On-Campus Experience

Frontiers Students outside of Morgan Hall

More than an Academic Experience

Frontiers, WPI's premier pre-collegiate outreach program, gives high schoolers an all-encompassing preview of college life at WPI. Students grow their STEM knowledge, participate in lab-based classes, and build connections with peers from around the globe. Check out the below information about Frontiers then navigate to our FAQs page for orientation information, packing lists, and more!

 

Preview Students in a lab reading lab notes

A Day in the Life - Frontiers

7:30 - 8:15 AM Breakfast in the Dining Hall
8:30 - 10:15 AM STEM Major Class
10:30 - 12:30 PM Humanities, Arts, or Business Minor
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch in the Dining Hall
1:30 - 4:15 PM STEM Major Class
4:15 - 5:30 PM Relax and Refresh
5:30 - 6:30 PM Dinner in the Dining Hall
6:30 - 7:00 PM Spikeball on the Quad
7:00 - 8:00 PM Dungeons and Dragons
8:00 - 10:00 PM WPI Trivia
10:00 - 10:30 PM Nightly Floor Meeting

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Welcome & Orientation

On Frontiers opening days, we offer student and family orientations to share available resources, provide technical support, and share details about the WPI Community.

Our orientation schedule will include: 

  • Welcome to WPI & Frontiers
  • Technology Overview & Services
  • RPA Group Introductions & Hangouts
  • Advice from WPI undergraduates
  • Parent & Family Engagement (throughout the program)
  • Live Q & A with WPI staff
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College Access Overview & Resources

We understand that the college search process can be overwhelming. That's why getting you prepared for your college journey is one of our priorities. During Frontiers, you can attend a whole host of college preparation workshops from resume writing to career planning. 

Some college preparation workshops include: 

  • College Fair for Students
  • Career Exploration and Resume Writing
  • Transform your Presentations: Mastering the Assertion-Evidence Style
  • Understanding the College Admissions Process