Policies
WPI rules and regulations – along with federal, state, and local laws – must be observed for all events.
Please be aware that there will be no events on campus during the following WPI Holidays:
- Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday through Monday)
- Observed Juneteenth Holiday
- Observed 4th of July Holiday
- Thanksgiving Holiday (Wednesday at noon through Saturday)
- Winter Holiday Break (December/January Break closure)
Please also notice that events will be restricted to internal student events only with limited resource support during the following WPI Holidays:
- Labor Day
- Sunday following Thanksgiving
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Patriots’ Day
University Policies
| Alcohol | Alcohol service on campus must follow strict rules including have a campus police detail present. | |
| External Speakers/Performers | All external speakers and performers must be approved prior to your event. | External Speaker Policy (PDF) |
| Conference Services Contract | An example of a contract for a conference hosted by an external client. | Program Services Contract (PDF) |
| Participation of Minors | Any event including minors will need to follow some additional protocols. | Participation of Minors in WPI Programming (PDF) |
| Potlucks | Potlucks are not allowed on campus. |
Document
Potluck Policy.pdf (60.13 KB)
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| Grilling | Grilling can take place in certain areas on campus following certain rules. |
Document
Policy Grilling.pdf (194.63 KB)
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| Food Trucks | Food trucks should be limited to no more than two on the Quad whenever possible. | Food Trucks at WPI Events (PDF) |