Under the WPI Plan, students have the final responsibility for designing their own educational experiences at WPI, which includes understanding their degree requirements and making sure those requirements have all been satisfied for graduation. However, that doesn’t mean students are on their own—each student is assigned a faculty advisor to provide them with tips, advice, and guidance when necessary.

The role of the faculty advisor is to help their advisees design a program of study, which reflects the students’ interests and professional goals. They are also available to help their advisees choose among academic alternatives, interpret catalog requirements, and review degree audits and grade reports. Academic Advising, in turn, provides supplemental support to undergraduate students to help them create academic plans and reach their goals.