Academics
The road to graduation is paved with questions, paperwork, and decisions. Below you'll find answers and resources to help you navigate your academic journey.
Academic Catalogs
Course Listings and Course Schedules
Changing a Major or Degree/Curriculum Adjustments, Undergraduates
Undergraduate students who wish to change their major should follow these Change of Major Instructions. Undergraduate students should use the same major change instructions to officially add a minor to their record. Undergraduate students looking to substitute a specific requirement on their degree evaluation should use the Substitution Form (PDF). Undergraduate students who wish to follow a more current set of catalog requirements instead of the catalog under which they entered WPI should complete the Catalog Year Change Request Form (PDF).
Changing a Major or Degree/Curriculum Adjustments, Graduate Students
Graduate students, please use the Graduate Degree Change (PDF) form to change your degree. To change your major please contact Graduate Admissions.
How to Change or Declare a Major/Minor or Concentration
Find information on how to make academic declaration changes.
Minor FAQs
Many of the responses below refer to the Undergraduate Course Catalog. Students should refer to the specific course catalog for their year of entry to WPI. For example, if you began at WPI in Fall of 2024, you would use the 2024-25 Undergraduate Course Catalog. All Course Catalogs can be found here.
1. Where can I find a list of minors that WPI offers?
You can find a list of WPI minors on the WPI Academics Website.
2. How many credits are required for a minor?
A minor requires the completion of 2 units (18 credits) of thematically related activity (see the UG catalog for the specific requirements for each minor).
3. How do I declare a minor?
Minors can be declared directly in Workday by following these instructions.
4. How do I track my minor?
Your minor requirements are in your academic progress report in Workday. Since minor procedures vary by department, students should consult the Undergraduate catalog and/or contact the department of the minor directly for guidance on fulfilling the minor. Some departments will require a form to be filled out with guidance from a faculty member and submitted to the registrar’s office
5. How many units/credits can be double counted for a minor?
One unit (9 credits of the required 18 credits) of a minor can be double counted toward another degree requirement. The other one unit (9 credits) cannot be double counted. Please note that courses in your free electives and/or unused courses on your Academic Progress Report are not considered double counted courses.
6. Can I count any of my MQP credit towards a minor?
No, students are not allowed to use any portion of their MQP credit toward a minor.
7. How can I confirm that I am only double counting one unit (9 credits) toward my minor?
You should review your Academic Progress Report in Workday to confirm that at least one unit of work toward your minor is listed in your free electives or unused courses area.
8. Are courses that are in my free electives on my Academic Progress report considered double counted courses?
No, courses that are in your free electives on your Academic Progress report are not considered double counted courses for your minor.
9. Can I complete more than one minor?
Yes, you can complete more than one minor as long as you are only double counting one unit (9 credits) of each minor towards any other degree requirement. No triple counting is permitted.
10. I am a double major. Can I count the same course toward both my majors and my minor?
No; that would be considered triple counting which is not permitted.
11. I am a BS/MS student. Can I count the same course towards my bachelor’s degree, my master’s degree, and my minor?
No; that would be considered triple counting which is not permitted.
12. Can I create my own minor?
Yes, you can work with faculty members to create your own individually-designed minor (IDM). IDMs must be approved by the Committee on Academic Operations (CAO). Students can request the form needed to propose an individually-designed minor by contacting the Registrar’s Office at registrar@wpi.edu. Once you have filled out the form and obtained the required signatures, you should submit the form to the Registrar’s Office, who will present it to CAO for review. If/when the minor is approved, the Registrar’s Office will add the IDM to your records. The minor will appear on your records as “Individually-Designed Minor”.
13. Will my minor appear on my diploma?
No; only majors are listed on WPI diplomas. However, minors are listed on WPI transcripts.
14. What if I have questions regarding how my minor courses are being allocated on my minor Academic Progress Report?
You should first consult with the academic department of your minor for guidance on which courses to take. You may also reach out to your Academic Support Advisor (listed under View My Support Network in Workday) to help you review your Academic Progress Report and ensure no more than 1 unit (9 credits) are double counting. If there are still issues with how the courses are being allocated on your minor Academic Progress Report, you should contact the Registrar’s Office by emailing them at registrar@wpi.edu. They will be able to review your minor for you and make any necessary updates to your APR.
Degree Requirements/Academic Progress Report
- Run your Academic Progress Report in Workday (Academic Progress) to see where your courses are counting and determine what you have left to complete.
- Review requirements in your Academic Catalog
Completion of Degree Requirements (CDR) - undergraduates only
Undergraduate students must submit their completed project report to their advisors during the final term of registration for the project and before the deadline for submittal of Completion of Degree Requirement Forms (eCDR). Please select the appropriate link below to submit your Completion of Degree Requirements.
- MQP, IQP and HUA eCDR Submission (find project submission instructions)
- Humanities and Arts Requirement eCDR Submission (Language or Transfer Credit students)
Electronic Thesis & Dissertation (ETD) Submission - graduates only
Theses and dissertations must be submitted electronically for approval by advisors and subsequent recording on your record by registrar staff and release for publication by the library. ETDs are submitted on eProjects - review these instructions for more information.
Bachelor's/Master's Degree Information
- Explore frequently asked questions about how the program works
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree Course Designation Form (PDF)
Transfer Credit Policies
Transfer Credit Forms
Please review Transfer Credit Policies before submitting any of the transfer credit forms:
Credit Conversion Undergraduate and Graduate Credits
Find the Credit Conversion Policy to compare graduate and undergraduate credits conversions.
Third-party Access to Academic Records
Student academic records are protected by FERPA. Students may allow access to certain records by granting third-party access in Workday. Read these instructions to learn how to set up this access.