You are unique, with your own talents, your own perspectives, your own hopes for making good things happen in your life. So is WPI. We engage students fully in their learning, from day one. We, like you, care about the real world, and making a difference in that world. And care about helping each student craft their own unique education, so that they can move from where they are to where they want to go...in college, in a career, in life.
Here are the top 8 reasons why your experience at WPI will be different from any other university.
- You are not every other student. Shouldn't your education reflect who you are? At WPI, you'll build an education – and a transcript – that will be yours alone. There are no required courses or course prerequisites here, so you decide what classes to take and what projects to do. You won't make your choices in a vacuum – you'll have lots of help from faculty advisors who will know your name, your nuances – even what kind of music you like. More about academics...
- You'll learn that your professors are there for you. They are equally devoted to rolling back the frontiers of knowledge through research and to sharing the thrill of discovery with their students. Whether as teachers, mentors, or project advisors, you'll get to know your professors well. That's why the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) ranked WPI No. 1 for faculty-student interaction, a measure of the quality and quantity of time students spend with faculty. More about faculty...
- You'll find that your fellow students are cooperative, not cutthroat. Small wonder, since students work closely together on teams – in class, on projects, in activities. More about WPI students...
- You'll learn to manage your time. Each of our academic terms lasts just seven weeks. That means each course is intense. Fast-paced. Rigorous. If you like the course, you'll get into it, deep and fast. If you don't? Well, it will be over in seven weeks. More on academic schedules...
- You'll feel free to take risks. You can take courses that interest and challenge you without fear of ruining your transcript. If you get a poor grade (below a C), you'll receive no credit and the course won't appear on your transcript. That takes the pressure off. Sort of. Because WPI could never be described as easy. More on graduation requirements...
- You'll do projects that matter – not busy work. Every student does three projects. Most involve tackling real assignments for real sponsors. You'll learn how the real world works, at the same time compiling a great resumé and making excellent contacts. More about projects...
- You'll make a difference, not just here but around the world. Our students do projects everywhere, from Venice to London to you-name-it – even Antarctica. And the projects make a difference, not just to the sponsor, but to the world beyond. More about our global project centers...
- You'll be prepared to get a job and do it well – from the very first day. Read about the projects our students do and the lessons they learn by doing them. Talk to our alumni, and their employers. More about outcomes of a WPI education...
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