About Us

Mission Statement

In an atmosphere that embraces cultural diversity and encourages social tolerance, the International House provides on-going programs and essential services to assist, educate, and support international students and scholars in their transition to U.S. society and academic culture.

In an effort to ensure student, scholar, and institutional compliance with federal regulations, we provide professional expertise on immigration and employment issues.

As advocates of international education, we promote the academic, professional and personal growth of international students and scholars and foster an appreciation of their many contributions to the WPI community at large.

Who We Are

Located in the International House are the Office of International Students and Scholars and the English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Office of International Students & Scholars

Tom Hartvig Thomsen, Director (hartvig@wpi.edu)

Janice T. Martin, Administrative Assistant, (jtmartin@wpi.edu)

English as a Second Language Program

Billy McGowan, Director, billym@wpi.edu

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