FirstYrAdvising1. Academic Overview
WPI Credit Hours Key
- 1/3 credit hours = 1 course
- 1 Unit = 3 courses per term
WPI is known for its 7 week terms and project based education. Below you will find information on WPI's Academic Curriculum and Requirements.
- There are (4) 7 Week Terms (A,B,C,D)
(+ E Summer)(optional) - You select (3) courses per term
- not including Physical Education (PE) or ROTC Courses
General Degree Requirements
Humanities and Arts Requirement: 5 courses in the Humanities and Arts with a practicum or inquiry seminar as the 6th course.
Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP): Team-based project that examines the impact of science and technology on society.
Major Qualifying Project (MQP): Team-based research or design experience in your major field of study.
2 courses in Social Sciences
4 courses in Physical Education (In addition to your 3 courses per term)
30 courses in your Major including your MQP.