To do prior to arriving on campus:
- As soon as you receive your admission letter, make sure you complete the I-20 Request Form and submit it in your Application Status page with the required financial documentation.
- Upon receipt of your I-20 or DS-2019 form, start the visa application process following the directions included with the I-20/DS-2019 form.
- Submit your official and final transcript to the Graduate Admissions Office. Your previous institution can send the official transcript electronically to (grad@wpi.edu) or by mail to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 100 Institute Road, Worcester MA 01609. If the official and final transcript are not received by the start of classes a hold will be placed on your account and you will not be able to start classes.
- Set up your WPI computer account. Once you submit your confirm your enrollment, and submit your enrollment deposit, you will receive an email guiding you through the account setup process.
- Make an appointment with a medical provider well before coming to campus to complete the WPI Immunization Form & Tuberculosis Risk Screening Form. These need to be in English or translated and transcribed by a medical professional. Once you receive your WPI email and password and register for courses, you will be able to submit documentation through WPI Health Services Health Portal. You should start submitting your health forms as soon as possible (even if they are incomplete).
Please monitor your WPI email. This is where we will notify you if you are missing required documentation.
- If you have any disabilities and are seeking accommodations, fill out an application with the Office of Accessibility Services.
- Learn more about LGBT+ Support available on campus.
- Participate in one of the webinars offered by the International House for new international graduate students. You will receive an email with times and dates.
- Incoming Graduate Students can contact the Residential Services Office to see if there are any on-campus housing spaces available. There are a very limited amount of openings for incoming students. If interested in off campus housing please visit the following website prior to arriving in Worcester. If you have any questions regarding local Worcester area housing options, please contact the Residential Services Office.