There's no better way to know if WPI is the right fit than to experience our campus in person. To help make that possible, WPI offers a $1,000 Visit Award to eligible accepted students who complete a qualifying on-campus visit in preparation of entering WPI for fall 2026. This spring is the perfect time to see our community in action and join The Herd!
Award Overview
What is the WPI Visit Award?
The WPI Visit Award is a one-time $1,000 grant offered to eligible accepted students to encourage an in-person campus visit -- even if you have visited WPI in the past!
Award highlights
- $1,000 one-time award
- Maximum of one award per student
- Merit-based and included in your admission decision letter and financial aid award.
Who's Eligible?
To receive the WPI Visit Award, students must:
- Be accepted for fall 2026 entrance
- Complete a qualifying in-person visit
Important enrollment note:
The WPI Visit Award is only available for fall 2026 enrollment. Declining enrollment or deferring enrollment forfeits the award.
Eligibility period
When do I need to visit?
For first-year students, your in-person visit must take place between March 1 – May 1, 2026
For transfer students, your in-person visit must take place between March 1 - July 10, 2026.
If you have already submitted your enrollment deposit and visit during the eligibility period, you may still qualify.
Qualifying Visits
What counts as a qualifying visit?
Your visit must be an official on-campus visit experience.
Qualifying visit types include:
- WPI Information Session & Campus Tour
- Accepted Student Day
- WPI Preview Day
- WPI Visit Day for Accepted Students
- Transfer Visit Day
While pre-registration for your visit isn’t required, registering for your visit is the best way to ensure your attendance is correctly recorded.
What Doesn't Count
Non-qualifying events and visits
The following do not qualify for the WPI Visit Award:
- Athletics visits or attendance at an athletic contest
- Informal/self-guided campus visits
- Virtual events
- Off-campus events
- Pre-collegiate events/participation
- Attendance at university events (including but not limited to: Undergraduate Research Projects Showcase, Commencement, New Student Orientation, Homecoming)
- A parent/guardian/family member visiting campus without the accepted student
Scholarship Restrictions
Who is not eligible?
Students receiving any of the following are not eligible for the WPI Visit Award:
- Tuition Benefits
- Tuition Exchange
- Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship
- Davis Scholars
- Great Minds Scholars
- CBO Scholars
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pre-register for a visit?
Pre-registration is not required, but your visit must be tied to an eligible WPI event record that is marked “attended.” Registering helps ensure everything is recorded correctly.
Can I qualify if I visited before I was admitted?
Yes—students who visit before acceptance can still be eligible, as long as the visit occurred during the eligibility period.
Can I still qualify if I’ve already deposited?
Yes—students who have deposited and visited during the eligibility period may still be eligible.
Is the award renewable?
No. This is a one-time award (up to one per student).
What if my visit doesn’t show up correctly?
If you believe you completed a qualifying visit during the eligibility period but it isn’t reflected correctly, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission for assistance.
Ready to experience WPI in person?
Choose a visit option that works for you -- and take the next step toward your WPI decision.