Student Resources & Support
Student Health & Well-being
HELP. It’s OK to need it. It’s important to ask for it. Here’s how to find it.
WPI is committed to making sure our students have the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed, both academically and personally.
Helpful Links
Check Out Gompei’s Guide
Have questions about life at WPI? Check out Gompei s Guide for resources, success tips, and the best study spots written by students, for students. First-year students get a copy, and others can pick one up at the Campus Center information desk.
Academic Support
Find resources to assist with coursework and projects, planning your academic path, finding an advisor, global study abroad, and instructions for managing email, Canvas, Workday accounts and more.
Academic Planning
Find information to help with academic success, plan your academic career, and discover ways to share your learning and accomplishments.
- Academic Advising: Meet with an advisor to create an academic plan that will help you reach your goals.
- Academic Calendar: Get the latest calendar for each academic year.
- Course Schedules: Check out when different courses meet and see if they fit into your desired schedule.
- Academic Catalog: Find information on academic requirements and courses of study.
- Undergraduate Studies: Navigate your academic career with links to program tracking sheets, grading and university policies, course schedules, and planning.
- Registrar’s Office: Get in touch for a copy of your academic record and more.
- Training for PLAs, Graders, and Other Course Assistants: If you're part of one of these groups, sign up for any required training sessions here.
Help with Homework
There are lots of resources and support available, so reach out for help with your assignments, projects, and research. Reach out early—don't wait for small issues to become big problems.
- Academic Resources Center: Sign up for individual and group tutoring sessions for math, science, and computer science.
- Faculty Directory: Reach out to your professors for questions, information on office hours, and more.
- Staff Directory: Search for staff in every department and division on campus.
- Gordon Library: 250,000+ print volumes, 1,000,000+ e-books, 20,000+ student project reports, 250+ scholarly databases—and help from our expert library staff—all in one place.
- Writing Center: Work with a writing tutor to get help with course papers, presentations, dissertations, job-related documents, and more at any stage of the writing process.
- Math Tutoring Center: Connect with tutors for assistance with various math-related assignments.
- Physics Help Desk: Get support with physics homework and projects.
- Research Experiences: Explore different opportunities for project and lab research work for undergraduates.
Project Work
Want to know more about completing your IQP or MQP? Learn about working with a team or preparing for your project.
- Global Travel Guidance: Get more information on how to prepare for your trip to a project center.
- Off-Campus Projects: Review resources for off-campus project opportunities.
- On-Campus Projects: Review resources for on-campus project opportunities.
- Project Center Directory: Explore a full list of WPI's project centers.
- The Project Center Experience: Get a better idea of what to expect at a project center through immersive coverage of projects in Albania, Bar Harbor, and Boston.
- The SWEET Center: Looking for teamwork support and advice when completing a project? The Supporting WPI through Effective and Equitable Teamwork Center has got you covered.
- Project Workspaces: Discover more about the Makerspace and other centers, labs, and facilities that provide resources and space for research project work.
Tools You’ll Need
Use these important links to get connected to the WPI community and find technical support.
- Academic Technology Center: Visit the ATC for poster printing, renting A/V equipment, participating in A/V workshops, and more.
- Canvas: Get access to content and other projects for your courses.
- The Hub: Log into the Hub for tech updates, to-do lists, alerts, and other information.
- IT Services: Computer or internet troubles? Reach out to IT for assistance.
- Mobile App: Download the WPI mobile app for the latest news at your fingertips.
- Email: Access your WPI email inbox here.
- Workday: Use Workday to register for courses each term.
- MyWPI: Find clubs to join and other student activities and events happening on campus.
Community & Culture
Find affinity groups, spiritual resources, accessibility information, dining services and Goat Bucks, career development and leadership, student clubs and government, and more.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
WPI continually works to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion for a diverse student population.
- Accessibility Services: Get more information on academic, dining, and housing accommodations on campus.
- Student Identity Centers: Gather in the designated affinity spaces around campus for community and identity resources, including the Center for Black Excellence, Lavender Lounge, and Lotus Lounge.
- Collegiate Religious Center: Connect for spiritual advising, reserve a multifaith meeting space, prayer room, mindfulness space, or vegan kitchen area, get more information on the Gompei's Closet clothing pantry, and note upcoming religious holidays and celebrations.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Get more information on WPI's values focused on civility and respect, applicable programs and organizations, the locations of gender-inclusive restrooms on campus, and more.
