Welcome to WPI

Welcome to WPI, Class of 2029!

So, what was it?

You know, the thing that sealed the deal, that made it clear WPI is the place for you. The immersive STEM education, maybe, or the project-based curriculum? There’s also the chance to live and work in a bustling college city like Worcester and the fabulous assortment of goat puns (you’re welcome, by the way). Or maybe it’s the community that feels like a family.

Whatever the reason, we’re thrilled that you made the decision to join us. We know you’re probably a lot of things right now—excited, relieved, maybe even a little anxious—and have just as many questions to go along with those emotions. We’ll have more details for you soon, so be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox for information about our First-Year Welcome Experiences and check back for updates as you Get Ready to join the herd. In the meantime, though, start connecting with your future classmates and exploring life at WPI, all right here, all right now.

Congratulations, Class of 2029—we can’t wait to meet you!

group of students sitting on grass in a circle in a fall setting

A graduate smiles with balloons around her.

Students wear eclipse glasses while viewing the eclipse.

A student walks across campus through the snow with a WPI winter hat on.

2 wpi football players celebrating in mid air back to back

action shot of WPI womens soccer player fighting for the ball shoulder to shoulder with opponent

Robotics student table sitting and interacting with small girl about robotics

Worth 1,000 Words

What’s WPI like? Well, from the band practices and snowball fights on the Quad to the completion of groundbreaking research, it’d be more accurate to ask, what isn’t WPI like? Get a glimpse of life at WPI through the latest installment of our Month in Photos series.

Flames spread from brush towards model cardboard houses inside a wind tunnel in fire laboratory during an experiment

Students gathered in a standing circle, discussing preparations for their laboratory experiment in front of a wind tunnel

Students observe burning material on a burn table inside a fire laboratory during an experiment

Project Based Learning in Action

We’re all about learning through doing at WPI, whether that’s through projects on campus, out in the community, or in an on-campus lab. Read about how WPI students explored wildfires in WPI’s Fire Laboratory Course.

Ready, Set, Get Involved!

Thinking about joining a co-curricular activity? It helps you to meet new people, share your talents and interests, and you may even discover a newfound passion. WPI has over 235 student organizations; when you arrive on campus, check out the activities fair and see if there’s a club or two that you’d be interested in becoming a part of.

Connect With Your Classmates

Connect with your classmates on the official Class of 2029 Discord Server! Here, you’ll be able to interact with other enrolled students, chat with current WPI students, and get all your questions answered by the WPI counseling staff.

Planning for The First-Year Experience

Looking for an idea of what you can expect when it comes to New Student Orientation and other to-dos leading up to move-in day? The First-Year Experience website gives you just that. Check it out for an in-depth look at the Class of 2026’s timeline to campus and we'll be updating information for the Class of 2028 over the summer.

Discover Worcester

You can’t have WPI without “Worcester,” and much like its pronunciation, the city we call home is more than meets the eye. It’s a place full of history, ready and waiting to act as the backdrop for you to make some of your own (and enjoy some food, art, and shows along the way). See more about our hometown.