at WPI Handbooks: In order to insure that every student has a successful experience, a site specific Going Global Handbook has been compiled from a number of sources to provide as much practical information as possible. This handbook is available the term preceding the students’ off-campus experience.
Handbook for IQP Advisors and Students: The handbook describes the objectives of the IQP and provides advice on how to write project proposals, conduct literature reviews, form and manage project teams, schedule project activity; run project meetings, review drafts, conduct assessments, and organize and structure the reports. While much of the information in this publication is directed at faculty, there is much useful information here for project teams as well.
Projects Program: The WPI Projects Program website contains many valuable resources, including the Directory of Available Projects and the Completed Project Search tool.
Project Center Bibliographies: The Gordon Library maintains lists of sources, both print and electronic, about the countries and cities in which students can complete their IQPs

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