New Student Onboarding Email - May 8, 2024
Department(s):
The First-Year Experience
Welcome to WPI!
We look forward to connecting with you throughout the summer. As you finish up your classes, be sure to follow us on social media and keep an eye out for this biweekly email series.
Complete these steps to continue the onboarding process and ensure you’re ready for upcoming events like the First-Year Welcome Experience.
Set up Your WPI Account
You’ll be receiving an email from its@wpi.edu about setting up your WPI account. Your WPI account is tied to almost everything at WPI, so complete this step as soon as possible. If you haven’t received the setup message within a week, search your spam folder, or email its@wpi.edu for help. If you previously attended a WPI precollegiate program or used a WPI account, please try accessing it with these instructions. Email IT for Help
Log into Workday
Now that you’ve got your WPI credentials, use them to log into Workday and complete your first round of onboarding tasks. Log into Workday
Visit the New Student Onboarding Hub
Use this resource site to keep track of all your onboarding tasks and make sure you don’t miss anything! Visit the Hub
Register for the First-Year Welcome Experience
These special events will be held virtually and in person from June 3-14. Check out the video below for a sneak peek of what you can expect! Learn more and register here.
Find Your People
There are lots of different milestones that stick in your mind during your college experience: move-in day, graduation, your first group project, joining the LEGO Club … One of the 235+ clubs and organizations you can join while at WPI. More about the LEGO Club.
Home Sweet Home
From Founders and Institute to Stoddard and Riley—they've each got their own charms and quirks, so start figuring out which one is right for you. Check out the Housing & Residential Experience Center page for more information leading up to housing selection. More about the Housing Center.
Meet a WPI Student: Paula '26
“I enjoy being a part of these clubs because, through them, I have been able to meet so many new people who have become a part of my community."