Welcome to WPI

Welcome to WPI, Class of 2029!

So, what was it?

You know, the thing that sealed the deal, that made it clear WPI is the place for you. The immersive STEM education, maybe, or the project-based curriculum? There’s also the chance to live and work in a bustling college city like Worcester and the fabulous assortment of goat puns (you’re welcome, by the way). Or maybe it’s the community that feels like a family.

Whatever the reason, we’re thrilled that you made the decision to join us. We know you’re probably a lot of things right now—excited, relieved, maybe even a little anxious—and have just as many questions to go along with those emotions. We’ll have more details for you soon, so be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox for information about our First-Year Welcome Experiences and check back for updates as you Get Ready to join the herd. In the meantime, though, start connecting with your future classmates and exploring life at WPI, all right here, all right now.

Congratulations, Class of 2029—we can’t wait to meet you!

Planning for The First-Year Experience

Looking for an idea of what you can expect when it comes to New Student Orientation and other to-dos leading up to move-in day? The First-Year Experience website gives you just that. Check it out for an in-depth look at the Class of 2028’s timeline to campus and we'll be updating information for the Class of 2029 over the summer.

Students at the Bar Harbor Project Center

Students at the Farm Stay Project Center

Students on a tour while at the Iceland Project Center

Opportunities on a Global Scale

At WPI you’ll immerse yourself in new cultures and collaborate on real-world problems in ways that are meaningful to you and local communities. Travel off campus to one of our 50+ project centers located in our home city of Worcester, across the U.S., and around the world for an experience that’s not your typical study abroad.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WPI'S GLOBAL PROJECTS PROGRAM

A Lifetime of Returns

We know it’s one of the questions on everyone’s minds: once you’re at WPI, what’s it going to be like when you’re out? Your future’s yours to make, but whatever path you decide to follow, myriad financial aid options, hundreds of internship and co-op opportunities, and lifetime career resources ensure that you’ll have the skills, resources, and support you need to succeed. WPI was recently highlighted among universities with highest return on investment. (And did we mention the average starting salary of $80,294 for the Class of 2024?)

ENVISION YOUR FUTURE AT WPI

Project Based Learning in Action

We’re all about learning through doing at WPI, whether that’s through projects on campus, out in the community, or in an on-campus lab. We’re also an R1 research institution, so discovery will be a big part of your time at WPI.
Read about WPI computer science and data science students developing smartphone apps designed to make visiting a local museum a more robust—and independent—experience for the visually impaired.

Ready, Set, Get Involved!

Thinking about joining a co-curricular activity? It helps you to meet new people, share your talents and interests, and you may even discover a newfound passion. WPI has over 235 student organizations; when you arrive on campus, check out the activities fair and see if there’s a club or two that you’d be interested in becoming a part of.

Connect With Your Classmates

Connect with your classmates on the official Class of 2029 Discord Server! Here, you’ll be able to interact with other enrolled students, chat with current WPI students, and get all your questions answered by the WPI counseling staff.

Discover Worcester

You can’t have WPI without “Worcester,” and much like its pronunciation, the city we call home is more than meets the eye. It’s a place full of history, ready and waiting to act as the backdrop for you to make some of your own (and enjoy some food, art, and shows along the way). See more about our hometown.