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WPI held on-campus classes during the 2020-21 academic year by creating a culture of responsibility, resilience, and collaboration. Now we look ahead to the next academic year and a return to in-person learning, teaching, and working. We are guided—as always—by science and data, and in true WPI fashion, we will be ready to address any challenges that come our way. This website will be updated throughout the summer with any new developments or updates.

What You Need to Know Now 

These are the latest updates as of July 21, 2021

• As of August 1, 2021, WPI will implement new guidelines for WPI-sponsored domestic and international travel (not related to projects) and the return to campus for any travelers (on both personal and WPI-sponsored travel).
• Every undergraduate or graduate student who plans to be on campus this fall must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and upload proof of vaccination by August 1. 
• Face coverings no longer required outdoors when social distancing by 6 feet and not required indoors during summer months only for fully vaccinated individuals. View this graphic for more info. 
• Anyone who prefers to continue wearing face coverings (for any reason) should feel free to do so; everyone is asked to respect that choice without question.
• All WPI offices, classrooms, labs, meeting spaces, bathrooms, elevators, shuttles, and the Sports and Recreation center have returned to 100% capacity. More details can be found here.
• The Visitor and Vendor registration process has been discontinued.