Info for New Students
We know the idea of going back to school can be overwhelming—especially for those who are new to the WPI community—and our goal is to make the transition as smooth and easy as possible. As a new student you will be assigned a Student Success Team member as soon as you decide to start an online program. We’ll remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program.
New students should plan to register at least one week prior to the start of the semester to establish computer accounts and take care of other necessary details.
Info for Current & Returning Students
Welcome back! Here are some resources that help you get ready for the next semester, answer questions that may come up during your time here at WPI, and provide additional services that are available to online students. If you have a problem, or when in doubt, contact your Student Success Team Member.
- Choose your courses: Online courses are offered in the fall, spring and summer. Make sure to review what is being offered and register in a timely manner. Learn more.
- Connect your accounts: All students are expected to maintain and check their WPI email account; so make sure to connect yours today. If you have taken two or more semesters off, you need to reactivate your account, which requires that you complete the Graduate Readmission Form, and send it to your Student Success Team Member.
- Review important policies, including withdrawal and refund, check-in, judicial, and transfer credit
- Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Facebook Group, or browse our blog working professionals and engineers, Catalyst.
Graduation
Master’s and PhD candidates must submit the WPI Graduate Student Application for Graduation form (PDF), and graduate certificate candidates should submit the Graduate Certificate and Advanced Certificate Program Plan of Study (PDF), to their Student Success Team Member for processing. You should plan to complete your application during the first few weeks of your final course. Applications for graduation are available three times a year.