DESIGNS: First Steps in Creating Your Academic Experience at WPI

Congratulations and welcome to Worcester Polytechnic Institute and to DESIGNS: First Steps in Creating Your Academic Experience at WPI! You are about to embark on an exciting and challenging journey! Please click here to view the informational video prior to continuing.

As a First Year Student you have the opportunity to "design" which way to begin your journey. Through this website you will be able to:

• Learn about WPI's Academic Program.
• Read about the different options to select from.
• Take a math placement test to determine your level of Math.
• Follow a step by step process to select your courses for A and B term.
• Ask questions and get answers directly from a WPI student or administrator.
• Have a schedule that accurately reflects your interests, curriculum choice, and academic level.
• Get excited about WPI!

So here's what you will need to begin:

• Please print out your course selection tracker.
• Some time to take the math placement test and follow all of the steps.
• Know what your AP score is in any course you took in high school.
• Your User ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) for registration (E-mailed to your e-mail address on file on May 1, 2008). If you have not received this information, please call the Registrar's office at 508-831-5211.
• Your thinking cap! Think about what your own particular interests and skills are.

Other Important Information:

• Registration for courses begins May 2. The deadline to register is June 27. Once you complete your course registration, your course schedule will be submitted to the Office of Academic Advising for Review. You will not be able to make changes to your schedule during this time. You may contact our office by phone at 508-831-5381, e-mail: academic-advising@wpi.edu, or by AIM: FirstYrAdvising if you have any questions. We are here to help you be successful at WPI!
• New Student Orientation is August 24-27. During this time, you will be able to review and discuss your courses with your academic advisor, and make minor adjustments to your course selections.