- International Student Life: Visit the International House for visa and immigration help, information on WPI's ESL program, tax workshops, general counseling, and more.
- LGBTQIAP+ Support: Get more information on the locations of gender-inclusive restrooms on campus, resources on how to change your name and/or gender in university records, group counseling, The Alliance, and more.
- OASIS Multicultural Center: Reserve a space for your next meeting, host an outdoor barbeque, or learn more about the affinity student organizations on campus.
- Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME): Request prayer spaces, or food pantry items, find free menstrual hygiene products, learn more about the office's signature events and programs, or visit them in the OASIS Multicultural Center.
- How to Report a Bias Incident: Report instances of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, bias, or hate crimes.
Student Life and Support on Campus
Find answers to navigating all aspects of campus life.
- ID Services: Did you lose your WPI ID or have one that isn't working right? Get instructions on obtaining a new one.
- Dining Services: From Morgan Dining Hall to the Rubin Campus Center, check out the on-campus dining options.
- Adding Funds to Your Student ID (Goat Bucks): See where you can use Goat Bucks on and off campus, and add Goat Bucks to your student ID.
- The Housing & Residential Experience Center: Get your questions answered on all things related to living on campus.
- Reflection, Quiet, and Prayer Spaces: Learn about on-campus places to slow down, including dedicated prayer spaces and private spaces where you can chat with a physician, therapist, chaplain, or loved ones.
- Rubin Campus Center: Review the Rubin Campus Center's hours of operation, sign up to table sit, submit content for the digital screens, and more.
- Submit a Work Order: Something not working in your residence hall or another building on campus? Let us know!
- WPI Bookstore: Order textbooks and other supplies for your courses, as well as WPI gear.
- Accessibility Services: Get more information on academic, dining, and housing accommodations on campus.
- Career Development Center: Sign up for resume critiques and interview workshops, explore opportunities to meet and network with employers, and make a Handshake account to apply for jobs, internships, and co-ops. Sign up for resume critiques and interview workshops, explore opportunities to meet and network with employers, and make a Handshake account to apply for jobs, internships, and co-ops.
- Merit Pages: Share your accomplishments so they’re visible to future employers and colleagues.
Outside the Classroom
Discover all the ways to get involved at WPI.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Jump into innovation and entrepreneurship through skill-based workshops, seed funding, mentorship, innovation challenges, networking opportunities, hands-on projects, and more.
- Club Resources: Get more information on leading, joining, or maybe even starting a club at WPI.
- Getting Involved: Explore MyWPI to find clubs to join and other student activities and events happening on campus.
- Leadership Programs: Take advantage of some of the programs, initiatives, and services offered by WPI to enhance and develop leadership skills.
- Student Activities Office: Reach out for advice and guidance on how clubs can succeed on campus.
- Student Government Association: Connect with WPI's undergraduate Student Government Association.
- 100 Things to Do On- and Off-Campus: Find great places to explore, eat, or shop in the Worcester area, as well as sporting and cultural events, museums, and recreational opportunities.
Health & Wellness
Find information about caring for your mental, emotional and physical health through counseling and health services, athletics, and wellness groups. Find the “I’m Concerned About a Student” form.
Health & Wellness
From mental health counseling to urgent medical care, WPI cares about students’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- After-Hours Health Care: Urgent medical attention for students at night and on weekends. Students who need after-hours mental health support can call ProtoCall at 508-831-5540 to speak with a counselor.
- Be Well Together: Browse a list of programs, offices, hotlines, and other resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Center for Well-Being: Explore the CWB's programs, check out a list of wellness-related clubs and organizations, and get more information about becoming a Peer Well-Being Ambassador.
- Student Development & Counseling Center: Sign up for a counseling appointment, join a support group, register for peer support or a training session as part of the Student Support Network, take an online screening, or get mental health support after-hours.
- Student Health Portal: Upload your required health forms and immunizations.
- Student Health Services: Schedule a medical appointment or get more information on medical resources available on campus.
- I’m Concerned About a Student (WPI Care Team): Fill out this form if you're worried about a student, and the Dean of Students Office will address the concern.
Athletics
Student athletes or those looking for physical education opportunities can find more information here.
- Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics: Find information on physical education at WPI, discover the Sports & Rec Center, or learn more about varsity athletics.
