How to Apply to WPI | Application Requirements & Materials

What You Need to Apply to WPI

If you're applying to WPI as a first-year student, here's what you'll need:

Personal email address that you check frequently (which will be the primary way WPI contacts you during the application process)
- Note: We do not recommend using your school email address
$70 application fee
Official transcripts from high school
- First marking period grades are required for Early Decision I applicants; a mid-year grade report is required for Early Decision II applicants
- First marking period grades or mid-year report are highly recommended for early action and regular decision applicants
Letter of recommendation from school counselor
Letter of recommendation from teacher
Early Decision Agreement (if you’re applying early decision)

1. Set yourself up for success.

Review our college application timeline for tips on your essay, financial aid, and more.

2. Submit your application.

3. Request your required materials.

While you complete the Common App, request your high school transcripts and letters of recommendation.

4. Send your materials to WPI.

We prefer applicants to send all materials through the Common App.* 
- Transcripts: Your school or institution should submit your transcripts directly.
- Letters of recommendation: Your teacher and school counselor should submit their letters directly. 
Please note: Credentials sent in by the student are not official and will be discarded.

5. Review your application.

Watch your email for a receipt from WPI within 48 hours after submitting your application.
Check your status to confirm you’re not missing any information needed for WPI to review your application.

* If you must mail materials to WPI, please include applicant’s full name and date of birth and send to the address below:

WPI Undergraduate Admissions 
Bartlett Center
100 Institute Rd
Worcester, MA  01609

Note: Non-scannable items such as CDs, DVDs, books, slides, or certificate binders cannot be processed.