There are times, however, during these academic years when pressure, anxiety, or depression can hinder one's ability to successfully cope with his/her personal, social, or academic life. For first-year students, especially, the drastic environmental change can strain existing worries as well as create new ones.
The Counseling and Student Development Center on campus is a primary resource from which WPI students can benefit at no cost. The staff of caring and qualified professionals are here to help students make important choices in all aspects of their academic and personal lives, learn how to study effectively in college, and control stress and anxiety-related symptoms. Services such as seminars and interest groups and group and individual counseling can help students deal with issues such as personal loss, relationship troubles, or feelings of depression.
The Counseling and Student Development Center is located at 157 West Street and is open to all students from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students are encouraged to call 831-5540 to make an appointment. In case of emergency, students may call Campus Police (who are available 24 hours a day seven days a week) at 831-5555.