- Varsity Athletics
- Intramural Sports Program
- WPI’s Physical Education Requirement: Learn about physical education opportunities and find a list of courses that fulfill the PE requirement.
I'm Concerned About a Student Form
Fill out this form if you're worried about a student, and the Dean of Students Office will address the concern.
Important Info for Students & Parents
From campus shuttle services and financial aid to the graduate and first-year student experiences, find all the information you need.
First Year & Transfer students
Get to know the WPI community and find your place here.
- Connections Program: Connect with other first-generation college students and those who are underrepresented in STEM during this pre-orientation program designed to help navigate through the college transition.
- Insight Program: Get personal and academic support as you transition to college with this program specifically tailored for first-year students.
- First Year Experience: Find important and useful resources specifically for first-year student success.
- WPI Acronyms: We Prefer Initials at WPI. Learn about all the ways WPI uses acronyms.
- New Student Onboarding Hub: Use this tool to stay on track with first year onboarding tasks.
- Transfer Students: Learn more about WPI and find your path to success as a transfer student.
Graduate Students
Discover how to navigate your academic career and connect with the WPI community as a graduate student.
- Graduate and Professional Studies: Discover additional educational opportunities.
- Graduate Student Resources: Learn about opportunities and support available to grad students.
- Graduate Student Government: Connect with WPI's Graduate Student Government and find ways to get involved.
- Resources for New Graduate Students: Get started on the path to success with your graduate education.
- Financial Aid: Get information about applying for financial aid and types of aid available, and access other forms related to financing your WPI education.
- Graduate Fellowship & Grant Writing: Review a list of current WPI and independent fellowships and scholarships
Parents & Guardians
Learn how parents and guardians can guide and support their student.
- Resources: Find ways to support your student as they navigate their college experience. Get more information about student life and important reminders for the academic year.
- Frequently Asked Questions from Parents and Guardians
- I’m Concerned About a Student Form (WPI Care Team): Fill out this form if you're worried about a student and the Dean of Students Office will address the concern.
- Parents & Friends Newsletter: Sign up to receive information about the latest news on campus, family events, and opportunities for students.
- Family Weekend: Save the date for this annual event celebrating and supporting students and their families on campus.
Campus Safety, Transportation, and General Information
Have an urgent matter or need to know how to get around? Find ways WPI protects and supports the community.
- Campus Police: Learn about campus safety, shuttles and transportation, parking, lost and found, campus investigations, and more. To call Campus Police for non-emergencies, dial 5433 on a campus phone or 508-831-5433 on an off-campus line or cell phone.
- Emergencies: Report emergencies and/or criminal activity to Campus Police.
- On a campus phone, dial 5555
- From an off-campus line or cell phone, dial 508-831-5555
- To reach Worcester City Police, dial 911.
- After Hours Health Care Assistance: Get help with urgent medical issues at night and during weekends. Students who need after-hours mental health support can call Protocall at 508-831-5540 to speak with a counselor.
- Campus Transportation: Discover all the ways to get around campus, as well as various off-campus transportation options, including the free safety shuttle.
- Emergency Management: Find instructions on what to do in specific emergency situations on campus.
- Safety & Security: Learn more about campus safety notifications, safety while abroad, fire safety on campus, and more.
- Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy: Review WPI's sexual harassment and discrimination policies or report concerns about a Title IX violation.
- How to Report a Bias Incident: Report instances of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, bias, or hate crimes.
- Emergency Notifications and Weather-Related Closings and Delays: Learn how to sign up for WPI Alerts, the university’s system for reaching all members of the community with time-sensitive information during emergencies. Your WPI email will automatically be added but be sure to add your cell number and other contact details.
- Directions to WPI
- Interactive Campus Map
Finances, Financial Aid, Work Study, Student Accounts
Learn about financing your WPI education and discover opportunities for student employment.
- Bursar's Office/Student Accounts: Work with the Bursar's Office to resolve outstanding balances for tuition, housing, meal plans, health insurance, and any other applicable fees.
- Federal Work Study Program: If you've received Federal Work Study as part of your financial aid, learn more about the program and how to apply for applicable on-campus jobs.
- Financial Aid: Get information on applying for financial aid and types of aid available, and access other forms related to financing your WPI education.
- Financial Support & Resources: Find urgent financial assistance and food insecurity resources.
- Student Employment: Browse job opportunities available during the academic year and the summer.