New Student Onboarding Email - Your Source for All Things WPI - May, 15, 2024
Department(s):
The First-Year Experience
Welcome to WPI!
As you start adding dates for upcoming graduation parties and summer jobs to your calendar, don’t forget to include the deadlines for the following upcoming important events to ensure you’re on top of all things WPI. |
Visit the New Student Onboarding Hub to keep track of your to-do list as you get ready to join us!
Register for the First-Year Welcome Experience
You and your parents or guardians are invited to join us on campus for these special one-day sessions next month. Learn more and register here.
Complete the Math Placement Exam
This exam helps you and youradvisor determine the best math course for you to start with in the Fall semester! Be sure to complete it before attending your First-Year Welcome Experience day!
Connect with the Office of Accessibility Services
If you need academic, housing, and/or campus accommodation, reach out no later than June 14.
Save the Date for Housing Selection
It'll be open from May 15 to June 30.
Gather Supporting Documents
If you're an international student, start filling out your I-10 and applying for your student visa.
Visit the Hub
Find Your People
Meet the Social Committee—more commonly known on campus as SocComm! As WPI's student programming board, they’re the ones responsible for planning and hosting all the awesome events you’ll be able to check out throughout the academic year.
UPCOMING PRE-ORIENTATION PROGRAMS |
June 3-14 (one day only) First-Year Welcome Experience
June 18, July 16 (virtual), or July 18 Transfer Welcome Experience
August 10-17 Connections
August 14 International Student Orientation
August 18-21 New Student Orientation
Roommate Meet & Greets Meeting your roommate(s) is one of the most exciting parts of starting college, and the Housing & Residential Experience Center has got you covered with several upcoming roommate meet and greets. |
Meet a WPI Student: Summer Transition Assistant
Summer Transition Assistants are the students you’ll meet at the First-Year Welcome Experience in June and who will help you make a smooth transition to WPI throughout the summer. Basically, they’ve go(a)t your back.